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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
8
An old verse recounts selling a black Polled Angus calf through advertising. The speaker recalls failing to sell it until a friend counsels ads. After placing a small notice, ten buyers appear, one buys the calf and pays freight, illustrating that a tiny ad can draw crowds and help sales. Mr Hughes demands nothing, not even heroism.
The article traces Appomattox Court House's decline since the Civil War and the rise of a new town three miles away called Appomattox. It notes the fate of the Surrender House and McLean House, Beauregard and Grant connections, and figures like Col. George A. Armes and Maj. George C. Rounds. It also covers Dublin Castle’s history in Ireland and royal visits to Dublin Castle.
Stephen Mitchell of Paris was arrested in St Louis last Wednesday after shooting his sister over an estate settlement. The sister died about two weeks later. Mitchell had eluded a posse and is said to have killed a police officer in St Louis prior to his capture. His defense is reported as emotional insanity.
Daniel Spittler advertises 1916 breeding stock at Trefz wagon yard. Croquis the imported Belgian Stallion license No A 8652 price 15, Paul Bert Percheron stallion license No A 8651 price 10, Stonewall Jackson a registered Jack price 10. Care taken but not responsible for accidents.
The Marshall Herald and Terre Haute Daily Star offer one year subscriptions at 2.75 for both papers or 2.50 for Terre Haute Star alone and 1.00 for Marshall Herald. The Terre Haute Star bills itself as a metropolitan daily with AP news and market reports and rural delivery. The Marshall Herald touts home news and wide local reading matter. Subscribers up to date in advance may join the club.
East West timetable shows No 18 at 1 08 am No 35 at 2 17 am No 14 at 4 58 am No 39 at 7 38 am No 34 at 7 18 am No 27 at 9 22 am No 52 at 12 03 pm No 21 at 1 17 pm No 26 at 4 20 pm No 338 at 7 15 pm The Big Four cush North No 7 at 11 15 am No 49 at 8 2 pm No 19 at 5 00 pm No 18 at 3 02 pm
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