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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1926
Page
7
In a Maynold estate hunting scene Priscilla, poised and spoiled, flirts with George Lee Vernon while Helen stays wary. A cider break ends with Priscilla saved from a fall as Lee Vernon and companions observe and the line “When the skies fall we eat cake” echoes through the gathering.
The article explains tail wagging as an ancient code from wild dog ancestors. A white tail tip signals friendliness after cautious approach. The jackal-like ancestor had a light spotted face and small yellowish body. Modern dogs in towns use wig-wag gestures to indicate peaceful intent.
An article explains a misquotation from Nathaniel Lee's tragedy The Rival Queens. It clarifies that the original line reads When Greeks joined Greeks then was the tug of war, signaling Greek unity against invaders rather than internal combat.
A vivid note on canine bedtime habits from Ernest Thompson Seton. The wild dog chooses a dry sheltered spot and shapes bedding by turning, while domesticated dogs imitate this with tail wrap and body warmth. The piece contrasts bushy tails as warmth and the terrier’s masking of the nose with a wagging flag if his tail is missing.
National officers report tattooing, once a sailor’s trademark, has largely disappeared from navy enlisted ranks. In earlier eras sailors displayed tattoos in almost every port visited, but now sailors on shore leave prefer taking photos of foreign scenes to send home as proof of travel.
The article notes that newly hatched chicks strut immediately while human babies require brain control. Popular Science Monthly cites University of Chicago experiments showing chick balance is reflexive, not brain driven, contrasting with infant motor development.
The text defines yawning as an involuntary wide mouth opening with inhalation, caused by weariness absorption sleep hunger or interruptions in breathing. It notes yawning can become a disease with frequent recurrence and mentions heart disease sufferers may have yawning fits.
Washington dispatch notes Senators return after elections for the English impeachment trial set for November 14. The session will be solemn with limited debate in the chamber as judges rule on removal, while House members resume duties and prepare hearings on appropriation bills and fiscal policy.
Floyd Jean Cline born July 21, 1926 died October 26 1926 at three months old. He leaves parents Hershel and his wife two brothers Fenton Garnet and Lloyd Deane twin brother Hubert Theron and three sisters Wilna Rosemary and Geneva Faye. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Ohto Chapel with Rev Carl Carpenter. burial in nearby cemetery.
Arthur Nay born March 22 1838 in Edgar County Illinois near Pleasant Hill church moved with family to Park County Illinois and died September 28 1926 at the old homestead He served as a private in Co A 48th Illinois Regiment after joining in September 1864 He united with the Church of Christ at Pleasant Hall in 1853 at age 15 and remained a faithful Christian until his death.
The deceased, the last of nine siblings, loved singing of his Saviour and was fond of his family. Funeral services were conducted at Pleasant Hill church by W E Dudley of Charleston with military honors accompanying the interment in the nearby cemetery. Survived by nieces and nephews.
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