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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1916
Page
12
The text describes exhaustive border and transport security checks. Passports are inspected, travelers questioned about purpose, bags examined, and even everyday items inspected for contraband. Detectives oversee the process, with items like paper, bottles, candy, and clothing scrutinized for hidden contents.
Paris reports France plans to negotiate with Britain to build a trans Channel tunnel costing about 80 million dollars shared equally. Two tunnels proposed with one for traffic each way. Proponents say wartime savings would cover costs. entry risk discussed with Calais and surrounding hills as defense.
Mayor Daniel Wilbur led a hunt against a flock of blackbirds and starlings in Poughkeepsie drawing several thousand spectators. Police reserves were called to keep crowds back as hunters used shotguns and rifles. two robins were killed and the hunter was cited for license violation.
The will of Frederick W. Kraft known as the old tanner of Bronxville valued near 500 000 is filed with Surrogate Sawyer in White Plains. He leaves the leather secret to his sons William F. Kraft and John Kraft to continue the business and bequeaths 2000 to Frank Gallow. The estate includes a gold watch and diamonds to his grandson William Dinsmore Bratt.
Ex Secretary James Wilson reports a nationwide extension program mobilizing American agriculture. The movement funds farm demonstrations, cooperative buying, and practical science in 48 states with millions spent in direct field work and college outreach to farmers and their families.
A vivid snapshot of cotton’s dramatic comeback as 20 cent cotton becomes the new milestone. Benefits to farmers and mills surge as acreage shrinks and boll weevil damage looms, with England and domestic buyers driving demand and supply tightening.
The note recounts W. S. Gilbert sending The Yarn of the Nancy Bell to London Punch, which rejected it as bloodthirsty after the elder naval man line. Gilbert then sent the piece to Fun, which accepted it. He never forgave Punch's editor and refused further contributions until his death.
The article argues soaring costs of meat beans eggs and staples make home baking with white flour a practical remedy. It notes flour offers the best value and that baking at home can cut costs by about half, with 2 loaves costing roughly 3 cents and many nutritious dishes possible from white flour.
The piece argues Americans overvalue spending and under-save compared with other nations. It cautions against hoarding while warning that excessive spending undermines prosperity and notes the risk of engaging with a hot tempered man who shouts louder.
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