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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1920
Page
3
The article notes Babylon as possibly the first city to reach a population of one million. It discusses the Oxford India paper used in Bible printing being produced under secret conditions, with many imitators arising in the market.
Monkey bread comes from a native tree of tropical Africa and the East Indies called adansonia. The fruit is citron sized and bruised leaves are mixed with local food for medicinal value.
A Puerto Cortez correspondent describes Pimienta or pepper tea derived from a berry in Honduras. The plant's extract is used as a substitute for tea and coffee and is favored by many. The beverage is soothing and could gain popularity if marketed.
Mrs Alice Clapp willsell her household goods at public sale at her home in West Union UL on Saturday November 13 1920 at 2 00 p m Terms cash for sums 5 00 and under credit of 6 months for larger amounts Purchaser to give bankable note bearing 7 percent interest from date Two percent discount for cash on time purchases
The administrator of the Estate of William R Lucas of Clark County Illinois will appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for the December Term on the first Monday in December to adjust claims. Creditors must attend or file claims and debtors should pay promptly. Dated October 13 1920. Be E Chrysler Administrator Arthur Poorman Attorney.
Public notice in Clark County Illinois announces J W Adams as administrator of George Davidson deceased seeks court order to sell estate real estate to pay debts. Ruth Davidson unknown brothers and sisters and child of unknown may respond December term 1920 Marshall court house.
A historical notice stresses cleanliness in poultry houses and egg handling to prevent bacterial infection. Eggs must be stored and sold under sanitary conditions, with careful cleaning of shells just before use to avoid contaminating food.
The Minnesota north central experiment station reports peat as a superior cattle bedding compared with straw. It absorbs well, keeps cattle cleaner, and doubles manure output, freeing straw for feed. Dairy cows should not use peat due to fine particles possibly contaminating milk.
Soy beans should not be stored when freshly thrashed as they heat easily due to high oil content. After thorough drying they may be stored in bulk like oats or wheat, preferably in a well ventilated area where they can be occasionally aired.
Jane Les He Kift urges women’s clubs to push The City Beautiful plan across towns big and small. She argues a 12 member garden committee guiding the campaign can unite civic effort while adapting to local needs.
The division of highways plans a public hearing on purchasing drafting rules for billboard appearance and location. Proposals restrict signs within 500 feet of parks and public buildings, cap sign area at ten square feet near highways, or 100 square feet overall, require rectangular shapes, neutral colors, and no placement on natural objects. Also limit placement between intersecting streets and within 850 feet of centerline intersections, with safety standards to be approved by the state public safety department.
London tackles housing in a garden city plan about 20 miles from the capital. Private capital backs the project with government subsidies, profits capped at seven percent, and excess funds reinvested in town improvements. The Ideal House from the Daily Mail will be tested in this model city.
Early fall urged as ideal for weed control to prevent seeds and future infestations. Pulling up and burning weeds saves labor in gardens, lawns, orchards, and prevents pests from hiding and harming the soil and yard appearance.
Residents clash after a man waves a flag and mocks his hometown, prompting strong reactions across the community and calls for decorum amid the national gesture.
Jud Tunkins asserts that honesty is the best policy though many people disagree on what honesty truly means. He notes that the phrase is universally admitted as good yet its exact meaning varies among individuals.
The article notes powerful microscope views show a nettle sting butterfly scales and smoke particles. It states urban commerce relies on checks and drafts with over 90 percent using them and under 10 percent cash.
The Lookout reports Bible facts: 8,566,480 letters, 810,687 words, 31,175 verses, 1,189 chapters, 66 books. Psalm 119 is longest, Psalm 117 shortest and middle chapter. The middle verse is Psalm 118:8. The longest name appears in Isaiah chapter 8.
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