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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1914
Page
2
The article argues that election returns show a clear shift back to the Republican party as Progressive support falls. It predicts Democratic defeat in 1916, a unified Republican leadership, and renewed prosperity as the country heads toward a Republican win in the next election.
The election results temper business fears and urge restraint in policy. Democrats must reassess plans, while Republicans show resilience and promise a more conservative course. Both parties face scrutiny from constituents and aim to build credible records for the next two years.
An aged man’s return to his tribe prompts a meditation on civilization built by taking pains. The piece argues that progress, especially in farming, depends on planning, testing, rotating crops, diversifying, and cooperative effort. It warns that retail buying promotes loss, while wholesale planning and gardens sustain families. The author urges farmers to form habits of careful management and cooperation to prove civilization worth the trouble.
A story of a woman who crafts a leather cover for a car cushion to guard against dust and odor while traveling. She creates a washable linen insert for night use, with a leather flap and securing hooks to keep the pillow clean. A second option features a decorative, feminine leather or burlap version.
The document notes President Wilson and the Democratic push to reduce living costs by removing tariff barriers, yet Clark County residents face higher county and state taxes to cover revenue losses. It outlines numerous new taxes and fees including bonds, stock, deeds, insurance premiums, and business levies, arguing the overall tax load will rise despite claimed relief.
The Terre Haute Star editorializes that major business interests including capital and labor have shifted back to the Republican party. It argues the 1894-like verdict reflects Democratic tariff policy, war taxes, currency tinkering, government shipping, and Bryan diplomacy, with Progressives joining the protest.
Mrs. Charles Shimel of Casey presents Starved Rock history from 1682 when La Salle and Tonty built Fort St. Louis on the Illinois River valley. She narrates European and Native actions, Fort St. Louis siege, Pontiac era murders, and Illinois’ starvation fate. DAR participants dedicated the Starved Rock flagstaff in 1913 and held observances in La Salle County.
We desire to express sincere thanks to the many kind friends who rendered assistance during the illness and death of our beloved wife and sister Walter Hutchison of Armenia Hutchison.
Tornado and fire insurance on farm and city property offered by Cole & Cole of Marshall Illinois. Strong companies, lowest rates. Write or call for terms.
A DIY guide to weaving ribbon bags using two color strands, with a Victorian style purse design featuring a satin lining, whalebone stiffening, and ribbon handles. The piece also praises John D. Rockefeller Sr., the Rockefeller Foundation, and war relief efforts for Belgian noncombatants, highlighting philanthropy and humanitarian aid.
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