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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1917
Page
3
Dr Charles A Mercier examines rumor dynamics in a London daily. He cites Shakespeare on rumors as false, notes bazaar rumors in India can be true, and describes how fear, hope, and repetition fuel rapid spread. Dame Rumor deserves psychological study, he says.
The piece notes how early missionaries, under board rules, often married before sailing to Hawaii leaving little time for courtship. Proxies and introductions via brothers or roommates helped matched pairs, with some brides chosen unseen at female seminaries. Most marriages proved happy and strengthened the missionary effort and shared sacrifice.
Motivational essay by Francis Trevelyan Miller urging young men to seize epoch making moments. It compares modern youth to historic warriors and calls them to join in defense of liberty, democracy, and civilization, signaling a crusade era tone. It evokes Belgium Russia Italy and other nations, rallying readers to join the struggle and leave behind ordinary lives.
In a warning column J Frank Davis argues that Germany will seek a status quo peace once it cannot win, urging Americans to resist pacifist pressure and the idea of returning to prewar borders as a German victory. He warns against German influence in the United States and the danger of treating a potential peace as a win for Germany.
The piece notes color symbolism stems from imagination yet rests on recognizable analogies. Black signals crime and ignorance, white signifies purity and cleanliness, and red denotes courage and vitality linked to bloodshed in defense of justice.
A quick method to remove egg stains from table linen is to rinse in cold water before laundering. Cold water prevents the heat from setting the stain, making removal easier. Avoid hot water as it can set the stain, complicating cleaning.
The article explains making translucent stencil shades by oiling paper or pasting cretonne designs and painting backgrounds. Natural old gold shades look lovely with bright color lamp bases. A gauze outer layer softens lighting without dulling the design.
Khaki colored trench coat with shiny belt and numerous pockets pairs with a black velvet sailor cap. The cap features a white strap and blue U S navy lettering to match the coat for a coordinated military style.
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