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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1911
Page
6
A local dry goods section promotes imported dress goods silks fringe trims and ball trimmings. It invites shoppers to view fall fabrics ginghams poplins linens and suitings plus Thanksgiving table linens laces and dress trimmings. Athena underwear purses belts neckwear and gloves are advertised along with a large blanket stock and silk Sherdon comforts.
Clothing section advertises FIT-FORM outfits for young men and snappy knickerbocker suits and overcoats for boys. Brands featured include Stetson Scratch Hats Ides' Splendid Shirts Coopers' Spring Needle Underwear Stacy Adams Famous Shoes E. P. Reed's and Queen Quality bench made women's shoes.
In a bustling department the Hughes store announces round the clock work to keep orders on time. The ad highlights stylish hats seen on the street and invites customers to visit and purchase. It closes with the reminder that it pays to trade at Hughes.
A historical overview traces the United States Marine Band from a Sicilian kidnapping tale to its formal inception under Archibald Henderson and the Neapolitan arrivals, the evolving leadership from 1801 through Sousa, and the 1898 expansion to 73 members under President McKinley, highlighting key figures, dates, and institutional milestones.
A traveler reports a Pyrenees hailstorm described as night devouring day with cloud, thunder, and storm. Hail stones ranged from marble to tennis ball size, devastating tents and shelter, killing seventy sheep and bringing down cattle and a child from the mountains.
Two Chinese undergraduates join Wellesley colleges six fraternities under a new merit based plan. Miss Yuung Biel Chun and Miss Ping Hsai Hu, both juniors, gain access to Agora and Alpha Kappa Chi alongside seniors and juniors from other groups.
A London dispatch notes a Japanese-fueled editorial trend claiming the elderly in London are regaining influence as older figures seize control of technology and institutions. It highlights figures like a new lord mayor aged eighty one and Earl Halsbury aged eighty six, with examples from sports and literature to illustrate shifting power dynamics.
Munsey's Magazine highlights free congress baths barber shops and grooming services at the capitol for every member. It notes attendants, notion counter, stationery, typewriter supplies, knives, pens and cards, with a satirical peek at perks for lawmakers and families.
Harvard zoology professor George Howard Parker argues fish hear and communicate by sound and future fishing could use noise producers instead of nets or hooks. He cautions the concept is not yet fully developed and notes he prepared a report for the Bureau of Fisheries.
An unclear snippet mentions Mr Wickwire and a persistent humming in the head with Mrs Wickwire suggesting a machine remedy. The garbled text references Indianapolis and a journal or article about helbing and world star ward without clear context or outcome.
Parisian interview recounts a scam where an American bought paintings claimed to be by Rembrandt Corot and Harpignies. Rochefort notes the Rembrandts and Corots were fake while Harpignies remained genuine. An angry letter from Harpignies defends his work and chides the buyer.
A clipped dialogue from Catholic Standard and Times contrasts aging and talk of intellect with a note from the Philadelphia Ledger on measuring life by quality of achievements rather than years.
The readable fragments reference lint, thorns, and sabon pepa in a cryptic historical note. No clear event, names, places, or dates are legible. Further context is needed to identify the subject or significance.
A five and a half pound life preserver uses two swimming cushions strapped together with a small headband lamp powered by a battery. The lamp shines three to four hours and can be seen for hundreds of yards at night, aiding rescue in shipwrecks.
The state of Illinois Clark County announces a final settlement hearing for the estate of Josephua Stewart. On Monday December 4 1911 the executor Franklin Stewart will present his final report to the Clark County Court Marshall Illinois and ask to be discharged from all duties. He invites heirs and distributees to attend and resist if desired. Everett Connelly attorney.
A reflective note on young romance and doomed promises as innocence meets consequence. The piece warns that casual speeches of love can lead to lasting regret, urging restraint and bearing hardship in quiet endurance.
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment for catarrh, claiming it works on the blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts a 100 dollar reward if ineffective and invites readers to request circulars and testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines McCall Magazine offers and pricing for McCall Patterns. Mentions annual subscription and free patterns, with unclear details on content and terms. Entities include McCall Patterns and McCall Magazine.
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