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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1949
Page
7
A Sunday School lesson text by Sore Kenneth Foreman is noted, with a publication line indicating a price of £9 and a possible page reference 56.
A reading excerpt discusses Isaiah 55 and rejects ideas that God keeps a private mercy list or demands gloom. It argues God desires all to come, rejects passive waiting, and promotes joyful worship. The piece contrasts open invitation with myths of divine exclusion and ends with a call to seek God.
A university medical school study found that eating a substantial breakfast improves maximum work output and mental alertness while reducing muscular fatigue before noon. Young women aged 22 to 25 tested with 800 calories showed gains in reaction time and tremor reduction after weeks of breakfast, followed by varying intake periods.
Oil from sweet goldenrod, surviving hay fever, produces a colorless licorice flavored oil. Bryant R. Holland and the Texas Engineering Experiment Station report the plant, wild from New Hampshire to Florida and west to Missouri and Texas, as the best of 39 species for industrial uses in gum, candy, insecticides, and deodorants.
A 1948 survey by the National Board of Fire Underwriters shows 802,545 urban fires nationwide, with 388,935 in buildings and 413,610 in non building sites. Building fires rose 7.8% and non building fires 5.7% from 1947 in responses from 1,954 fire chiefs in towns with 2,500+ people.
When rain hits freshly applied paint it can cause visible spots by moisture intrusion. Alcohol rubbing removes moisture and restores color. if not possible, letting the paint weather for a month or two often returns it to its original shade.
A dairy farmer should assess hay quality in the hay mow to decide roughage value and adjust grain and protein rations for coming cold months. The piece explains how to classify roughage as above average, average, or below average and how to scale corn oats and linseed meal accordingly, with advice to consult county agents.
The program Us Pilgrims was repeated on Cavalcade of America on November 22 at 9 p m CST over NBC. Audiences welcomed a second reading of the Thanksgiving tale with the same star and narrator, praising the affectionate humor and historical spirit.
A University of Illinois circular outlines 27 easy to make at home toys. One project is a cheese box gliding toy using reinforcement blocks nails screws and furniture glides. Enamel the box edge for a colorful finish and mail for more details.
University of Illinois clothing specialist Miss Edna Gray outlines leather glove care. All leather gloves from chrome tanned hides are washable with mild soap or synthetic leather detergents. Wash on hands for most gloves, rinse gently, roll in towels, and air dry away from heat. Do not wash if already dry cleaned as oils are removed.
A long noted method to extend lard shelf life by adding two to three pounds of hardened vegetable shortening per 50 pounds of lard. Use Crisco or Spry before settling, store in clean airtight tins, avoid copper, and fill containers to the brim to prevent rancidity.
Members of the Illinois Brown Swiss Breeders association will hold their annual meeting at the Faust Hotel in Rockford on Saturday November 26. The program starts at 10 00 am with speaker C S Rhode extension dairy specialist Illinois College of Agriculture discussing The Future Brown Swiss Program in Illinois.
The Hollywood actor George Tobias will again portray Mr Basraczek and Boss Pilgrim. Peter Donald will be heard as Bauer in the same program.
The Asbury unit of the Home Bureau met November 10 at Mrs. Aletha Thompson's home with Thompson presiding. Members discussed hobbies, funded the Meis Memorial fund, heard lessons on lunches and filing, and enjoyed refreshments.
In loving memory of Guy G Nicholson who gave his life for his country in France on November 18 1944. Mother Mrs Vivian H Roth writes this memorial tribute.
Public notice in Clark County Illinois announces a petition for sale of real estate to pay debts in the County Court of Marshall. Non-resident defendants listed including Henry W. Kile and Arthur H. Stewart must appear by December 19, 1949 or the petition may proceed by default. Clerk H J Kemp signs.
L. OQ. Philippe thanks blood donors and those who sent cards and flowers during her stay at St. Anthony's Hospital.
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