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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
8
A fragmented 19th century financial record shows an Illinois state auditor document dated November 17, detailing capital stock paid in, undivided profits, current interest, and deposits. The entry lists total resources of 175,740 80 with liabilities including deposits subject to check and other figures.
Rene Whe and friends report interest in an interurban line as Hog and cattle markets show prices. Local residents including Howard Hammond and Tom Maxwell discuss farming, shipping, and Christmas events. The Christian Endeavor Society holds a Dec 18 bazaar and church services note Thanksgiving observances. James Patchett visits his grandmother, a Clark County pioneer.
From a small stock of juvenile books a few years ago the department has become the county s most complete and up to date book store. Pride in keeping a stock found in cities three times Marshall size. Now ready for the holidays with best books for old and young.
An advertisement lists several girl oriented book series including Mrs L T Meade Aunt Jane Dorothy Dale Betty Wales Little Colonel and Five Little Peppers. It notes Mrs Meade’s insight into girlhood and praises Aunt Jane’s Nieces and Betty Wales as strong entries. Each series carries price points from 25c to $1.25.
A catalog of boys series including Motor Boys Rover Boys Webster and Oliver Optic. Notes eight titles in Motor Boys, twelve in Rover Boys, eight in Webster, and over one hundred in Alger and Henry series. Emphasizes popularity, adventure and modern tales for youth.
A complete list of Mary E. Braddon Sea Holmes novels offered in new Holiday bindings for 25 cents each. Also available are Mrs. Southworth titles at 25 cents each.
The shop advertises new daily releases and offers to order any unavailable title, with delivery in three to five days. Featured sellers include works by Mary Roberts Rinehart, Charles Major, and others, highlighting popular titles and authors.
A garbled list of names and book-like phrases appears, mentioning Logistraicus, Williams Ashe, a prince of lovers, Magi, The Puppet Crowns, Winston Churchill, Arms and the Woman, McGratie, Beverley, Beth Norvé l Parrish, and Chambers in a chaotic mix of 17th century style and modern phrasing.
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