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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1911
Page
3
Weir and Weir announce prompt call coverage day or night. Office on first floor of Weir building west side of square. Office phones Val 1713 Far 582 L 7. Weir's Residence Val 1712 Far 683 3. W Weir's Residence Val 1711 Far 681.
Nehemiah ends his wait and secures the king’s permission to rebuild Jerusalem. He travels with authority, assesses needs, and gains support from rulers, priests, and people. The plan emphasizes organized work, shared duty, and steadfast faith amid opposition.
The article traces soap origins among Gauls and Germans per Pliny, notes Roman influence in Germany, mentions Homeric washing by Nausicaa, and explains early soapmaking from fats and alkalis. It covers biblical references, Savona origins of the word, London beginnings in 1624, and soap duties culminating in 1853 repeal.
The Washington Monument shows slight bending on hot midsummer days as a 174 foot copper wire plummet suspended in water records vertical shifts of a few hundredths of an inch at noon and earth vibrations in calm weather.
From the Dietetic and Hygienic Gazette the piece notes that blood is thicker than water but not by much. It compares ocean seawater containing 35 parts per thousand to human bodily fluid at about 0.7 percent salinity, highlighting cellular bathing fluids.
Dialogue recalls a past Test day when voices were heard and not heard. A man admits longing for those dear lost days, while a woman complains about the memory of that soundless moment. London answers frame the exchange.
Miss Gertrude Burk claims to be the world’s largest woman at 825 pounds and 5 feet 7 inches. Born weighing 15 pounds, she recalls childhood growth and an ankle injury that hindered exercise. She travels from Chicago toward Texas and has avoided public exhibitions.
The ad promotes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a trusted remedy for coughs colds croup and bronchitis. It notes physician approval and long experience backing its use and claims thousands keep it in the house.
A farmer and his four sons near Shawneetown discuss Mother’s gift. One son glances outside to see Mother returning from the barn with a milk pail when another suggests a new axe for Christmas.
The undersigned appointed administratrix with will annexed of James R Eaton deceased Clark County Illinois gives notice she will appear before the County Court of Clark County at the courthouse in March at the January term on the first Monday in January to adjust claims. All persons with claims should attend and those indebted should pay immediately. Dated November 11 1911. Cynthia O Eaton Admrx with will annexed. Arthur Poorman Atty.
Estate of George Barnes late of Clack County Illinois. Administrator will appear before Marshall County Court at January term to settle claims against the estate. Claimants must file and attend for settlement. Debts to the estate should be paid to the undersigned by November 1 1911.
Text promotes opening an account with a minimum amount and emphasizes prosperity starting with the first dollar. It frames customer service to current clients as a path to growth and invites new customers to join the bank.
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