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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
4
The Clark County Herald editorially recalls a death notice and sermon-like notes on lodge resolutions and paid poetry not published. It also mocks politics with references to Champ Clark, Washington entanglements, and candidates John E Wayman and George W. Fithian.
The Hitnels postmasters association convention at La Salle supports Postmaster General Hitchcock's plan for limited parcels post. Originating parcels to rural route starting communities would reach farmers, but critics warn it could aid mail order houses and mislead users amid political speeches. A separate veterinary alert notes microficatometitis affects cows, with signs of fever, hot nose, dry Raisin, stiff legs, and lameness linked to a fungus in Coles County.
The President outlines views on four economic issues: railroads regulatory power suffices to fix shipper injustices. trusts must dissolve to restore competition. tariffs require a calculated board before enactment. banks should be centralized to ensure liquidity and prevent panics. Illinois farming lags per acre despite high total yields. soil erosion and poor practices threaten long term fertility.
The Hillsboro News editor admits placing a booze advertisement to raise money earning 15 cents a line and to gauge reader interest among his fellow editors. He argues editors may trade with saloonkeepers while implying clergy and temperance groups read his paper. The Moline Evening Mail notes critics often target content for self-satisfaction rather than financial interest.
Former Governor Richard Yates signals potential candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He lists four strong contenders and argues a four to five way field could boost overall vote totals. He withdraws from Lorimer's side and hints at an independent run, estimating about 75,000 votes to start.
Memo notes persistent uncertainty as official tabulation shows wets holding a 26 vote majority but requests for further appeals may delay final determination. Dry supporters await potential returns to shift outcome.
A long running Er nest Sullivan vs Jas R Clark hog case sees repeated trials with costs mounting. Jury fees so far total 762.20, while attorney fees for plaintiffs and defendants are estimated around 2910.00 and await final judgment.
The readable portion hints at a quotation about rest and labor. It appears to discuss that enough rest is essential and that the best work remains hard, with garbled words suggesting a misread or telegraphic text from a historical source.
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