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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
7
A historical piece contrasts old views of book farming with today’s science driven agriculture. It highlights a shift from skepticism to widespread regard for farming as a science and notes the U S leads in agricultural science advancement with book farmers as the future.
A garbled OCR fragment cites a mage who knows what he is talking about and mentions a quoted eminent statesman. The text includes fractured phrases about truth, support, and staying above water, with scattered names like London and Sketth and odd dialogue about hats.
Two trains collided head on near Mattoon at a crossing of the I C and Big Four. Reports say both locomotives and cars were damaged with several fatalities. One engine and several cars derailed as crews battled flames and smoke. Investigation and emergency response followed as trains blocked the line.
The article traces the north African region around Tripoli from ancient Carthaginian and Roman rule to Vandals Greeks and Arabs. It covers geography including Fezzan Barca and the Sahara Desert, early commerce through Tripoli, exports such as wool oil and cattle, and interior wealth from gold ostrich feathers ivory and rubber. It notes climate desert influences, provincial administration by Turkish beys, repeated outbreaks, and a history of piracy and European expeditions culminating in 1842 1844 suppressions and a 1835 Turkish reform.
A Pennsylvania railway circular warns that high heels endanger women by catching on car steps. In six months there are seventy three injuries blamed on fashionable footwear. The notice urges women to wear safer underpinnings or adjust behavior to prevent damage to the company treasury and improve safety.
A widow named Talamantes in Mexico turns from mourning to vengeance after her husband and two sons are executed by Colonel Chiapas. She finances and leads insurgents, captures Chiapas, and orders his firing squad to execute him, transforming into a formidable rebel leader.
John T. McCutcheon in Hunting Adventures In the Big Game Country argues the African rhinoceros is timid and short sighted not savage. He describes the rhino’s nerves, mistaken charges, and confusion as it tries to locate danger and flee rather than attack.
The article explains the warrant officer class in the navy and how pay varies by sea or shore duty and length of service. It details roles such as boatswains gunners carpenters and the path to commissioning for carpenters and gunner officers.
Mrs Garrill and George read a humorous item from the paper about a man seeking a partner with a thousand dollars. Garrill quips that if he had married her he would want a silent role, and a thermometer text gag follows as the scene ends.
A dialogue-like fragment shows a revealed error in a marriage arrangement. A man reflects on one mistake when L married him, while the woman asserts it can be undone, though she fears it's too late. The exchange mentions an organist spending $100 and a minister receiving $2, with excommunication tied to the funds.
A British authority on color psychology notes red and yellow boost mood and mental processes in small uses but cause over stimulation and nerve strain in excess. The piece cites a cataract patient reacting to yellow and a testimony from a friend who wears red or yellow ties when taxing work is required.
German experiment compares steel and corundum under load. Corundum withstood six tons, while steel crushed at forty two tons. When failure occurred, steel exploded into powder and its sparks allegedly bored tiny holes in the crushing machine.
A western mining prospector makes his first trip to New York. He asks a Gothamite about the view of the tall buildings and replies that the scene resembles no permanent camp.
Fragmentary transcript shows a doctor urging convalescence and exercise while a patient debates travel, debt repayment, and a magistrate hearing a theft charge. The text blends medical instruction with financial and legal tensions, including a preference for a coat over payment.
Public notice in Marshall Mississippi County Kansas from 1911 informs nonresident defendants that Willis E B Brown and others face foreclosure in the Circuit Court. The complainant filed June 28 1911 and a summons returns November 13. nonattendance could yield a decree by default.
Notice in the Circuit Court of Clark County Illinois foreclosing on the nonresident defendants R D Ewing Dell Ewing and L W Thrasher. Complainant's bill filed June 17 1911 summons issued returnable November 13 1911. Defendants must appear November 18 1911 or risk decree. Marshall Ill Sept 19 1921. Chas R Adair Compt. Sal 38 4
Notice to heirs Cynthia Eaton James Eaton Ben Eaton Mollie Farr Minnie Mink Meaty Dillion Ralph Eaton John Eaton of Clark County Illinois that an application to probate the will of James R. Eaton has been filed. A hearing is set for September 18th at 9 AM at the Marshall County Courthouse. Attorneys William Martin and Arthur Poorman are named for the case.
The administratrix of the estate of David Nicol, late of Clark County Illinois, gives notice she will appear before the County Court at the County Court House on the first Monday in December. All persons having claims or demands against the estate must present them.
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