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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1916
Page
3
Finnegan debates Annymated Conservatism and mind switches with Tyas and Malumphy amid wartime banter. Jim Ham Lewis and others mock war debates while discussing courage and speech. The single track mind idea draws jests and political quips as speakers ponder clarity and meaning.
A congressional debate criticizes the eight hour day claim in railroading. It notes trainmen would not gain shorter shifts, only higher pay for ten hours, and argues the policy resembles a misnamed pay rule. Congressman A P Gardner comments on Brotherhood leaders and potential strike dynamics.
A statement by Henry New Pope president of the Farmers Union Association argues farmers face poverty while rail workers gain. He calls for a fair wage and criticizes Congress for setting rail pay, urging a wage schedule based on business justice and human rights. He cites a government wage table and discusses immigration and postwar labor trends.
Obituary notes Thomas Poorman born September 13 1873 on Walnut Prairie to B F and Mollie Poorman. He married Gertie Cork February 14 1897 and they had seven children two died in infancy. He joined the Friends church in 1897. He was killed in an automobile accident near Pratrietony September 16 1916 at age 43. Survived by wife and children Harold Joseph Mabsi Mary Tonite. sister Lillie Pantier. half brothers Russell West Union Arthur Marshall Omar Katy Texas. half sister Clara Baker Kalamath Oregon. Interment Beulah Cemetery conducted by Rev Bond Westfield Indiana. Large gathering attests to esteem. Bereaved family receives sympathy.
An Olympia Recorder report says a shingle mill, employing fifty men, may rise after an option on timbered land is taken. If Wilson wins the option may lapse, signaling many ventures wait to see which way wind blows as Charlie E. Hughes is elected and industry hums.
Texas Wonder promises to cure kidney and bladder troubles in men and women and regulates bladder issues in children. One bottle provides two months of treatment, with mail order available for $1.00 if not sold by a local druggist. Testimonials are available. Dr. H. W. Hall of St Louis, Missouri promotes it.
County clerk Coulter was struck in the head with a sandbag near a hotel as he walked to the station. Two men fled, four others were later arrested, and Coulter was hospitalized with injuries expected to heal at home soon.
Every man should stay fit to seize opportunities. Avoid disordered kidneys and bladder back pains stiff joints and rheumatic aches. Foley Kidney Pills promise health gains and pay for themselves in improved well being, sold everywhere.
Cole and Cole advertise insurance for farms and county property with strong companies and low rates in Marshall Illinois. Contact by writing or calling for terms.
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