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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1920
Page
2
A collage of aphorisms and editorial asides. Observations on kindness, hats, flattery, and the ease of money. Wry comments on honesty cheerfulness and arguing, plus brief notes on Governor Cox and Tom Watson Georgia victory and Maine campaign shifts.
The piece argues Governor Cox did not author Ohio’s Workmen’s Compensation Act. a Republican legislature and still earlier actions shaped the law. It asserts Cox had no direct role in inception or passage while he served in Congress, challenging the campaign’s portrayal of him as the author.
A Washington Post opinion accuses President Wilson of not sharing the burden of war taxes and questions the optics of party fundraising. It suggests a prominent individual should set a public example by contributing personally, contrasting Wilson’s stance with calls for civic duty amid wartime spending.
A farmer unable to buy modern equipment keeps sons in the countryside while city work calls. Residents hesitate to paint run down buildings as cool weather slows paint, risking summer neglect amid pests and flies.
Dentists touring Minnesota rural districts report only about out of 160 children have clean healthy teeth. Many youths show decay or poor dental care. They warn strong bodies rely on teeth for chewing and urge families to seek dental care despite distance or inconvenience.
A discussion questions players taking money to throw games and the impact on baseballs integrity. Writers say little evidence exists while insiders note opportunities. players’ close ties and scrutiny create a high standard of honor, with crooked individuals likely to be exposed or expelled early.
A political speaker warned that a separate women’s party could backfire, urging inclusion of women in all clubs and committees. He noted few female candidates and argued shared representation may boost voter support. In Africa, superstition and occult tales are treated seriously by colonial officials and travelers alike.
Ruth owned a pig shaped savings bank filled with nickels and dimes. She shook out the coins for change and planned to replace them before being found out. The bank proved lighter than expected when held to the light, prompting the startled exclamation about missing dimes.
A retired merchant recalls a neighbor’s troublesome boy and his own youth filled with tricks. He laughs at Aunt Betsy’s failed butter churn, a chiding mother, and a tickling Uncle James as memories of playful mischief unfold.
A Dallas News fragment jokes about a man who marries a lady lawyer and then struggles to craft an alibi. The Yonkers Statesman quips about middle ages and gender roles while other snippets poke fun at characters and social theatre.
A fragment describes a figure attended by a band of reed instruments used as pipers at state events. The musicians carry a set of reed instruments that produce a eerie, unusual sound.
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