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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
6
The store proclaims its Clark County location as the only complete department and highlights 100 tailor made suits received by express from a top western house. It invites a visit to see fall and winter lines, quality goods, large complete stock, and moderate prices.
A local shop touts new silks wool goods trimmings and ginghams plus E P Reed famous women’s shoes and Queen Quality footwear. It highlights Miss Annis’ matchless furs millinery and a growing trade in hats and fashion items, noting a strong increase in the hats department.
Mrs. H. M. Janney reads on ancestry before the D A R highlighting the word origin from Antecessor and the moral value of forebears. The talk surveys colonial figures like George Washington and Dolly Madison, and notes How Adams and Hutchinson shaped early American society. It praises Liberty Hall and urges Americans to honor their lineage with duty.
A New York newspaper recalls George Washington 1789 travels from New York through Connecticut Massachusetts and New Hampshire with two secretaries and a stage coach. It contrasts Tafts 1910s itinerary of 13000 miles twenty one states and a private car train with hundreds of speeches and a large entourage. Washington spoke broadly and was warmly received. Taft’s trip emphasized organization, speed and extensive rail travel paced by official duties.
William Eleroy Curtis famed traveling newspaper correspondent and author of 27 books collapsed from apoplexy in a Philadelphia hotel last Thursday. He gained early fame with a James boys interview and wrote a daily two column newsletter for Chicago and New York papers. The piece also reflects on the enduring appeal of picnics despite modern changes.
Heirs of J E Reynolds offer 100 acres black soil land with house and barn at the old homestead four miles NW of Hutsonville in Crayford county on Oct 19 at 2 pm. Auction includes 65 acres light clay soil in cultivation with about 10 acres timber, 300 rods of tile and a new rock road on the south side.
A fragmented health appeal stresses the importance of kidney care noting many Marshall people neglect kidneys and risk serious trouble. The piece references Dr. Dean and Doan’s Elixir style remedies and urges prompt relief to prevent worsening symptoms.
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