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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
3
A scanned passage lists pricing for obituary poetry and lodge announcements, noting 25 cents per line for rites and 5 cents per line for entertainment admissions. It reflects editorial practice and pricing for public notices in a historical newspaper. It also references various political digressions and names, including Conan Doyle, Wilbur Wright, and Ruth Bryan Leases, amid a montage of current affairs and commentary.
The Department of Agriculture reports a crop yield of 2,648,000,000 bushels for 1909, below earlier projections and lower than several prior years. Despite the shortfall, the report notes the outlook is not discouraging and cites still substantial harvest prospects.
A Washington dispatch notes thirty one states have spoken through legislatures in favor of amending the Constitution to provide for direct election of U S senators. The piece discusses two thirds needed for a convention and potential ratification by three fourths, amid questions of process and renewed calls in Congress.
In a Portland speech Taft dismissed boycotts as illegal and urged they be suppressed. He warned against extending a federal statute meant for another issue to cover boycotts and said labor unions must obey laws like others. He noted unions seek a definite exemption but he would not consent to such an exception.
The Whitson family mourns the loss of their infant daughter born January died Sunday aged days. The child of Rob ert and Isabell Whitsun faced illness including meningitis and spinal complications. Neighbors and friends from Indiana aided the family during illness and burial services were held at Shawler cemetery with undertaker assistance and local mourners.
An advertisement touts Sutherland's Eagle-Eye salve as a harmless guarantee for curing sore eyes. It claims painless relief and price of 250 per tube.
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The article discusses President Taft attending services at his Unitarian church in Portland and laying a cornerstone for a Universalist church. It argues he did not advocate church union, but praised cooperation among faiths amid rising denominational harmony, noting religion as the cornerstone of civilization. It also includes a Kansas anecdote about a fearless cowboy and a cautious officer.
The Philadelphia Press portrays William Jempings Hryou as the Peary of the Democratic party. He believes no one else should aspire high and hints at another run for the presidency. His long pursuit spans thirteen years, with others warned to stay out of his political domain.
Rev. Frank Crane denounces new styles and technologies as excuses for sin. He likens Chicago’s Tenderloin to Pompeii ruins and compares Harry Thaw to Brunhilde, warning that society still sins as in ancient times.
Col Bryan says he hopes nothing forces him to enter the next presidential race but acknowledges that such a situation may arise.
Center Point Indiana resident Reverend William Givens will preach at the United Brethren Church. The notice confirms a scheduled sermon and invites attendees to attend the service.
A noted anecdote contrasts overly persistent charity solicitations with a summer resort episode where a guest pays $9 for two weeks. It then shifts to orchid imitations, describing the bee and fly orchids, their flower parts resembling insect features, and how the overall illusion suggests insect wings and bodies.
A photographer recalls a middle aged woman's bold move to sit for a portrait while bedridden by illness. He notes her belief she is near death and that she wants a photo for her traveling husband in the far west, calling it a queer gamble with the big shadow.
A Flatbush man recalls a humorous mix up between neighbors the Feltenour family and his own, involving a loud porch racket heard while his family read in the library. The misheard remark leads to the joke that two cats were involved, one belonging to each household, sparking laughter.
A fragmented vignette shows a wife’s complaint about a tight budget and a doctor’s external use prescription listing gifts such as a walking dress and hat. The dialogue includes a prospective bridegroom described as a young man seeking an heir, with miscellaneous clipped lines and garbled references.
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