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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
13
The article compares submarines to fur seals, noting the seal’s submerged travel, surface breathing pauses, and periscope like nose and eyes. It cites 3,000 mile journeys, 8,000 mile potential ranges, and paralleled propulsion and steering methods, drawing on Henry T. Elliot’s New York Times observations.
A foreign journal recounts King Frederick William III of Prussia ordering his steward to feed traveling coachmen. The king once tested the steward by giving him a dollar to buy food, then reminded that people eat food, not money. From then on, coachmen received ample provisions for journeys.
An article describes globe production from packed brown paper to a plaster shell, gores laid without gaps, meridians marked, and final coloring and mounting. It notes a single craftsman handling metal fittings and stands, with globes said to be extremely strong and breakage requiring great force.
A tale from Barnum offering a vast sum for Alfred Lord Tennyson to tour America is told, but the poet declined the invite. Barnum supposedly proposed the stunt would be simply for him to stand on a platform and shake hands, leaving the audience impressed.
Bamboo plants bloom synchronously across regions despite climate differences. The rare flowering is followed by the plant's death, a pattern noted worldwide. The bamboo is described as graceful and easy to cultivate.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a brief exchange between a boy and a girl about a missed meeting after a Sunday event. The text includes misread names and stray dialogue reflecting a casual social moment.
A fragmentary theatrical note hints at a rural event where a seller describes a curious object as a chiseled chest containing the date and hoary spade. The odd diction suggests a legend or folklore moment recounted in a local column.
Fragmentary text notes a custom of conferring titles on men entering a role in the community. The terse line suggests a journalist and a reference to leadership or status, though details are unclear.
A hundred six thousand fled the city with a pledge of safety as mass slaughter struck in the snowy gorge of Kurd Kabul. Dr William Brydon alone survived to reach Jalalabad and bear the terrible news.
The piece notes a spontaneous nationwide tribute to Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley amid war clouds. It praises Riley for sweetness and peace, argues his work rejects war, and reflects on how his gentle, brave characters embody duty without violence, as echoed by St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
A fragmented note describes Archimedes arranging mirrors to focus sunlight into a hearth. The text implies a historical claim about directing solar power to ignite a target, referencing a mosaic of words around the famed device and its possible outcome.
Fragmentary text notes routine activities and daily life details with unclear context and missing key names or events. The readable portions hint at ordinary tasks and social actions but provide no concrete narration or identifiable subjects.
Aaron Jones born May 11 1888 in Marshall township grew to manhood there. He married Susie Wright November 27 1907 and had four children. He died after a gas explosion October 3 and was mourned by his wife four children and many relatives. He served as township clerk and held membership in the Masons Odd Fellows and K P. The funeral drew hundreds and followed by burial in Marshall cemetery.
A reader testimonial from Thomas Riley Jr a Marshall baker describes chronic back pain and kidney symptoms. He says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his discomfort after cold related kidney trouble and notes continued good results with routine use. Price 50 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY supplies the pills.
Formal announcement last Wednesday states President Woodrow Wilson engaged to Mrs Norman Galt of Washington. Wedding date not set but expected in December at the bride’s home rather than the White House. Mrs Galt is the widow of a prominent local jeweler who died eight years ago.
J W Nix of Cleveland Ga reports two children with croup completely cured after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with no opiates. It cuts phlegm and opens air passages. Available at City Drug Store.
Sullivan residents credit a pair of speed limit signs at the city entrance and exit for reducing fast driving. One side greeting visitors reads Welcome Please observe the speed law, the reverse thanks departing motorists with Thank you Please come again.
Rev. C. M. Knighton of Havanna Florida reports three months of severe kidney and back pain. He states using 114 bottles of Foley Kidney Pills relieved all pain and claims twenty years were added to his life. He also believes rheumatism backache sore muscles and stiff joints improved.
The Chicago telephone system reaches 400,279 lines with a population near 2.5 million, about one line per seven residents. Chicago now holds more phones than Italy, Spain, Hungary, Belgium, Portugal, Roumania, Bulgaria, Servia and Greece combined, and more than the Russian empire. London has 258,895 and Paris 95,033.
By order of the State Veterinarian all hogs and cattle are forbidden from entering Indiana from Illinois counties north of Clark county. Violators will be prosecuted under Indiana law. Order issued by Vigo County Board of Commissioners. 88-4
The text portrays Brother Bryan as a fervent advocate for peace, likening his passion for harmony to his past zeal for various nations that receded from his broader outlook. The piece frames him as a persistent pacifist amid shifting geopolitical horizons.
Advertisement claims Dr. King's New Discovery halts coughing and lung troubles. It touts 460 years on the market with testimonials from youth and old age. Sold at 50 cents and one dollar with a money back guarantee.
The Herald of Marshall Illinois promotes a subscription deal offering daily delivery and full county coverage. Readers are invited to subscribe early to receive a year of news and a special introductory price via the Herald office in Marshall.
The Vandalla Line timetable from the Big Four South-North shows No. 7 11.16 am No. 4 9 8k m No 1h 6 60 pm and No. 18 3 02 pm, indicating arrival and departure times for multiple trains.
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