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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1914
Page
3
In the final political week, attention turns from campaigns to improving farming, roads, schools, and living conditions. The piece signals a shift toward broader community issues beyond electoral coverage.
Norman testifies Drake won by 400 in 1906 and argues embezzlers cite past good rep. The piece accuses a political campaign of clever deals. The Clark county Democrat backs Dick Morton, a Sullivanite leader, in a bitter county fight.
The piece criticizes administration policy and Wilson era actions over Mexico and Villa, arguing war was avoided had policy changed and accusing opponents like O Haire of treasonous ties. It references Can non and O Hair and questions patriotism while defending antiwar stance.
A Chicago Tribune critique argues Southern dominance in Congress harms the North and Midwest. It denounces tariff policies and wartime finance favoring cotton growers, claims middle western lawmakers enabled Southern pork barrel projects, and warns of heavier taxes if miles of influence persists.
The congressional record shows Congressman O'Hair has voted 83 of 165 measures since election. He missed several major bills due to legal and personal duties, but supported restoring mileage rates for congressmen from 5 to 20 cents when the resolution passed.
The passage cites Senator Reed of Missouri criticizing Democratic excesses and broken pledges. It contrasts bold campaign assertions with perceived hypocrisy, arguing tariffs like Payne and Underwood failed to deliver. it notes workers benefited yet opponents claim blame, urging votes for the Republican ticket.
Advert reads that Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey strengthens lungs, eases coughing, and brings relief. A Gates North Carolina reader reports a hopeless case fully cured after use. The copy urges obtaining the product from a druggist and notes changing times and the absurdity of Rome remaining neutral in any world war.
The Committee on County Officers Reports reports no receipt or records support William T. Martin Jr’s claim of paying Arthur M. Tarman public funds totaling 2918.88. The board finds the claim not borne out by records or evidence.
An editorial from the New York Times praises Joseph G. Cannon known as Uncle Joe, arguing he retains youthful energy, vigor, and sharp judgment. It critiques a Republican rival's claim he is out of touch, noting Cannon’s enduring vitality and appeal to younger voters.
A reflective note on character suggests virtue equals minimizing vice. The fragment mentions a person associated with discipline and daily routines, then oddly shifts to a cryptic line about oats and harvest, indicating a possible proverb-like structure or OCR error.
County Superintendent Harry Drake submits a frank message to voters explaining his duties, family farming background, and priorities. He promotes uniform rural school books, highway legislation, farmer welfare, and fair dealing, pledging to use his judgment and constituency input if elected.
Judge A. L. Ruffner of Casey township is presented as eminently qualified for county court duties. The notice stresses integrity, fair judgment, and plain instruction, noting four years of experience and broad trust across all classes in Casey.
A clipping from the Chicago Tribune of October 18 reports a Progressive column predicting Democrat and Progressive collaboration to defeat Republicans. The note questions censoring and suggests the Tribune content is not reflective of the moose party’s credit.
The article contrasts Roosevelt spreading gloom with spiking opposition while the Bull Moose roar fills the corn belt. William H. Taft, in Washington, exudes humor as lawyers and judges honor him, with his wife warmly welcomed amid celebratory crowds.
An advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a tonic for the bowels and liver, promising a thorough cleaning of the bowel tract and a healthier stomach. It claims relief from constipation and fatigue, with a price of 25 cents, sold by all druggists.
A stock worth 75000 dollars of new fall and winter men’s high grade tailor made suits overcoats boys clothing furnishing goods and hats from famous makers Kuppenheimer Kirchbaum Nettleton Shoes and other brands will be placed on sale in the large corner building at the northwest corner of Wabash Avenue and Fifth Street Terre Haute Indiana starting in the morning.
Sam Goodman announces a retirement sale offering over 5000 1915 fashion garments at about half price. Men’s suits overcoats routinely valued at 10 to 40 dollars are advertised from 2.95 to 19.50 with substantial savings on shirts underwear and shoes. Extensive selection aims to attract Terre Haute shoppers and surrounding counties.
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