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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
1
Dr E O Gable announces a free examination for rheumatism catarrh kidney and bladder troubles at the Marshall House on Saturday September 4 from 9 am to 8 pm. He cites his neuropathic treatment claims and urges sufferers to attend to learn their heart nerves blood and kidney conditions.
The article traces Constantinople’s historic role and strategic location on the Bosphorus. It argues the city could become the world’s largest metropolis if freed from Turkish rule and allowed unimpeded trade and just governance, predicting a future era of global commerce.
An official tally from cities and towns lists 345 deaths from the Texas coast tropical storm two weeks ago with 276 on land and 69 at sea. The same figures show 102 persons still unaccounted for.
A Mount Carmel man, Dr Bell, learns he is Jesse Willard’s fourth cousin. The Princeton Clarion notes the remark may hint at Doc planning a collection move.
A Marshall resident Mrs Thomas Riley Jr testifies to relief from back pain, nervousness, and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She notes her family’s prior success and urges others to try the product for 60 cents at local dealers.
In a crude postwar justice scene a mulatto judge and a few Black defendants hear a case of Pete the husband who admits multiple marriages. The judge rules Pete must work or face jail, while Susan’s mistreatment claims and the “new law of marriage” prompt tense exchanges about legitimacy and obligations.
London report shows 215 Quakers joining the British armed forces and 43 in the army medical corps, with 43 in home guards and 15 on recruiting committees. The Society of Friends upholds a strict peace testimony, leading to resignations from about 50 enlistees, of which 30 were accepted. Parents of soldiers display sympathy with the war.
Sunset Magazine notes that in July nearly a thousand cars crossed the Colorado River bridge at Yuma on the National Old Trails Highway en route to two fairs. Westbound traffic on the Lincoln Highway averaged five per car with over two thousand cars in July, while camps dotted the route from Missouri to the coast. Over the National Parks Highway via Spokane and Seattle more than 850 motor parties were recorded in July. Estimates suggest four thousand cars carrying twenty thousand people to expositions in July, with at least six thousand cars and thirty thousand people anticipated in August.
Advertisement claims health and happiness depend on liver bile flow. It alleges the pills wake the liver, improve bile production, ease bowels, and banish moody days. Sold for 25 cents a bottle.
Notice to heirs and distributees of the estate of John Williamson deceased that on Monday October 4 19165 the Administrator will present his final report to the County Court in Marshall Illinois seeking discharge from duties. He may be present and resist the application if desired. Adolph Ferris Administrator with Will Annexed Mollavacek Attorney.
A Terre Haute Tribune note warns auto owners that inviting pedestrians for rides can create liability. It cites cases where a guest sues the car owner or the rider sues a friend, urging waivers to shield drivers from damages.
A London tavern overheard drama vivacious girl inspired a career. Anne Oldfield became a renowned actress buried at Westminster Abbey. In Cincinnati in the 1870s a manager, Robert E. J. Miles, found Sarah Frost at 12 and launched her as Julia Marlowe.
A New York Telegraph report mocks Kansas laws, noting women may reclaim maiden names after widowhood, keep own or husband names, or swap names. Women can wear men's clothing with restrictions, vote in elections, hold office, and run for Congress. The piece jokingly adds posing as a man is the only restriction, which is deemed nearly impossible.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as an emergency antiseptic that stops infection, kills pain, and reduces germs. It claims a single application neutralizes infection and supports natural blood flow, urging constant household use with 26¢ and $1 options.
In the District Court of the United States Eastern District of Hindis C B Low doing business as Anderson Low Son bankrupt No 1617 creditors of C B Low doing business as Anderson Low Son Martinsville Clark County and District aforesaid a Bankrupt notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of August A D 1915 the said C B Low doing business as Anderson Low Son was duly adjudicated bankrupt and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the Federal Court Building Room 311 Danville Ninois on the 8th day of September A D 1915 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at which time the said creditors may attend prove their claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting Danville D1 August 26th 1916 Walter J Grant Referee in Bankruptcy
Public sale of 160 acres in Melrose township Clark County Illinois on September 8 1915 at 1 pm at the east door Marshall Illinois. Purchaser to pay cash. Trustee Charles Cole 324 August 11 1915.
Lavina Nettleton appointed administratrix of the estate of N W Nettleton deceased of Clark County Illinois. She will appear at the Clark County Court Marshall for the October Term on the first Monday in October for claim adjustment. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay promptly. Dated August 9 1915. Graham and Snavely attorneys.
Public notice of a Master in Chancery sale in Clark County Illinois follows a decree from 1915. J A Sweet Master will auction the described land of 210 acres in Seddiom 28 and surrounding quarters at Marshall Court House on October 8 1915 with cash or day of sale terms.
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