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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
3
A garbled column discusses motives in marriage and reputation, mentions national conventions and Ponzi schemes, and critiques basic insurance costs and trust in financial scams. It reads like a rushed opinion piece critiquing public figures and risky investments.
Clark County voters in the 34th Senate District see Judge A. L. Ruffner of Casey as a seasoned public servant. Raised on a farm, he owns land and supports agricultural and mercantile interests while serving on Revenue, Agricultural, Temperance, Industrial Affairs, and Apportionment committees. The Marshall Herald endorses his re nomination and argues for his proven record and stability.
The article argues that Democratic nominee Cox would align with President Wilson to form a dominant leadership dynamic, suggesting a future under Wilson’s influence through a secretary of state role. It criticizes Wilson for autocratic methods and hindering peace, calling for an administration rooted in practical, grounded policy.
Recent figures show 42 percent of woolen mills idle in June during the panic year 1907. August 1 data will likely show higher idleness as July shut more mills. Clothing prices rose more than other goods while workers gained higher wages, suggesting extreme price hikes deter use and temper profits. Everyday labor faces broad market pressures.
The article notes the Cleveland shortstop’s fatal head injury from a pitched ball as a historic first major league accident. It discusses the swift ball’s travel, the rarity of such incidents, and baseball’s generally clean, almost chess-like nature, while contrasting with rough players and evolving safety roles.
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