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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1914
Page
3
Fashion notes describe late summer to fall trends in New York shops. Satin jerseys and velvet capes gain prominence with tailored basque lines, diaphanous skirts, and jet or bead embellishments. Emphasis on practicality, simplicity, and adaptability to personality and environment.
An article notes shifting views of American Indians from stereotypes to prominence in sports business politics and arts. It cites Lippincott's feature Indian Traits by Charles Warren Currier and describes native reserve dignity and eloquence across cultures and encounters.
A verse in Walt Mason style admonishes thrift amid debt and wasteful buying. It urges cash payments, saving stamps, and avoiding the “charge it” habit that leaves families with little in hard times. The piece contrasts lavish purchases with prudent, pay‑as‑you‑go finances.
An old advertisement warns parents that Fletcher's Castoria cures crying infants and praise Dr King s New Life Pills for relief from dizziness biliousness constipation and stomach issues. It touts a tonic effect for stomach liver and the whole system with a first dose claim at 25 cents.
The Marshall Township High School begins a new year on Monday September 7 introducing Agriculture and Domestic Work for one year each. Agriculture follows the College of Agriculture at State University with Mr Phillips in charge and practical on farm lab work. Girls start with sewing then cooking may be offered later if possible. Principal Lewis W Williams will be at the building September 4 and 5 to set up schedules.
Sealed proposals from bidders for two bridge projects in Wabash Township Clark County Illinois will be opened August 27 1914 at the courthouse in Marshall. Separate bids required with a $10 bid bond per bridge. Plans and specs on file with the County Superintendent of Highways.
Catherine Williamson as Administratrix informs Clark County Illinois residents that the October term of the Clark county court in Marshall will hear claims against the estate and requires all debts to be paid promptly. This notice dated August 6 1914 is signed by Wm T Hollenbeck attorney.
Notice of publication in the Circuit Court of Marshall County Illinois for the 1914 term. Ada Morris Quick versus non resident defendants Lyman Quick and Frank Williams. Complainant filed April 14 1914, summons issued, returnable November 9 1914. Defendants must appear or plead by that date or decree may be entered against them. Jay Swern Clerk. Marshall Illinois August 5 1914. Everet Connelly and Elmer F Williams Sols. 324
Pointed administrator A L Ruffner announces to Clark county Illinois court attendees at the October term in Marshall. Creditors must present claims for adjustment and debtors should pay promptly to the administrator. J W Graham attorney signs.
Commissioner of Highways announces bids for furnishing all material and labor to place crushed stone stone screenings and bank gravel on the National Road and the Charleston road in Marshall township Clark county. Separate bids per section. $10 000 certified check required. bids opened at township clerk office.
A testimonial ad from Foster Milburn Co promotes Dean's Kidney Pills. John Guyer of Casey Illinois says two boxes relieved long standing kidney trouble after typhoid fever, with back pain and frequent urination vanishing. The ad urges readers to buy at 50 cents from local dealers.
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