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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1911
Page
4
Classified notice states a card of thanks costs 25 cents and obituary poetry is not published. It also sets a policy that lodge or society resolutions on a member’s death and entertainment announcements with admission fees will be charged at 5 cents per line.
Gov. Deneen suffered a broken left ankle on Sunday after leaping from his car. The old Tuscola county court house is being torn down to clear space for a new $120,000 structure. Aviator Atwood warns that sneezing during flight is dangerous. Canada pursues reciprocity with potential double voting. A deaf mute in Iowa briefly regained speech after stepping on a tack. A French scientist doubts Julius Caesar’s existence, followed by a quip about Christopher Columbus. Senator Cullom seeks reelection as Gov Deneen also runs. Democratic rivalries cited. Republicans draft candidates in county races amid ongoing political maneuvering.
Fragmented OCR lists scattered items including a Battle Creek treatment reference for A Dixon, a visit by Rev L H Griesemer in Gray City Indiana, mentions of Morris Logue at the state fair in Indian St, and assorted small notices about ponies goats and cheap sale items.
The Commoner excerpt argues Bryan distrusts public self government while defending court access to evidence. It questions Bryan’s claim that laypeople can judge law better than trained jurists and condemns appealing to mass meetings without proper legal study.
Chicago's Henry J. Cox warns of sustained cold conditions. He notes temperatures have run 1125 degrees above normal since January 1 and expects a gradual moderation within two years.
Eminent statistician R. J. Ewart argues that women’s rights reflect a mathematical problem in the body politic. He cites historical wars and social upheavals as proofs of a natural sex balance restored like a gyroscope after disturbances.
Dr Ralph Thompson notes in Europe that in Russia patients do not question medical bills. He says a gentleman pays what he can within earnings and generosity. He adds Russia lacks medical oversupply and the profession is not overcrowded.
A brief historical note links Amru’s 7th century camp on the Nile opposite Memphis to the founding of a new city that grew northward and became Cairo, with Memphis later fading. The account emphasizes the Dove atop Amru’s tent and the ruthless Amina.
Jimmie investigates the absence of Johnnie the pitcher as fans gather for the game. A sister hints that Johnnie stayed home and questions about his shirt being on the line surface in the murky scene.
A Chicago Tribune item notes a humorous exchange where a cash girl rejects marriage, declaring she wants nothing to do with him even if he were the last man on earth, while a mortified man calls the statement plain but not proper English.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions a cemetery as a resting place. Conversation references Gertle and Bertle with slang about a good tongue rest, implying a humorous misdirection toward burial grounds.
The article states the next move is to request public treasury funding to cover campaign expenses. It notes that this step follows the publicity of campaign costs and involves seeking government financial support for the campaign.
Editor Dan Cline reports on a busy period with visitors from Michigan and Texas, a Marion county fair plans, and local engagements. Notables include Chas McFarland, John Garver, Ruth Norman teaching in Brookfield, and Harry Dolson party attendance. Community events, school openings, and fair progress are highlighted.
Local notice invites inspection of fertilizer goods offered by Williams Feed Exchange at 617 619 East Locust Street. The ad promises large amounts of plant food in good mechanical condition for the lowest price to attract buyers.
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