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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1921
Page
4
Reports describe a device called a sound reflector under the tunnel that will increase the apparent strength of voices. The feature aims to improve audibility for speakers and performances within the space.
Mrs Bert Bartlett and Emmett Tharp family welcomed visitors Sunday. Mrs W A Shotwell and her Bloomington guest plan a week's stay with Mr and Mrs Will White. Bessie Brown from Missouri planned a Sunday morning arrival for a family visit. Emery Vanfleet and family visited his father John Vanfleet before a Hot Springs Ark trip. Carson and Charles Alexander of Chrisman joined Mr and Mrs Will White Sunday. Ida Craig visited Marie Davis, and Harold Davis spent Sunday with George Marvin. Nina Mae Sims visited relatives in Indianapolis last week.
Dolson Ed Buser and Art Berger filled their filos last week as Clarksville high classes progress under Forrest Smith. Emma Claypool of Chicago visited Mrs. Babcock and Mrs. Morgan. Roy Fox and Larista Fox families joined Wm. Fox for Sunday in Grandview and near Dudley. Rev. Lowry of Westfield to preach at Clarksville Baptist church. Babcock reunion held at Pearley Babcock’s Spiketown home on Sept 11 with many relatives attending. next reunion set for John Babcock’s home.
Texas guests including Mr and Mrs Dug Coryell and Mr and Mrs Dick Dickson visited Dugger families. Joe Rue and Vern Jones joined Mrs Alice Newman and Mrs Fannie Murphy’s households. Terre Haute relations came to see John Fowler’s kin.
Distant relatives and neighbors visit and travel between Marshall Terre Haute and Indianapolis. Hog shipment to Indianapolis last week referenced. A Green Moss church basket dinner and home coming set for Sunday September 25 with Harry Hurst and family assisting in services and music. residents invited.
Local residents shared visits and travel updates including Rev D R Durham returning from Ohio with daughter Eugene Wilmot of Boston visiting parents R T Wilmot. Several townspeople traveled and hosted events as church groups and clubs held meetings and anniversaries.
Local residents including Mr and Mrs Milo Prust and daughter Jean visited Terre Haute. Eva Pebles returned to St Louis after visiting Mrs R J Poorman. Families such as G Q Green Milo Green and John Crowe attended the Indiana state fair in Indianapolis. The Ferris and Meeker families also joined Sunday gatherings with Bartletts and others.
Numerous residents and visitors travel to see relatives and attend events. Names include Mr and Mrs C Orrell of Amo Indiana visiting Ernest A Dyer and family. Frederick Squire checking oil holdings. Mrs Lillie Kasherman of Daytona Beach visiting E R Heath. many others head to Charleston Martinsville Greencastle Terre Haute and more for visits, education, or work.
The report lists visits and gatherings among residents including Mrs Millard Lake of Gary spending the weekend with Miss Martha Crowe and Mr and Mrs McClure visiting Dr and Mrs Chas Highsmith. James Prevo is improving. Charles Stroh begins a new home and West Union boys beat Sullivan Mutuals 10 to 5 after losing to Hutsonville 2 to 3.
Residents and visitors share travels and visits as families from Chicago Dallas Battle Creek and Augusta Kansas reunite. Shadley family holds annual reunion at Fairview Park with a large dinner. club meetings resume after summer break with social events and planned Dollar Day sale.
The article notes corn root diseases and chinch bugs cause rapid drying and death in fields. It advises selecting disease free seed ears from healthy stalks, matured ears, and intact shanks. Field tests by Maurer and Mount show healthier, sturdier plants. a field meeting is planned September 20 near Casey to view Champion White Pearl fields and discuss seed selection.
University of Wisconsin and Montana experiment station investigations identify goiter as the cause of an ailment nicknamed the hairless pig. Researchers link thyroid issues to the condition and urge further study and corrective feeds.
The article stresses that prudent farmers prevent disease in livestock rather than rely on cures. It argues prevention reduces outbreaks and preserves herd health, noting cures are less likely once diseases take hold.
A fragmentary extract recalls early placer camps and the Lewiston outfitting point at the start of steam navigation for the Clearwater rush. It notes the 1858 Denver gold skim and the lasting memory of Pike’s Peak country, with Spokane’s Spokesman-Review as the source.
Orison Swett Marden argues in Chicago Daily News that the body and its cells respond to thoughts. Positive states like hope and confidence can radiate health, while worry and fear may induce despondency and illness.
The piece recalls the opening day of the Dutch parliament in The Hague where the queen rides in a gilded carriage with her crown and the prince consort on the throne. Ministers wear admiral hats and minstrellike uniforms before switching to working clothes for actual business.
A fragmented tale shows Billy wandering rooms calling for his pipe. Aunt Sally checks rooms and the bath, then recalls Billy’s pipe hidden in his Southra Companion, prompting a lighthearted moment.
A flner of bullets and ore expert Hy Lamley removes lead and copper nickel from a hill behind a target range at Camp Lewis near Tacoma Washington using a water powered jig. He expects to recover 100 tons valued about $200 per ton in three months and will relocate equipment to other camps after cleanup.
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