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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
2
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans a sweeping inquiry into telephone and telegraph companies in the United States. It seeks detailed information on methods, operation, rates, rules, regulations, and practices by October, with hearings to follow based on compiled figures.
Neighbors found a three room shack of the Claye Thorn farm near Bridgeport ablaze at 11:30 pm. The blaze consumed six family members including a husband wife and four children with bodies found in two beds and the kitchen. One child and the husband perished in the other room and a mass of charred remains was recovered.
Governor Dunne issues proclamation naming Thursday Oct 3 Fire Prevention Day. Citizens urged to clean up rubbish and inspect chimneys heating apparatus and public buildings. Schools to practice fire drills and teach pupils fire dangers and prevention methods.
Illinois State Board of Agriculture funds a two week Domestic Science School at Springfield during the Illinois State Fair. One girl from each county may attend, with free instruction and a $10 entrance fee for board. Mrs Nellie Kedzie Jones leads demonstrations in cooking and housekeeping, with Miss Frances Crabtree teaching hygiene. new lecturers include Dr J T Montgomery and Robert Lorimer. Three scholarships for highest marks and two medals for progress will be awarded to University of Illinois students.
An agricultural note outlines winter crop growing under protection for parsley lettuce radishes and beets. It covers frame vs outdoor production costs packing methods crate and barrel sizes shipping practices and the importance of neat attractive packaging to secure higher prices. It also notes cucumber and pepper handling and references marble industry and gas bill notice.
At the Hilnels state fair a mule racing event will entertain attendees. Organizers promise prize money to incentivize quick and skilled mules, drawing interest from spectators and participants alike.
Advice on lubrication and inspection of manure spreaders. Start new spreaders with careful checks, watch for rust, lubricate regularly, and maintain parts even when covered with manure to keep the machine in good working order.
The guidance suggests renewing strawberry plants every other year to secure the best fruit quality. This practice aims to maintain vigor and yield by managing plant cycles and genetic renewal.
An old classified style advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a testimonial of honorability for Fstte Cheney and a promise of rewards for cases of catarrh. It notes the cure as internal with 75 cents per bottle and lists Toledo as the origin and National Bank of Commerce as a signatory.
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