This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1926
Page
2
A long OCR read includes names for superintendent, clerk, trustees, representatives, judges, clerks, treasurers, sheriffs, and school officials across many Illinois counties and towns. It lists party affiliates and committee members with numerous rural addresses and districts.
In Days Gone By the piece notes widespread sickness and a call for health reform education. It mentions Mrs. Os. Arbuckle and son heading to Chicago, local health ignorance, and several community updates including travel, crops, and a reunions committee planning.
A political message argues against canceling 10 billion dollars of foreign debt. It says the funds should instead be spent on rehabilitating distressed American farmers, opposing Congressman Holiday's vote.
A Milledgeville reader writes Harry B Potter, praising many editorials while faulting a Northwestern Christian Advocate critique. The letter urges careful separation of church and state and notes a Chautauqua event impressed a reader's son. It closes with overall appreciation for Potter's columns.
The piece notes that ballots date to Greek and Roman times with black and white balls indicating opposing or supporting voters. It explains the term ballot derives from the French ballotte meaning a small ball and states this item was used in all political elections.
The Attorney General of Illinois has filed a bill in chancery in Vermilion County Circuit Court to dissolve numerous named corporations including The Artisan Mill Work Company Inc Casey Concrete Company Casey Crude Oil Company Casey Hardware and Machine Company and others. A summons has been issued and returned undelivered as service could not be obtained. the court term begins October 4 1926 with notices posted for all listed entities and their officers and stockholders.
Since 1926 the Marshall Herald invites readers to call Phone 16 for transient advertising guidance. We share our opinion on ad value, then let the caller decide, offering honest assessments whether Herald advertising fits.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.