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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
1
Findings from Illinois agricultural researchers explain soil nutrient needs and practical remedies. They detail nitrogen limits, potassium reserves, and the role of lime and organic matter in acid soils, plus phosphorus availability and ways to supply plant food through bone meal or rock phosphate.
Atlantic Monthly argues Illinois will soon be the controlling heart of the United States as population centers move toward Chicago and manufacturing spreads from Ohio. The piece extols Illinois fertility soils crops and livestock while warning New Englanders of its looming political and economic heft.
The article recalls past droughts in Clark county with 1881 severe droughts worsened by chinch bugs ruining corn and 1897 where no rain fell from July to October. Current farmers cut corn and harrow ground to sow wheat, noting unusually active springs and scarce water.
Dispatch from Bucyrus Ohio reports Lewis Stemmel harvesting a corn field found corn kernels cracked and popped on the stalks due to extreme dryness and high temperatures.
Elsia Katherine Clough born March 26 1907 and died September 21 1908. She was the daughter of Jennie and Walter Clough. The parents mourn her loss but take comfort she rests in the Savior’s arms. Interment in Darwin cemetery with Rev J E Owen officiating.
The Robinson Argus notes Marshall’s rapid progress from a overlooked hamlet to a thriving town with planned free city mail delivery and a sewerage system. Despite early skepticism, residents push improvements while the postoffice delays the service.
The MT. HS girls start practice next week under Miss McKinney while a good crowd is urged to attend a boys game against Robinson next Saturday at 3 pm. The boys have trained under Mr. Ewing as MT. HS opened football with Casey in a 0–0 tie, highlighting quarterback Hillman.
Drought curbs activity and halts work at Billy Sunday wells in the Flat Rock district last week. The Centralia area reports continued strike oil activity despite widespread dryness and reduced production.
In West Union a religious revival led by Rev Town has drawn over 50 conversions. An M E church and minister Rev Arthur Coleman were organized, with West Union becoming circuit head, as Marshall church plans further meetings after the new church dedication. A later Christian Endeavor program offers a 10 cent admission with a varied program.
Miss Kirsten Jonson of Christiana Norway sailed seven thousand miles to wed Lud Paulsen a watchmaker at a jewelry store. County Judge Lathion officiated at their home ceremony as Paulsen planned to come to the United States and decide after arrival. The bride traveled alone twelve days arriving mid last week with the match arranged through a friend.
In a Paris damage suit trial last week the chief witness testified by telephone. The remote testimony marked an unusual method for a high profile procedure.
Marriage licenses issued to Riley E. Marrs Ethel Brown Marshal C Hickerwell Lista M Fears and H C Bell conducted a county speaking tour last week delivering a final address at the courthouse Saturday night criticizing Speaker Cannon and alleging coercive influence in Congress while asserting Bell would side with Republicans if elected and noting his strong partisanship.
The cocklebur is described as a reliable frost predictor. Burs stay soft until a week or two before frost then ripen and harden, turning brown with mature seeds. Locals in the South used this sign during past yellow fever outbreaks to time the onset of frost and end the plague.
Real estate transfers list multiple parcels in Martinsville Casey and Marshall areas. Transactions include buyers such as Frank Cole Edn Crumlin and Morris Slusser with prices ranging from 10 to 14000 dollars. Quit claim deeds show W B Scholfield Belle Irwin and Frank Cole Rahama Trader among others transferring parcels in 4 9 12 and related blocks.
Mrs Orndorff secures damages in a dispute with an insurance company over a claim. The settlement resolves the case and outlines compensation terms agreed by both parties.
Several cases of interest were settled in the circuit court. Jury verdicts included $5,000 for N P Daughette against the Ohio Oil Company over lease development duties and $2,005.65 for Belle Orndorff against Endowment Bank of the Knights of Pythias on a life policy. A jury acquitted Everett Stevens of criminal assault. Yoon township Sunday School election noted with program details and invited attendees.
Miss Jennie Green and companions travel by survey, seeking a place called The Roecks. Their journey spans miles and yields little reward as they move toward home amid a storm and quirky misadventures.
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