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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1914
Page
3
A traveling beggar tells Peter the Great a fat man seeking a physician would be cured if he worked. Years later the czar recalls the tale when the same man pleads grace. Peter notes the moral that labor is the best cure for excess.
A Philadelphia Telegraph excerpt argues laughter reveals character. Natural hearty laughter uplifts the laugher and others, while forced artificial laughter marks insincerity. True joy comes softly, with an irresistible, beautiful tone that refined ears approve.
The London Chronicle notes long before Portuguese colonization that merchants sourced Brazil wood from the East for red dye. It explains that Brazil's name derives from these trees, abundant in the country, yielding a dye used by dyers and distinguishing Brazil from the West Indies.
A timber merchant digging a sewer in England found an elm root measuring one and a quarter inches in diameter and sixty three feet long. Other plants show extraordinary rooting: cucumbers can extend ten to fifteen miles of roots in six months, clover sinks roots six to nine feet deep, and coltsfoot sends suckers to even greater depths.
A fragmentary collage of quotes reflects public value on publicity and language change. It cites Thomas Campbell and a bedside reader claim, plus remarks from the Washington Star and Latin American figures about recognition and messaging.
An old French railway engineer narrates a daring single train mission near the frontier. He recalls awakening a thousand men’s mobilization, fighting Prussian scouts, and sustaining a broken arm to reach the post and help defend Paris.
Atwood tricks Colby with a bet about Bertha Fosdick’s hand. He takes a livery pose, woos the daughter, and after a staged chase the wager is dropped. Atwood proves his merit, secures consent from Fosdick, and Ned Colby serves as best man at the wedding.
In Clark County circuit court November term 1914 Abbie Huston files bill of complaint against non resident Charles L Huston. Complaint issued summons returnable November 9. Defendant must appear and plead or demur or decree will be entered. Marshall Illinois Sept 19 1914. Jay Swern Clerk Everett Connelly Comp t. Sol. 38 4
Guardians Edith Cole and J W. Graham announce a decretal sale of one sixth interest in several Marshall Illinois properties held by minors Margaret Cole and Richard D. Cole. Auction at Marshall courthouse October 12 1914 at 10 am with structured payment terms and option for all cash.
Notice is given to non resident Henry E Nay that Jennie C Nay filed a chancery bill for divorce in Clark County circuit court Marshall Illinois. The defendant must appear on November 9 1914 or the bill will be taken as confessed and a decree entered.
The undersigned executor of the estate of Robert L. Donham, deceased, of Clark County Illinois, gives notice he will appear before the Clark County Court at Marshall for the November term on the first Monday in November to have claims against the estate adjusted. Creditors should attend. debtors should pay promptly. Dated September 7, AnD. WI Arthur Poorman, Executor.
Mrs. Julia Thacker of Marshall Illinois credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing her severe backache bearing down pains and kidney related ailments within five weeks. She recalls relief within twenty four hours after using the product bought at Harlan's drug store and promotes the medicine as the best kidney remedy available. Price is 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorsements follow.
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