Republicans Call Editors to Danville Meeting on Cannon Polls
The Chesterfield Tribune notes a disputed poll of 18th district Republican editors on Speaker Cannon. A Danville meeting is scheduled for March 4 at the Elks Club with luncheon at 12 30, inviting editors and republicans to discuss party strategy amid claims of polling inaccuracy.
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Chicago Tribune
Danville
Tribune
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Paris Beacon
Beacon
Elks’ Club
Main St
W. R. Jewell
S M Clark
W. J. Parrett
Com-News
Clark County
Poorman Anderson Wedding On Walnut Prairie Farm
A young couple Albert Poorman and Laura Anderson wed in an office ceremony on March 2. Poorman is a prosperous Walnut Prairie farmer. Laura is the daughter of Robert and Mrs Anderson of West Union and a Clark County school teacher. The bride wore cream cashmere. the groom dark suit. Witnesses were Clara Anderson and W D Baughman Jr. They plan to establish their home on the groom’s farm.
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Weat Union
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Death of John Forbeck After Paralysis Head Injury
John Forbeck died after a paralysis attack this Friday night at 10 30. He suffered a winter fall striking the back of his head and never fully recovered. Age about 61. Survived by wife two daughters here and son Frank in Cincinnati. Funeral Monday at St Mary’s church and burial in St Mary’s cemetery.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Birth and death notice for Mamie Liston Hillyear
Mamie Liston Hillyear born in Marshall twenty seven years ago died of uremic poisoning at her home in Bea Nebraska February 17. She was buried Monday at the Liston burial ground at Oakland Illinois with pallbearers and mourners attending.
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Mamié
Fragmentary OCR Finds Nonsequitur Snippets
Readable fragments show scattered phrases and garbled names. The text appears to be damaged OCR with unclear context and no coherent event or identifiable subjects.
Fire injures teacher as phosphorus ignites in lab
High School reports a phosphorus spill during a chemistry lesson caused a minor hand injury to Professor Williame. He was able to extinguish the blaze with cold water, but the burn will keep his hand unusable for weeks. The rest of the column covers student activities, society contests, and upcoming basketball games.
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R. H. Bradley
Hollister
State University
Marshall High School
Unlucky Day For John Brandenstein Jr in Local Offices
John Brandenstein Jr of the Republican office suffered hand injuries on Saturday. He bruised his right middle finger while operating the job press and later crushed his left middle finger at a bowling alley. He faces several days off work and possible loss of the finger nail.
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John Brandenstein, Jr
John
Sunday Talks Move to Danville in Effort to Boost Rally
Dispatch notes Rev. Billy Sunday’s planned visit to Danville this Wednesday as part of an organized effort by Bairds and Jolley to press for a religious revival. The announcement outlines a calendar of events and aims to draw larger crowds.
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D.L. Jolley
Danville
Wednessey
Billy Sunday
Hog market soars as Indianapolis hogs fetch record price
A lot of 46 hogs averaging 309 pounds sold at 10.25 per cwt in Indianapolis, bringing $1,756.98. Traders predict prices will rise to 11 cents per pound due to tight supply and high demand. The same price held Wednesday, with analysis by buyer Mr. Murray on the farm price implications and downstream pork values.
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Murray
Hove
Boston
The Fortunate Hog and A Farce on March Madness
Humorous verse mocks farm care for a prized hog with heaters, quinine, and fancy foods. It pivots to a Rambling Roman calendar history and a political satire about Taft and Ballinger Pinchot, ending with spring fervor and prophetic lines.
Halley's Comet Affects Earth and Skies May Transit
Historic observations discuss Halley’s comet near Earth from May to May 1861 and predictions of a solar transit. References cite Prof. Lueschner and the Pacific Astronomical Association as calculating paths and potential visibility from the Arizona highlands. Historical events linked to appearances include Rome’s Marian proscriptions and the burning of Jerusalem.
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Pyrenees
Normandy
Charles the Simple
England
Jamestown
Republicans Nominate At Marshall Township Convention
Marshall Township Republican meeting to nominate an assessor, a collector, a town clerk, and a highway commissioner at the courthouse Saturday at 2 pm. Officers chosen this spring serve two years, highway commissioner three. committee orders.
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Marshall Township
Court House
Marshall
The Baggar Prince at the Pythian Theater
The phenomenal musical hit The Baggar Prince comes to the Pythian Theater tonight. Twenty big song hits and a merry company deliver a cyclone of mirth and music, praised countywide. Tickets priced at 25 cents upstairs 60 cents lower floor and 75 cents for a few seats.
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Pythian Theater
Andy
Railroad Takes Notice Seed and Soil Talk Delights Farmers
The Seed and Soil special run by the Big 4 arrived yesterday morning at 9 o clock and was greeted by a large crowd of interested farmers. Prof Pettit of the State Agricultural College gave an address regarded as the best talk on the subject in this city. Attendees agreed they were greatly benefited and learned many things of practical use.
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Yesterdy
Prof. Pettit
State Agricultural College
Trade at Home Movement Unites Hangers Across Edgar and South Ver Counties
The paper hangers in Edgar and South Vermillion counties unify to refuse wallpaper bought from mail order houses. They urge customers to support local trades and buy from Chicago houses instead, underscoring the principle that it pays to trade at home.
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Edgar
South Vermillion Counties
Chicago
Leases on 14 000 acres sold to Prairie Oil in Oklahoma
More leases for John D. Jennings Bros and the Kanawha Peale S sold to Prairie Oil Company, a Standard branch, covering 14 000 acres of partly developed land in Oklahoma. Describes large deal in oil territory with producing walls and daily output details.
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Kanawha Peale S
Prairie Oil Company
The
Standard
Oklahoma
Whiskey and nitro wagon driver incident reported
Fragmentary notes describe a driver of a nitro wagon involved in an incident after a drink. Readable details mention a person named Casey and a nearby water source but the full sequence remains unclear.
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Chisman
Casey
Dr Noel DeVol obituary sketches 1831 1910
The Marshall community mourns Dr Noel DeVol who died February 25 1910 at his home. Born near Macksville Indiana he became Marshall’s first resident dentist and a long time church and civic leader. Survived by wife two daughters and a son the funeral was held at the M E church with I O O F and G A R attendance.
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Coent eKenick
Marshall
Vigo County
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Macksville
West Terre Haute
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Fragments Reflecting Gratitude in a Personal Message
A fragmented message expresses thanks for neighbors and helpers who aided a husband and father. It hints at community support during a difficult time and mentions appreciation for kindness and service received.
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