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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1919
Page
3
The Marshall Herald informs readers of subscription prices and terms. Subscription is $1.50 per year in advance, six months 75 cents, three months 40 cents, with discontinuation at the end of paid time unless renewed.
A warning essay assesses Europe’s postwar map and population, noting Russia Germany and Austria Hungary could form a vast bloc threatening civilization. It cites new states like Poland and Czecho Slovakia and warns that Bolshevik influence, if allied with old powers, could reshape Europe and invite renewed chaos.
The medical corps of the United States Army and Navy faced heavy dangers and casualties. Official figures show 442 casualties with 68 killed or died of wounds, 212 wounded in action, and 38 captured or missing. The piece honors doctors for courage, service, and enduring epidemics, noting China laborers aiding Britain in 1917 and urging a lasting peace.
Weimar resists being Germanys capital and assembly seat preferring culture and quiet. The city hosts Goethe and Schiller and leans on literature and theatre while fearing political uproar and rapid modernizations during consolidation.
A cryptic note highlights President Wilson’s shift on the League covenant. It recalls his France visit promising an unaltered text, then yielding to Senate pressure, and now stating the commission will refine the covenant before re presenting it to the public.
The Modern Woodmen of America raised member rates by 50 percent to cover influenza losses, following prior increases for war losses. The society, with over a million members, has never cut rates and pays high salaries to top officers. Illinois law requires a member referendum on rate hikes, which cannot complete before July 1.
The gum magnate Wrigley says newspapers, as an advertising medium, can yield results in one year that would take twenty by any other method. He has earned enough to pay 4 million for Catalina Island off California’s coast and attributes his success to print media.
Hon. H C Bell prints his oration The Immortality of the Soul a Lawyer's Answer to If Man Die Shall He Live. It includes glowing endorsements from U S Senator Stewart and various newspapers and invites mail orders for twenty five cents to H C Bell Pension Bureau Washington DC.
Returning soldiers show little interest in farm life while many ex-farm workers seek city jobs. Despite high farm labor demand and rising wages, veterans lack suitable skills for available work.cities face slow realization of new employment needs for both wartime and rural migrants.
Missouri lawmakers push forward a woman suffrage bill granting women the vote for presidential electors. Supporters say the movement makes steady progress despite lingering grief and apathy.
The War Department issues an immediate plan for 50000 volunteers to serve in Europe. Enlistment offers early duty in France as relief for expeditionary forces. Enlistees will serve three years, be concentrated at Camp Meade Maryland, and depart overseas in 1000 strong contingents.
The Clark County Illinois court orders the sale of the real estate of S. E. Robson, deceased, by administrator L. S. Rolison. The sale is set for April 12, 1919, at the east door of the Marshall courthouse. The property includes specified 90 acres in Town 12 N Range 13 W with cash payment, subject to a $2000 mortgage to Frank Cole dated April 24, 1915. Everett Connelly, attorney.
Notice from administrator Robert McCleary for Clark County Illinois estate of James W. McCleary deceased. Court date May term first Monday in May at Marshall County Court. Creditors to present claims. debtors to make payment. Dated March 15 1919. Attorney Everett Connelly. Administratrix's Sale notice for Emery E. Davis estate describes April 19 public sale of half of Clarksville land at Marshall courthouse. Real estate details and terms cash. Mary C. Davis admix Granam & Snavely attorneys.
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