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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
7
A Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph excerpt presents a poem praising the old flag and urging steadfast belief in its justice and truth. The verses assert the flag’s enduring symbolism, linking patriotism to home love, patience, and valor, with a call to rise and bless the flag.
The Aeroplane reports a new giant British design rose to 7000 feet on test with a pilot and twenty one passengers. It uses up to 1000 horsepower from multiple motors and carries heavy armament and bombs, signaling a milestone in large passenger aircraft.
The smoke apparatus provided to British steamships to deter submarines was demonstrated in Philadelphia. Two phosphorus drums on each ship release black smoke to blanket the vessel and mislead pursing submarines. Five British ships in Philadelphia’s port are equipped with these devices.
Yved Andre Bouget of Philadelphia patentes a new collapsible lifeboat designed to be indestructible and compact. Demonstrations are planned in waters near Philadelphia. The craft features two watertight compartments in the bow and stern to prevent sinking.
A London woman correspondent notes wartime mood with shock and wonder. She describes crowded restaurants and theatres as London feels altered by conflict, contrasting city vitality with quieter country estates where life remains more subdued.
Boil two fowls until tender in just enough water with salt. Cool in broth. Shred meat, add small joints, place in buttered dish with potato balls and onions. Make rich gravy from broth, cover with pastry crust, bake until crust browns.
Two cupfuls cold meat chopped, three cupfuls potatoes rough chopped, mixed with tomato juice. Bake in greased pan fifty minutes, then make six holes top add an egg per hole and bake ten minutes. Serve with beet pickle on hot plates.
Dice four medium potatoes and cook until soft. Drain and add a quart of milk. Stir in twenty five chopped clams just before boiling. Cream butter with flour, stir in to avoid lumps, then season with pepper salt and parsley. Serve immediately.
Codfish minced fine and scalded with mashed potatoes, butter, cream, pepper and eggs folded in. Keep hot, roll in flour, and fry like doughnuts in very hot lard and beef drippings, half of each.
A historic recipe instructs to steam peeled sour apples until tender, layer a pudding dish halfway, top with spongecake batter, and bake. Serve with raisin sauce made from seedless raisins simmered with sugar into a syrup.
One fourth package macaroni, a pint corn pulp, salt, pepper, milk. Break macaroni into one inch pieces and boil in salted water until tender. Mix corn pulp with milk and butter, season, then combine with macaroni. Bake in an earthen dish until browned in a quick oven.
A set of aphorisms on patriotism friendship and social conduct. The statements emphasize not judging by loud patriotism rejoicing in friends success and the cautions about arrogance and memory. Also notes the impracticality of looking aristocratic when needing a haircut and the inevitability of making enemies while gaining friends.
A financial allegory warns that debt entraps and destroys initiative. The piece likens indebted people to a fly stuck on fly paper, unable to fly away and doomed if they persist. It urges avoiding use of other people's money and emphasizes saving over spending.
Lloyd George cited the woodchuck spirit as the drive to achieve the impossible. He recalled a story of a woodchuck chased by a dog who must climb a tree to survive, despite the species not climbing trees.
In Australia kangaroo farming supports a significant industry. Hides are valuable and the tendons are exceedingly fine and strong, known to surgeons for suturing wounds and stabilizing broken bones, surpassing catgut in fineness and durability.
In a brief exchange Miss Cayenne deflects praise for her “picturesque variations” in dancing. She says she and her partner were simply trying to stop stepping on each other’s feet, insisting she is not owed credit.
A House member confirms passage of the bill after a brief exchange about a small bill left yesterday. The Boston Transcript notes the first reading has occurred, indicating progress in the legislative process.
The article contrasts rising wealth in Porto Rico after American control with persistent poverty among laborers. It notes increased production, public works, and union organizing led by Santiago Inglesias, but only limited land ownership for workers. A 1 dollar daily wage demand and land division proposals highlight the path toward industrial peace and improved living conditions.
The piece notes George Kennan's exposure of Siberia's exile system and Swinburne's fiery verse shaping Western views. It argues that Russia has begun political amnesty, ending decades of political imprisonment and offering a glimpse of liberty for the Russian people and aspiring reformers.
Executor Willie Miller announces pending settlement of the Clark County Illinois estate of Jacob Miller deceased. He will appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for the June Term on the first Monday in June to adjust claims. Creditors must attend and debtors should pay promptly. Arthur Poorman, Attorney. 14-4.
By order of the County Court of Clark County H lingis administrator of Margaret Smitley estate seeks leave to sell real estate. The sale is set for May 5 1917 between 10 AM and 4 PM, at the courthouse term April 1917.
Public sale conducted at the east door of the Marshall courthouse Clark County Illinois. Real estate described as Lot Eight in Block 34 in Wm B Archer's First Town now city of Marshall. Terms cash on day of sale. Date April 2 1917. Charlie Smitley administrator Everett Connelly attorney.
Election will be held Tuesday April 17 at Precinct 1 City Hall Precinct 2 Emanuel Hursts store room Precinct 3 219 4th street in Marshall Clark County Illinois. Polls open 7 am to 5 pm. Officials include Mayor Clerk Treasurer City Attorney Police Magistrate and three Aldermen. Dated Marshall March 27 1917. City Clerk F W Greenough.
Notice warns automobile owners to obtain licenses by April 15 1917 with exemptions only after April 1 and warns that license signs do not exempt. Also informs Clark County Illinois heirs that administrator will present final account April 2 1917 and seek discharge.
Notice of probate for Richard Wright late of Marshall County. Robert Wright named administrator of the estate. May term at Marshall County courthouse on the first Monday in May. Creditors must attend to have claims adjusted and debtors must pay promptly. Dated March 18.
Sealed bids for two plain concrete abutments and concrete floor on the McCoy Bridge on the Indiana Illinois state line road in Clark county will be received by Zane Arbuckle until 2 PM on April 5 1917. Work includes excavation to four feet below stream bed and completion by June 15 1917 with an engineer's estimate of 450.00 and plans available at the County Superintendent of Highways office in Marshall Illinois. Sam Liffick Sinzie Com. of Highways Wabash Tp 123.
Fragmentary timetable text shows Vandalia schedule entries with East and North lines. Appears to list train numbers and times such as 1:08 am, 6:58 am, 7:18 am, 12:06 pm, 12:29 pm, 4:01 pm, and 7:35 pm. Mentions Big Four Route Cairo Division and No 4 and No 38 services with partial times.
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