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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
3
Town Clerk JOHN W. BRANDENSTEIN Town Collector KENNETH BLACK Assessor D. A. KEISER Constable PEARL LATHROP named in a public ballot slate for upcoming municipal elections.
The piece argues that building and maintaining public highways benefits all, not just individual households. It contrasts private improvements with collective road care, urging citizens to care about common infrastructure from local streets to state highways and national projects. It stresses civic pride, shared responsibility, and attentiveness to local road conditions.
The piece reflects on how World War I drew the United States into rising costs and disruption despite initial hopes of distance. It notes profits for war material manufacturers and growing hardship in civilian supply chains such as textiles and clothing amid the broader war economy.
A mill representative warns paper supply for eight months is tight as mills struggle to secure materials. Casein, used for high grade coated paper, has surged from six and a half cents to twenty eight thirty cents per pound. War and industrial costs push up iron steel and hardware prices, with shipping congestion and rail bottlenecks threatening freight movement.
A soldier tells a workman about a long battle from 6 AM to 7 PM, the tale vivid and dramatic. The workman questions the hour long span and quips that unions would not tolerate such hours today. The exchange ends with a humorous jab at labor rules.
The house committee voted to report a resolution to seat William Ezra Williams a Democrat from Illinois at large. His seat faced contest from J McCann Davis of Springfield who sought a recount of the vote.
Article laments lack of clear information from interior Mexico and the impact on U S readers. It notes mystery in Mexican affairs and claims American press has lost its old zeal for exploration and enterprise.
Authorities say there will be no material cuts in salaries of major league stars this season. Many players are under contracts with a year to run at high prices. Salaries are expected to drop to old time figures later as admission prices may fall to match new conditions. No admission cuts expected until salaries lower.
The text praises a national defense commission in Congress, calling it strong with ample power and a representative body capable of handling all premises.
The barrel skirt holds sixteen yards of cloth and fits tight at the waist and ankles. It evokes a dirigible standing upright, a pose feasible only when the wind is calm and gusts prevent it.
The department of commerce estimates munitions shipments to Europe at 2 million dollars per day. Some large companies had heavier home trade in 1915 than in foreign orders.
A reflecting view argues that military training for young men is never wasted time, contrasting it with other training that may not benefit all youths. The piece emphasizes discipline, character, and readiness as key outcomes of such instruction.
A historical reflection questions the inevitability of war between the United States and European powers. The piece argues confidence in peaceful resolution and suggests diplomacy will prevent a major international clash.
A well known joke turns on the advice from a dietitian suggesting restraint on eating meat three times daily. The quip underscores concerns about excessive meat consumption and dietary balance.
Although no bills are introduced a subtle drive toward readiness for the upcoming conventions unfolds. Party operatives and local officials discuss potential platforms and procedures as the season advances.
Readers are assured of fair and warmer spring weather as newspapers forecast improving conditions. Forecasters project gradual temperature rise across counties with lingering chances of showers in early days.
Addison Hull a nonogenarian pioneer and last Mexican war veteran in Clark County died March 2 at his Orange township home. Born in 1824 in Virginia, Hull helped settle Corydon Indiana, served in Mexico with his brother Daniel, endured frontier life, and left a legacy as a trusted neighbor and family man. Funeral services were held at Wesley Chapel.
The Columbus Texas Courier becomes the first American newspaper blocked by military order since the punitive expedition. The weekly was barred from printing news of a Villa raid and local military activity, delaying publication. The Telephone Exchange also restricts long distance calls to authorized officers only.
Watch for coughing colds runny nose and mucous membrane irritation in children. Dr King's Discovery is described as a sweet pleasant tar syrup that eases symptoms without forced dosing and requires no mixing. Parents urged to ask their druggist for Dr King's Discovery to protect children from cold related ailments.
The high bred trotting stallion Bingmore will season at my Clarksville farm, except Fridays and Saturdays when he will be at The West End Wagon Yard in Marshall beginning April 1. He stands four years old, 16 hands, 1200 pounds, with strong trot ability. Breeding lines include The Exponent and Bing en, with notable progeny listed. Terms are 17.50 to insure a living foal, 2.50 discount if service fee paid within 60 days. For information, contact Clarisville, Wabash County, or Marsnell.
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