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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
2
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A wartime piece rails at bombing horrors and reprisals, noting London Paris and other cities suffer. cites rail and station damage, casualties, and emperor visits. It discusses Allied and German tactics, armaments growth, and a call to forceful action to secure justice and peace. It closes with a quotation attributed to President Wilson.
The article reviews U S war progress after a year of involvement. It notes an army of about 1 731 434 officers and enlisted men and a naval force of 373 000, with total increments near two million. It highlights training, ships, munitions delays, and the destroyer and submarine battle gains, citing Secretary Daniels at Cleveland.
Fragmentary report notes widespread dismay at executions for treason and pro-German activity. It criticizes slow state action and calls for stronger laws to curb disruptive speeches and interference amid a charged postwar climate.
The piece reports rapid adoption of a dry amendment by state legislatures while local efforts shut down saloons. In Ili nois township elections last week 13 wet townships voted to close 150 saloons, Bloomington went dry helped by women voters, Dixon and Pana also went dry, and Danville Lyons Aurora show mixed results with women aiding prohibition but saloon majorities shrinking. Army and Navy figures dominate other notes.
The piece lauds the French and British ships, notes delays in ordnance and aircraft, but commends U S Navy for growth and output. It highlights increased personnel, 123 ships in construction, 12,000 armed merchant vessels, and guarding ocean lanes against submarines. It praises Red Cross and YMCA support and pledges full effort to victory.
The government plans monthly mobilization of about 90 000 men from the second draft to supply Allied forces in France. The total 800 000 may be drawn unevenly as army needs dictate with an April quota likely higher than usual. Authorities aim to minimize disruption to industry and agriculture while meeting urgent forest and western front needs.
A reflective column attacks political patronage during WWI era and urges action to mobilize resources. It cites Vanderlip’s land deal near San Pedro harbor and a lighthouse project, questions governance, and notes auto license increases in Illinois tied to wartime production.
Notice to contractors bids due April 13 1918 at 2 p m for building a church at Livingston plans and specifications at Jay Swern Marshall or Everett Black Livingston Everett Black Grant Crumlin Joe Hutchinson Committee. Call for special meeting to E D Morton county clerk of Clark County Illinois to convene April 16 1918 at 1 p m at Marshall court house to organize board and transact business dated Marshall Illinois April 4 1918 signers Norman Forsythe Edward Peasce Leander Wright Burns Turse Jo F Wombrook John Paddock
Public sale ordered for the estate of Kenneth D. Black and Lulu R. Black following a March 12 1918 decree. Special Master I H R Snavely will sell at 2 PM May 11 1918 at the east door of Marshall Court House the south half of Lot 1 in Block 7 in Wm B Archer's First Addition to Marshall Illinois for cash.
Edna Righter executrix of William L Righter sues F M Righter C W Righter John E Righter James B Righter Almeda Tucker George Tucker George Gordon and unknown heirs in Clark County Illinois to sell estate realty to pay debts. Affidavit of non residence filed and summons issued for May term 1918 in Marshall.
Plea and answer or demur not supplied. The complainant’s bill is confessed by silence and a decree will be entered against the respondent as prayed. Marshall Illinois March 27 1918 Jay Swern Clerk Graham Snavely Comp t’s Sol. 14 4 Re.
Notice to Ollie Kackley Stella Kackley and heirs at law that an application for probate of the will of Franklin Pierce Kackley is set for May 6 1918 at 9 am in the County Court in Marshall Illinois. Hearings and objections may be presented at the courthouse with proof why the will should not be admitted to probate. Graham and Snavely Attorneys. Marshal Illinois. March 27 1918.
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