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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
7
A long critique attacks George Creel and the American Publicity Bureau for wartime censorship and missteps under Wilson. It argues Creel would be safer away from the front and condemns pacifist attitudes while urging preparation and unity behind France and Allied efforts.
The piece argues that Germany faces a costly price for its aggression while Allied defense and offense prove decisive. It asserts Britain France and America will endure and prevail, stressing that the real gauge is German casualties and the plan to crush German divisions through allied action.
Illinois proposes a state bond issue of 60 million dollars to build a statewide highway system by 1920 with no tax burden on property owners. Auto license fees would double to cover costs, and federal aid would complement state and local efforts across counties townships and the state system.
A vivid wartime piece argues that Liberty Bonds of fifty dollars each fund medical aid, equipment, and sustenance for soldiers. It contrasts a conscientious objector with practical help, detailing how multiple bonds support nurses, surgeons, and transport, and ends urging more than one bond to sustain troops overseas.
In Clark County Illinois the court orders sale of the south half of Lot 1 in Block 7 of Wm. B. Archer’s First Addition to Marshall. The sale, per decree dated March 12 1918, will occur at 2 pm May 11 1918 at the east door of the Clark County Courthouse Marshall Illinois. Cash by bidder. Special Master H R Snavely aids.
An American detachment served as guard of honor for the royal party in London during an inspection. Queen Mary used an American sergeant's back as a writing desk for her signature. The piece notes the contrast between democratic feelings and royal privilege.
American girls and women behind the Huests aided troops and refugees at Rove Montdidier and Montdidier sector. They directed traffic, staffed kitchens feeding 250 British soldiers, ran an information bureau, aided the wounded, and crossed a blown bridge moments before the explosion. They worked eight days in rags and straw, without full sleep or regular meals, inspiring soldiers with courage.
Lawrence County exceeded its third Liberty Loan quota of 452,950 by securing 616,650 in subscriptions on the first day, demonstrating strong local support and compliance with national war finance efforts.
The American Red Cross, via its Swiss and German counterparts, ships 20 rounds of food weekly to 159 American prisoners in Germany, in two ten pound packages. A warehouse holds supplies for up to 10,000 men near Berne, Switzerland. prisoners may write two letters and four post cards monthly and acknowledge package receipt.
Tired weak and nervous adults seek relief from kidney trouble through Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Thomas Riley Jr of Marshall reports back and kidney pain relief after use, noting dizziness headaches and improved kidney function. Price 60 cents, available at all dealers. Poster Milburn Co Mtgrv Buffalo NY.
Multiple notices: conservator seeks sale of Frank Shotts insane estate by Clark County Court. Saloma Lilley administrator to sell Peter C Lilley estate at public sale on May 3 1918 with mortgage and tenant rights. chancery publication in Circuit Court of Clark County cites non-resident defendant Flossa Cormican in divorce case with summons returnable July 8 1918.
A court in Marshall Illinois on March 27 1918 issued a decree by confession in the bill described by Graham and Snavely Comptable Sols. The complainant’s claims were admitted as charged and judgment entered as requested.
State of Illinois Clark County notifies Ollie Kackley Stella Kackley and all heirs at law and legatees that an application has been made for probate of the will of Franklin Pierce Kackley deceased. The hearing on the proof is set for May 6, 1918 at 9 a.m. at the courthouse in Marshall. Attend and show cause if any why the will should not be admitted to probate. Marshall Illinois March 27 1918 B D Morton County Clerk Graham and Snavely Attys.
Edna Righter executrix of William L. Righter seeks court order to sell parts of the estate to pay debts. The notice names numerous Righter heirs and relatives including F M Righter C W Righter John E Righter James B Righter Almeda Tucker George Tucker and others and sets a May 6 1918 court date in Marshall Illinois for the petition.
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