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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1915
Page
3
The text argues devotion to country can fuel selfish aggression and hatred, noting war literature exposes a split between noble sentiment and harsh propaganda. It cites a passage from Matthew and contrasts high moral talk with the harsh reality of wartime zeal.
A fragmented excerpt contrasts the United States with Europe, arguing vast lands like Louisiana have greater soil productivity and potential for drainage. It invokes free trade, vast resources, and the need to compete with Europe, warning against tariffs and isolation.
The narrator details a factory showing the paper making process at a large plant with embossing and dye rooms, a 35,000 dollar engine, and 125 workers. He then reflects on election fraud trials in Terre Haute and questions U.S. jurisdiction, ending with a long meditation on World War I legacy and national unity.
A fragment from a county hospital tale questions penalties not in statutes and follows Ignatius T. Chkieski a fugitive banker who stole 100000 and died in poverty. The writer argues gambling is crime against divine and human law and notes the waning conscience amid wealth lust and remorse.
John B. G Davison administrator with will annexed for James G Snyder deceased, Clark County, Minots. He will appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for the June term to settle claims. Creditors must present and debtors settle promptly by April 12, 1916.
The undersigned appointed administrator of the estate of Edwin Harlan late of Clark County Illinois deceased will appear before the Clark County Court at the courthouse on the first Monday in June to adjust claims against the estate. Debts should be paid to the administrator. Dated April 19 1915. Justin Harlan Admr Samuel Scholfield Atty.
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By decree of the Clark County Court in 1915 guardian D F Martin of William Grace Roy and Alvie Smitley will sell May 8 1915 at 1 pm at the east door of Marshall Illinois courthouse the undivided one sixth interest in the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter section 18 town 10 north range 12 west Clark County Illinois cash on delivery. Graham and Snagely appear as attorneys.
Notices warn heirs that Louisa Ingram estate final settlement will be filed May 3 1915 in Marshall Illinois. J W Ingram admr seeks discharge. Also Master in Chancery J A Sweet will auction two Clark County tracts May 1 1916 at Marshall for cash, describing 75 acres total in Section 2 and 3 with lot parcels and exact boundaries.
Elza Fasig is appointed administrator of the Daniel H. Miller estate in Clark County Illinois. He will appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall on the June term first Monday to adjust claims. Creditors are notified to present claims and debtors to pay promptly.
License renewed February 19 1916 Stallion C7609 Elwood Jim bred Wilkes dam noted as a superior mare Three year old about 16 hands 1180 pounds Sire Elwood Jim Dam top mare in area Won three firsts at Martinsville Fair General Purpose Roadsters Sweepstakes shown last fall at Martinsville Will stand season 1915 one mile west of Albright Terms $10 insurance not responsible for accidents Fred Spittlery Martinsville keeper phone 409
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