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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1919
Page
2
The Marshall Herald notes its publication details with Charles Scott as publisher. It lists subscription prices at 1.50 per year in advance, six months 75 cents, and three months 40 cents. Subscriptions end at the expiration of the paid period unless renewed.
The text reviews the 1871 Versailles coronation of Prussia’s emperor, the Paris triumph, and the Frankfort peace terms. It discusses Alsace Lorraine and Saar shifts, hefty but not astronomical reparations, and the idea that future German terms would be milder yet still shape Europe’s borders and coal regions.
Gov Frank O Lowden urges Illinois residents to set April 21 to May 10 as a thanksgiving period and to support the Victory Liberty loan to fund war debts. He emphasizes bonds as a national duty and links bond sales to postwar readjustment and national character.
A partisan survey lists measures ranging from a life sentence for intoxication in a silo to bribery penalties on election day. Others propose a 5 cent bounty for rats, state payouts for bomb losses, and bonds for milk dealers, reflecting a humorous yet revealing snapshot of the legislature.
Wesley P Flint chief entomologist says aphid eggs are plentiful on twigs in northern and central Illinois and could cause extensive damage if weather favors development. He urges orchardists to spray with 40 percent nicotine sulphate at one to 800 parts water and apply during leaf bud opening for effective aphid and scale control.
The text argues compensation should be paid by Germany within a reasonable period, noting that just compensation could be higher if possible. It asserts military terms are necessary for protection of the future and predicts German representatives will protest but should sign and be thankful terms are not worse.
Unpaid real estate taxes will have costs added on May 1. All personal taxes unpaid at that date will be turned over to special officers for collection with the costs of collecting them. John W Lewis, County Collector.
Large sheets of Garbon paper for transferring embroidery patterns offered at the Herald office. Suitable for pattern work and other design tasks.
State of Illinois Clark County ss estate of S E Robson deceased heirs and distributees warned that on May 5 1919 the administrator will present final report to the County Court of Clark County Marshall Illinois and asks discharge from duties. L S Robson Admr Everett Connelly Atty 16-2
Guardian Alice Callin seeks court authority to sell minor heirs Bert R. Callin Clare Callin and Theodore V. Callin property in Clark County Illinois to satisfy a mortgage. Hearing set for May first in Marshall Illinois County Court with sale of Section 4 Township 10 north Range 10 west estimated at 87 acres more or less.
Sealed proposals for State aid road improvement in Clark County Section B on Route 7 will be received at the Division of Highways Springfield Illinois until 11 a m May 1 1919 and publicly opened. The estimate is 8083 00 for 2000 feet concrete pavement and plans are on file in county and district offices.
Guardian Rose C Askin files a sale notice for minor heirs and appoints Samuel M Scholfield as attorney. The document references cash in hand on the day of sale and confirms guardianship actions for the minors.
Crumlin Stock Barn offers breeding stock at the Wm Crumlin farm four miles south of West Union for the 1919 season. Low fee of ten dollars to insure.
Sampson a black Percheron stallion with license No 1869 stands 17344 hands and weighs about a ton. He has heavy bone and good feet and his foals reach market value quickly as two year old colts forming a half team.
Prince Shire stallion grade license No 1869 dark bay 16 hands weight 1800 lbs black mane and tail heavy bone good feet and a noted sure breeder listed in cattle horse trade notes.
Farmers may inspect stock described as mealy pointed with large ears and heavy bone before breeding mares. The notice invites stakeholders to view the stock, noting plenty of colts available to showcase breeding qualities.
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