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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1915
Page
2
Card of thanks 25 cents and obituary poetry not published. Resolutions by lodges or societies death notice 202 the death of a member 1.00. Entertainment announcements with admission fee 5 cents per line. All communications subject to editorial revision.
The Herald announces it has the highest circulation in Clark County, outperforming all rival papers and establishing itself as the leading local news source in the region.
The Chicago carpenters strike idles thousands, costing about 30 million dollars in building work and leaving 125 thousand workers out of work. United Charities reports a surge in aid requests with 7,735 families helped in March, a record high, while funds dwindle and relief authorities cut cases.
The Mexican Outlook reports panicky views about Pancho Villa with claims from enemies. It notes alleged murders and imprisonments of Felipe Angeles and wounds, suggesting defeat and lack of allies in the defeated Mexican revolutionary.
The piece analyzes the Mexican political scene with Villa’s possible defeat not ending the struggle. It flags Zapata’s rising prestige, Obregon’s potential to seize control, and Carranza’s limits. It speculates on Obregon ignoring Carranza, the risk of renewed anarchy, and praises Camacho’s reform program as potentially stabilizing for Mexico.
Berlin papers criticize President Wilson’s lunch address saying American aid after the war would appear biased if arms suppliers helped belligerents now. They question neutrality and warn that one sided arms supplies undermine true impartiality. They urge America to focus on Europe only after testing friendship.
An essay argues for lower or no taxes on motor vehicles compared with horse drawn wagons. It notes less wear on roads from rubber tires, greater street cleaning costs from horses, and hygiene benefits of electric over gasoline cars, urging policy to favor electric motors and reduce vehicle taxes.
An exhortation urges Americans to feel unity and patriotism as Europe is torn by fighting. It stresses avoiding hatred toward distant kin and to support peace, placing flag and nation first while recognizing the sorrow of families with relatives abroad.
Senator James Ham Lewis argues for President Wilson to seek a second term if all pledges are kept, urging repeal of the Panama tolls act and other platform goals. He ties reelection to delivering on promises, including tariff changes, trusts destruction, and prosperity, amid a campaign discourse.
Melrose town, Clark County Illinois, publishes comprehensive supervisor Ed Grant financial statement ending March 1915. It lists receipts and payments for town indebtedness and road funds, detailing bonds, audits, publishing, labor, materials, and a balance carried forward.
Decreed by County Court in 1915 the guardians of William Smitley Grace Smitley and Alvio Smitley sell the minors' undivided one sixth interest in the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 18 town 10 north range 12 west Clark County Illinois at Marshall courthouse on May 8 1916 at 1 pm with terms of sale to be announced.
Master in Chancery J A Sweet announces a public vendue in Marshall Illinois on May 1 1915 at 1 pm for Clark County real estate. The sale includes the west half of Lot 1 in section 3 and the east half of the west half of Lot 1 in section 2 all in town 11 north range 14 west containing about 15 acres plus additional parcel. Terms are cash.
Administrators of the estate of Daniel H Miller of Clark county Illinois deceased announce they will appear before the county court at the Marshall court house during the June term on the first Monday. All creditors must present claims for adjustment and debts are to be paid to the undersigned. Dated April 6 1915. Grahams Snavely Attorneys.
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