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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
4
Casey area notes report scattered social visits including Mrs Vera Hanks illness and William Stark pneumonia. Hogs sold locally at $1900 per hundred, and a Victory Loan exhibit drew crowds. A Pittsburgh burn death and local obituaries follow with political satire on tariffs and living costs.
The record notes Bo oth Dolson and Brece Spires with town roads issues. Odé Marrs buys a 40 acre farm from Elisabeth Stumpeen and forms a partnership with Martin Claypool. Mrs. Elisabeth Stumpeen’s farm transfer followed by a family illness sends Joe Mies Cecil to Westfeld. Babcock returns after visiting aunt Mire Peartey Babcock.
One of Westfield’s largest merchandising deals occurred Monday as the clothing and dry goods division of C and J Ewalt was transferred to T A Bardin Mrs Lillie Hofsas widow of W E Hofsas and former Westfield resident was married April 9 at Atwood Illinois to Emery Rhodes of that place The Westfield Chautauqua Association set this year’s program for August 30 to September 1.
The postmaster general concedes reform in telegraph and telephone services amid strong criticism and party pressure. Legislation in the upcoming Sixty sixth session would restore lines to owners and the cable times to be turned back by May.
Rumors spread as President Wilson reportedly ordered curbs on Burleson directing all government communications. Public dissatisfaction with postal and wire services feeds a party dispute, and Burleson’s surrender appears to be the first measure to quell the brewing storm.
The death of Dr Stephen Young recalls his Civil War service as a Paris resident and Illinois regiment surgeon. He set up a field hospital under trees on day one, aided wounded from both sides, was captured with his assistants on day two, aided Confederate surgeons for days, then returned to the Union under a flag of truce. He contrasted this with German conduct toward hospital workers in later warfare.
Soldier Sidney S Foy reports German tricks to slow the U S advance before the armistice. Germans tied pigs to machine gun triggers, pigs squealed as U S troops charged, and shots were fired at approaching American troops. The letter warns of caution needed on ground evacuated by the enemy.
J M Solomon of Palace Optical Rooms Robinson Illinois returns to Marshall for a single day at the Marshall House Friday May 9 from 8 am to 5 pm. He will offer complete 14 karat gold filled reading glasses with examination for 2 50.
A fragmented reminiscence notes General Grant and General Lee not surrendering under the Appomattox tree for six months. It recalls they signed peace, sent troops home for spring plowing, and comments that pride sustains through difficulties but won’t buy bread.
Fragmentary 1916 to 1926 political message attacks Democratic battle cries. It notes slogans like He kept us out of war and He kept us out of debt, ridiculing fiscal and imperial policies. Mentions Philippines and Alaska as debated territories and hints at public sentiment.
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