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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1914
Page
2
Card of thanks price is 25 cents. Obituary poetry not published. Lodge resolutions on a member’s death cost 1.00. Entertainment announcements with admissions charge 5 cents per line. All communications may be editorially revised.
The Herald reports it has the largest circulation in Clark County, surpassing all other local newspapers and claiming unrivaled reach among readers across the region.
Dr E B Coolley of Danville seeks representative in the eighteenth district with Republican primary. Harry W Drake of Marshall seeks Representative for the thirty fourth district with Republican primary on Sept 9. Harold Bright of Martinsville seeks Superintendent of Schools with Republican primary on Sept 9.
George Morgaan seeks Sheriff nomination in Clark County in the Republican primary on September 9. Roy Wells of Melrose township and Millard M. Hedrick run in the Republican lineup. Joseph W. Wallace of Auburn township runs in the Democratic primary. Sheri Davis of Marshall and other Democratic hopefuls also contest the September 9 primary.
John W. Fredenberger is a candidate for Treasurer of Clark County, running in the Republican primary on September 9. Melvin L. Behner is a candidate in the Democratic primary, also on September 9.
Thomas Craig of Marshall announces candidacy for County Judge subject to the Democratic primary on September 9. He seeks party backing to advance to the general election.
County Clerk candidate Arthur M Tarman enters the race for the Republican primary on September 9. He faces party challengers and seeks support from GOP voters statewide.
In a Wednesday delegation meeting, the president described the ongoing depression as a general era of suspicion, labeling it an era and aligning it with public distrust toward the administration’s policies. The text notes skepticism among voters about alleged free trade disguises in 1913.
The article states Austria Hungary entered into conflict after Servia’s reply to Vienna’s demand to curb pan-Servian propaganda and punish those involved in the June 28 assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife. The Servian response was deemed unsatisfactory by the Austrian foreign office. The semi official note said the reply was filled with the spirit of dishonesty.
A fragment discussing Europe’s crisis focusing on how to avoid interference in war and localize the Austria-Setvian conflict. It notes the German government’s rejection of mediation and mentions Britain’s tender of mediation as a calming factor.
The article analyzes German Austrian aims and Russian anxieties in the Balkans, noting Germany’s demand to confine the war to Austria and Serbia, possible annexation threats, and Russia’s stake. It also outlines Servia’s compulsory service, military divisions, armaments, and royal command structure, alongside a separate 1912 presidential primary and Champaign county results.
The piece notes how no place is isolated from Europe’s turmoil and America’s stance follows Washington’s farewell guidance. It mentions Americans abroad facing danger, and stock exchanges and commerce feeling the impact as the passenger embargo affects travelers and markets.
The Patmont case remains enigmatic with debates over kidnapping motives. Some question whether any crime occurred while others doubt the motive or even Patmont’s abduction. A view persists that Patmont may be unstable due to liquor and temper.
The readable portion describes people with no money enjoying leisure but lacking other resources. It mentions a social condition without naming individuals, dates, places, or organizations.
Auto owners protest that highway rules target auto drivers while wagon and buggy riders refuse to yield. They argue fair observance of road laws by all would show true neighborly spirit and reduce conflict.
Public notice for a master in chancery sale in Clark County Illinois. Jeremiah Gard vs Alexander Gard et al seeks partition. Sale August 28 1914 at 1 PM at the east door of the courthouse in Marshall Illinois of 120 acres in Section 11 Township 9 Range 12 with terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in equal installments.
A historically styled notice warns that summer coughs and colds signal low vitality and can lead to serious lung problems. It endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as a prompt relief and preventive remedy, claiming quick soothing effects and a money back guarantee, with 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles offered at the local druggist.
A general European war is expected to lift prices in many American sectors. Meat and grain may soar as nations clash, soldiers require shoes, leather supplies dwindle, and rail stocks fall from foreign holdings dumping. Dry goods market may stay largely unaffected.
Secretary of State Harry Woods returned to Springfield after a three week absence and was served with a summons to appear in Sangamon County circuit court. The action by R. M. Sullivan seeks to compel an examination of nomination petitions filed since July 11. Deputies from many counties attempted service. Woods did not yield to service on the third summons issued by the court.
Abe Martin notes a recent wedding last June and a discussion of travel plans with Mrs Bua about selling a return ticket. The piece then shifts to a health advisory warning that mosquitoes flies and other insects spread disease via bites, urging Sloan's Liniment as a disinfectant and remedy with a 26 cent price claim.
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