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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1918
Page
3
A postal notice from Marshall, Iowa, states second class mail rules. Subscriptions cost $1.00 per year in advance and are discontinued at the end of the paid period unless renewed.
A. L. Ruffner of Marshall seeks the 34th District Representative seat pending Republican primary decision. James Porter aims for 34th Senatorial District representation, subject to the Republican primary on Sept. 11.
W A Byram of Martinsville, Millard M Hedrick of Marshall, and Roy Wells of Melrose township announce candidacies for county sheriff in the upcoming Republican primary on September 11.
John J. Arney of Casey announces candidacy for county judge subject to the Republican primary.
Harold Bright announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools in the Republican primary subject to the election. The notice notes the filing or campaign timing on September 11.
The fourth Liberty Loan campaign will run Saturdays from September 30 for three weeks, ending October 19, announced by Secretary Verdoo. Officials plan a shorter, more intensive drive to enlist workers and allow more businessmen to participate, with an expected loan amount around 6 billion dollars and bonds bearing 4 percent interest.
The plan aims to end double telephone systems and allow public purchase of telegraph stamps with denominations by word count and for night and day letters. Egyptian architectural details feature in the described palace room with gold inlays and pillars six feet in diameter and eighty feet high.
Dr. Clarence S. Fisher reports winter excavations at Dendereh and Memphis uncovering the palace of Merenptah, claimed as the Pharaoh of oppression. The throne room and a complete pillar are among finds to be shipped to the University of Pennsylvania museum for display.
The United States seeks 25 000 student nurses aged 19 to 35 to train for army hospitals Red Cross nursing and civilian work. Enlistment options include civilian or Army Nursing School training with readiness dates in 1918 or 1919. Training lasts two to three years with board lodging and tuition covered. many schools provide stipends.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles dissolve gravel cure diabetes and back problems for men and women Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold locally it can be mailed for 1.00. One bottle lasts two months and seldom fails to cure Send for testimonials from this and other states. Dr BE Hall 2926 Olive street St Louis MO Sold by druggists everywhere.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Commissioner of Highways of York Township Clark County Illinois until 10 o'clock a.m. Monday August 19 1918 for furnishing all material tools and labor to place gravel on the Darwin and York road and on the York and West York road in York Township Descriptions cover Contract No 1 a 4300 foot section beginning at the east end of Walnut Prairie road with an estimated 1275 cubic yards of gravel and Contract No 2 beginning at the school house in York and extending west to the west line of the township
Section 32 T 9 R 11 York township invites separate bids for gravel work 2700 cubic yards with estimated distance 1144 miles. Each bid must include a $50 certified check to J E Clatfelter Supervisor. Bids opened 10 am at the York township town clerk office West Union Illinois with contracts awarded the same day. The commissioner reserves right to reject all bids. Marshall Illinois July 30 1918. Approved by Zane Arbuckle County Supt of Highways John Mitchell Commissioner Highways York township.
Sealed bids due August 9 1918 at 11 00 am in Westfield Township Clerk office for furnishing all material tools and labor to place gravel on the Marshall and Westfield road in Westfield Township Clark County Illinois about 1500 cubic yards. Bid security 100 dollars payable to DAC Lee Supervisor. Bids opened and contract awarded by Town Clerk Commissioner of Highways Wilber Moore. Approval by County Superintendent Zane Arbuckle. July 28 1918.
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