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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
2
Notices list mail rates and submission rules including subscription at 1.00 per year in advance, discontinuation at paid expiration, 25 cent card of thanks, obituary poetry not published, lodge resolutions at 1.00, entertainment announcements 5 cents per line, and editorial editing reserved.
The Herald notes a focus on wartime issues while detailing the Senate approval of the Sheppard prohibition resolution and ramping anti German sentiment. It highlights calls for national anti alcohol legislation as a priority over other wartime tasks.
The Marshall school opens Monday Sept 3 with four new staff members. Ralph Wilson from Galesburg joins Manual Training, Clara J Sass from Terre Haute will teach English, Katherine Harris from Harrisburg Pa will teach Latin, and Thelma Dodson from Terre Haute will lead Commercial work. Edith Shaw becomes office assistant.
A reader argues that the German press in the country is openly dangerous and must be halted to prevent harm, reflecting a view formed from close experience with its activities and loyalty to the United States. The writer treats early loyalties as a joke if their plot advances to a serious consideration.
The speaker muses on facing death with humor and longing to witness Kaiser Bill stuffed and preserved. He contrasts fear of mortality with a wish to exit life by seeing the German leader displayed, expressing weariness with clinging to life and inviting a final spectacle before passing.
The speaker notes the paradox of movement and pursuit as a street car fails to catch a lone man. In reflective lines the world appears a narrow trap against foes yet a broad field for finding a friend.
The article explains rank by epaulette markings from second lieutenant to general. It notes a silver maple leaf for lieutenant colonel, a spread eagle for colonel, a single silver star for brigadier general, and three silver stars for major general, with only two generals in U.S. history, Washington and Grant.
The article notes draft concerns over birth age proof and says few can provide legal proof. It explains a law requiring births be reported to the county clerk but many physicians and parents overlook it. Death reporting laws exist but are often ignored, yet proof is crucial in the person involved.
The Casey Red Cross membership drive Friday enrolled over seven hundred people. The city was split into districts with committees to canvass, and publicity drew many households ready to contribute. only a few refused to enroll.
Large sheets of carbon paper designed for transferring embroidery patterns and similar designs are described as useful tools. The notice highlights its application for transferring complex motifs to fabric and other surfaces.
In New York a Kentucky mountaineer interrupted Judge Mayer to plead for his 24 year old son who faced prison for dodging the draft. The father declared he would force enlistment and threatened harsh town justice. The son was released upon promising to register and later planned to enlist.
Seven year old Alexander Rizin koye of Sharon Pennsylvania models devotion to country by volunteering as a water bearer for soldiers. At a registration line he insists on being registered and proves eager to serve Uncle Sam.
Andrew Carnegie fished two black bass, thirty four perch and ten sunfish in two hours aboard a thirty foot electric boat on Lake Mahkeenac. The lake lies at Shadow Brook at the Carnegie property and he plans to make fishing a regular pastime.
In Baker Oregon Mary had a lamb whose fleece was measured by George Johnson. The fleece weighed eighteen pounds and was valued at about 11 dollars and 34 cents based on the meat company's price for Lebanon. William Sutherland of Pleasant Valley comments on the figure.
A quote from John K. Barnes in the World's Work argues most people are gamblers not traders. Successful speculation requires specialized knowledge reading business barometers, bank clearings, steel orders, railroad earnings and production, export import figures, money rates, gold imports, foreign loans, crop prospects, and a special temperament.
A London Globe tale from Arles recounts Mansard using wit to save his son from death. King Louis XIV promised pardon if the pillar could be removed without support, a feat the architect achieved, altering the grand groined roof of the Hotel de Ville.
Musicians in the army form bands attached to each regiment with duties limited to music unless mounted, while navy musicians have light duties. Bands perform twice daily for an hour, with no drills required and duties mainly cleaning quarters. Credit: Kanaas City Star.
Caesar praises the Helvetian women for military feats as Roman legions retreated before Swiss fighters. During the crusades women performed romantic and chivalrous deeds, dying bravely beside their lovers and husbands.
A practical homemade cleaner combines four ounces white castile soap in a quart of boiling rainwater. When cooled mix in two ounces each of alcohol ether and glycerin, four ounces ammonia, then one gallon rainwater and bottle. It effectively removes grease from clothing and stains from carpets rugs and table covers.
A Dispatch exchange discusses whether a wife should promise to love and obey at the altar. The woman wonders if the pledge is a heavy contract but thinks she might still make the promise.
Fragmentary report notes a singer named Gibbe-I performed at a banquet last night while attendees shouted approval. A recurring question asked how large the fine should have been, signaling a humorous clash between entertainment and cost considerations.
A fragmented tale shows a patient hoping to swap medical expenses for a wing car. George counters with a preference for the vehicle, illustrating a quirky exchange over purchase priorities and a medical bill.
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