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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
7
Sergeant Alexander McClintock of Lexington Kentucky recounts frontline experiences with the Canadian Army. He describes wounds and invalidation at home yet vows to return to combat, delivering a personal narrative on trench life and perseverance for American readers.
Sergeant McClintock of Lexington Kentucky recounts frontline exploits in Belgium and France from Oct 19 to Nov 18, including the Regina trench assault, a fatal blunder that wiped out 600 of the Forty fourth battalion, and a daring mission to silence a German machine gun with a 25 man group earning him scars and reflections on bravery and luck.
Sixth article in a remarkable personal narrative series promises more on wartime honors and domestic concern. It recounts England’s care for an American boy, the king and queen visiting a London hospital, and the bond between the writer and a companion as they face gallantry and fame.
Arthur and nearby residents protest the WWI draft exemptions for Amish men. Four Amish youths pass Tuscola examination, claiming religious exemption. Local leaders threaten unrest while urging noncombatant roles if drafted, highlighting strong opposition to war creeds.
Real estate transfers show Jacob Fox et al selling to Joseph Fox for 5 percent sw 25-12-13 at 1000 dollars. Joseph Fox then sells to Ed Buser s% 86 sw 25-12 12 for 1175. S Q Carlyle sells land in 18-9-11 to Retta Kaufman for 1 dollar. Led McNarlan et al transfer to Walter Strick lett land in 6 & 6-9-13 for 5600. T J Slusser sells to Rebecca J Slusser lot 4 bik 12 Dulaney's 1st Add to Casey for 1000. Chas C Medsker sells to W Burl Medsker land in 1989-11 for 1000. C P Harrison sells to Clara F Phillips blk 9 clerk's sub-div e 19-10-14 for 3000. Wm Fuller sells to John Webb n% ne ne 17-9-11 for 2600. F W Kuechler sells to J D Finney lot 4 blk 1 Drum's add to Casey for 1250. Wm J Heady sells to Sarah M Downey lot 20 J A Richart's 2nd add to Martinsville for 300.
A Sunday School convention will be held at Potter's Hall church in Melrose township on Sunday August 19 at 10:00 AM. Devotional by Elmer Snavely and The Day's Lesson by Wm Medsker. Rural S. S. Problems by Chester Hix. Tidings From Kewanee by Co Secy. Adjourn for dinner at 1:30 PM. Devotional by Roy Drummond. The S. S Call by Ethelbert Bartlett. The Missionary Vision by Mrs Fishback. Our Needs by A N Ruffner. Music by C C Hodges. Pres.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles including gravel and diabetes, with benefits for men women and children. The advertisement offers mail order at $1.00 and a two month treatment, promising rare failures and testimonials upon request. Dr. E W Hall 29236 Olive Street St. Louis MO markets this remedy via druggists nationwide.
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