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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1918
Page
2
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A. L. Ruffner of Marshall announces candidacy for Representative in the 34th District pending Republican primary. James Porter also seeks Representative for the 34th Senatorial District subject to Republican primary on September 11.
W A Byram of Martinsville, Millard of Hedrick, and Roy Wels of Melrose Township run as Republican sheriff hopefuls for the Sept 11 primary. Shelton Davis of Marshall seeks the Democratic nomination, with Sept 11 as the decision date.
John J Arney of Casey and Edward Pearce of Marshall seek County Judge seats in Republican primaries. Sept D3 CAPurdunn of Marshall also seeks County Judge in Democratic primary. Harold Bright aims for County Superintendent of Schools in Republican primary. Sept 11 deadlines noted.
Fairfield Press argues Democrats misused peace and war rhetoric in 1916 and 1918. It claims the nation should follow the president's war policy, not a party line, and praises Republican experience in guiding the country through international challenges. It cautions Illinois voters against overestimating Senator Lewis.
American aviators released photographs of bridges over the Alsne and German fortifications despite facing a dense swarm of enemy aircraft. Four planes were dispatched today and two returned safely after the mission.
A dispatch criticizes U S aviation delays and aircraft production hindering troops on the Vesle front. Taft urges Republicans to push an aggressive war policy while questioning Democratic support and the risk of a nonpartisan congress in the upcoming election.
The Globe Democrat notes only four carloads of watermelons reached St Louis on Monday as war restrictions push prices higher and watermelons become a luxury. It laments reduced shipments, high prices, and the broader impact of wartime shortages on this summer favorite.
The piece argues German patent practices during WWI were flawed with incomplete or fraudulent chemicals patents. It notes American chemists later reconstructing these patents, turning German tricks into opportunities for U.S. firms. It condemns pacifist sentiment and urges unwavering wartime support as Congress debates policy.
Notice of Final Settlement announces that W W Combs as administrator will present his final report to Clark County Court on September 2 1918 and asks discharge from duties. Also included are ballot color announcements for Marshall Clark County Illinois primary on September 11 1918. An administrator sale of real estate under Sheriff Moran or A R Sisson outlines sale of undivided half of Lot 4 Block 19 in Marshall with cash terms on September 6 1918.
Illinois Clark County Circuit Court record announces a writ of attachment issued August 16 1918 in J E Millhouse vs Chalmers Hamill for 112 dollars and 5 cents. Hamill must appear November 11 1918 to answer or risk judgment and sale of attached property. August 16 1918 Jay Swern Clerk Everett Connelly Attorney. Large sheets for transferring embroidery patterns offered at Herald Office.
Marshall reader Mrs. C Montgomery reports backache and kidney trouble improved by Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad urges readers to ask for the same kidney remedy priced 60 cents at dealers, from Foster Mum Burn Co Buffalo NY.
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