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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
2
A historical column lists wartime notes on coal, auto ownership, and farm yields, with references to labor strikes and political figures. It cites Michigan as a top producer, describes a federal war bond utility, and discusses Congress and administration dynamics during a wartime blending of policy and public opinion.
The piece outlines how Liberty Loan bonds fund U S government spending and loans to allies, detailing the circular flow of payments through citizens banks and the Federal Reserve. It highlights a local feature about Mrs Caroline Rueger, 82, knitting socks for soldiers and remaining engaged in public life while praying for soldiers.
Readers urge sending magazines and periodicals to soldiers in camps to boost morale. The plea emphasizes sending the latest best-of issues to cheer someone serving away from home. It urges action today to meet the need.
Provost Marshal General Crowder announces a policy placing religious objectors in non combatant roles within mobilization camps. Drafted individuals will join quotas from their states and be assigned to duties designated as non combatant by the president. Many support units and labor battalions will carry out essential tasks while objectors may face shell exposure.
Epworth League rally and picnic scheduled at Armstrong church on Friday August 24. The program includes song and prayer led by Mrs L C Moore and Rev W T Moore with a welcome, missions talk by Mrs Thomas Fishback, addresses by Rev BEG Sandmeyer and Rev L C Moore, and a dinner at 11 30. Participants include Norma and Mildred Sweitzer and Madeline Patton.
Administratrix Lille Haddix will present final report to Clark County Court Marshall Illinois on Monday September 3 1917 seeking discharge from all duties as administratrix. Heirs and distributees may appear and resist. Wm T Hollenbeck attorney.
George I Arthur Poorman as administrator of the estate of William M Clapp late of Clark county Illinois announces the October Term of the Clark County Court to hear claims and settle accounts. Creditors are urged to present claims and debtors to pay promptly. Dated August 9 1917.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Commissioner of Highways of Wabash township Clark County Illinois until 2 pm August 23 1917 at the town clerk Aaron Spencer Dennison Illinois for furnishing all materials tools and labor for National Road Marshall and Baggs Road Darwin and Terre Haute Dennison and Five Points Road in War township. Project Destruct No.1 begins at the East end of Rank Creek by mast distance.
The 1917 water ordinance increases city water charges for all uses by 95 percent starting September 1 1917 with exceptions for large contracts. The schedule lists numerous premises from barber shops to hotels and public facilities, detailing per unit or per space charges and front footage as applicable. The measure repeals conflicting ordinances and was passed August 10 1917, approved the same day and published August 22 1917.
Lists numerous road contracts in Clark County Illinois detailing start points, directions, lengths, and estimated gravel or grade quantities. Includes bidding requirements, deposits, and contract award procedures. Also notes amendments to electric light ordinance setting kilowatt charges and monthly minimums with early payment discounts.
Summary of property transfers including Wm Margin to Rachel Lee Bails for 10-9-11, $1. EB Frakes to Hattie Hollenbeck et al Lot 115 in Auburn. Sarah E. Lowry to T. Morgan Lots 2 and 9 Block 11 Orig Auburn, $400. Samuel Blankenbeker Jr to John F. Vaught land in 2-9-13, $125. B F Daugherty to John A. Parker part dik 8 Westfield, $1600. Clarence E. Bennett to B F Daugherty part block in Westfield, $2260. Chas Hollingsworth to W G Smith NW SE and NE SW 2012-13, $5000. Some editorial note about lawyers and judges.
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