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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
6
The piece condemns Bolshevik moves toward armistice negotiations, army disbandment, and requisitions, arguing these actions undermine Russia's future and erode trust among nations. It blames Trotsky and Lenin for promoting internationalism over nationalism and warns of lasting damage to Russia's standing and stability.
Secretary Baker sets two policies to bar draft age men from noncombatant commissions. First, only draft men if clearly better suited than civilian workers. Second, avoid making any civilian task military by commissioning needed supervisors. Some young draftees already hold staff posts, Baker aims to minimize this to keep draftees for front line duty. exceptions possible, but avoid hard rules.
In a Baton Rouge memory, a woman declines marriage to Mr Charless citing loveless union, while he recalls a past romance with Nana from Baton Rouge. He questions religion and loyalty as Katherine presses for truth, ending with an intimate moment that clarifies old flames and distant memories.
A conversation unfolds between Miss Gwendoline and a suitor who declares strong feelings. She replies with gracious permission to speak freely while teasing him about his appearance, noting he wears too much powder on his nose.
A short, outdated phrasing urges returning items to their proper places after use. The piece emphasizes organization and habit, noting that knowing where to find things again depends on putting them away. No specific people or places are named.
In a critique of German claims to science and industry Prof Townes R Leigh of Georgetown College argues Germans invented little of lasting global impact. He cites steam, telegraph, and many devices as non German and lists French English American contributions while mocking German reliance on others’ work.
The piece argues the zone rate provision is misperceived as tax but is a financial hit on publishers. It notes the rate changes are not immediate and max out by July 1, 1921, with publishers subject to corporation, income, and excess profits taxes alongside regular levies.
Mrs. R. W. Jeffords of 105 N. First St. testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her back and kidney trouble and that she has not needed another kidney medicine since. The ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy over 50 years and directs readers to buy for 60 cents at dealers.
Advert reads to mail a cutout and name to Foley & Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago for a free trial set of remedies including Foley ey and Tar Compound for coughs and bronchial conditions Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and back pain Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing and digestion plus a free Family Almanac and health booklets with tips on kidney disease and children.
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