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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription pricing at $1.00 per year with advance non renewal upon expiration and a 25 cent card of thanks. It notes obituary poetry not published and lodge memorials for deceased members priced at $1. Announcements of entertainments with admission fees are charged per line.
The Chicago Tribune argues that if prohibition becomes the Democratic national platform in 1920, William Jennings Bryan is best positioned to lead a pro prohibition ticket. It contends Hughes should align with prohibition or risk defeat, and Bryan could rally Southern voters and reform-minded Republicans while attacking liquor interests.
The state tax commission set the 1918 rate at 8 cents per $100, highest since 1872, saying the move should go to the Supreme Court. The canvassing board ruled the tax amendment passed on the basis of votes for general assembly members, though it failed to reach a majority of all votes cast.
Maj. Gen Hugh L. Scott, army chief of staff, declares universal service a failure and calls for its repeal. He cites mobilization limits of the federalized National Guard for border duty and weak results from strenuous recruiting campaigns for both regulars and volunteers.
The speaker argues that defense readiness requires universal military service in peacetime. Citing Germany, Japan, and France as examples, the text insists every man should be trained in youth to defend the country, with service seen as a civic obligation and tax-like duty.
The St Louis Globe Democrat questions the existence and impact of middlemen between farmer and consumer. It notes investigators often remove middlemen’s skins but finds little proven proof of widespread conspiracy while acknowledging public anger at rising prices.
Edward Morris of 4800 Drexel boulevard is spared paying a reward after his Pomeranian returns home from a night’s wandering. Police and neighbors noted the dog squeezed through a fence picket and found safety in a neighboring yard, ending fears of theft or ransom.
A Birmingham Age-Herald snippet shows a patient asking for encouragement and the doctor replying with a light note that payment could wait until funds arrive, highlighting a humorous take on medical care and bills.
The exchange depicts a speaker lamenting singing as sorrowful while the other folds in the idea that sympathy cannot replace cash. A Boston Transcript style line references financial realities overriding emotional support.
The Herald will switch to a strictly cash in advance method starting February 1 1917 to ensure cash flow and discounts. Subscriptions not paid in advance by that date will be discontinued, with all accounts settled by February to renew on a cash basis.
H. C. Bell reflects on a drunken incident near the Potomac bridge and argues that liquor dulls harm from a fall. He predicts Bryan’s 1920 campaign will push prohibition, praises Bryan’s oratory, and notes Roosevelt and party dynamics shaping American politics.
Billie Mayberry of Sickert Georgia recalls two of her children recovering from a croup attack after using Foley's Honey and Tar. She gave a dose at bedtime and by morning the cough and all signs of croup had disappeared. The medicine was widely sold.
From El Paso the Dec 7 dispatch reports American mining man Howard Jay killed in Parral near the doorway of his home on November 5. A second American, Foster, allegedly mutilated and burned near Torreon as Villa forces swept the area. Refugees claim sixty Garranza soldiers had ears cut off, and Foster’s son was forced to witness the execution.
Washington column argues federal control of elections to curb Negro disfranchisement in the South. It cites electoral math from Wilson and Hughes, notes proposed measures to abolish the electoral college, and discusses how enforcing voting rights could shift congressional and electoral votes.
A fragmented report notes the middle west retaining equal electoral votes yet reporting 6 million in popular votes. It mentions Hughes and Wilson with about 2 million votes and Texas with 286 thousand popular votes. A bank official advertises Foley Kidney Pills claiming kidney trouble symptoms.
Advertisement from Cole & Cole of Marshall offers insurance on farm and city property through the strongest companies at low rates. Call for terms. Note mentions study of human attire and urges choosing neighbors wisely.
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