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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
7
The page quotes the Chicago Tribune opposing strict prohibition and arguing national prohibition may come. It discusses the impact of liquor rules on society, politics, and morality, noting shifts in American drinking habits and the potential effects on governance and culture.
The article cites extensive delays in calling up troops due to arming shortages and epidemic conditions across camps. It notes a shift from the second to the first call, aims to avoid a date, and projects a total military strength near two million with National Guard and regulars included.
The article describes Switzerland’s self sufficiency drive as the German border closes sealing the country. It notes rationing of sugar rice bread flour and butter with prices listed and official decrees guiding public life in Geneva as shops operate under shortages.
The article outlines strict wartime regulations: shops must close by seven except hairdressers and pharmacists until eight, with varied hours for bakers, milk, and butchers. Hotels may heat limited rooms, some venues may operate evenings, and Christmas exceptions apply. It roams into broader war preparedness debates and calls for public protest against government delays.
The piece argues vigilance in preparedness and universal training, citing delays in arming the U S with machine guns after a 1916 appropriation and Crozier's Senate testimony. It urges learning from past unpreparedness and applying experience to future defense.
A St Marys Ohio editor defends publishing crime and public wrongdoings. John J Sullivan of the Evening Leader explains why keeping some offenders unnamed would harm society and notes readers often request suppression of scandals. He argues fairness requires not singling out individuals.
The 1918 calendar marks numerous centennial anniversaries including the birth of Mary Todd Lincoln and the laying of the Washington Capitol foundation. Also listed are inventions and events from 1818 such as the velocipede, macadam roads, steam heating, the first Lake Erie steamboat, engraving on soft steel, and notable births like Beauregard, Boutwell, Buell, Butler, Colgate, Leon, French, Gatling, Wade Hampton, and Mary Mitchell among others.
The piece argues that newspapers must publish all police court facts regardless of status. It urges editors to perform this duty despite discomfort and rejects lectures about restraint, advocating righteousness over sensationalism.
Wednesday night robbers seized about 30000 from the State Bank of Summit safety vaults near Chicago. Officials note a surge in Chicago area bank and payroll robberies over eighteen months, with seventeen bank robberies totaling about 400000 and fourteen payroll robberies totaling about 200000, costing seven policemen lives. Robbers, usually four or five, use cars to flee after a swift raid as Teddy leads one gang.
Randolph Ferris executor announces a public sale of the Sopronia Brooks estate in Clark County Illinois. The properties include multiple parcels in sections 20 and 21, township 9N range 11W, totaling about 80 acres plus adjoining tracts, with cash payment due at sale. Sale held January 12, 1918, at the east door of the Marshall courthouse between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the November term decree. Graham and Snavely, Attorneys.
Estate of G W Sweitzer deceased. G B Nite appointed administrator of Clark County Illinois late of Clark county. Court hearing February term first Monday February at Marshall courthouse for claims adjustment. Creditors must attend and debts payable immediately per attorney Everett Connolly. 1917 December 11.
The administratrix of Peter C Lilley deceased of Clark County Illinois gives notice at the Marshall courthouse during February term to present claims for adjustment and all debtors must pay. Galea LaBey administrator attorney dated December 19%.
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