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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1919
Page
2
The Marshall Herald lists subscription prices of 1.50 per year in advance and six months for 75 cents and three months for 25 cents. Subscriptions end automatically at the paid term unless renewed.
A reader argues that George Creel, not military leaders, was the war’s true hero for transforming German morale through propaganda. The letter praises Creel’s leaflets and kites over German lines, calls for an international reckoning, and cites constitutional limits on presidential gifts while urging strict adherence to U.S. law.
Congressman William E. Mason accuses the president of constant open violation of law and the Constitution citing the 37th Statute at Large 913 forbidding executive participation in international events without authority. He argues questions about wisdom aside and calls for accountability amid reports on postal service and trivialities during a royal visit.
An extended account recalls the Paris Commune of 1871 after France’s defeat, detailing Communists seizing control, executing generals, burning landmarks like the Tuileries and part of the Louvre, firing incendiaries, and provoking mass casualties. It notes the suppression by Versailles troops, public fear, and lasting scars as a warning about the red flag’s meaning.
A column discusses early work hours and the contrast with shorter days. It notes nine o clock weekday crowds in office sections and compares seven o clock starts to leisure, citing Twain and various workers to illustrate differing attitudes toward labor and self worth.
Chauncey M Depew recounts Mrs Russell Sage inviting him to speak at Emma Willard School Troy New York for a $120000 donation by Russell Sage He notes Sage rarely gave money despite vast wealth and defied his wife’s view on philanthropy The offer surfaced via a messenger with a note urging Depew to speak and encourage Russell Sage to fund the project.
Oliver M Sayler warns in the Saturday Evening Post that Russia faces a brutal winter toll on peasant villages. He describes famine, civil strife, and possible village-to-village clashes as machines guns guard roads into many settlements and travelers risk danger accessing towns.
A wartime scene recalls women aiding at emergency rooms as a German major is captured by Pennsylvania troops. When asked how two million men crossed the water, a lieutenant replies that one boat carried them all, naming the Lusitania in a sharp wartime retort.
Commercial Agent Normal Anderson reports from Copenhagen that Denmark faces a severe lighting shortage. The government bought 400 tons of tallow for candles as kerosene is scarce and electricity unavailable to remote farms. Acetylene lamps have surged, with 180 types on the market by year end.
Journal note reports hot air therapy as an effective treatment for yperite burns from the March 1918 German offensive. Authors J Bundaline and J de Poliakoff describe rapid healing after failed other treatments and highlight severe pain and insomnia as common symptoms.
The War Department invited bids for supplying 125 regiments with 17 500 boxing gloves 7 000 baseball bats 21 100 baseballs 35 000 playground balls 8 000 rugby footballs 7 000 soccer footballs 350 volley balls and 1 760 medicine halls.
Americans will find graves of relatives in France easily with location from the graves registry bureau. Crosses with name plates mark identified burials and may include the helmet, bayonet, canteen, cartridge belt, identity disk, and papers describing death. Civilians protect and maintain these graves for four years after the war, keeping edges trimmed and flowers placed, with even children respecting the sites. Also a legal notice: Chancery case from Illinois, George Maloney vs Lenora C Maloney, affidavit of non-residence, summons issued, returnable March 10, 1919, at Marshall Illinois. Judge Swern, Clerk. attorney H M Janney.
Survivors of the Leinster credit American A. J. Cone with heroic actions during the torpedo attack. He disarmed panic, handed life preservers, and aided women and children to lifeboats until a second torpedo hit. Crushed by the blast, he rolled into the sea and was rescued aboard a relief ship.
Superior Wisconsin Indians of the Wise-Chippewas prepare elaborate burial rites for nearly 200 tribal bones moved from their harbor graveyard to a new cemetery. An industrial company redevelops the old ground, relocating skeletons to the fresh site.
Hoquiam authorities announce seizure of vessels bringing liquors into the port. Automobiles and other conveyances carrying intoxicants will be confiscated. The action, legal under the prohibition act, targets traffic after fines and imprisonment failed to deter offenders.
Mechanicsburg dispatch reports a startling true tale by Henry Stanley. Three men near Hopkins' home saw a downed wire with worn insulation and a raccoon opossum and groundhog hanging from it. They described the incident as a case of clements trouble.
In Clark County Illinois the Circuit Court orders T J Weg to appear at Marshall for the March term to plead answer or demur to Clara Figg's bill of complaint in divorce. If he fails the matters charged will be confessed and a decree entered as prayed. Clerk Jay Swern. Compt's Sol Everett Connelly. February 3 1919.
State of Illinois Clark county probate notice for Caroline Carpenter estate. Heirs and distributees are informed that on March 3, 1919 the administrator will present final report to Clark county court at Marshall Illinois and ask discharge from duties. Everett Connelly attorney.
Notice of publication in chancery in Clark County Illinois. Estate of Jennie Goodrich deceased. Administrator W. J. Goodrich to discharge. Affidavit of non residence filed for William Hastings in the circuit court. Complainant Sue Hastings filed bill of complaint on the chancery side.
Non resident defendant William Has ting is summoned to appear at the next term in Marshall Illinois by March tenth to plead answer or demur to the complainant's bill. If he fails, the bill's prayer may be granted and a decree entered. Court clerk Jay Swern dated January 21 1919. Everett Connelly solicitor.
Conservator Robert Black announces to Clark County Illinois that he will appear at the Clark County Court at Marshall on the first Monday in April to adjust claims against the estate of Sarah Black and to collect debts. Everett Connelly, Atty. dated January 27, 1919.
Notices warn creditors of the Senn A Baker estate and the Lyman Bennett estate in Clark County Illinois. Emma F Baker and A P Hammond administer estates with court appearances set for April term and a March real estate sale at the Marshall courthouse. Admr J W Adams handles Eva Belle Daily estate with claims adjustment and payment requests.
A fragment mentions a figure described as the Bond Raper with a national reputation. The text references ordering stationery from Hera and hints at sensational material.
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