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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
2
A Boston Transcript opinion piece asserts the war is the people’s and urges President to welcome frank criticism from the press and public servants. It argues for accountability and public participation in wartime policy and warns against private handling of national affairs.
The piece reflects on American perspective amid small but heroic actions in France. It notes British January casualties at 73 017 with 14 056 fatalities and argues that American sacrifices symbolize national character rather than direct war leverage.
The piece argues that the American military effort can work effectively only with significant sacrifice, criticizing French politicians for hampering General Nivelle’s offensive to avoid casualties. It notes Americans lack casualty experience in Europe and warns victory requires substantial troop expenditure.
A New York Times analysis compares Lincoln’s cabinet choices to Wilson’s current team. It notes Lincoln mixed former Whigs and Democrats and appointed Stanton, while Wilson faced criticism from allies and rivals alike. The piece argues there are no exact parallels due to wartime constraints and the scope of authority.
The first Building Association in America began in Philadelphia in 1831 and the concept has spread to all states. Today more than 7,000 associations hold over 3.5 million members with assets surpassing 1.698 billion dollars and growing by about 114 million annually. The movement faces state oversight in many places and is praised for fostering thrift, home building, and community wealth.
After the national constitutional resolution in Washington, the Anti Saloon League and other dry groups begin a campaign to secure a dry legislature in 1919. The effort aims to support the day resolution by Minnesota’s Assembly and push to vote the city’s largest dry ballot in the April election.
The undersigned appointed administrator of Jennie Goodrich's estate, late of Clark County Illinois, will appear before the Clark County Court at Marshall for the April term on the first Monday in April to settle claims. Debtors are asked to pay promptly. Dated January 23, 1918. Iyvereti Connally, Athy.
Administrators announce the estate of Caroline Carpenter deceased of Clark County. The notice identifies the deceased and gives that proceedings are under way in Abe County and Ditaobs.
In Marshall at the April Term on the first Monday in April all persons with claims against the estate are notified to attend for adjustment. Debtors are urged to pay promptly. Dated January 28, 1918. H. C Carpenter, Admr. Everett Connelly, Atty.
The undersigned as administrator of the estate of James Allen Mathews late of Clark County Illinois deceased gives notice. Creditors must present debts at the Marshall courthouse during the April term for payment to the administrator. Dated February 1 1917. Fenton R Mathews administrator.
Public notice announces non residence affidavits for multiple defendants and unknown heirs in W. W. Miller and Mary Wilson vs. George A. Miller et al, filed February 5, 1918 in the Circuit Court, with summons returnable March 11. Names include John W. Petroff and Lavina Petroff estates and various deceased heirs.
Public notices announce heirs must appear in Marshall Circuit Court March term to respond to bills of complaint. Administrators seek sale of real estate including Bessie McAlister estate and Peter Lilley estate assets. Guardian solicits court order to sell minor’s land, and multiple notices urge nonresident defendants to appear to avoid default.
Estate of James E H Brown invites creditors to appear at Clark County Court Marshall to present claims at the March term. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. Attorney See Bowen v. Tt. Helenbook. 1918.
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