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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
9
The public must scrutinize and hold the administration to strict accountability as this is the people’s war. Plain speech and fearless comment from press and public servants are needed to guide the president toward credible conduct and victory. Boston Transcript
The piece argues Americans view minor French front actions as meaningful and stresses that heroism from a few U S soldiers signals character rather than a turning point. It notes British casualties for January and cautions against overestimating U S progress from isolated combats.
The piece argues that the American effort must endure significant sacrifices, noting French politicians allegedly delayed General Nivelle's offensive to avoid high casualties. It asserts the U S has little experience with European scale losses and cautions that victory depends on substantial American troop commitments.
The New York Times notes parallels between Lincoln's cabinet and Wilson's era, detailing cabinet choices from 1861 and the clashes with critics like Edwin M Stanton and Joseph Hooker. It argues no exact parallel exists due to wartime constraints and broader political dynamics.
The first Building Association in America started in Philadelphia in 1831. The concept has spread to all states, with more than 7,000 associations and over 3.5 million members. Assets exceed 1.698 billion dollars, growing by about 114 million annually, under varied state supervision and inspection. These bodies promote thrift, home building, community wealth, and broader business activity.
Campaigns by the Anti Saloon League and allied dry groups press for a dry legislature following a national constitutional resolution. Efforts aim to secure adoption of a dry platform by Minnesota’s assembly in the next session and to influence the April election.
The Illinois Pipe Line Company files with the Illinois State Public Utilities Commission a schedule increasing rates for gathering and transporting crude petroleum in Illinois. Public may obtain hearing time and place details from the Commission secretary in Springfield. Also included is a separate notice of final settlement in Clark County Illinois.
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Jennie Goodrich late of Clark County Illinois deceased. He will appear before the Clark County Court at the Marshall courthouse for the April term on the first Monday in April to adjust claims. Debtors to the estate should pay promptly. Dated January 23 1918. Ivereti Connally Athy.
Administrators announce the estate of Caroline Carpenter deceased of Clark County. The notice lists heirs and intents to settle debts and distribute assets as required by law.
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 immediately. Dated January 28, 1918. H. C Carpenter, Admr. Everett Connelly, Atty.
Fenton R Mathews appointed administrator of the James A Mathews estate in Clark County Illinois. Creditors must present debts at Marshall courthouse during the April term and make immediate payment. Dated February 1 1917.
Public notice announces a bill of complaint filed February 5 1918 in the Circuit Court of Clark County Illinois against numerous non resident defendants and unknown heirs of several deceased parties with summons returnable March 11, 1918. The document lists defendants including George A Miller Lumia Skeen Lavina Petroff Jacob L Cox Mary Cox Jesse Talkington William Welsh Hannah Welsh and others and notes affidavits of non residence and unknown heirs.
Multiple legal notices outline sales of real estate by executors and guardians, court summons for heirs, and petitions in Clark County Illinois. Publications name Samantha Thomas and Homer Lowther as administrators or guardians, with dates February to March 1918 and Marshall as the county seat.
Estate of James E H Brown nuncupative notice to creditors and claimants to appear at Clark County Court Marshall on the first Monday of March next to present claims and for debtors to settle accounts. Atty See Bowen v a tT Helienbook.
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