Roosevelt Defended as Great Leader In 1912 Campaign
A columnist praises Theodore Roosevelt calling him a great political asset and argues his absence altered the 1912 election balance. The piece contrasts Roosevelt’s views with Woodrow Wilson’s rise, cites German-American votes and wartime stances, and lauds Roosevelt’s enduring influence on American public life. The writer also notes condemnations of autocracy and praise for Wilson’s reception abroad.
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Wilson
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Cheatin
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Hughes
Germany
Lincoln
Woodrow ‘Wilson
Charles
Evans Hughes
Watson
Roosevelt
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Prance
Italy
Theodore “Roosevelt
America
Walgon
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow “Wilson
Moosevelt
Beer
Chasenc
Airoeti
Vola
Dave Trevad
Deaths in Vaux assault honor fallen rescuers Heroic soldiers
A report from Washington states Captain tied to Red Cross was sent Samuel Thomas Oliver missing since July 29 and Bugler Everett Thomas and Charles Jane went into No Man's Land to aid the wounded captain. All three were killed during the attack on Vaux on July 1. Distinguished Service Order awarded to the soldiers' families.
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Washington
Samuel
Thomas
Oliver
Everett
Charles Jane
No ‘Man's Land
Farm Management and Accounting School Offered locally
A one day Farm Management and Accounting school will be held in the town with the largest interest, for up to 30 men. It covers general farm management, bookkeeping practice, common entry errors, and an analysis of the farm business. If enough sign up a second session may be arranged in another town.
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The
University
Bureau
Avill
Tintil
Marshall
Mnonth
West “Thion
Casey
Weattelas
Funday
Steer Sold to Swift & Co for 274.95 Dollars
B Thompson of Auburn township sold an Hereford steer to Swift and Co of Chicago weighing 1170 pounds at 2334 cents per pound totalling 274.95 dollars. He also reports sales of registered breeding stock including a two year old heifer to Lee's Summit Missouri for 1000 dollars and another at the International Livestock Show in Chicago for 1200 dollars.
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B. Thompson
Auburn
Swift & Co
Chicago
Lee's
Summit
Local farm sales and a church disturbance report
John Blockinger purchased Harry Lichtenbarger farm of 30 acres for 125 dollars per acre. John Coates bought E. H. Jennings farm of 70 acres near the city at about 150 dollars per acre. James Bakers was fined for a church disturbance in lower Wabash. Julia Pine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Pine, died in Edgar County. funeral held in Clarkeville.
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John Blockinger
Ernst
Harry Lichtenbarger
John Coates
E. H. Jennings
James Bakers
Lower Wabash
Esa
Craig
Jamestown, N. Dak
Julia
Luther Pine
Edgar
Ipomensa
Li Moaths
Giarkeville
Employment for Returning Soldiers and Sailors Bureau
The Bureau for Returning Soldiers and Sailors of Clark County invites all returning personnel and those with work needs to contact Olen Re Clementis, Marshall, Danville. Local contributions will cover expenses. Those with job openings should list positions with the bureau and notify when filled so the list can be updated.
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Cwag
Clark County
J Danville
Thotisi
Olen Re Clementis
Mgti
Bureau
Mien
Illinois Dry Law Amendment Passes Legislature
The Illinois General Assembly adopted a dry amendment to the Federal constitution by 84 to 66 in the lower house. The Senate had previously approved the resolution. saloon forces fought to the last minute but failed. The article notes six states already ratified, with Missouri looming, and lists related political maneuvering. It also includes a long wartime letter from Charles Low describing life with the 303rd Ammunition Train in France, Dugny near Verdun, and hoped return home soon.
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Senate
Lee “O'Neil
Brown
Indiana
Alabama
Kansas
California
North Carolina
Missouri
Phone Systems Seek Merger of Two County Lines
Wabash Valley Telephone company and Central Union Telephone company filed with the state public utility commission a petition to merge Clark and Edgar counties telephone systems. They seek rate increases based on a property appraisal by an independent engineer appointed by the commission. The plan envisions Wabash Valley taking over necessary property from Central Union in exchange for stock and bonds.
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Wabash ‘Valley Telephone Company
Central Union “Telephone ‘Company
State Public Utility Commission
Clark
Edgar Counties
Commission
Wabash Nailey Telephone. Company
Central Union
Telephone Company
Wabash Valley Company
Too Many Wives Arrest Stirs Edgar County
James Howerton was arrested Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Sizemore of Edgar County on a charge of wife abandonment filed by a Hume woman. Howerton sits in Paris jail claiming he is not married to the woman, asserting his legal wife lives at Marshall and that he has not lived with her for 16 years.
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James Howerton
Sizemore
Edgar County
Howerton
Paris
Marshall
Marriage Announcement for Harvey Wesnitzer and Thelma Scheffler
Harvey Wesnitzer of Marshall and Thelma Scheffler of Casey were married at the bride’s parents home on January 1. The groom has just finished paying service and is employed by the Vrodaiis pails awn Wn.
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Harvey Wesnitzer
Marshall
Thelma Scheffler
Casey
Perants
Jan.s
Vrodaiis Pails
Postponed County Court term updates docket and cases
The county court term was postponed to today with 18 minor criminal cases on the docket. Circuit court actions include D. Fox vs J N Simpson on assumpsit and William Smith vs John Myles et al for partition. A divorce suit in the circuit court cites a wartime domestic tragedy and infidelity. Efforts to restore Big Four trains between Mount Carmel and Danville proceed.
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D. Fox
J. N. Simpson
William Smith
John Myles
Real Estate Transfers and a Northern Pacific Wreck
Real estate transfers list several parcels with grantees and prices, including 14 acres in 25-12-13 and 77 acres in 911-12. A report notes the Northern Pacific transport went aground on Fire Island with 2500 wounded and sick soldiers aboard. Ralph Tibbs, crew member, describes the rescue and ongoing efforts to free the vessel from sand near Ocean Beach.
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Caroline ‘“Millhouse
Everett Clapp
Minnie D. ‘Scholfield
Arthur Guinnip
Edwn Schwartz
Wn. Walters
Anna I. Wright
Diana “Murphy
Jnc
Graham
Silas. Murphy
Andrew
Frey
Albert
Davidson
J'E
Cumberland
Geo. Burkholder
Odessa Hutchinson
Odessa
Hutchinson
Dow
Ralph Tibbs
U.S
Northern Pacific
Fire Island
New York Bay
Ralph
N. P
Bill of Portland
England
Southampton
Brest
France
Long Island
Ocean
Globe Trotting Hero Honored for War Service in Canada
Lou Harlan of Marshall recounts a remarkable World War I record. He volunteered in 1915 with a Canadian regiment, fought in every battle, was wounded never, and was the sole survivor of his original company after Cambrai. He earned the Distinguished Service Medal and is now with Canadian troops planning a Florida visit and a stop in Marshall. The piece also notes an executive order on civil service reinstatement for soldiers after wartime service within five years.
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aresTes
Lou Harlan
Marshall
Judd
Harlan
Ed Harlan
Globe Trotter
Cambraidé
King George
Canada
Florida
John
Germany
Obituary of Bertha Crumlin Medasker in West Union
Bertha Crumlin Medasker eldest daughter of ward Cand Caroline Crumlin died in West Union January 4 1919 aged nearly 26 after a brief illness. She married Burl Medasker September 15 1909 and they had four children three surviving. She joined the Baptist church in recent years and remained faithful. Funeral services were held at the family home by Rev. Ross McCrory and she was laid to rest in Shawler cemetery with her baby beside her. She leaves a father step mother one sister and three brothers several abroad in France or the navy and one on Melrose Township homestead. Community offers sympathy.
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Bertha
Elnora
Ward
Caroline Crumlin
Melrose
West Union
Burl Medasker
France
Melrose Township
Ross McCrory
Taterment
Shawler Cemetery
Old Coat Contestor Bend Farm Bureau Notes
Office days at Marshall and West Union list meeting dates and local projects. Interest grows in locating limestone sheds at Marshall for crop improvement, with a committee led by Elder Lee Sol Handy and Arthur Guinsy to study the plan. Sheds may cost up to 800 per shed as demand grows. A pure bred livestock association is planned and an organizational date will be announced. Saltmarsh, long a conductor on the Caire Division, died at his home January 5.
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Marshall
Sainrs
Farmers
Mainst Insurance Office
West Union Monéry
Arthur
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