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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1919
Page
2
The Marshall Herald announces subscription prices and terms. Subscriptions cost 150 dollars per three years in advance, 76 cents per six months, and 10 cents for three months. All renewals are required to continue after the paid period.
A historical note asserts that women of America were decisive in driving prohibition through state actions and federal constitutional backing, claiming their influence propelled the antiwar stance and legislative momentum.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes January 16 1919 marks a milestone in American history with the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment ending the national fight for prohibition. It cites Nebraska Missouri and Wyoming as key ratifiers and argues the moral victory over liquor traffic, led by women’s influence, while warning of political manipulation around peace and war issues.
As states rush to ratify the federal prohibition amendment the plan calls for one year after final ratification for it to take effect Additional congress work will set penalties and enforcement agencies Meanwhile court action in California seeks to block ratification and signals possible challenges in other states amid wartime prohibition measures ending with demobilization and enforcement questions
Francis J Heney told the Senate Agricultural Committee that Swift & Co paid salaried insiders while serving the government and that Food Administrator Hoover tried to block public letters. He cited E O Heyl H B Collings and F Brooks Heyl earning $10 000 a year from Swift and Cot ton years profits at 1917 were scandalous compared to pre war years.
Robert L. Leonard United States vice consul in Russia reports that Bolshevism is untenable due to human nature and economic weakness. He cites peasants as 80 percent of Russia, land promises, price controls, and the dictatorship of the proletariat. Leonard recalls arrests and jail terms, peasant resilience, and predicts a slow transition to a democratic government with peasant leadership. He also notes food shortages, exile to Finland and Sweden, and his own brief imprisonment by Bolsheviks.
Notice reminds all solicitors that a license from the State Council of Defense is required to collect funds for war aid or relief, for soldiers, sailors, or their families. The License Bureau remains at 120 W Adams St Chicago. Unlicensed fund collection risks arrest, fine, or imprisonment under Illinois law.
All persons indebted to R. H Brad ley estate are notified to make immediate settlement. The books are at his former office 120 South 5th Street where settlements can be made for a short time.
A Chicago Tribune reader notes that banning Hos tetter will end the Almanac, causing confusion over the moon phases, Easter timing, and other calendar facts. The letter highlights how prohibition affects daily information and planning.
On Friday January 31 1919 Leonard Walker will sell at public sale 3 horses 5 head of cattle 7 hogs 400 bushels corn in crib 100 bushels black oats hay farm machinery and household furniture. Sale starts at 10 o clock a m at the William Handy farm 214 miles west of West Union.
A vintage advertisement targets Marshall residents, touting Dean's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for tiredness kidney issues and back pain. It cites Mrs. Thomas Riley Jr of 315 N 3rd St Marshall praising relief and urges readers to try the product based on home testimonials.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat advertises a sale on subscriptions with a standout offer. Daily rate four dollars yearly except Sunday, or three or more clubs at three fifty per year each. Including Sunday priced seven fifty yearly or six sixty eight club rate. Readers urged to order immediately.
Mary Parkes executrix of Caleb Parkes late of Clark County Illinois announces a March term appearance before the Clark County Court at Marshall to settle all claims against the estate and to collect any debts owed. Graham and Snavely attorneys accompany the notice dated January 7, 1919.
The administrator of R H Bradley late of Clark County Illinois announces claims against the estate must be presented for immediate payment at the March Term to the undersigned. Franz Plaster Administrator Everett Connelly Attorney
Administrator announces that Eva Belle Daily of Clark County Illinois died and that she will appear before Clark County Court in Marshall for the April Term on the first Monday in April. Creditors must file their claims and debtors must pay promptly. dated January 15 1919 by J W Adams Admr and Everett Connelly Atty.
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