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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
9
A critical editorial condemns wartime mismanagement and disinformation praising Barnum while exposing fund raiser waste. It laments coal imports from England three thousand miles away and urges Americans to demand better preparation and government efficiency.
The Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post notes the Confederacy fought to the last, but the South remained largely agrarian. Postwar policy spurred southern manufacturing, aided by protection, while the North thrived on a mix of factory and farm. The piece argues the South will embrace protection to sustain prosperity.
A loyal German born American citizen argues against relying on Germany’s food shortage to end the war. He cites personal experience as a Frankfort laborer, contrasts German and American living standards, and says only victory by arms will defeat Germany. He plans to support the U S government with all savings to aid democracy.
An exchange telegraph dispatch from Paris reports a general strike across Austria with about 100,000 workers quitting in Vienna and Neustadt. The movement, described as anti-German and nationwide, aims at pressuring officials and moderating war production. Public demonstrations and widespread hunger aid are noted amid the unrest.
The piece argues Garfield's closure of all industry harms the nation more than the coal shortage. It cites coal reserves and production, critiques transport failures, and urges rescinding the order while advocating targeted distribution and better planning. It references New York City, New Jersey terminals, and Massachusetts plans, with calls for competent leadership in wartime.
The piece notes Joseph Gurney Cannon’s past ridicule of Langley flying machine experiments and compares it to today’s Senate approval of a bill to pursue cosmic force as a war aid. It argues Congress moves from disbelief to pursuit, eager to harness unseen forces despite doubt.
Legal notice from Clark County Court 1918 states F R Black administrator seeks court order to sell the undivided one half of Lot 1 Block 37 Wm B Archers First Addition Marshall to pay debts. Affidavits filed for non residence of Peter Deitrick and unknown heirs. Returnable at March term with details of court and sale date provided.
Randolph Ferris executor of Sopronia Brooks's estate announces sale of real estate in Clark County Illinois on February 15 1918 from 10 am to 4 pm at the courthouse east door Marshall to wit parcels in Section 20 Township 9 North Range 11 West including 0.5 acre and 80 acres and 48 acres notes cash on day of sale with attorney Graham and Snavely.
Notices from Clark County Illinois include Dor a E Brown appointed administratrix of James H Brown deceased with March Term court appearance for claims and debts. Caroline Millhouse executrix seeks sale of Henry Millhouse estate real property to pay debts. Samantha Thomas administratrix seeks sale of Bessie McAllister estate realty. multiple affidavits and summons issued. January 1918 dates and Marshall court actions noted. also job ads for county poor farm farm manager and housekeeper with February deadline.
In Clark County Illinois a summons has been issued against Henry Kelley and William Millhouse returnable at the February 1918 term. They must appear February 4 1918 at the Clark County Court in Marshall Illinois to plead answer or demur regarding the sale. Graham and Snavely commissioners’ solicitors.
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