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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
2
The Marshall Herald lists subscription prices for 1 year 150 in advance six months 75c three months 40c. Classified ads priced 5 cents per line per insertion. Cards of thanks 25 cents. Obituary poetry not published. Lodge resolutions on death 1.00. Entertainments with admission 5 cents per person. Communications subject to editorial revision.
A lengthy piece analyzes German schemes to influence American opinion after the war. It notes attempts to sow distrust between Britain and the United States, pressure the president, and exploit naval policy debates. It also discusses legislative moves in Indiana to reform tax assessment and abolish the state board of equalization, shifting power to a finance director and county officials while stressing the need for harmony among allies.
The article argues that Russia's path to a stable democratic government is essential for international peace. A League of Nations commission invites all Russian political and military groups to meet, promising a cease of hostilities to allow self-determination and cooperation with world powers. Acceptance by anti Bolshevik factions could reduce chaos. refusal may invite intervention. The outcome affects global stability.
The Third American Army, nine divisions strong, began its Rhine advance on Sunday November 17 moving from Mouzon to Lhiecourt. Infantry and support units wore German helmets as souvenirs while refugees and liberated prisoners streamed along. at Virton a German hospital left 400 wounded Americans who woke to find American medics and cigarettes awaiting them.
Dr Norman Bridge, emeritus of Bush Medical College and head of the government's enemy alien relief committee, urges U S intervention in Mexico to install a stable government. He cites widespread anti foreign sentiment, looting, and confiscation in Carranza era policies, warns of foreign powers stepping in, and details damages to finance, railways, oil, mines, and safety for foreigners and Americans.
Local market snapshot shows steers at 3.00 per cwt and cattle ranges plus hogs and dairy items. Grain and produce include wheat 0.51, corn 0.43, oats 0.10, beans 150 per bushel, potatoes 0.60 per bushel, eggs 0.12, butter 0.12, hams 0.10, shoulders 0.10, turkeys 0.07, chickens 0.04.
Notices include Robert Black appointed Conservator for Sarah Black estate Clark County Illinois with April term appearance requirements. Also A P Hammond administers Lyman Bennett real estate sale January 1919 with March sale at Marshall court house.
The fifty first general assembly will consider an administrative measure to revise the state revenue laws. Government officials say the plan will simplify and improve the assessment of property prior to tax collection. After talks between Governor Lowden and state finance directors, the bill’s main details are agreed, and attorneys advance in drafting.
Chancery summons issued August 22 1918 in Marshall Illinois. Non resident defendant William Rusting must appear March next term or the bill's requests will be confessed and a decree entered. Clerk Jay Swern, Everett Connelly Compt’s Sol.
Executors notice from Mary Parkes, executrix of Caleb Parkes deceased, to creditors and claimants. Claims must be presented at the March Term on the first Monday in March for adjustment. Debtors urged to pay promptly. Dated January 7, 1919.
The administrator of the estate of R H Bradley late of Clark County Illinois deceased shall appear at the March Term on the first 1919. Franz Everett Connelly Attorney appears as Admr. 2 4
Eva Belle Daily of Clark County Illinois invites all creditors to appear at the Clark County Court Marshall at the April Term on the first Monday in April to present claims. Debtors should pay promptly. Dated January 15, 1919. J. W. Adams, Administrator. Everett Connelly, Attorney.
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