Germany Defies World in Chancellor Speech on War Aims
A long analysis reports Chancellor von Hertling’s reply to peace proposals as a broad German defiance. It outlines Germany’s intended terms with Russia, France, Poland, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey, with limited concessions on Belgium and a dismissive stance on Alsace Lorraine. It contrasts Czernin’s Austrian position and notes Senator Chamberlain’s wartime record and stance on conscription and preparedness.
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von Hertling
Lloyd George
Wilson
Lisace
Germany
Russia
France
Austria-Hungary
Poland
Italy
Serbia
Montenegro
Turkey
Belgium
AL Glace
Lorraine
England
Count Czernin
Austria Hungary
United States
Dual Monarchy
Chamberlain Repeats Charges in War Inquiry Speech
In a three hour Senate address Senator Chamberlain, head of the Military Committee, defended his war efficiency charges against President Wilson and Secretary Baker. He alleged government missteps in ordnance, clothing, and sanitation while urging a full inquiry despite presidential opposition.
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Senate
Chamberlain
Wilson
New York City
Military Committee
Baker
Sincerity of Chamberlain in War Cabinet Debate
The piece reviews Senator Chamberlain of Oregon and his sincerity amid calls for centralizing the war cabinet against the president. It notes his long career since 1876, early roots in Natchez Minnesota, and ascent as district attorney and attorney general.
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Chamberlain
Oregon
Aona Tyve
Natchez, Mins
Washington and Lee University
Linn County
American goods and the case for domestic production
The essay argues that the place of manufacture marks value, praises Damascus swords and Venetian glass while urging support for American-made goods. It notes mislabeling imported items as American and calls for interior reciprocity, stating the world war showed America as self-sustaining and advocating postwar preference for U.S. products.
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Damascus
America
Ameria —de- Seat Maga
Puritan Valor and Allied Resolve Urge Steadfast War Faith
Clarence Ousley calls Americans to trust in divine justice and unite across nations from Concord to Yorktown and beyond. He praises allied sacrifices in Europe, Lusitania victims, and war aims to justify using all resources to defend liberty and policy against German aggression.
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Concord
Yorktown
Belgium
France
Italy
Great Britain
Globe
Lusitania
Clarence Ousley
Saint Louis
Old Walt Mason Breaks Loose
A humorous riff on meatless days and wartime rationing. The speaker mocks the hardship felt by those unable to afford meat and notes the irony of boasting about meatless meals while others still struggle. The piece ends with Mason’s jibe at opposing views on red meat.
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Walt Mason
Administrator's Notice Estate of Caroline Carpenter deceased
The undersigned as appointed Administrator of Caroline Carpenter late of Clark County Illinois deceased, will appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for the April Term on the first Monday in April. All claimants must attend to have claims adjusted and all indebted persons must pay promptly. Dated January 28, 1918.
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Caroline Carpenter
Clark
Illnois
Clark County
Marshall
Jennie Goodrich
State of
Illinois
E B H Baird
E H Baird
James H. Brown
Court House
Estate of Jennie Goodrich Administrator's Notice
Administrator's notice for the estate of Jennie Goodrich deceased of Clark County Illinois invites creditors to appear at the April term to present claims. Debtors are requested to pay immediately. Dated January 28 1918 W Goodrich Administrator with Everett Connelly attorney. Notice to Contractors bids sought sealed at Badger county superintendent of highways office in Paris Edgar County Illinois by Supervisors of the region before 10 oclock am.
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Badger County Superintendent of Highways
Copert House
Paris
Edgar County
Mitnois
Notice to Contractor for Fitzgerald County Line Bridge Bids
Notice to contractor by Edgar County Illinois and nearby counties for the construction of a 40 foot reinforced concrete girder bridge on the Edgar Clark County line southeast of Kansas Illinois. Bids due by 10 am Friday February 8 1918 with $150 bid bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar County Superintendent of Highways
Paris
Edgar County
Iinois
Edgar and Clark Counties
Ilinois
Fitzgerald County Line
Kansas
Llinois
Edgar Clark County
Superintendents of Highways
Illinois
Marshall, Hillnois
Division of Highways
Springfield
H. Helton
D. M Mason
W W Handy
Edgar County Committee
J E B. Clatfelter
Norman Forsythe
W .A. Byram
Clark County Committee
Notice of Publication Chancery Illinois March Term 1918
Notice to non resident defendants in the circuit court of Clark County Illinois that W J Goodrich files a bill of complaint in chancery dated January 25 1918 with summons returnable March 11. Defendants must appear March 11 next term or the bill will be confessed and a decree entered. Marshall Illinois January 26 1918 Jay Swern Clerk Everett Connelly Compt s Sol 64
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Clark County
Basha McKinley
Deborah Boso
Jennie Goodrich
Circuit Court
B. G. Chandos
E. A. McMahon
Lavina Pickens
Deborah Bose
Holden
Marshall
Jay Swern
Everett Connelly
F. R. Black
William Deitrick
Wm. B. Archer
Linois
Illinois
Peter Deitrick
Bill
Ilnois
E. D. Morton
Reconstruction of O'Hair County Line Bridge Bid Notice
Notice of bids for the reconstruction of the O H air County Line Bridge a reinforced concrete double box culvert located eight and a half miles south of Conlogue Illinois near the Edgar Clark County line. Bids require certified check for two thousand six hundred and sixty dollars and include 2532 cubic yards of concrete and 26740 pounds of steel. Clark County Illinois bidding terms specify bid date and conditions for contractors and waiver of technicalities.
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O’hair County Line
Conlogue
Ilinois
Edgar-Clark County
Superintendents of
Paris
Illinois
Marshall, Ilinois
Division of Highways
Springfield
B. H Pinnell
George W. Adams
A O Bussart
Edgar County Committee
J &. Clatfelter
Norman Forsythe
A. Byram
Clark County Committee
Publication Notice in Clark County Court
State of Minors Clark County to March Term 1818. R Black administrator of the estate of William Deitrick vs Peter Deitrick Ross Satwite Barbara Wright Lydia Forbeck Aihis Ghaflean Witte SGstier Hailey Mitier Godfray Spittier David Sight as listed in the court notice from Clark County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Clark Coounty
R. Black
Wiliam Deitrick
Peter Deftrick
Ross Satwite
Barbara Wright
Lytia Forbeck
Aihis Ghaflean
Witte Sgstier
Haily pMitier
Godfray Spittier
David Sight
Conservator’s Notice In Estate of E B H Baird Deceased
Conservator Ren T Baird announces filings in Clark County Illinois. He will appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for the April Term to adjust all claims against the estate. Dated January 23 1918. Graham Snavely attorneys.
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Ren. T. Baird
Conservator
Graham & Snavely
Attys
Executor's Sale Under County Court Decree in Illinois
Randolph Ferris executor sells real estate of Sopronia Brooks deceased by order of Clark County Illinois County Court. Sale set for February 15 next between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the east door of the courthouse Marshall Illinois. Property description covers half an acre in Section 26 Township 9 North Range 11 West part of John Handy estate with subdivision details.
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Clark County
Ilinois
Randolph Ferris
Sopronia Brooks
Court Hovacnd Marshall
Tllinois
Las
John Handy
Seetiod
Township
Rasen
Illinois
Administratrix Notices and Estate Proceedings in Clark County
Multiple notices filed in Clark County Illinois regarding estates and guardianships. Administratrix invites creditors for James H Brown estate at Marshall with February term debts paid. Executrix Caroline Millhouse seeks court order to sell asset parcels to pay debts including described sections in Sections 28 and 25. Court summons issued for Henry Kelley and William Millhouse to appear February 4 1918. Publication by clerk E D Morton and solicitors Graham and Snavely.
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Olinois
Clark County
Caroline Millhouse
Henry Milhouse
William Millhouse
Henry Millhouse
Margaret Kemper
Lottie Kelley
Lucy Flickner
Grace Dunn
Lola Gilbert
Myrtle Findley
Clifford Millhouse
Stella Elledge
James Flickner
Lu Cole
W. L. Cole
Applications Wanted for Poor Farm Manager and Housekeeper
The county seeks a man and wife to manage the poor farm and care for inmates. Applications are due at the county clerk's office in Marshall by Friday February 1, 1918 at 5 pm. Salary to be fixed at the board of supervisors meeting February 4. Information from the county clerk or committee members. The poor committee will meet February to consider applications.
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Committee of Poor
Marshall
Board of Supervisors
Esamfttes
Avert Bone
i _Merbel
Om Saterday
Soncider
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Gharces Scott
Congress
Roosevelt
Colombia
Panama
W. 3. Goodrich
Everett Connelly, Atty
Sin Chancery
Samuel Gallatin
Minos
Cyrus BE
Gallatin
Graham & Snavely, Attys
Wm T Hollenbeck
Ill
Jan
Byram
Ehatran
Laine, Teannt
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