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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1918
Page
2
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A. L. Ruftmer of Marshall will run for Representative in the 34th District, pending Republican primary decision. James Porter also seeks Representative in the 34th Senatorial District, pending Republican primary, September 11.
W A Byram of Martinsville Millard M Hedrick of Marshall Roy Wells of Melrose township and John T Randall of Marshall announce runs for sheriff in upcoming primaries. Byram Hedrick Wells seek Republican renomination Sept 11 while Randall seeks Democratic nomination.
John J Arney of Casey declares candidacy for county judge to seek the Republican nomination. The filing signals a contested primary with other Republican contenders in the county race.
President Wilson in a July 4 speech at Mount Vernon laid out four war aims. He called for a final settlement, no half measures, removal of arbitrary powers, and settlements based on free consent of affected peoples. He urged universal honor, adherence to common law, no secret plots, and a lasting peace organization with a tribunal to check aggression.
The excerpt argues for a government guided by the consent of the governed and upheld by the organized opinion of society, envisioning law as the unifying principle for civic order and legitimacy. It emphasizes collective belief as essential to lawful governance.
Secretary Baker reported 1 019 000 American soldiers in France and Chairman Dent noted 2 170 000 under arms. The speaker declares in a year the U S will field 3 000 000 men for the war against Germany, highlighting extraordinary mobilization and national pride.
The article notes July 4 observed with equal enthusiasm in England and France. Winston Churchill praises the Declaration of Independence. France may declare Bastille Day on July 14 as a national holiday in solidarity with American war aims. Taft chairs New York observances with broad labor and educational involvement.
A tribute poem by Lieut M P Molloy Jr from Eddyville Kentucky praises the mother who endures grief as the flag stands true. It honors maternal sacrifice behind soldiers and calls for prayer for brave and loyal mothers of those serving.
A historic defense of democracy over Prussianism and Bolshevism. It argues that liberty is the spirit beyond formal documents, tested by deeds and outcomes. The text contrasts promised loot and ideals with the need for solid, earthly principles and universal human rights.
An analysis arguing democracy outperforms Bolshevik and Prussian systems, condemning German militarism and Bolshevik tyranny. It extols liberty by opportunity and moral law, contrasts Russia’s path, and ends with a sweeping indictment of enemy brutality seen in liberated children.
Coningsby Dawson argues in Good Housekeeping that French children rescued from Germany face lifelong enmity toward Germany. He describes a hospital barracks filled with orphans ages six days to several years, many with missing parents or lost families due to shell-fire and war. One boy states his mother is dead and a child from Les Rochees recounts a gun being placed to her head, illustrating the traumatic impact of conflict.
Sunflowers are used in Wyoming for fuel. The stalks when dry are as hard as maple wood and make a hot fire, and the seed heads burn better than the best hard coal. An acre of sunflowers will furnish fuel for one stove for a year.
A concise admonition urges avoiding debt by not borrowing, highlighting potential problems and long term burdens. The message emphasizes personal responsibility and prudent financial choices.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Commissioner of Highways York Township Clark County Illinois for furnishing gravel material tools and labor to Darwin and York road and York and West York road Contract No 1 and 2. Bids due July 29 1918 at 10 am with $50 certified check. Bids opened and contracts awarded at the town clerk's office West Union Illinois. Notices approve by County Highways officials. Administrator notice for estate of Joseph G Mullan appears.
Notice from George Mullen administrator at the Marshall courthouse for Clark County estate claims and debts. Creditors must attend the August term on the first Monday in August 1918 to have claims adjusted and debts paid. Everett Connelly attorney listed.
State of Illinois Clark County ss Estate of Catherine Harmon deceased To George Sweitzer Dan Sweitzer Lydia Volkers Dan Beltz John Beltz Amos Beltz George Beltz Jerry Beltz Emma Barker Sarah Scott Lydia Huppert Lidiana Jared George H Sweitzer Charles Sweitzer Kate Liffick Cesil Tingley Belvin Pine Ernest Pine John Pine Ethel Sweitzer William Sweitzer Rev Father J A Wilson and Trustees of St Mary's Church Marshall Illinois Heirs and Devisees of said estate Executor Everett Connelly will present final report to Clark County Court at Marshall courthouse Monday August 5 1938 and ask to be discharged Residents may present resistance.
Laura Hutchinson as administratrix gives notice to creditors that claims against William H Lowe late of Clark County Illinois must be presented for adjustment. Court attendance requested. indebted persons are notified. Dated June 17 1918. Everett Connelly attorney.
Estate of W N Snedeker late of Clark County Illinois will be settled at the court house in Marshall during the September Term on the first Monday of September. Creditors must attend to have claims adjusted and all indebtedness must be paid promptly. Sophia Snedeker Admx Grahant iSnavely Attorneys dated June 25 1918
State of Illinois Clark County a notice to heirs and distributees that on Monday August 5 1918 the administrator will present final report to the Clark County Court at the courthouse in Mount Sterling Illinois and ask to be discharged from all duties and responsibilities of the estate potential objectors may appear through attorney Everett Connelly.
Estate of Charles Lée deceased in Clark County Illinois notifies widow and distributees that August 5 1911 the administrator will present final report to County Court at Marshall courthouse Illinois and asks to be discharged from duties residents may appear and resist the application Everett Connelly attorney William Marvin administrator
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