Postal notice from Marshall Illinois district
Notice indicating mail matter entered at the Marshall Illinois post office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1918
Page
2
Notice indicating mail matter entered at the Marshall Illinois post office as second class mail matter.
L Ruffner of Marshall announces candidacy for Representative in the 34th District subject to Republican primary. James Porter also seeks the same seat in the 34th Senatorial District pending primary on Sept 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 with their parties and Sept 11 primary dates indicated and readers advised of party alignment
John J Arneys of Casey announces candidacy for county judge subject to Republican primary rules and nomination processes. The entry signals early competition within the party for the county’s judicial leadership.
War Council mandates Red Cross executives and chapter leaders resign or abstain from seeking public office to preserve nonpartisan status. Gen E Secatt cites risk of using Red Cross ties to influence voters and instructs leaders to avoid political candidacy.
The piece lauds American efforts in France praising the army’s effectiveness. It notes the difficulties of building an army a year into war and the steady progress despite burdens like taxes and shortages. It emphasizes pride in American resolve and the sense of achievement amid sacrifice.
The speaker extols the American army as a fresh, vigorous force with strong national character. He notes the challenge of defeating Germany and winning French approval, praising American resolve, training, and supply while acknowledging difficulties ahead and the goal of an enduring American institution.
German airmen buried Lieut Quentin Roosevelt near Chambry after a duel over the Marne in which his aircraft fell. The Wolff Bureau notes German and Allied losses and mentions preparations to send his belongings to his relatives.
The article alleges President Wilson shifted from advocating wartime political quiet to active pushes for Democratic senatorial candidates in Wisconsin and Michigan and to support Illinois Senator Lewis. It claims the administration seeks to keep politics out of war in Democratic areas while pressing GOP states.
Red Cross memberships reach 3,941,193 across Central Division covering Michigan Wisconsin Illinois Iowa and Nebraska equal to 5.5 percent of regional populations. About 272,528 members pay $2.60 or more for magazine access and 5,000 patrons gave $100 each. Illinois 827,160 Michigan 915,384 Wisconsin 632,388 Iowa 23,087.51
The writer cites Captain Biddle's account of German brutality against Marines in French trenches. He condemns German methods and asserts American troops, led by machine guns and bayonets, prove superior in battle, while Congress adjourns for a political recess amid war-time rhetoric.
Illinois voters will consider three major measures on the November 5 election ballot. A constitutional convention seekers proposal from 1917, a private banking refererendum, and a sixty million dollar highway plan funded by a motor vehicle tax will all go before voters for sanction or rejection.
The president and secretary of war revoke permission to serve liquor to men in uniform in private homes or as guests. Liquor sales or deliveries to Servicemen are banned within U S territories and camps. Dry zones extend five miles around camps with 250 plus troops for over thirty days, reduced inside towns to half that distance.
A brief aphorism on wealth noting money as a strong stand‑in for greater goals. It suggests practical value in financial means while implicitly acknowledging limits beyond money.
The Administratrix Rosetta I Davison of the state of Nancy C Orndorff deceased will present her final report to the County Court in Marshall Illinois on Monday August 5 1918 and ask to be discharged from all duties of administration Her attorney is W M Hollenbeck and heirs and distributees may attend to resist if desired.
A dense compilation of probate and public contracts in Clark County Illinois from July 1918. It lists the estate of Joseph G Cooper with administrators and heirs, annual financial statements, and executors notices. It also details multiple roadwork contracts in York Wabash and Wabash townships with bid requirements, gravel quantities, locations, and bid deadlines.
Clark and State of Illinois deceased give notice he will appear before the County Court of Clark County at Marshall for the September Term on the first Monday in September. All persons with claims must attend to have them adjusted. Debtors should pay promptly. Dated July 6, 1918. Wat. White, Exec. William T. Hollenbeck, Atty.
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