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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1915
Page
4
Card of thanks priced at 25 cents. Obituary poetry not published. Lodge resolutions on a member’s death priced at 1.00. Event announcements with admission charged priced at 5 cents per line. All communications subject to editorial revision.
The Chicago Tribune says the government’s reply to Germany is final and effectively an ultimatum. If the public backs the stance, the duty of press and people is to give unflinching support without reservation, regardless of consequences.
A Ludlow pastor resigns after a church schism over croquet on Sundays and moral reform efforts. The piece mocks the affair as excessive zeal, noting the boycott and dwindling attendance while speculating on motives and broader implications.
President Wilson reiterates that the United States will defend freedom of the seas without compromise. The note rejects German claims and urges adherence to neutral rights, warning that continued attacks on neutrals are an unfriendl y act and must stop.
Letters from W Elmer Ekblaw and L E Tanquary of the University of Minnesota report Crockerland as a myth after the 1914 Crockerland expedition. Ekblaw suffered frostbite and the party faced starvation and dog killings before surviving. They await return home to Urbana as Ekblaw plans marriage upon arrival.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough syrup made from pine balsam tar and honey. It claims thousands benefited and urges readers to ask for a 16 cent bottle to cure lingering coughs and colds.
A columnist notes persistent weather grumbling from farmers and city residents, then argues cool conditions have prevented corn rust and allowed a strong wheat crop. He suggests only this weather pattern plus hot spell later can yield both crops, praising a divine plan guiding harvests and blessings in disguise.
Overseas News Agency reports official investigations show Germany is well supplied with raw materials to sustain a long war. Crops, breadstuffs, vegetables, potatoes, cattle, and swine numbers rise. meat production increases. oils and fats manufactured. large copper and lead reserves exist. copper use in roofs and utensils exceeds 200 million ounces, enough to replace if needed.
A Russian headquarters dispatch reported by censor says the war will continue for many years. It cites 15,000 machine guns lost, most captured by German and Austrian forces, others ruined by technical incompetence. The Russian government banned mailing officer casualty lists abroad.
Col Roosevelt declares in San Francisco on War and Peace that preparedness protects peace. He denounces pacifists and universal arbitration, praising Panama Canal leadership and citing Washington era guarantees of security. He frames strength as key to preventing conflict and notes hardheaded realism in foreign affairs.
The piece argues Bryan cannot be trusted to support Wilson’s policy citing his historic one term pledge and hostile stance toward the president. It notes Bryan’s past betrayals and predicts renewed attacks despite professed admiration, suggesting warlike political tensions and party splits.
The article recalls Admiral Semmes of the Alabama as the terror of the sea. It notes his record of boarding 386 vessels, sinking 652, and capturing 2000 enemy sailors while never harming noncombatants. It asserts he sank no ship carrying noncombatants or women and children.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, dissolve gravel, treat diabetes, back rheumatism, and regulate bladder issues in children. Sold by druggists or by mail for $1.00 with testimonials available. address Dr. E. W. Hall, 2926 Olive St, Saint Louis, Missouri.
An advertisement from The City Drug Store promotes Foley Kidney Pills to help kidneys cast out poisons causing backache rheumatism and other symptoms of kidney and bladder trouble offering a health boost through stronger energy and a happier disposition.
Across Marshall the remedy is praised as Doan's Kidney Pills ease back ache and kidney issues. Mrs. Russell Thompson of 1114 Ash St credits quick relief and lasting kidney strength after using Doan's. Sold for 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY distributes the product.
Public notice of Master in Chancery sale in Clark County Illinois following a decree of July 13 1915. The west half of lot 59 in Woodford Dulaney's Addition Marshall is offered at public vendue on August 21 1915 at 1 pm at the east door of the Clark County Courthouse for cash.
Notice to creditors and claimants in the Julia Nickles estate Clark County Illinois. An administrator will appear at the Clark County Court Marshall on September term to adjust claims and collect debts. Also probate notices regarding Grace N Boyer guardian and Charles Boyer minor for leave to mortgage with summons issued returnable August.
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