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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
9
Prison labor as national policy for conscription and justice
The piece argues prisoners should work, urging universal military service and the draft as essential to state equity and economy. It condemns opposition, warns of riots, and promotes hard measures to enforce the draft while framing labor as national duty. It references prisons, workhouses, and the Chicago Tribune opinion stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jikheff
Chicago Tribune
The Farmer’s Opportunity and Patriot Service
The article argues farmers should support the nation by purchasing Liberty bonds and serving behind the guns as investors and providers of food. It notes farmers’ exemptions from taxes and highlights their wealth in savings, urging them to act in national defense without military enlistment. It cites President Roosevelt urging service over self sacrifice and honoring Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soins Sears
Ambetae
Liberts
Ivan
Mervormal Das
Ar Heton
Wisen
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Mattoon Census Reveals 3974 Homeless or Displaced
The state board of health report directed by Dr. E C East tallies 1980 sheltered refugees 720 needing homes 1174 with damaged homes not seeking residence now, totaling 3974 people in 861 families. This update exceeds initial newspaper and Red Cross estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
State Board of Health
E. C. East
Springfield
Red Cross
Connpdience and Fear of Consequences
A brief note argues that confidence is often hampered by fear of consequences leading to hesitation. It suggests resolve and accountability as remedies to prevent paralysis in decision making.
Submarine swatters build fast patrol boats for anti submarine work
The North Sea patrol craft known as M. L. boats are examined as British and American designers adapt 80 and 110 foot motor launches for anti submarine duties. Tests at Dover prove seaworthiness despite heavy seas, with groups of six boats often operating with seaplanes and airships to locate U boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Washington
M. L
Erwin Chase
Royal Naval Volunteers Reserve
America
Business as Usual and the War Economy in Wartime
A wartime editorial urges economy as national effort. It argues for active spending, distribution of information, and mobilizing resources with patriotism, warning against hoarding and calling for “Business Unusual” to support the war. It ends encouraging citizens to contribute by spending wisely.
Plant Corn Up to June 20 for Late Season Reliability
Seed corn of early varieties like early yellow dent and Wabash yellow dent remains a good investment as late as June 20 or July 1. A few bushels serve as insurance for farms facing beods, cut worms, drought, or rodents, and seed can be kept two years with minimal germination loss.
Fat- New Bug Eats Ontloors
A robust green onion bug infests an orchard east of town with millions of hatchlings. The insect, sixteenth of an inch long, was first found two years ago by Prof Glenn of the state entomology department and has since been reported from Colorado and other states. If untreated, it will spread to nearby gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Carmel
Glenn
State Department of Entomology
Washington
Colorado
Submarine Hunting Gun and Depth Charge Described for Small Patrol Vessels
A historical account explains a compact gun able to fire a large shell suited for 86 to 110 foot patrol boats designed by Mr Crouch. It notes a depth charge carried on board, a 250 pound TNT bomb set to explode at a chosen depth to damage or disable submerged submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouch
WarTime Gardening Potatoes in Hills Confuse Yard Plans
A wartime gardening note discusses a misread tip about planting potatoes in hills. The author realizes the yard is flat and compatibility with simple methods is questioned. The piece captures the practical challenges of home food production during wartime.
Britain 18 Doing and Our Allied Duty in War
The author praises Great Britain as an ally in the world war, urging gratitude for its sacrifice and condemning calls to belittle its efforts. He notes tensions with taxes on the press and warns against taxing newspapers or restricting publicity at a time when print media are essential to public understanding and recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Great Britain
House of Representatives
All Records Broken in Hutsonville Consignment Shipment
The Hutsonville Herald reports Allen Newlin and Horace Walker loaded nine carloads of Newlin’s feeding goods, totaling 25,454.08 dollars, while Welker’s one car added to a ten car shipment valued at 27,937.15 dollars. The piece notes the owner’s habit of accumulation despite retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutsonville
Allen Newlin
Horace Walker
Newlin
Welker
Terre Haute Star and Marshall Herald Offer Compare
The Terre Haute Star and the Marshall Herald boast strong Clark county coverage with home news, correspondence, and lively articles. The Herald emphasizes timely reporting, liberal subscriptions, and a boxed annual offer for life plus one year.
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Marshall Herald
Terre Haute Daily Star
Terre Haute
Associated Press
Daily Market
Clark County
Herald
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