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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
2
The Marshall Herald lists Charles Scott as publisher and notes postal registration in Maraba Illinois. Subscriptions are $1.00 yearly in advance and are discontinued at the end of the paid period unless renewed.
A. L. Ruffner of Marshall will run for Representative in the 34th District subject to the Republican primary. James Porter will run for Representative in the 34th Senatorial District subject to the Republican primary on September 11.
W A Byram of Martinsville, Millard M Hedrick of Marshall, and John T Randall of Marshall announce their bids for county sheriff. All entries indicate candidates pending selections in respective Republican and Democratic primaries on September 11.
John J Arney of Casey enters the race for county judge as a Republican candidate subject to party primary rules. He seeks the office amid local campaign activity and party organization considerations.
The legislature approved a convention to draft a new constitution to replace the 1870 document. Support from governors, parties, and farmers cites city governance, taxation, and civil rights limitations. Critics note the current framework hampers modern urban growth, state finances, and administrative efficiency.
The passage urges a shorter ballot and equal suffrage, then argues for greater freedom to amend the constitution. It states a new constitution requires a majority of all voters at the election to approve a constitutional convention and calls all supporters to persuade every voter to vote affirmatively in the upcoming election.
The article argues Thompson must prove loyalty as he seeks the Republican US Senate nomination. It notes prior actions and statements that allegedly aid enemies of the United States, including allowing a “Peace convention” in Chicago contrary to the governor’s stance, effectively inviting antiwar organizers to the city.
The text argues U boat threats proved a warning and boosted vigilance and war effort. It notes Atlantic dangers sharpened naval resolve, spurred recruiting, and urged more aggressive anti submarine action to crush German morale and shrink distances in the modern, interconnected world.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes praise from the St Louis Star for its nonpartisan stance on major issues. It laments it cannot reciprocate with the same cordial tone, questioning how to respond to the compliment while maintaining its stance.
The text argues for loyalty to the government over party lines, urging support for capable officials regardless of Democratic or Republican labels. It extols unity, warns against factionalism, and praises American troops at Chateau Thierry with Allied coordination and bravery.
Hardin County despite having low population and wealth subscribed 367 percent of its Third Liberty Loan quota. It ranked third in per capita subscriptions in Illinois, while southern counties exceeded northern ones in oversubscription. Illinois spans two Federal Reserve districts with St Louis and Chicago centers, and southern counties outpaced northern in total and per capita uptake.
Illinois youths who have basic drill can gain a head start at army training. Those who know Attention, count fours, About face, and Right shoulder arms become favored recruits. Early drill proficiency helps them become corporals and sergeants sooner, accelerating advancement in camp.
Governor Lowden urges Illinois residents to observe Friday June 14 as Flag Day. The proclamation calls for a rebirth of passion for the flag and asks all ages to devote part of the day to honoring it, recalling what it stands for and the country’s future.
The American Surgical Association discussed citrate of blood as a life saving treatment for wounded soldiers on European fronts. Sir Arbuthnot Lane noted captured citrate blood during a German drive while Major Mayo announced 100 volunteers with pure blood for American wounded.
Col Herbert A. Bruce of Toronto reports success in 320 blood transfusions during a short period working behind the lines. The statement highlights military medical efforts as convalescing men recover in hospitals nearby.
Washington ordered 200000 more men to report between June 24 and 28. The total selected men called to the colors rises to 1595704, with the full army to exceed 2000000 when in camp. Illinois furnishes 28500, more than twice any other state.
Rosetta Davison administratrix of Nancy C Orndorff deceased seeks sale of Lot 2 in Block 34 Original Town now City of Marshall Clark County Illinois. Sale set for July 13 1918 between 10 am and 4 pm at the east door Marshall Court House with cash on day of sale.
Notice announces Wm F Clark as Administrator of Elijah Clark deceased in Clark County Illinois. He will appear at the Clark County court in Marshall for claims adjustment at the August Term. Creditors must attend or settle debts immediately. Dated June 10 1918.
Administrator of the estate of William Hukil, late of Clark County, Hawaii, gives notice he will appear before the Clark County Court at the Marshall courthouse for the August Term. All persons having claims against the estate must attend and present their dates and amounts for settlement.
The document records a notice by Charley Hukill as administrator and Everett Connelly as attorney, dated June 8 1918, likely announcing probate proceedings or estate administration actions.
Notice to unknown heirs devisees and owners in the Dunlap estate in Clark County Illinois. Hurley Welsh and Elsie Welsh filed a chancery bill May 28 1918 in Circuit Court Marshall Illinois returnable July 8. Non residential defendants must appear to plead answer or demur or risk decree by confession. Jay Swern Circuit Clerk May 28 1918. Graham and Snavely solicitors.
Publication notice in Clark County Illinois announces a pending court case A R Sisson administrator of S J Dancey deceased petitions to sell half of Lot 4 Block 19 in Marshall to pay debts. Defendants Delbert Michl Maud Maxwell Harry Dancey Harry Hussey Seth Hussey Nettie Pinkston are summoned to respond by July 1 1918.
Estate of William L Milam deceased will appoint administrator of Clark County Illinois before Marshall County Court at August Term first Monday in August. All claims against estate must be presented for adjustment. Heirs and debtors urged to settle promptly. Dated May 20 at 1218 Charley Milam Ador Eyeéreit Co Repnellys Atty F paen en.
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