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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
7
The Smith Spring Holmes Orchestral Quintet offers a highly varied program across instruments with dramatic readings. They tour the chautauqua circuit and promise diverse numbers and engaging performances.
Allied presses hail American troops in severe western front fighting. London Express lauds their spirit and skill at Veuilly and Chateau Thierry bridge. Reuters notes brave actions under fire, machine guns covering withdrawals, and the high casualties borne by both sides.
The New York Tribune profile argues Leonard Wood advanced the Plattsburg idea and pushed for preparedness amid unpreparedness. It praises his outspokenness against inefficiency and his aggressive record, noting government resistance and ultimate recognition of his contributions.
The Department of Agriculture reports that current indications point to this year's wheat crop reaching nearly a billion bushels, making it the second largest in the nation’s history.
The item notes Beara as the signature castor ITA product marketed as The Kind You Have Always Bought.
Twenty years ago 270 tickets were sold for a 25 cent excursion to Terre Haute Thursday. Marshall school board urged teachers to buy from local merchants. Cloud burst along Clear Creek raised 18 feet in an hour. water stood 12 inches in low fields near McKeen. Fred Clatfelter and Mrs Mary Lowry wed Sunday. new home with Fred Isaac. English died suddenly Monday night. Henry Knipe candidate for county treasurer. Republican senatorial convention harmonious. Benson Wood elected chairman. Albert Campbell nominated for senator. Chestnut and Lewis named for representatives. Resolutions endorsed McKinley and Tanner. F W Booth gave a speech. Eight graduates from Westfield College Thursday. City council granted billiard licenses. Judge Hollenbeck and J W Lewis left for Springfield state convention. Jimmie Robinson graduated from Alton Military School. Markets listed: cattle 4.25-5.00, flour 4.50-6.25, wheat 1.10, corn .38, oats .39, hogs 3.50-4.15, sheep 3.25-4.60, eggs .08, lard .06, butter .11-.13.
The House concurred in Smoot amendments granting 90 day civil war pensioners $30 per month, with rising rates at 72 years and beyond. Qualified veterans will see increases begin on signing day, affecting only civil war soldiers, not widows or dependents. H. C. Bell, Washington, DC, June 8.
Westfield reports six cattle cars shipped to Chicago. Mrs J C Goble and family plan a Monticello summer. East Illinois Normal class graduation includes Joseph Fender from Westfield. Miss Halene Moore resigns for Atwood position. Westfield Township High School holds commencement with five graduates. Francis Snyder is in a New Jersey training camp. class chair draped in American flag.
The article argues Germany gained only a few miles of ground and buried troops while Allied nations France England and America remain united and resolute. It states each German victory is a defeat and demands Germany be made law abiding by civilization’s rules.
A DIY stock salt mix using common barrel salt and Keifer's Concentrated Animal Tonic and Worm Destroyer is recommended. Placed where animals can self-serve, it aims to rid worms, boost digestion, and improve growth and fattening while costing under three percent per pound.
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