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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
2
Notices state gratitude cards cost 25 cents and obituary poetry is not published. Lodge resolutions on a member’s death cost 1 dollar. Entertainment announcements note admission charges at 5 cents per line and all communications are subject to editorial revision.
The Chicago Herald notes a rare near unanimity behind Bryan's resignation from the cabinet over foreign policy. It argues his departure shifts blame for war policy away from him and toward those pressuring Wilson, praising his stance as a private citizen while criticizing his earlier actions.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that William Jennings Bryan’s resignation as a private citizen shows loyalty to personal conscience over national duty. It criticizes his planned anti administration stance as treasonous and divisive, noting his abandonment of duty under stress.
The Mt Carmel Republicans cite a case where Wabash county would lose about 1500 in taxes on the Cairé division of the Big Four. Railroads advertise to sway general assembly debates and evade taxes, provoking public ire and court challenges over proper levies and compliance with laws.
A fragment discusses combining salaries into a single pool rather than separate sums for each purpose. It notes the shift from individual allocations to a consolidated amount set aside for listed uses.
The piece argues that in wartime the German-American faces a moral crucible between family and country. It asserts loyalty to the United States, cites Auf Her Yorktown and Schurz as historical figures, and calls for confidence and sympathy rather than hostility as Germans endure divided loyalties.
The speaker condemns William Jennings Bryan for intensifying a bad situation with public remarks. He cites Bryan’s claimed unwillingness to assume cabinet risks and his outside work, alleged to target the administration and sow dissension within the nation.
Mrs Zerilda Taflinger moved to Paris this week arrangements are under way for a big Fourth of July celebration at Westfield on Monday July 6 Clare Nichols Sof St Louis came Friday for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Brenton Nichols Prof W R Shuey returned Friday from Canton where he had been to witness the graduation of his granddaughter Miss Fern Baer Asahel Bennett is making good use of his automobile and saving much horse flesh He attached it to the hay tedder to haul hay shocks and various other farming work
The article argues that strategy favored field defenses and artillery, reducing the role of open clashes. It notes Napoleon’s dilemma at Waterloo and the risk of delaying pursuit as British and Prussian forces could unite to crush the French. It emphasizes that decisive battles in the open have become rarer in modern warfare.
The text describes a postwar China dealing with a divided Europe and competing powers. It notes a European concert in the east on loans and rail construction waning, with limited revival prospects. It suggests China could seize the moment to resist Western influence and outmaneuver neighbors.
A year ago opium could cost 6 to 10 dollars for an ounce can, now 35 to 55 dollars. Cocaine price up tenfold and heroin up 500 percent or more. If taxing evils can curb use, these price increases might reduce victims.
War's disruption reaches the London financial pages as traditional bankers clad in high silk toppers vanish from the currency and clerical desks. The piece muses on cultural shifts and hints at broader world affairs including Yuan Shikai and Japan, suggesting language reform as a future era-wide project.
The text argues that seizing control of a contested world trade would require a large army and navy to hold after the war, and warns against following greedy militarists. It reflects current condemnation of aggressive militarism and imperial competition.
A patched-together column riffs on democracy near the White House, war era scandals, meat prices, and international tensions. It notes officials fined for speeding, New York plumbers influencing contracts, redistributing profits from ship hijackings, and calls for national dignity and honor as guiding mottos.
Philadelphia Press outlines Aesculapius as god of healing in myth with mixed divine and mortal traits. It notes his serpent symbol and a Berlin statue showing him leaning on a staff with a large snake, and mentions his two daughters Hygela and Panacea.
The text recounts post Revolutionary War claims by Connecticut and Massachusetts to the westward lands beyond their charters, noting Chicago’s site as Checawgou and a fort. Maryland’s eventual pressure to cede western territories to the Confederation, enabling future state formation.
A Canadian mining town at Hosmer in the Crow's Nest district rose with a $1,000,000 coal venture and heavy infrastructure including a double tunnel, tipples, tramways, a washer and 240 coke ovens. The coal seams proved broken and costly, operations ended, and the town of about 1,000 became a deserted village.
A charm trick shows a friend writing numbers 12345670 then hides the zero. Pick a digit from the list multiply it by 9 and multiply the result by the full list. The final sum yields a pattern where digits resemble the chosen figure, repeating across the result.
The Airedale terrier is highlighted as a versatile British Army dog used for scouting sentry and Red Cross work. Noted for climate adaptability sharp scent and hearing the breed distinguishes its handler from strangers and is trained not to bark, preferring a low growl when sensing the enemy.
In a Baltimore Sun snippet, Professor Job ling shows hesitation as he is prompted by a psychic impulse to ask if she will marry him. The moment suggests a playful recoil in the social game of romance.
In a Baltimore context, a father voices fear that Millie may elope with a young man. The mother dismisses the idea, while the speaker recalls warnings about eloping brides lacking wedding gifts, hoping his words left an impression.
Fragmentary overheard dialogue shows a husband and wife in a tense exchange about civilization and health, suggesting domestic strain and unresolved issues within a household.
A fragment from Musical America shows a playful exchange where Heat asks Mrs. Tootles about leaving, noting her fondness for music and her reply that she does like it.
A fragment from Yonkers Statesman records a terse exchange with an elderly man urged to brace up amid unclear adversity. The dialogue hints at morale and a nonchalant attitude toward misfortune.
Discussion of how a U.S. war with Germany could complicate ownership and debts across borders. The piece notes German ships interned in the United States might be seized or confiscated if hostilities occur and explains aliens and debts would be affected.
Public notice from Clark County Illinois court for the July 1915 probate term in Marshall. Cora Baird as administratrix seeks order to sell estate realty for debt payment. Frank Williams served summons. failure to appear risks decree against him.
In the circuit court of Illinois Clark County a divorce action in chancery was filed by Fannie Washburne against H Ey Washburne non-resident defendant. A summons issued May 28 1916 returnable July 12 next. Defendant must appear and plead on July 12 next or decree by default. May 28 1916. Jay Swern Clerk. Graham & Snavely Compts Sols.
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