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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
3
The notice outlines subscription terms at one dollar a year and renewal rules. It lists charges for card of thanks obituaries poetry not published lodge resolutions and paid entertainment announcements with per line rates. The Herald claims Clark County’s largest paid circulation.
A garbled pastiche reflects scattered phrases about liberty, democracy, peace, and national identity. It hints at a ceremonial Fourth of July mood, mentioning rights, governments, and unity but offers little coherent narrative or concrete facts.
The piece argues U S women should gain suffrage as wartime roles prove their value and democracy depends on popular rule. It cites England, the impact of war, and calls for coordinated American effort. references Gettysburg, 1865 and 1917 independence anniversaries and presidential actions.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing under Director Josh Ralph battles wartime demand. 5000 workers shift to overtime to produce Liberty bonds and interim certificates, revenue stamps, and new notes while facing labor strain and shifting taxes. The piece notes fluctuating orders, wage pressures, and the government’s push to keep printing until bonds are fulfilled.
Broad range of large carbon sheets offered for transferring patterns including brothery designs. Advertisement notes Herald Office as supplier. implies fast evolving world behind to catch up with general printing and transfers.
The article explains Liberty loan bonds of 1917 with varied values from 60 to 50000 dollars, each bearing different presidents’ heads and colors. It notes most people pay cash, bond production costs, and the intended designs including statues, capitol imagery, and back engravings.
The author contrasts two lives a life of toil and responsibility versus idleness. It praises steady work discipline and leadership while warning shirkers that enjoyment without duty undermines true worth. The piece urges emulating the devoted laborer who earns respect through consistent effort.
Parish Beacoo laments lack of Red Cross support from wealthy Edga County residents. He argues true riches are charitable deeds, not gilt edged assets, warning that future heirs may squabble over money instead of funding happiness through generosity. He urges today’s giving to bring moral wealth and lasting joy.
Claims against the Mexican government total about 1.0 billion dollars including losses of lives and property from American and foreign investors. Washington considers a loan to Mexico likely once Ambassador Fletcher verifies a stable government. United States will not fund Mexico until a stronger regime is established.
Harry York twenty four fears conscription leaving his seventeen year old bride Anni Ajay married Christmas day. He shoots her in the head then fires two bullets into his own brain. The tragedy occurs as news of possible 21 to 30 age conscription spreads.
In Okmulgee Oklahoma a pack of twenty one gray wolves the largest in years was driven to earth twelve miles northeast of Beggs by J A Scott and Borce Green. The group included two old wolves and nineteen pups the mother wolves resisted but were subdued and two dogs were killed before pups could be saved.
The Terre Haute Star and the Marshall Herald offer a combined one year subscription deal. The message promotes value, highlighting news coverage, rural delivery, and liberal terms for current subscribers to switch or add the Herald with a bundled price.
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