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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary quotes warn readers to avoid trouble in Mexico, urging Americans to keep distance to preserve dignity and avoid becoming a laughing stock of the world. The text reflects a cautionary tone about international perceptions and safety.
Card of thanks costs 25 cents per line. Obituary policy not published. Lodge or society resolutions on a member’s death may cost up to 400 dollars. Announcements of entertainments with admission fees will be charged per line. All communications are subject to editorial revision.
The Herald reports it has the largest circulation of any Clark County newspaper, signaling strong readership across the region.
Announcements list candidates for Marshall and Wabash townships including Kenneth Black Mack Robson Edward Nay Herman Saiter and John W Brandenstein subject to the Republican primary. Marshall township primary set March 4 old Herald building polls 1 to 5 pm. Township conventions include Melrose February 29 and Anderson Town House March 18.
The piece surveys public figures and events including Taft, Wilson, Root, and Belgian abuses, contrasting calls for honor and American rights with accusations of cowardice and political maneuvering. It previews a high-stakes 1916 style national campaign centered on American ideals, neutrality, and sovereignty.
The piece surveys statehood anniversaries from 1816 to 1821 with Indiana Mississippi Illinois Alabama Maine and Missouri. It notes Maine’s rise tied to Missouri’s admission balancing powers in slavery debates and recalls Lincoln Black Hawk war and Elijah P Lovejoy’s Maine roots. It mentions planned observances in Indianapolis Vincennes Springfield Vandalia Chicago and St Louis.
The article details a Congress led revolt against the president over international policy as Germany declares merchant ships as war vessels after February 29. It notes Republican support for the president, the push to maintain international law, and the failed attempt to ban armament on merchant ships. The State Department's September 19, 1914 circular recognized merchant vessel rights.
The piece argues Boy Scouts foster character while boy bandits reflect undirected influence. It warns against credit habits harming farmers and manufacturers, and stresses the lasting impact of habits on conduct and prices.
The article contrasts President Wilson’s neutrality efforts with George Washington’s during the French Revolution era. It notes American sympathy for liberty, the Franco‑American treaty issues, public pressure from Genet, opposition from political factions, and Washington’s moves to defend neutrality by pressuring Britain, securing Mississippi navigation rights, and returning Genet.
A speaker denounces credit givers who entice customers with credit and risk losses shifted to cash buyers. He calls for all business classes to operate on a strict cash basis or pay interest when needed, to reduce costs and inflation.
A Rocky Mount North Carolina reader reports relief from aches and pains through Foley Kidney Pills. The letter from Mrs A G Wells says the product gives wonderful benefit in a short time and notes it is sold everywhere.
A quirky note remarks that some people feel slighted by an epidemic's effects and observes a lucky girl wearing her little sister's clothes, highlighting social sensitivity and shared wardrobes.
Miss Mary Goodrich Read of Los Angeles shows a ring made by a German soldier while at the front in southern Poland. The ring uses a coal-black setting, pilfered iron cross replica, and is a valued memento of her years abroad in Belgium and Germany. Controversy rises over rising coal oil prices versus beer costs.
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