Marshall Illinois Newspaper Into Second Class Mail
Publisher Charles Scott notes postal classification and subscription rates for Marshall Illinois paper. Rates include 1.50 yearly in advance, 0.76 for six months, 0.40 for three months. Classified ads 5 cents per line, cards of thanks 25 cents. Obituary poetry not published if lodge resolutions. Death of a member incurs 100 dollars. Entertainment announcements with admission charged 5 cents per line. Communications subject to editorial revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Scott
Marshall
Illinois
President Wilson and Speaker Gillett in Party Clash
The piece contrasts President Wilson's obstinate push for a League of Nations with Speaker Gillett's steadiness and integrity. It lauds Gillett as an earnest, 100 percent American leader, capable of guiding party cohesion though limited by office. It notes Wilson’s failure to consult Republicans and questions public sentiment.
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Gillett
Vic Manns
Reed Crisp Henderson
Cannon
Former German Emperor Seeks Share of Private Fortune
A Weimar dispatch reports the ex emperor appealed to the German Revolutionary Government for funds while living in a Dutch nobleman’s castle. He claimed 75900000 marks as his own but is to receive 600000 marks temporarily to cover debts, ending rumors he fled with large sums.
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Weimar
Germany
Gove Ent
Herr Hohenzollern
Public Outcry Over President’s Open Diplomacy and Gag Order
Harvey's Weekly praises Senators Poindexter Borah Reed and others for resisting what it calls an unprecedented gag on public discussion of a key treaty. It argues the president preached publicity yet blocked Congress, keeping lawmakers in the dark while touring to promote the League of Nations.
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Poindexter
Borah Reed
Harvey
United States
League of Nations
Congress
Senate
Nation
Peace Congress
The President's Mistake on League of Nations Policy
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues President Wilson has turned the League of Nations issue into a partisan fight. It urges him to engage Congress, share influence in Paris talks, and remain to conciliate Republicans and Democrats before a new GOP Congress convenes.
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Reypublicans
League of Nations
Wilson
Congress
Senate
Paris
St Louis Globe-Democrat
Saker Exposes Secret War Order On Conscientious Objectors
Senate hearing cites a confidential October 10 1918 army order directing tactful treatment and segregation of conscientious objectors in camps. The adjutant general’s directive, issued under the secretary of war, restricted disclosure to newspapers and aimed to avoid punishing objectors while highlighting insubordination cases in camp Funston and other posts.
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Chamberlain
Senate
Army
Secretary of War
Alfred E Clark
Judge Advocate General's Department
IWW
Clark
Camp Funston
Judge Advocate General's
New government life insurance options after wartime policy conversion
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance, via Congressman William McKinley, announces postwar policy changes. Present certificates convert within five years of peace into six forms including ordinary life and endowments, with waivers for premium and total disability. No medical exam required for conversion.
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Bureau of War Risk Insurance
William McKinley
McKinley
Bureau of War Rich Insurance
Bureau
Bears the Signature The Kind Ye Have Always Bought
A fragmented OCR line references a familiar phrase The Kind Ye Have Always Bought linked to a label or motto and a branding tone. The readable fragment hints at a product or advertisement history. The source emphasizes a classic consumer trust slogan without clear product specifics.
Watterson on Wilson and his League of Nations stance
Henry Watterson criticizes Woodrow Wilson’s push for a League of Nations while distinguishing between leaders and followers in democracy. He calls the plan a mirage, warns of entangling obligations, and supports measured peace through international law and selective defense, citing Dr. Hill.
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League of Nations
America
Rodoman
Tade
Congress
Watterson
David Jayne Hill
Dr Hill
Christian Science Services Schedule
Sunday service at 11 am and Wednesday evening at 7 30. Sunday school at 10 am. All are welcome. Location: Pythian Temple.
Tax Purchasers Notice in Clark County Illinois 1917
Public notice lists numerous named defendants and assignees in a 1917 tax sale in Clark County Illinois. It identifies purchasers Thomas Riley Wm Dickson C F Burnsides Ed Emerson and others who bought lands for 1916 taxes and special assessments and whose tax sale certificates were assigned to La Cole. The description covers parcels in Casey West Union Gursberlands Marshall and Westfield with specific lot and block designations. It notes lands situated in Clark County Illinois and assigns purchasers to various tracts.
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State of Illinois
Clark County
Tom L. Lowden
Ora Lowden
Sol Craig
William Davidson
J W Davidson
Alva Head
Elva
Harvey D. Bullard
M E Harris
O S Jones
Owen S Jones
Frank Cole
W L. Cole
Edgar W. Gregg
Fred Foster
Casey
Ill, Loan & Building Association
W H Hayes
John Hofsas
Sylvester B Hofsas
Jennie R Ade
William E Hofsas
Pearl Hofsas
Rudolph Hofsas
Bessie Henchelin
Robert Endsley
Fred Hofsas
Malissa Dougherty
Thomas Dougherty
John Hurst
Cyrus W Monroe
Court House
Marshall
Clark
Iinois
Thomas Riley
Wm. Dickson
C. F. Burnsides
Ed Emerson
Charles Cole
C. S. Warren
Jake Elliott
Dan Stover
State of
Illinois
la Cole
O. L. Lowden
Commercial Club
Denham
West Union
J. W. Davidson
Town of Gursberlands
Alva
Archer
Purona
Emerson
Walnut Prairie
Charles Colchaser
O S. Jones
S. Warren
Fred Hossas
Westfield
Dulaney
Dougherty
Sec
Petition to Sell Real Estate in Clark County Estate Case
The 1919 Clark County County Court issues a summons in the estate of Sarah A Kennedy to sell real property to pay debts. Proceedings name Joseph Nelson Harry Nelson and Lizzie Spurgeon as nonresident defendants with a petition filed by George D Nelson administrator. A commission issues for the April term in Marshall Illinois with a required appearance by April 7 1919 and pleadings due under penalty of confession.
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State of Illinois
Clark County
George D Nelson
Sarah A. Kennedy
Joseph Nelson
Harry Nelson
Lizzie Spurgeon
Charles R. Nelson
Maude Nelson
Otho Lee
Ned Lee
Joseph ‘Lson
George D. Nelson
Ilinois
Marshall
Illinois
Joseph Nelson Harry Nelson
Bill Marshall
Mingis
Fleming R. Black
Samuel M Scholfield
Sheriff to Auction Frank Bennett Interest in Illinois Land
Sheriff W A Byram announces a public sale of Frank Bennett’s undivided interest in parts of Section 26 Township 9 North Range 14 West Clark County Illinois. The auction is set for March 22 1919 at 2 PM at the east door of the Marshall courthouse. Graham and Snavely serve as attorneys.
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Rangers
York Two
Dan Stover
Clark County
Illinois
Marshall
Tlinois
la Cole
Circuit Court
State of
Frank Bennett
Elizabeth Ann, Bennett
Ilinois
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Pound
Watson
Republican Party
Col House
Holland
Saker
Perly
Soldiers’ Insurance
oAs
Henry Watterson
Miami
Fla
Woodrow Wilson
Mr Wilson
South
England
Della Cruscans
Bellona
Europe
Simon Suggs
Lovingood
Andrew Johnson
Boston
Christian Science Services
W. A. Byram
Clark Co. Graham & Snavely
Attys
S. J. Kegley
Jones National School of
Chicago
Kinloch
Chrisman
Exch
Clyde H. Knowles
M. Bubeck
J. E. Callagher
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