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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
2
Powers of Mr Baruch and central war control plan
Article outlines Bernard Baruch as a central wartime coordinator over all procurement and supply for the government. It describes the president’s push for centralized control, Baruch as the general eye of supply, and potential congressional battles over legal impediments and coordination. It notes Japan's organized army and potential impact on Russia and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Baruch
Wilson
War Industries Board
Congress
Senate
Haruch
Army
Japan
Siberia
Near East
Russia
Cost of Drafted Soldiers in Past Wars and Present
Analysis shows that the per capita cost of drafting soldiers varied by state in the present selective draft and earlier wars. Delaware led in expense at about 19 dollars per capita, while North Dakota ran the cheapest at around 28 cents per man, with other states showing a range from roughly 27 to 1318 dollars per capita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Vermont
Maine
North Dakota
Louisiana
Idaho
The Russian Situation and Its Uncertain Peace
A historical column discusses the fluid Russian situation, noting fluctuating peace prospects and shifting German-Russian dynamics. It highlights potential Slav mobilization, Napoleonic parallels, and the impact on food production and stability for the Kaiser era.
War headlines and American modesty clash in Tribune critique
A Chicago Tribune editors defense of restraint warns against bragging headlines about American soldiers in World War I. They argue such exposes distort courage, portray Americans as cowards, and cheapen true valor shown by all nations amid the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago + Tribune
Fritz
Parlu
America
Plows Up Virgin Land Near Arcola
John Baskins northeast of Arcola has begun spring plowing on a forty acre tract. Much of the land had not been plowed in forty years and some portions have never been tilled. The Baskins face owner objections while intending to farm the new prairie field for a large corn crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baskins
Arcola
Mr. Basking
Basking
Tuscola
Illinois War Work Summary Reveals Local War Effort
Gov. Lowden cites Illinois wartime totals including 26,414 Army volunteers by Jan 18 and 40 officers with 1 710 enlisted in federal naval service. National Guard strength 2 600, militia reserve 469, state council training 2 24. There were 603 Guard officers and 17 559 enlisted drafted Aug 5. National Guard in federal service Jan 25 stood at 902 officers and 23 219 enlisted. Liberty Loans totals exceed 205 047 150 and 271 731 505. Red Cross raised 5 061 266 locally, Illinois Red Cross membership 1 302 428. Selective service gross quota 79 094 with 27 304 enlistment credits and 51 653 net quota. Of 229 345 called, 85 651 were accepted at a cost of 413 per man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lowden
Illinois
Regular Army
Navy
Federal Naval Service
National Guard
Militia Reserve
State Council of Defense
Federal Service
Natonal Guard
Red Cross
Local Post Office News Highlights War Efforts and Services
The Marshall office will hold an postmaster examination at the Marshall office on April 13 open to Oliver post office patrons. War Savings Stamps sales reach $1,006 to two patrons. Weight limits for parcel post rise to 70 pounds in most zones starting March 15. Patience urged for rural route box placements to ensure delivery. Westfield leads in War Savings Stamps sales. mail dispatch times and carrier schedules outlined for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Marshall Office
Fred H. Bubeck
Robert H. Taylor
Fred
Chester Davis
Westfield
Hke Robinson
Lawrenceville
McKeen
Bob
The Sly Japanese in Siberia Debate Sparks Curiosity
The article notes public debate over allowing Japanese to aid in Siberia to secure vast war supplies. It claims Japan has been active in the country for months, suggesting money enhances influence but does not define character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chler Siberia
Japa
Wilson signs moratorium shielding soldiers from civil actions
President Wilson enacted a war moratorium for Americans serving abroad shielding them and their dependents from eviction and civil suits for nonpayment of rent insurance and mortgages. Courts must appoint lawyers for soldiers and suits may be postponed until they can appear. Wives and families face eviction limits set at fifty dollars monthly rent. Courts may halt foreclosures with instalment homes until a court decides and may refund payments made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
Saloon Question Petition Faces Court Challenge
In Chicago a petition for a saloon election, signed by about 150000 people, was ruled invalid when 40000 signatures appeared as "Mrs John Smith" rather than the signer's own name. The ruling delays prohibition efforts and shows uneven enforcement of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jever
Chicago
John Smith
Mary Smith
Indignant Neighbor Demands Simple Acknowledgment
A local resident vents heatedly, insisting on a brief yes in response to his scolding statements as a sign of engagement. The confrontation highlights community tensions and the citizen’s demand for acknowledgment.
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Multiple Property Movements
A series of transfers lists buyers and sellers including T C Cooper to J W Doughty 53 acres for 2173 dollars and Nora B Green to James Bell for 1975 dollars. Other entries cover parcels ranging from 1 to 156 acres with prices from 1 to 14600 dollars and multiple land sections and townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T C Cooper
J W Doughty
Jennie C Hinkle
Christina Ramesberger
Gertie Johnson
J F Callahan
T J Boyer
Everett Baird
Bent Sweet
Same
Nora B Green
James Bell
Wellington Murphy
Rudolph Miller
Miriam D Shuey
Thos E. Sims
Shuey
Westfield
Jacob Fraker
Ogden Fraker
Nana Bradway
Jack McCauley
Orig Marshall
S M Scholfield
James Rush
R. R
Martinsville
Guardian to Sell Minor's Real Estate in Marshall Illinois
On day in April 1928 at 1 pm the guardian will sell all interest of the minor Bernice Lowther in real estate at the east door of the Marshall courthouse Illinois. Terms require cash in hand on sale day. Homer Lowther guardian and Samuel M Scholfield attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Marshall
Illinois
Homer Lowther
Guardian
Bernice Lowther
Samuel M Scholfield
Clark County
Clark
S. BE
S. B
Edictiminor
Echolfield & Sobolfield,Attys
Ilinois
Said
S. FL
S. B. Om
Range - Eleves
Notice to Contractors for Reynolds Bridge Work 1918
Sealed bids for Reynolds Bridge work in Clark County will be received by March 26 1918 at 1 PM. Plans and specs are from the Division of Highways and may be viewed at the County Superintendent of Highways office. Bid deposits and details include spans of 50 feet, 16 foot roadway, 19 foot height, and concrete and rebar estimates with completion by September 1 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Highways
County Superintendent of Highways
Geo. F. Burch
Springfield
Olmnois
Zane Arbuckle
Court House
Marshall
Illinois
Reynolds
Oliver
Leander Wright
Burns Hurst
John Paddock
Albert Burns
Douglas To
Clark Co
St. Marshall
Estate of S E Rollison Administrator's Notice May Term
Estate of S E Rollison in Clark County Illinois appoints L S Rollson as administrator. He will present claims at the Clark County Court Marshall May Term and asks all debtors to pay promptly. Dated March 7 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Clark County
Rosetta I
Carrie J. Knox
George M Taylor
William H. Taylor
Flora E. Dempster
John W. Taylor
Carrie J Knox
George M. Taylor
William H Taylor
Rosetta I. Davison
Nancy C
Court House
Marshall
Wm. T Hollenbeck
Compt
City of
County of
Clark
Illinois
C. Ss. Warren
Charles Burnsides
Wm. Dickson
Ianois
H. M. Dicks
C. S. Warren
Ed Raisner
H. B. Dulaney
Manley
Wm? Dickson
Huldah Hackett
Archer
Linois
la Cole
S. E. Rollison
S. E. Rolison
State of
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