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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
3
This notice states mail was mailed as second class matter in Marshall Illinois. Subscriptions cost 1.00 per year in advance and renewals end at the expiration of paid time.
The piece notes Illinois opposition led by Lee O Neil Browne warning of trial by jury loss if a constitutional convention passes. It remarks on railroad passes for lawmakers amid salary grabs and critiques liberalism spreading in Russia, praising wartime mobilization and unity, while highlighting uncertain political outcomes.
The dispatches show no proof that Russia favors a separate peace. England and France face political upheavals, but their governments’ structure could aid sustained war effort. Russia may pursue a similar objective to preserve Allied success.
The Iowa House adopted Curtis joint resolution sending the question to the November 1918 ballot. If approved by voters, a constitutional convention could be called to draft a new constitution or amend the existing one. Delegates would be elected from each senatorial district, with convention likely in 1920 and a fall 1920 submission of its work.
The article argues the Russian revolution was not spontaneous but the result of a carefully planned plot involving high officials and pro German elements. It cites Duma control, provisional government ambitions, and the aim to sustain war while reshaping Russia with the czar’s symbol enduring. The piece notes potential postwar clashes and a hard stance against restoring absolutism.
In Robinson the upcoming city election will consider a proposal to build a Coliseum seating 1500 to 2000 for public events. The measure aims to provide a new venue for community gatherings and civic activities.
City of Robinson imposes dog control after several rabid dogs are reported. Mayor signs order requiring dogs to be muzzled or confined. Public health officials warn residents to keep pets secure and report stray animals.
Mrs. Jayne B. Kerr reads on United States growth from Columbus to Alaska Hawaii the Philippines and Samoa. The piece reviews annexations treaties and wars including Spain 1898 acquisitions in Hawaii Cuba Puerto Rico Guam and the Philippines the Aguinaldo era and U S governance in the islands. It notes Denmark selling the West Indies islands to the United States and the Caribbean harbor gains for the navy.
The speaker argues that past century’s gains will be surpassed as colonies gain liberty and prosperity. None of the foreign possessions have lacked liberty or enlightenment, and they would not thrive under purely self rule or governance imposed by European powers.
The Texas Wonder purports to cure kidney and bladder troubles dissolve gravel cure diabetes ease weak backs rheumatism and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in men and women. It claims to regulate bladder troubles in children and is attributed to Dr E W Hall of St Louis Missouri with distribution by druggists nationwide.
Coughing grows worse toward night and sudden croup appears. Relief urged with Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as freely usable and sold everywhere.
John Brandenstein of Marshall, baker at 1008 Locust Street, says a back injury and dull kidney pain vanished after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports a single box ended the problem and urges others to seek the same remedy priced 50 cents at all dealers from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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