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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
4
Speaker argues for raising automobile license fees to fund a state aid road system. Projections show 1915 receipts at $924,000 rising to $1.3 million in 1916 and to about $3 million by 1919 with a 50 percent fee increase. The plan would cover half bond interest and principal and maintain county road construction while minimizing general fund draw.
The Prairie Farmer outlines a plan by Illinois highway advocates to accept federal road funds, raise auto license fees, and issue a $60 million state bond to build a five year program of hard roads. The bond plan would fund roughly 4,000 miles of durable roads across most counties, connecting major cities from Galena to Cairo and Chicago to Vincennes, with state money supplemented by county graveling later.
Large sheets of carbon paper available at the Herald Office for transferring embroidery and other patterns. Durable product suitable for crafting and design work.
Col John Sobieski, a sixth generation descendant of John III Sobieski the Warrior King, refuses Poland throne claims after becoming an American. He states he distrusts German promises, would not rule under German domination, and swore to renounce princes when taking American citizenship.
In a London courtroom Sir Edward Carson kept up his sharp wit as the judge reproved him for inconsistent witness testimony from a carpenter and a saloon keeper. Carson quipped that it was another case of difference between bench and… her. The remark captures his characteristic humor in legal battles.
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