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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
3
The notice from Marshall Illinois explains second class mail status and subscription price of 100 dollars per year in advance. Subscriptions end at the expiration of paid time unless renewed, with continued service contingent on payment.
A. L Ruffner of Marshall announces he will seek the Republican nomination for Representative in the 34th District subject to the party primary.
War Council led campaign asks American people for 100 million dollars as their contribution to the War Fund. The drive, designated by the president, aims to support European and American relief plans with public appeals during Red Cross Week May 2nd 1918. Government audits cover past expenditures and public accounting is publicized.
The article discusses American soldiers joining with British and French commands while maintaining their identity. It notes Belgium Britain Portugal and France kept separate units on the same front. It highlights the sacrifice and esprit de corps as American majors and captains accept subordinate roles to foreign colonels and fight valiantly alongside Allied troops.
A report by Sculptor Borglum on the aircraft bureau reveals rottenness waste and graft with calls for prosecutions over hundreds of millions spent without battle planes. It alleges deception by officials including Secretary Baker and criticizes publicity claims by Creel.
The text argues that American troops fighting with French and British forces demonstrate unified command and shared goals. It frames this as evidence that America is willing to concede prerogatives and cooperate fully to win quickly, foreshadowing a lasting postwar peace and potential league of nations.
The article promotes joining the navy by highlighting the opportunity to attend the officers training school. It emphasizes that a young man only needs to apply and meet basic requirements to pursue advancement within the naval service.
The June class will be selected by mid May from all Navy and Naval Reserve Force recruits at Great Lakes Illinois. Enlisted men only are eligible. To enter the June class, enlistment must be by May 15. Four classes run continuously, with twenty eight men enrolled each month.
Emma Pearce executrix for the estates of John J McCourt and Thomas Pearce, both Clark County Illinois, will appear in Clark County Court at Marshall at the June and July terms respectively to settle claims. Creditors must file and debtors pay promptly. Attorneys Wm T Hollenbeck and Everett Connelly represent the estates.
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