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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
2
Notices include card of thanks 26 cents, obituary poetry not published, lodge resolutions on a member's death priced at $1.00, and event announcements with admission charged at 5 cents per line. The Herald emphasizes its circulation advantage over other glare county newspapers.
The article reviews Germany's new submarine warfare instructions and their potential impact on U S- British relations. It contrasts Germany's concession with prior policy, notes U S objections to sinking armed or unarmed merchant ships, and cites arms movements into Mexico affecting Allied relations and American security concerns.
An Associated Press report from Laredo states the war department ordered Fort Macintosh to halt all shipments of munitions into Mexico. The piece cites President Wilson’s 1913 embargo pledge and the 1914 change, noting how arms crossed the border to all contending factions and risked harming American soldiers.
The president asks if the people are ready for the test of election day. The reply hints at confusion from a lack of specifics, but the public is anxious to decide whether national aspirations and ideals will be set back four years. Citizens have made up their minds and await testing day with eagerness.
Twenty representative men from Progressive Republican and Democratic parties met at Frank T. O Hair law office to organize a citizen's league. The group aims to prosecute vote selling gather evidence for the June grand jury and work to eliminate election corruption in Edgar County, a move described as a white hot effort to restore the county's reputation.
The piece argues that the administration will withdraw from Mexico after delaying to avoid blame for failing to complete a military or political effort. It compares the Vera Cruz situation to the current move and suggests a lack of resolve to finish what was started.
The Rocky Mountain house, oldest building in Martinsville, built circa 1831 32 beside the National Road, is being demolished by C. E. Bair for use on his farm west of town. Property owner is Mrs. Jesse Gallatin of Marshall. Time works wonders.
A Whittier author recounts the Franciscan chain of 21 missions along El Camino Real. It describes founding methods, mission life for Indians and padres, post–Mexican shift, notable missions like San Gabriel and San Juan Capistrano, earthquakes, decline, and preservation efforts including the Serra monument and Estudillo House at Old Town.
The article extols the Mission Play a romanticization of California’s Franciscan missions. Fraulein Marie Meyer of Oberammergau joins San Gabriel for the Passion Play then plans an international tour after the eastward run.
William Lorimer, acquitted of wrecking the LaSalle Savings Bank of Chicago, announced plans to reenter politics as a United States Senate candidate. He pledged to repay every depositor's loss and focus efforts on restitution.
Toner jokes about a fortuneteller predicting immediate financial reverses. Bailey expresses no joy, while Toner insists funds must reverse quickly or face ruin. The exchange hints at looming monetary trouble for Toner.
Abe Martin quotes Hz Pash doubting aviation prowess to catch Ville while Miss Tawney Apple weighs spending on head or feet this spring.
A provision to reimburse farmers for cattle losses during the foot and mouth epidemic totaling 2.5 million dollars was struck from the agricultural appropriation bill in the House after an objection by Representative Hull of Iowa on Wednesday.
A drug advertisement touts the Texas Wonder by Dr. E W Hall of St Louis claiming to cure kidney and bladder ailments including gravel and diabetes. It promises bladder regulation for children and mail delivery if not available locally. One bottle provides two months of treatment and testimonials are offered.
By order of the Clark County Court Illinois administrator John H Davison of James G Snyder estate announces a public sale of real estate on June 12 1916. The property is the south half of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter and 26 2 3 acres in section 18 township 11 range 11 west Clark County Illinois. Terms are cash on day of sale. Sale at the east door Marshall Court House.
Wm T Hollenbeck as administrator of Matilda Kellys estate petitions Clark County Court for an order to sell real estate to pay debts. Defendants Susan Smith James P English Bernard English summoned to appear June term 1916 Marshall Illinois May 2 1916.
County Court of Clark County, Illinois, hears the probate of Merium Chronic's will. The court fixes June 5, 1916 at 10 a.m. in Marshall for proof and to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Named heirs and legatees are notified to appear if they wish. April 15, 1916. B. D. Morton, Co. Clerk. Arthur Poorman, Atty. 16-4
The undersigned executors of the estate of Otto Taubeneck late of Clark County Illinois announce they will appear before Clark County Court at the Marshall courthouse for the July term on the first Monday in July to adjust all claims against the estate. All indebted parties should pay promptly. Dated April 12. Executors Natasia Taubeneck and Oliver O Taubeneck. Grahem and Snagely Attorneys.
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