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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
2
A notice from the Marshall Illinois post office states second class mail and subscription terms. Subscriptions cost 1.00 per year paid in advance and are discontinued at expiration with final renewal.
The essay lauds American torpedo boat destroyers now in action on the sea lanes and their impact on allied morale. It notes reduced merchant ship losses and hopes for further destruction of German submarines, emphasizing patriotic fervor and naval recruiting as the war progresses.
Herbert Hoover, returning from Europe, warns that without government control flour and food prices could soar to four dollars a barrel, while urging gradual, fair measures that would lower flour costs by up to 59 percent and expand U S and ally surpluses. He claims danger from special interests blocking needed powers.
The text notes that flour could be priced 40 to 50 percent lower with enough control, while the producer is treated liberally. It reflects ongoing debates about price regulation and fair treatment of producers.
Provost Marshal General Crowder declares favoritism in the selective draft enrollment virtually impossible under the act. He warns officials that favoritism is detectable and punishable with heavy penalties. The law requires all men within age limits to register and holds boards liable for collusion or evasion.
While recruitment pitches urged joining the army or navy, President Wilson stressed expert leadership for the war effort. He ordered a division sent to France as soon as possible under General Pershing.
Local taxpayers favor a bill allowing taxes to be paid in two installments instead of a single lump sum. If enacted, taxpayers could choose to pay in two installments or in full at the first or second due date, easing the financial burden. The measure is viewed as a progressive step and is expected to pass the senate.
Instructions describe preserving fresh eggs by water glass canning in half gallon jars or stone jars. Steps include packing eggs carefully, mixing water glass with boiling water, pouring over eggs, sealing jars, and avoiding evaporation. Notes mention best May to June eggs and a farmer who used candy pails for market storage.
The Senate adopted the conference report on the war army bill by 66 to 8, sending it to the president for signature. Senators Gore, Grenna, Hardwick, Kirby, La Follette, Norris, Stone and Trammell voted no. Fall was excused. Stone attacked the Roosevelt amendment as political, while Johnson of California defended Roosevelt and the war effort. Secretary Baker indicated first 500000 troops will not be called before Sept 1, training will be intensive, and cavalry units will be limited. draft registration will be a national patriotic event led by state councils and the Chamber of Commerce.
The War Department answers public questions on selective service registration. It explains the registration aims to map national manpower for military and industrial needs, outlines the registration process at voting places, and details county and state registration machinery, exemptions, and penalties for evasion. It notes patriotic observances and aims for fair, efficient drafting with local then higher review boards.
A squadron of American torpedo boat destroyers crossed the Atlantic and patrolled war zones from Queenstown. They engaged a German U boat in a brief exchange, while American and British officers exchanged greetings. The flotilla prepared for immediate duties as crowds cheered from the harbor. The American commander said they were ready to begin work at once.
The Texas Wonder bottle claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women and regulate child urination. It offers mail order at $1.00 and promises two months of treatment with a near certain cure, citing testimonials. Also mentions Fole Ve Honey and Tar for winter coughs and related illnesses.
A quirky note on life likening it to a puzzle that builds symmetry as pieces fit. The infant cries out Bea see the puzzle is made out expressing a playful, whimsical image of order emerging from chaos.
A fragment from the Boeton Transcript shows a harsh exchange where a widow is advised by a man that her husband rests in the other world. The other speaker challenges the remark as rude and inappropriate.
A Chicago Herald snippet quotes a sharp exchange in a domestic quarrel with the husband noting harsh treatment while the wife remarks on kindness to animals. The brief dialogue highlights marital tensions cited in the newspaper.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript shows a dialogue about Edith denying quarrel with Jack. A mention of a birthday next week appears as a personal aside. The piece contrasts social mockery around fashion with a simple personal exchange.
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