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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
4
Sunday visits and family gatherings dominate the column with mentions of Jane Morgan and others hosting and visiting relatives. Local events include farm work, church plans, rain impact on crops, school play reception, and notes on deaths, fires, and accidents in surrounding towns.
11:00 address by Rev O O Tracy with soldiers invited to assemble at J W Wood corner at 10:30. Rev Mr Ross delivered a moving baccalaureate sermon for the class of 1917 at the M E church. Mr Demay lost wages found by J W Ennis son who returned the money to his parents who reported it.
South Dolson reports farmers are planting corn. Isaac Leach shows slow recovery. Clarksville Baptist society prepares to reroof their church. Alonzo Allred called to Oliver Friday by his mother's illness. Waldo Fox and family from near Grandview visited Chas Fox. John Kirchner plans a large barn near Clarks ville. Wm Hendrix and family visited John Boesinger at Grace Chapel. Charley Wieland's family visited Ed Hollis near Westfield. John and Mrs John Babcock and Robert Babcock with family visited Fred Guinnip near Marshall.
The Anderson Gunn Comedy Co. brings a 28 member troupe with a band to our city for a week long engagement. A large water proof tent will host the performances with nightly bills of musical comedy and vaudeville. Admission is priced at 10 and 20 cents.
President Braz of Brasil asks Brazil's congress to revoke the decree of neutrality in the war between the United States and Germany. He cites unity with the United States and popular sympathy as reasons for a shift in policy. The remark reflects a decisive, outspoken stance by a leader known for direct talk and strong will.
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