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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
8
William Dittman, longtime Mississippi resident and former farmer, writes in the Lexington Advertiser sharing farming and local improvement advice. He reflects on German-American loyalties, citizenship, and hopes for reconciliation as he contemplates a trip to his ancestral homeland.
Masonic notice announces a special meeting this evening at 7 30. All Master Masons invited. T Platt W M B D Smith Secy.
A large wartime gathering in Illinois featured Mr. Pierson’s stirring rendition of a national song with 600 attendees singing along. Figures like Uncle Joe Cannon and Champ Clark attended, while comments warned that German victory would threaten democracy, urging unity and support for Allied efforts.
New Jersey plans a coast patrol camp at Seaside Park run by 200 girls under Miss Ethel A. Grosscup daughter of the state purchasing agent. Governor Edge and Adjutant General Barber back the summer program with camp and garrison gear to be provided on land owned by Miss Grosscup.
Washington appeals for international mobilization of scientific facilities to aid in defeating Germany. Dr George E Hale urges cooperation with England France Italy Russia. The National Academy of Sciences through the National Research Council offers to mobilize U.S. research for military and industrial problems. Textile experts offer services to aid war effort with plans to mobilize textile resources and letters go to 600 department stores seeking buyer advisers.
Congressman Doolittle and his wife returned to their district from Washington with infant Beverly two months old. To ease the journey they carried the baby in a large market basket lined with pillows and quilts, a plan that kept the child comfortable and sleeping for most of the trip.
A youthful highwayman about thirteen or fourteen attempted to hold up Theo dore Swindall on the south side of Danville. Swindall turned the tables and spanked the boy on the knee as the incident occurred on his way home.
Relatives uncover 25000 dollars in money and securities and deeds in the Grassy Point home of recluse Prank Grimes near Haverstraw New York. Investigators also recover several covered bank books as search continues for more treasure.
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