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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1918
Page
2
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Gen DuPont returning from France says demobilization will take months to years. He cites official Allied views and urges generous support for next week's drive for seven war work agencies. He notes Americans must accept a long postwar phase and cites a general asking to inform the home front of a year of work ahead removing barbed wire across France.
George Seldes captures General Pershing and General Petain entering St Mihiel after American forces freed the town from German occupation. The crowd hails Pershing as savior as flowers and tributes fill the ruined streets. Petain introduces the American commander.
A five month inquiry led by Charles B. Hughes and the Attorney General criticizes inefficiency and mismanagement in the aircraft production program. The report exonerates civil personnel but calls for criminal action against several army officers and decries delays and waste in contracts and model aircraft efforts. It notes failed promises, shifting plans, and the need for thrift and disciplined production.
The St Louis Globe Democrat argues Lincoln and McKinley did not appeal for partisan support during Civil War and Spanish American War. It notes McKinley spoke nationally for unity and patriotism without calling for a party, while Lincoln avoided party-centered appeals even amid peril. It contrasts with Wilson's recent appeal for a Democratic Congress as unfounded precedent.
Illinois reports 690 647 women registered for wartime service with efforts under way for a November clean up by local Woman's Committee units. Registrars now list both volunteers and refusers to ensure a complete county by county tally.
An analysis notes the end of Turkey in Europe would thwart German plans by cutting eastern supply lines and freeing allied forces. It argues Austria-Hungary collapse seals Germany’s fate and that European powers failed to curtail Turkish influence, reflecting on American sentiment toward Turkey and Armenian atrocities.
A reflective note on holiday gift desires during festive times. It contrasts the wish for unnecessary luxuries with the practical, everyday needs and the wrapping of Christmas as a special, joyful day beyond routine life.
A retrospective list contrasts 19th century life with modern marvels, noting that a century ago people could not ride bicycles or telegrams, use elevators, typewriters, sewing machines, or phonographs, and had never seen electric lights, telephones, or steamboats.
The Clark county Farm Bureau urges limestone use to sweeten and loosen soil for better crops and clover growth. Sperry Claypool and Ben Emrich are cited as examples of neighbors investing in carloads of limestone, with rail shipments arranged to ease access for local farmers. A call to save coal by burning wood is also included, highlighting wartime resource conservation.
The piece explains the American Red Cross Central Prisoners of War Committee in Berne and how it tracks missing soldiers. It details daily prisoner lists sent from General Headquarters, parcel contents each week, clothing and toilet needs, monthly candy and jam, and the card index notifying relatives. It notes committees at camps, reserve stock, and a 95 percent delivery rate for supplies.
Boris, who became king of Bulgaria on October 3, abdicated on November 2 after a brief reign marked by his short tenure and the crown’s controversial divine right.
Food Administrator Hoover boosted the sugar allotment for householders from two to three pounds per person per month last Friday and allowed buying the entire month supply at once. The text notes a focus on mutually profitable contracts as the only binding arrangement.
The treasury reports over 21 million bond buyers for the fourth war loan. Oversubscription reached $866,416,300 as the public funded the effort despite ongoing peace talks and influenza concerns.
State of Illinois Clark County estate of Josephine Dunlap to heirs Fanny Patton Roberta Dunlap Georgia Dunlap Dora Foletta Ella Welsh Jessie Welsh and Joe Dunlap. On Monday December 2 1918 the administrator will present final report to County Court Marshall Illinois and ask discharge from duties.
Susan A Walls executrix notifies Clark County Illinois court that claims against the estate of Joshua Walls will be adjusted at the January term. Creditors must appear and file claims. debtors must make immediate payment. Dated October 26, 1917. Everett Connelly, Atty.
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