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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1917
Page
5
A note to customers stating an imminent change with continued courtesy and commitment to buying all kinds of produce through at least the balance of the current week. It emphasizes maintaining privileges during the transition.
The Week's Doings lists transfers visits and travels of many locals including Miss Kate Keifer returning from Chicago and Dr. Stephen Bradley visiting Arcola. It notes U S Marines guest Lewis Lucan at Tillie Allison's and various relatives traveling to Paris, Terre Haute, and Martinsville. It mentions exams for teachers licenses, a house fire near Hewitt's Ferry, and multiple social events, club meetings, and community notices.
Postal rate changes spark confusion as two and three cent stamps apply to letters and postcards while parcel post remains recommended. Civil service exams for postmasters set for November and December with application details and deadlines. Christmas packages to soldiers in France weigh up to twenty pounds with twelve cent postage per pound and direct Hoboken delivery by December 6. O. P. Tharp and local notices list farm sale items, livestock for sale, and farming needs. Buth Novkes and Lydia English lead Sunday service with a focus on the day of all days. Bazaar set for December 8 with food conservation and community notices.
The writer notes a large and attentive audience at Sunday services, praising regular attendance and mentioning special services for the coming Sunday and the next week. J T O NEAL is cited as the minister.
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