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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1918
Page
2
The Marshall Herald lists subscription prices of $1.50 yearly in advance six months for 75 cents and three months for 40 cents. Subscriptions end at the paid period unless renewed. The notice includes “Prepare for Peace.”
The new administration should push reforms in the sheriff's office as Clark county faces heavy debt. A single deputy sheriff and jailer could run both posts, freeing time, while bailiffs clutter the courthouse. Supervisors should cut expenses to the limit.
A Washington report argues Germany will receive food supplies under Wilson as in Belgium, while critics urge restraint. French voices condemn German actions and demand restitution. U.S. Senate bills propose commissions to plan postwar labor, industry, and governance, urging thorough, fair inquiry to avoid chaos.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues for universal training and a standing national service to deter aggression. It emphasizes preparedness without endorsing militarism, noting costs and economic disruption from past rapid buildup and calling for a system akin to Switzerland.
In June last year a small American division landed in France and sparked a larger mobilization. Since then over two million U S troops have served, many sacrificing their lives to liberate mankind, earning the title American and leaving an enduring monument in their service.
Secretary Baker sent a message to General Pershing praising the return of the expeditionary force to the United States. He pledged the War Department would expedite the soldiers' homecoming as soon as military conditions allow and restore them to civilian life promptly.
A wartime editorial argues the victory belongs to justice and ideals rather than nations. It demands Germany restore looted art and machinery taken from northern France and Belgium, rejects reparations for Reims Cathedral destruction and civilian deaths, and cites 1200 locomotives and 150000 cars as railway losses illicitly taken.
A terse remark asserts that hysteria benefits Germans and that humane treatment must be balanced by justice, warning that they seek to avoid true justice.
President Woodrow Wilson proclaims Thanksgiving Day and urges nationwide prayer and gratitude for peace and divine guidance. He emphasizes victory in war as a just cause and asks citizens to forego work to give thanks and seek unity and mercy among nations.
A public message notes armistice with Germany does not end the war or legal duties. All registrants remain subject to selective service until peace treaties are signed. Citizens must maintain war aid, conserve resources, buy bonds, and support morale while awaiting discharge.
A Washington dispatch outlines armistice terms forcing Germany to repay damage. Belgium’s losses include $441,000,000 in war levies plus taxes, fines, and requisitions from 1914 to 1918. Germany’s occupation and seizures depressed Belgian wealth, while postwar plans envision German factories relocated to France and Belgium to aid reconstruction.
Estate notices for Emery E B Davis and Joshua Walls announce appointments in Clark County Illinois. Administratrix Mary O Graham & Snavely Attorneys call all creditors to present claims at the January term in Marshall. Executrix Susan A Wall, with Everett Connelly Attorney, directs debtors to pay promptly.
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