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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1917
Page
2
Public notices charge rules include 36 cent card of thanks and 6 cent per line for entertainments. Obituary poetry not published. Lodge resolutions cost $1.00. Communications are subject to editorial revision by Charles Scott, publisher. The Herald claims Clark County’s largest paid circulation.
An analysis of conscription debates and youth service in wartime outlines how a broadened draft may include all 21-year-olds, balancing volunteer branches and depictions of class mobility. It notes the German submarine victory as a turning point, boosting U S morale and shipbuilding recovery while stressing democracy in service and social leveling in wartime.
The Chicago Tribune calls for a vigorous reform of the war machinery admin to harness national energies. It urges the president to articulate and establish efficient organizational authority and to mobilize public opinion in support of swift comprehensive reorganization during the war.
President’s secretary Tumulty denies reports of a postponed assignment to Ft Leavenworth. The White House and federal offices have been flooded with inquiries from across the country about any potential redeployment or official action involving Tumulty.
Mr Tumulty denies rumors he is jailed at Fort Leavenworth. He says friends nationwide telegraphed and phoned him to report the hoax. Justice Department officials probe the origin of the false claim and identify possible conspirators, noting Tumulty’s Democratic affiliation.
Herald reader complains about a certain fellow taking honors he did not deserve and notes how others can act without becoming nauseated. The piece reflects reader sentiment on local public figures and perceived favoritism.
The Rock Island Advertiser reports capital stock subscriptions for the Rock Island and Peru Railroad have reached $60,000, subscribed by Rock Island and Scott counties citizens.
The piece argues that Russia’s collapse stems from autocratic rule and race-diverse, fractured populations. It details German interference, economic weakness, and a brittle provisional government facing a vast, multiethnic empire. It notes literacy, railway, and punitive history under the czar and the strain of wartime sabotage.
The piece notes tuberculosis as a major French scourge worsened by war conditions. It highlights American Red Cross efforts in France to provide medical aid as many doctors have gone to the front. American doctors and Red Cross nurses work to ease a strained health system amid shortages.
The Fiftieth General Assembly enacts a new motor vehicle law effective January 1 with higher annual license fees, dimming headlight rules within 260 feet of oncoming vehicles, a reciprocal license exchange with foreign regions, and aluminum gear phaseout. Old blanks invalid for 1918 applications. full-year payment required. state to supply blanks via city clerks. multi-line parcel sale notice also included.
Notice announces public sale of a judgment for $1136.84 in Clark County Circuit Court, brought by Geo Newlin as administrator of John B Newlin deceased against Moses and Gertrude Stricker, with sale at the east door of the Court House in Marshall, Illinois, cash due on sale day.
James Nichols as executor of Meriam Chronic’s estate announces a public sale of the east half of the northeast quarter and the east half of the southeast quarter of sections 20 and 18 in Township 3N, Range 11W Clark County Illinois. The sale occurs December 24, 1917 at 1 PM at the north door of the West Union post office with cash on day of sale. A Poorman and E Connelly attorneys present.
Andy Hardway named administrator of the estate of Joseph A Hardway late of Clark County Illinois deceased. He will appear at the Clark County Court Marshall January Term on the first Monday in January to adjust claims. Creditors must attend and debtors should pay promptly. Dated November 8 1917. Graham and Snavely attorneys.
Executrix of Henry Millhouse late of Clark County Illinois gives notice she will appear at the Clark County Court Marshall for the January Term to adjust claims. Creditors must attend and all debts should be paid promptly. Dated November 6 1917. Caroline Millbor Graham and Snavely Attorneys. Executrix.
Frank C. Welsh administrator announces administration of Josephine Dunlap late of Clark County Illinois. At the courthouse January Term on the first Monday in January next all persons with claims must attend and present for immediate payment. Dated November 3 1917 Everett Comelly attorney.
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