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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
3
Local notice lists subscription rates and terms for Marshall Herald including price 1.50 per year in advance six months 76c and three months 10c. Advertising rates set per line with 5 cent per line for entertainments and 25 cent for cards of thanks. Obituary poetry not published and editor may revise communications.
A satirical note claims many Republicans did not realize who they backed in the election. It mocks Republicans who feel modified by their choices and jokes a doctor should be called if they remain unsettled. The piece targets Clark Co. Democrat and mocks pretzel prize challenges for deciphering meaning.
The article contrasts Jefferson’s modest oath with Wilson’s imperial European voyage prepared amid pomp. It notes Wilson’s entourage of va lets and press agents and compares modern spectacle to Jerusalem’s torn wall display. The tone critiques the excesses of contemporary presidential pageantry.
The article criticizes William G. McAdoo for resigning as secretary of the treasury and other posts citing that low pay forces him to join the practice of law. It accuses him of raising railway wages and back pay, expanding express rates, increasing employes, and worsening national labor costs.
Senator Lewis, seen as the president’s spokesman, urged in the Senate a resolution backing government ownership of railroads telegraphs telephones coal mines and oil wells. The piece argues that government control is foolish and cites France’s railways as an example of inefficiency, insisting private gain drives American progress.
The piece argues that wartime demand partially masks the slump caused by the Underwood-Simmons law. It contends cheap foreign goods and low wages harm American industry, causing layoffs and reduced consumer buying. It urges repeal of the law and sustained public thinking ahead of the 1920 election.
The article notes Britain suffered 658,665 killed including 97,836 officers and 2,032,122 wounded, plus prisoners reaching 3,049,991. It highlights naval mobilization ferrying 20,000,000 troops and 260,000,000 tons of supplies across 7,000,000 sea miles and calls out implicit criticism of prior anti-British sentiment.
Chicago Tribune notes bitter protest over government seizure of transatlantic cables and its use to shape news fed to the public. It cautions that Creel may steer information to favor the Democratic Party and questions the secrecy of diplomacy amid high political stakes.
A brief local item notes an event titled The Kind You Have Always Bought with references to OAS OS 1b A and a group named Bigna’are. The piece confirms the occurrence or competition as reported in the readable fragment.
Illinois stands as a premier agricultural commonwealth with corn and farm wealth dominating. Secretary H. E. Young highlights Illinois as the nation’s top producer, detailing billions in farm property value, record corn crops, and extensive livestock and crop sectors that underpin the state’s economic strength.
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria for children with a cry themed line. The text also mentions large sheets for transferring embroidery and other patterns. A brief aside extols egotism as a virtue that prompts personal responsibility.
By order of Clark County Court Caroline Millhouse executrix plans a public sale December 28 1918 at Marshall Illinois. Real estate includes portions of sections 28 25 township 12 north range 12 and 13 west. Sale terms: cash. Administratrix notice for Emery E Davis estate seeks claims before January term. final settlement for Joseph A Hardway estate set for December 2 1918.
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