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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1917
Page
2
A wartime column discusses Allied tactics, U boat losses, and new weapon techs. It notes General Byng and open engagement while highlighting Bethlehem Steel’s failed plan due to a strike, delaying a shipyard and destroyer production.
France enacts centralized procurement and shipping controls to secure 122 million bushels of wheat and cereals for 1918. A unified Allied purchasing board and new supply ministry reduce private trade, direct tonnage to indispensable goods, and suspend nonessential shipments to maximize available shipping.
In Paris the Stars and Stripes stirred big demonstrations at the Follies Bergere finale. Allied flags and anthems drew applause, with Uncle Sam as the central figure. A Canadian soldier led cheers for the Yanks as the orchestra played The Star Spangled Banner.
Cleveland officer Lieutenant Toward Vickery says many U‑boats spotted by merchant ships are actually large blackfish on their way to dinner engagements. He notes his chaser logged 23 000 miles chasing such targets and argues mines, not U‑boats, are the bigger danger, while many torpedoed ships fail due to rushing ahead and flooding air‑tight bulkheads.
Five daughters of William McKenzie aged sixty cut 16 acres of corn, shocked it, and saved the crop from loss in Al-Monee. The daughters named are Mrs. Elster Shender, Mrs. Cete Thompson, Mrs. Grace Jackson, Mrs. Reid Beloer, and Miss Ciaran McKengle living with her father.
Several hundred Americans under an aviation officer learn airplane construction in practical shop practice at a French camp near General Bullard's student aviation school. They study dismantling and rebuilding engines, and assemble machines under French instructors to prepare for factory work. The captured Zeppelin raid details are described, including the L 409 downing near Bourbonne les Bains and subsequent salvage and inquiries by French and American officers.
A London naturalist recalls a strange wartime voyage where a steamship carrying elephants parrots monkeys leopards and antelopes survived two torpedoes and a misfired gun. The menagerie went wild with noise and panic as German U boats appeared, with elephants trumpeting and parrots screeching throughout.
A wartime essay argues the answer depends on context and duty. It urges children to join the Junior Red Cross to aid France Belgium and Britain, to root for the U S A, and to imagine defending self respect and family while recalling American revolutionary history.
The Federal Land Bank of St Louis plans vigorous action to organize National Farm Loan Associations in the district. Carl E. Hopkins will explain the system at a meeting in Marshall at the courthouse on Wednesday, December 5 at 7 p m. Farmers may borrow up to 50 percent of farm value and 20 percent of improvements at 5 percent for five to forty years with amortization. Tenant farmers with industry and little capital are urged to attend to explore land ownership opportunities.
Telinois land values will increase by 1 percent with further 1 percent hikes in some counties and more in others, all on the equalized value of lands and city lots. No changes will occur in the assessment of personal property as recommendations of state board of equalization committees were adopted last week.
Notice of public sale by George W. Newlin as administrator of John B Newlin deceased. It offers a judgment in favor of the estate against Moses Stricker and Gertrude Stricker for 113.84 dollars from a foreclosure case in Clark County Circuit Court. Sale at the east door of the Court House in Marshall Illinois on December 21 between 10 AM and 6 PM. Cash due on sale date. Everett Connelly attorney.
Public notice of a Master in Chancery sale in Clark County Illinois for Mary J Macke et al versus Fred Macke et al. The sale follows a decree dated November 16 1917 with Everett Connelly as Master in Chancery. The auction occurs December 22 1917 at 2 PM at the east door of the Marshall Court House to the highest bidder for described land in section 7 and 18 with certain parcels excluded.
Everett Connelly Master in Chancery announces a cash sale of several parcels in Township 11 North Range 11 West in Clark County Illinois. Parcels include multiple quarters across Sections 7 27 28 33 with precise quarter descriptions. Sale on date to be set at Marshall Illinois with terms cash in hand.
Court order of Clark County Circuit Court authorizes James Nichols executor to sell the real estate of Meriam Chronic deceased. Sale set for December 24 1917 at 1 PM at the north door of the West Union post office with cash on day of sale for the east half of the northeast quarter and the east half of the southeast quarter of sections 20 and 18 respectively in township 3 north range 11 west.
Andy Hardway as administrator of the Clark County Illinois estate gives notice of a January term appearance at the Clark County Court in Marshall to adjust claims. All creditors must attend and debts should be paid immediately. Dated November 3, 1917. Graham and Snavely, Attorneys.
Geroling Millhouse as executrix announces her appearance before Clark County Court at Marshall for the January Term to adjust claims against the estate. Creditors are asked to attend and debtors to pay immediately. Dated November 6 1917 Graham and Shavely attorneys.
Estate of Josephine Dunlap late of Clark county Illinois deceased gives notice that at the January Term on the first Monday in January next the court will hear and adjust claims against the estate. All persons having claims are notified to present them for adjustment and immediate payment is requested. Dated November 3, 1917 Frank C Welsh Admr Everett Connelly Atty. 65-4
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