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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
2
An army officer considers postwar prospects for returning soldiers. He predicts royal treatment, reintegration into former jobs or better positions, and broad veteran benefits. A vast veterans' organization could emerge, echoing the Grand Army of the Republic, shaping politics and laws in favor of those who served.
Frederick A. Smith reports from the First American army that two women, Mrs William Fitzgerald and Mrs Maude Radford Warren, have endured hardship at Beney since the St Mihiel victory. They serve coffee cigarets chocolates and other comforts under fire while often wearing gas masks and lacking rest or sufficient food. They sought and received permission to accompany the unit and work with the YWCA, distributing supplies and news to soldiers near the firing line.
State official S. E. Bradt argues the good roads bond issue should be approved despite wartime strains. He cites legislative action, constitutional voting intent, and President Wilson's postwar studies, urging readiness to begin after the war to absorb workers from munitions plants into peacetime road and water power projects.
The Federal Food Board announced amendments effective October 15 restricting sugar sales to a half monthly allowance of 2 pounds per person. An exception allows full two pound monthly allotments in cases of extreme hardship for families in remote districts if state food administrators approve one sale.
A Franco Allied verse salutes troops at the Aisne front who faced danger and pain and now stand ready to strike back with bold resolve under General Foch.
An argument urges issuing 860 million in bonds to fund permanent state highways after the war. It claims wealth is created when land is developed or ships built and asserts bond buyers and road users will be repaid via added value, licenses, and lower costs, making Illinois a better place to live and work. If wealth can be created, why delay the plan.
Editorial argues Germans seek peace but remain brutal in occupied territories. It urges Americans to share wheat to aid allies in England Belgium France and Italy while preserving freedom. The piece warns of lasting German hatred and implies decisive postwar unity.
Large sheets of carbon paper for transferring embroidery and other patterns available at the Herald Office.
Illinois food administration official urges grocers to tell customers why limits exist. He cites reduced sugar ships, overseas army needs, Cuba’s role in feeding allies, sugar losses from U boat attacks, and lower per person monthly allowances in France and Italy to justify rationing.
It declares that reducing consumption is as essential as increasing production. The line emphasizes shared responsibility between consumers and farmers in managing food demand and supply.
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