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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
2
The document lists Charles Evans Hughes of New York as presidential candidate and Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indiana as vice presidential candidate marking a Republican ticket in the era.
Chicago Tribune questions $130,000,000 bond issue tied to financing Mexico policy and war expenses. The column argues higher revenues and new taxes target private enterprise while the public bears the cost, urging taxpayers to question the rationale and permanent gains.
A fragmentary excerpt notes a prediction that women’s influence would prevent a future international conflict. It hints that wartime threats and gender roles were being discussed before a major war, reflecting hopes tied to societal change and pacifist expectations.
An empathetic reflection on women's support for men in war. It cites mothers urging sons to fulfill duty, praising courage and sacrifice, and contrasts wartime resolve with fears of cowardice. The piece invokes historical voices from Richard Lovelace to Youth's Companion to reinforce patriotic resolve.
The piece argues that claims about Wilson facing unprecedented difficulties are unfounded, citing Collier's Weekly contrast with past presidents from Johnson to McKinley. It notes each era’s crises, from civil war to foreign threats, and asserts leaders did not view their duties as insurmountable burdens despite challenges.
Senator Harding recalls an Ohio youth who worked in Mexico amid anti American sentiment rising under Wilson policies. He fled home after warning, reading the Baltimore platform on protecting American citizens abroad and their property, and pondered U S protection effects.
The piece denounces U S policy on aliens abroad arguing Americans face diminished protections while advocating stronger national allegiance. It claims Americans renounce allegiance, seek safety via foreign flags, and criticizes the administration for abandoning bold defense of American interests abroad. It laments the flag’s fading meaning overseas.
At the Egyp tian Trails Road Association annual meeting in Mattoon a $10,000,000 hard road bond was proposed. The plan calls for three main routes: the Egyptian trail Chicago to Cairo about 400 miles north south. the Lincoln Highway across the north. and the National road across the south from St. Louis to Terre Haute. Petitions will seek a special vote for bonds to fund concrete brick bituminous or stone roads through 32 counties.
With Europe at war and chemists seeking drugs once produced abroad, demand for weeds and roots has surged. Illinois farmers were told they can earn 40 dollars a ton for dried jimson weed properly cured and baled for market, prompting many to grow the crop next season per the Mt. Carmel Republican.
An old time advertisement touts Texas Wonder by Dr E W Hall as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, rheumatism, and related ailments in men and women and children. It promises mail order delivery for one dollar and urges sending for testimonials and a trial package of Foley products as a supplementary offer.
Elihu Root warned at Carnegie Hall on October 5 1916 that Europe’s postwar recovery would flood markets with cheap goods. He urged a tariff aimed beyond revenue to shield American workers, criticizing the Underwood tariff and Democratic policy while noting wartime protections.
Rumors claim the United States plans to acquire Lower California from Mexico. Agents report silent diplomacy among Carranza’s regime, Governor Cantu, and American interests, with military and economic motives cited as justification for a possible sale and rapid public disclosure anticipated.
Mrs. Chas Rietz of Allen Mills Pa reports using Foley's Honey and Tar for eleven years and would not be without it. The remedy relieves coughs hoarseness tickling throat and wheezy breathing and is sold everywhere.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as soothing relief for sore throats congested heads and chest tightness. It claims pine tar honey glycerine and antiseptic properties ease phlegm and colds and invites readers to buy at their druggist for 25 cents.
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