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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription pricing 150 per year in advance six months 75c three months 40c with automatic discontinuation at paid time unless renewed. Classified ads 5c per insertion. Cards of thanks 25c. Obituary poetry not published. Lodge resolutions on death 1.00. Entertainments with admission charged 5c per line. Communications subject to editorial revision.
The piece argues resisting reelection of Harold Bright as county superintendent for enforcing a state sanitation law is wrong. It praises Bright as one of the best superintendents, noting his work improving local schools and warning that voting against him is a public calamity. The article then details the YWCA War Work Council efforts aiding women and girls during the war, including hostels, foreign aid in France and Russia, and wartime social service programs run by American and international workers.
The article notes Lewis voted against issuing bonds to arm American soldiers during the Spanish American War. It quotes his plea that there can be no cry of my country before my party. It criticizes him for favoring party over country and contrasts his stance with a few Democrats who supported President McKinley.
The article argues Elza Williams Democrat for congressman at large opposes wartime preparedness. It cites Williams votes against a 700000 airplane provision, a March 23 1916 army increase, and a later GOP effort to expand the regular army. It frames his stance as inconsistent with vigorous war prosecution.
The Chicago Daily News critiques a treasury bureau publicity campaign sending twenty nine official mailings marked Official Business with small red white and blue buy more bonds shields. It argues the waste of envelopes mailers and labor reflects broader wartime excess and calls for government to limit waste and use common sense to win the war.
The piece denounces sympathy as a weak argument for electing officers and argues against hiring incompetents for salaries. It highlights Senator James Hamilton Lewis during the Spanish American War, noting he did not support McKinley’s war efforts and opposed wartime funding.
The article notes on May 8, 1916 Mr. Kahn offered an amendment to raise the regular army to 250000. Mr. Williams and 170 Democrats voted against the preparedness measure, described as a major wartime error. It highlights Williams’ war record stance during the early World War I period.
The Czecho-Slovak government, now recognized by the allies, proclaims a republic modeled on the American system. It pledges freedom of conscience religion science and culture, universal suffrage including women, minority protection, parliamentary government and militia instead of a standing army.
Albert Croll son of Henry and Martha Croll born October 17 1866 in Marshall Township died October 13 1918. He was one of six children and spent most of his life as a farmer living nine years with Mr and Mrs Ed Renner birth place. He joined the United Brethren church early. Survived by two brothers John Wheeling West Virginia and Frank Anderson Township and three sisters Mrs Renner Mrs Barnesberger and Mrs Myrtle Stewart all of Marshall. Funeral October 15 conducted by Rev H D Hudson at the Renner home. Burial in Marshall cemetery.
The article urges Illinois voters to approve a Constitutional Convention at the November 5 1918 election to draft a new state constitution. It argues for modernizing the current 1870 charter while preserving wise provisions, extending to statewide prohibition and woman suffrage, revising revenue and judicial systems, consolidating courts, reducing juries and offices, and simplifying administration across counties and townships.
Illinois farmers and grain dealers agreed to rebalance purchases from July 1 1918 to date to meet the government price standard less freight and eight cents per bushel. Dealers failing to adjust may be cited before the enforcement division for possible license revocation for unfair practices.
Three London newspaper correspondents from Amsterdam Stockholm and Geneva warn that a Bolshevik revolt threatens German industry and society. They say Socialists may form a government after the Kaiser abdicates to avert anarchy and Bolshevism, while Russia shows the terror and ruin such rule brings.
The Inland Daily Press association in Chicago heard that labor conditions have forced the consolidation of 250 daily papers and the suspension of 850 since the war began. A member predicted news print paper could rise to ten dollars a ton from the present price.
Soldiers must keep equipment clean and faces shaved to sustain morale. A neat, trim appearance boosts self respect and combat effectiveness. Pride in appearance extends to the home, helping a family perform tasks cheerfully and successfully.
The undersigned is appointed Administrator of the estate of M. M. Miller late of Clark County Illinois. Notice is given that he will appear before the County Court of Clark County at the courthouse in Marshall at the December Term.
First Monday in December is set for creditors to present claims and for attendees to have the same adjusted. Debtors are urged to settle with the undersigned promptly. Dated October 5, 1918 Lon Alfred Admr Graham and Snavely Attys.
The Administratrix of the estate of Isaac Claypool of Clark County Illinois will appear at the Clark County Court Marshall for the December Term on the first Monday in December to adjust all claims. Debtors to the estate must pay promptly. Dated September 28 1918. Mary E Rect Graham and Snavely Attys for the Administratrix.
Estate of Sarah A Kennedy deceased appoints administrator to appear before Clark County Court to settle claims and provide immediate payment. Dated September 21. George D S M Scholfield attorney Nelson administrator.
In Clark County Circuit Court Marshall Illinois October 2 1918 a notice to Claude Lewis non resident defendant. The complainant La Verne Lewis filed a bill October 2 1918 returnable November 11 next. Defendant must appear November term or decree may be entered. Jay Swern Clerk Graham Snavely Comp’s Sol.
In the Circuit Court November Term 1918 Carrie Freeman vs Lyman Freeman in chancery Divorce Affidavit of unknown residence of Lyman Freeman filed in clerk's office of the Circuit Court notice is given that the complainant filed her bill of complaint on August 16 1918 and a summons issued returnable November 11 next unless the unknown resident defendant appears on the first day of the next term to plead answer or demur the bill will be taken confessed and a decree entered Marshall Illinois October 4 1918 Jay Swarn Wm T Hollenbeck Comp'ts Sol ghd
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