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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1917
Page
3
A heartfelt poem by Earl Baldwin from New York reflects a family’s grief as Jim departs for France. The speaker recalls shared childhood joys with Jim and their father, from haying to mushroom gathering, spring singing, and barefoot days, ending with a prayer to keep Jim safe.
In London during wartime, women replace enlisted male clerks in a major bank and prove capable, with the bank noting improved tone and equal performance to men. A British bank manager recalls initial skepticism from both sides and highlights that one third of clerks are now women, who embrace responsibility and confidentiality.
Mrs Mary Cleaves of Philadelphia visited an undertaking establishment a month ago selecting an attractive casket and paying for it. She then drowned herself in a bathtub at another home. Clayton Potter and Ray Potter, both of Excelsior Springs Missouri, serve in Company H Third Missouri regiment, a rare case of father and son serving together.
New York reports the judge advocate general’s department offers free guidance to soldiers at camps like Mills and Upton on pay allotments wills guardianships and debts. The pamphlet explains real and personal property distribution on death and how to arrange guardians for children, plus steps to protect contracts mortgages leases and insurance while in service.
A young Arkansas farmer walked into the Memphis federal building and applied for a night watchman post in the engineering department. He said he wanted to be sent to a cantonment camp to guard the soldiers, but was told the soldiers can guard themselves day and night.
Helena resident Rev BH J Stanley notes beavers are damming White Tall Deer creek on a ranch north of town. Daily workers travel several miles to clear the obstruction and keep the channel free each night by the busy bearers.
Nellie Bradley of Los Angeles mourns the death of her bright yellow and black gopher kept as a neck accessory. Bradley remains puzzled by the public aversion to her pet, once carried proudly at Bwitser's Camp in the Arroyo.
The article lauds General Grant for forcing the Mississippi to the sea by striking from Vicksburg. It notes Union riverine success hinged on bypassing batteries, then marching east to trap the Confederate forces under Johnston. It contrasts with German offensives and credits Grant with colossal common sense.
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