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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
5
BouUszhang SELES eye SELES eye Gag effective during war subject to having goods on hand back orders entered only with indefinite delay and price ruling day of shipment we reserve the right to prorate orders where stock of merchandise is limited.
The column reports several community notices: a son born to Mr and Mrs John Scholfield, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charlies Stepp, and infant deaths and burials. Residents travel to Indianapolis, Terre Haute, and Camp Logan for work or visit relatives, while many join or plan for military service.
Col I E Rives recalls a Danville Soldiers' Home veteran who saved gold coins sewn in his clothes to buy a 1000 dollar Liberty bond. Another old soldier offered 1500 dollars with a Palmer National Bank check. The story highlights veteran loyalty in the second Liberty Loan.
A collage of ads lists polish for furniture, engraved stationery, and farm loans. It advertises fresh meats at Kohl Building, timber buy offers, piano sales, and farm property for sale or trade in Marshall and Ottawa area with contact details and prices.
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