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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1917
Page
8
The Paris Beacon notes resistance to war among Americans while criticizing claims the nation will rush to the trenches. It argues against complacency, urges unity, and warns that many registrants may not eagerly face combat despite draft calls and political pressures.
A reader letter reflects on past era phrases about a sensation dollar wheat and a billion dollar congress. It laments chilly weather keeping fur boas unused and recalls Chicago Tribune readers' nostalgia.
Public sale ordered by County Court of Clark Illinois under an am order for the estate of Cora Clawson deceased. On October 6 1917 between 10 am and 4 pm at the east door Marshall county court house the real estate described will be sold for cash with mortgage assumption of about 142.54 to Casey Loan and Building Association. George G Robertson administrator de bonis non and Everett Connelly attorney.
George Buehler administrator for William M Clapp deceased announces appearance before Clark County Court at Marshall for October Term. He invites all claimants to attend for adjustment and asks debtors to pay promptly. Dated August 9 1917. Arter Poormes attorney.
The article describes volunteers and conscripts at Governors Island training in military basics. About 1,000 daily on the parade ground, with over 2,000 enrolled overall, many seeking noncommissioned or commissioned roles. The open air program draws men of various ages, some in uniform, others in civilian attire, eager to measurably sharpen their skills. Captain Adolph L. Boyce leads the effort and inspires the recruits to pursue the military path while awaiting deployment to cantonments.
On Governors Island drill regiments under Captain Boyce train draft recruits into soldiers. Volunteers from theatre and film join, some learn with wooden rifles before earning real ones. Officers plan to create an able corps, with many conscripts aiming for commissions.
A drafted man in New York claimed a mental rupture as his reason to avoid service. He joined many other new and rare diseases presented to the exemption board chaired by Charles E. Hughes, but the tactic failed for him and others.
A London Times correspondent recounts daring World War I airmen who fly low to support ground operations. They attack trains and batteries, chase officers on horseback, silence ground guns, and even bomb sheds from under 30 feet, pursuing infantry and trains with bold aerial assaults.
State fire warden in Springfield warns elevator operators to heighten fire precautions after reports that German sympathizers or agents may be seeking to burn elevators and destroy grain. Farmers with stored grain are urged to safeguard reserves as grain remains vulnerable to incendiaries both on farms and in elevators.
Mary Frank Cosby born January 16 1853 in West Milton Ohio died August 27 1917 at her Wabash township home. She married William Cosby in 1909. Survived by husband two sisters Susan E Critton Montezuma Ind Elizabeth Wright Troy O and John W Frank McMinville Oregon. She joined Baptist church young and United Brethren in 1907. Funeral at Dennison Methodist Church conducted by Rev Earl Phillipe on August 29 burial Wilson Cemetery.
Doan's Kidney Pills receive nationwide endorsements from 50 000 users across 4500 newspapers. Mrs Fred Wallis of Marshall reports backache relief and no recurrence after one box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the remedy at 60 cents.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles dissolve gravel cure diabetes and back and rheumatic issues in men and women regulate children's bladder health. If not at local druggist it can be mailed for 1.00. One bottle provides two months treatment and rarely fails. Testimonials available. Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis MO. Sold by druggists everywhere.
The Terre Haute Star and the Marshall Herald publicize a combined one year offer for both papers at four dollars. The Terre Haute Star is a metropolitan daily with AP news and market reports and unique rural-morning delivery. The Marshall Herald touts local news, home reporting, and liberal coverage with fresh weekly print.
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