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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
7
A wartime urging to cut sugar use and rely on honey and fruits instead. It notes historical low sugar intakes, cites Allied consumption during the war, and calls for patriotic self-sacrifice by Americans to reduce per head consumption.
A parade of car types rolls from shops to the battle front in an endless procession. The vast war effort energizes the industrial community, taking pride in its part alongside the men at the front.
An Associated Press correspondent describes a vast army of war vehicles at a French port. Ambulances, tank cars, signaling and reconnaissance cars, and motorcycles fill acres of buildings and lines of parts await fitting. The commandant notes daily output of trucks and motorcycles, with a growing industry turning raw parts into complete cars as nation ties industrial power to war needs. The piece ends with reflections on the political game around a potential Wilson tour during the Liberty Loan drive.
French cavalry under General Foch covered 80 miles in 24 hours and 125 miles in 66 hours to reinforce the front in Picardy and Ypres. The mobile horsemen aided British and Portuguese lines, blocked gaps, and helped hold Mont Kemmel, Mont Cassel, and Villers-Cotterets woods while infantry advanced.
New fabrics surge as wool scarcity drives silk and cotton blends, with satin and georgette crepe dominating dresses. Fringing rises in trims while colors like henna brown, peacock blue, terra cotta, navy and putty shape outfits, and corduroys gain sport use. Prices rise but remaking existing wardrobes offers value. Lucy Carter.
Director Charles Adkins notes desolate Sec tion area homes with unpainted yards and weeds. He argues clean tidy homes boost farmer pride and morale, comparing farm life to soldiers who maintain equipment and appearances for self respect and better effort. The Prairie Farmer is cited.
Report claims USS Mount Vernon returned from France with 35 crew members dead after a shock incident. Senator James Hamilton Lew aboard was unscathed and not endangered. The ship did not sink and Lew avoided injury despite the tragedy.
Local note announces carbon paper and large sheets for transferring embroidery patterns available at the Herald Office.
A nationwide testimonial notes 50 000 people from all walks of life praise Dean's Kidney Pills for quick relief and lasting results. Marshall residents including Mrs Fred Wallis of 106 Main St report backache relief and no recurrence after one box. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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