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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
2
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A Hamburg article quoted by Maj Gen Von Disfurth argues Germany must not explain its tactics to critics. It maintains war justifies any act to defeat the enemy and declares a bid for victory above concerns over barbarity.
General Pershing and staff visited Domremy France a town famed as Jeanne d Arc birthplace. The scene blends patriotism and reverence as American forces honor a warrior whose battles helped shape French memory. The piece frames a broader vision guiding U S resolve against Prussian aggression.
This article surveys the 1867 German constitution crafted under Bismarck and its continued role as the empire’s organic law. It explains the veto structure, the Bundesrat and Reichstag dynamics, Prussia’s influence, and the difficulty of constitutional reform without imperial consent, noting the real legislative power rests with the secret Bundesrat.
The United States Department of Agriculture predicts a large potato harvest this year totaling over 467 million bushels, up from 286 million in 1916 and 360 million in 1915, with current mature potatoes in the market and urging greater consumption to prevent spoilage. Potatoes are a key staple next to bread, helping offset a wheat shortage by providing starch.
The piece argues that supporting the Red Cross is a duty, not charity. It emphasizes the vast needs of sick and wounded soldiers and urges readers to donate one dollar to become members, calling aid to sufferers a plain duty rather than charitable generosity. It appeals to national service and home front responsibility.
An old neighbor defends his daughter by arguing the new son in law should not seek exemption. He recalls supporting the wife long before meeting her and says he can continue to provide, so the draft should not grant the exemption.
The Provost Marshal General issued instructions to local exemption boards on exempting married men from the draft. Dependency and relationship must be proven. exemptions rely on dependents rather than marriage, aiming to avoid hardship. Boards should not grant exemptions solely for marriage, and wives must not be forced to work if dependents exist.
The treasury in Washington sets October 1 as the tentative start for the next Liberty Loan campaign with subscriptions closing November 13 unless altered. Details on amount and terms will follow Congress action on the pending bond bill. Secretary McAdoo urges committees to organize with Federal Reserve banks as a $3.006 billion bond issue is expected.
Dora Higginbotham Buchanan Higginbotham, daughter of William and Pally Haddix, was born December 5 1886 and died September 4 1917 at her Marshall home. She lived with her parents in Darwin until age 19 when she married William Buchanan, with whom she had two children. he and the children preceded her in death. She later married Ben Higginbotham and they had one child. She leaves a husband, one child, four sisters, five brothers, and her mother, with many other relatives. She joined the United Brethren church in Marshall about a year ago and lived as a faithful member.
A Vox opinion denounces self styled Vigilantes who claim any non supporter of the United States is against the nation. The piece questions who counts as U S and mocks calls to defend government figures amid political mishaps and criticism.
R G Dun & Co reports 3,937 insolvencies in the first quarter of 1917 excluding banks and fiduciaries, with liabilities totaling 52,307,099. This marks the best quarterly showing since 1910, beating 1909 levels for debt levels in the period.
Thomas Fox of Edgar county pleaded guilty in Danville federal court to using the U S mail for blackmail. He faces a minimum ten year prison term after threatening neighbor Sam Perkins to pay $200 or face destruction of property at Gun oats field gate.
National Geographic announced discovery after Griggs expedition returned. Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes described as the first world wonder with millions of vents across a hundred square miles. Katmai crater measures over nine miles around and 3600 feet deep.
Three raiding parties struck the federal building area, then three more targets were taken under federal warrants in a government campaign to suppress sedition. Chicago Arbeiter Zeitung at 1642 North Halsted, nicknamed The Flaming Torch, Radical Book Store at 817 North Clark, and The Social Demokratia on North California Avenue were all seized for alleged sedition and treasonable agitation.
Gov. Lowden drew strong support at the McHenry county fair where Judge Donnelly introduced him as the best Illinois governor and potential presidential candidate. The crowd enthusiastic about his war measures backing signals a rising national profile.
German unrestricted submarine warfare continues to dominate the seas as British losses mount. The weekly sinking rate rises, with a total of 850 British ships sunk since the campaign began.
Government forecasts put September crop output at 3,248,600,000 bushels, up 124,000,000 from 1912. August weather boosted Kansas by 40,000,000, Missouri by 23,000,000, with broad gains expected across states. Oats, rye, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tobacco, and hay likewise show record or near record totals.
In a Century Magazine reminiscence, William Bayard Hale recalls Grandmother Harlan’s journey to Clinton County Ohio’s yearly meeting at Richmond Indiana. The 90 year old traveler arrives by automobile after a fast drive along the old National Road, quoting scriptures and sharing peppermint as she joins the Friends gathering.
Senator Smoot of Utah cites Treasury data showing proposed legislation would shift greater war cost burden to direct taxes via bond issue receipts. He argues the United States already funds more of the cost than many leading nations under the current plan. The figures respond to senators pressing for larger direct taxation shares.
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