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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
8
The piece previews fashion trends with combinations of materials and colors seen in New York. It highlights long coats, one piece frocks in jersey and velvet, leather trim, Chinese motifs, kimono sleeves, and plush fabrics. It notes bold contrasts, brocade usage, and velvet hats with fur trims as winter style cues.
Thomas Potts transfers to Herman Gabey se se 16 10 11 for 2500 dollars. Josiah Connelly to Elmer Barbee se sw 17 11 13 for 3000. H H Kesler to B T Alcorn lot in Livingston for 100. Silag A Walker to T W F Clark lot 1 block 12 orig Marshall for 900. Clarence Aley to E S Clayton lot 86 Dulanys 65th Casey and lot 121 Richarts Place Martinsville for 1. Mary Durand to same lot 14 Ferrers subdilv Martinsville for 1. F H Sinclair to P Smith lot in Martinsville for 1700. B F Sinclair to Bertha Smith pt 844 sw se 29 11 13 for 1000. Bertha Smith to BF Sinclair pt lot 2 bik 1 Gard Add Martinsville for 1750. Katherine Wallis to Elizabeth Cole pt Jot 6 big 21 orig Marshall for 5. Roscoe Williams to Wm Haddix 80 acres 7 & 8 9 11 for 8000.
From Washington comes word that the War Department is perfecting plans to mobilize three million troops by next summer. The piece questions how exemptions will be rationed under the present system and notes widespread refusals to enlist. Maine suffrage and election aspects are also touched upon.
The District Exemption Board has granted full exemptions to numerous men. most exemptions cite dependents as the reason. Names include Glen Gallatin, Lawrence Kiplinger, John Gabey, Darwin Jesse H. Connelly, Casey McKinley Brooks, and many others across Martinsville West Union and Marshall locales.
The local board certified exemptions as accepted and referred to the District Board. Several men listed failed to appear or were enlisted. notes include names with towns such as Martinsville Westfield West Union Casey Casey Marshall and West York. Additional items mention W W D Donnell & Co of Greenville and Dewey & Co. partnerships importing a duplicate hearse from Cincinnati and remarks on loyalty.
H. C. Bell describes collapsing from fatigue during a parade in Washington after meeting the president and bearing flags. He recalls the crowd, police assistance, and his vow to march no more until a brighter era, praising unity across factions and wartime resolve.
Marshall township Clark county Illinois invites sealed proposals for gravel road construction on the Charleston road starting at the bridge foot of Fred Buser hill and extending 3000 feet northwest. Bids due Sept 20 1917 with $50 certified check. bids opened and contract awarded then. right to reject bids reserved.
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