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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1918
Page
2
Public notice states the post office at Mar shell Winois issues second class mail with subscriptions priced at 1.50 per year in advance six months and three months terms. Subscriptions end when time paid for expires unless renewed.
For US Senator Medill McCormick State Treasurer Fred E Sterling For Congressman Joseph G Cannon For Representative E Walter Green As Rupfner For County Judge Edward Pearce For County Clerk Fleming R Black For Sheriff W Abyrama For Treasurer John W Lewis For Supt of School Harold Bright
The report describes American and French action at the St Mihiel salient with a goal to reduce the German hold along the Meuse Lorraine border. It notes strategic purpose to prevent a German flank counter stroke and the broader aim of pressuring Germany toward a decisive early end to war. The piece also covers U S political endorsements and anti German sentiment influencing domestic campaigns with references to McCormick Thompson Yates and Bremen Indiana reactions.
The passage notes millions of Americans joining the war effort as American forces engage on the edge of Lorraine. It argues Germany cannot spare reserves from the Hindenburg line and warns that a southern offensive may force German withdrawals to protect Lorraine, with potential impact on the Rhine and Lorraine iron fields.
Germany and Austria push to secure peace while the war reaches their borders. The American secret service uncovers new evidence of German plots against the United States before entry into war. President Wilson warns no faith can be placed in German promises and calls for continuing the war until the government is abolished.
The article notes that John J. Pershing’s birthday was celebrated lavishly, a display unmatched by any American celebration. It hints at the superstition around Friday the 13th and the perceived futility of ill luck, while mentioning fatigue and the caution of gossip among attendees.
The piece analyzes Bolshevik mindset as fanatical and reckless, arguing leadership fears German authority and seeks despotism over democracy. It warns that industrial and socialist movements abroad could spread Bolshevism, urging awareness and slow, societal awakening rather than repression.
An editorial argues Germans must be warned and held to pay for war destruction in France and Belgium. It cites wanton devastation, including farms and orchards, and urges the allies to threaten retaliation to deter further assaults and ensure restoration in kind where possible.
The September crop report from the Department of Agriculture notes a heavy drop in the corn outlook due to August drought in the corn belt. Prospective corn production falls by 317 million bushels to 2.672 billion, about half a billion below last year and below the 1912–16 average. Spring wheat prospects rise, offsetting some losses.
State of Illinois Clark County notice to heirs that on Monday October 7 1918 the administrator will present final report to the Clark County Court at Marshall Illinois and seek discharge from duties and administration. Respond if you oppose. Russell J Everett Connelly Atty Orman Admr 37-4
By order of the County Court of Clark County Illinois and petition of the administrator of Caroline Carpenter deceased the court grants leave to sell the real estate. A public sale is set for October 4 1918 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the east door of the Marshall court house. The property is described as follows.
The northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 35 township 12 north range 11 west in Clark County Illinois is offered for sale cash on date. The sale is subject to a $600 mortgage and to the dower of T A Carpenter. Dated September 2 1918. H C Carpenter administrator of Caroline Carpenter deceased Everett Connelly attorney.
William Fraker announces he is executor of Jacob Fraker's Clark County Illinois estate. He will appear at the Clark County Court House in Marshall for the November term on the first Monday to adjust claims. Creditors must appear and those indebted must pay promptly. Dated September 2, 1918.
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