United States Declares War on Imperial Germany
The House votes 294 to 50 in favor of Resolution 373 00 declaring war on the Imperial German government. The Senate had previously passed 83 to 6. The President is authorized to employ all naval and military forces to carry on war and bring the conflict to a successful termination, with all national resources pledged by Congress.
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House of Representatives
Iin
Belrng Grouna
Lapein
Norris
Lune
Stone
Man
Germain
United States of America
Senate
United Sates of America
Congress
United States
We Stand For Humane Conduct In War Policy
The message outlines a stance against total war against all nations, condemns indiscriminate submarine warfare, and emphasizes restraint. It asserts that the United States seeks no conquest or indemnities, but aims to vindicate the rights of mankind. It calls for moderations of council, avoidance of vengeance, and alliance with the German people expressing sympathy.
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Alfaire
Tryouts Set At Athanis School For County Contest
Local deflamatory arid oratorical tryouts take place in the Athanis school auditorium on Friday evening April 15. Joch Jopermat is named as vite Athanis school in the lead up to the County Contest on April 20. The Athans school has a history of medals and the coming winners aim to preserve the reputation as they compete in divisions with names and listed participants.
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Joch Jopermat
Vite Athanis School
Athans School
Athena to Have Cleanup Days Set for Next Week
Athena plans a citywide cleanup on Thursday and Friday with free hauling of rubbish. Residents should clear premises and vacant lots. damaged properties from fires must be cleared or the city will charge the owners.
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R Watts
Atl
Hveryone
Athena
Fotyon
Rrs
Athena High School Play at Auditorium Tonight
The comedy Mr Bob will be staged tonight at 8 9 in the Athena High School auditorium. A large audience is expected and several special numbers from the grades are planned. Cast includes Philip Royeony Henry Koopke Robert Brown and Miss Rebucon’s butler among others with acts featuring songs and a pantomime by various grades.
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Bob
Rachel B Raker
Philip Royeony
Henry Koopke
Robert Brown
Benson a + Bonnon
Verne Dudley
Jonking
Misa Rebucon
Lawnon Booher
Rebucel Luke
Tady
Elvalyn Hurd
Katherine Roger
Migs Luke
Zola Keon
Mation Bryant
Katherine
Halon Russell
Patty
Miss Luke
Kathron Feroms
Teesham
Ralph Parrotty to Perform at Local Church
Local humorist philosopher Ralph Parrotty will appear at the Christian church on April 47 to present a lecture and entertain the crowd with his platform humor. After twenty years of rising demand, this one chance to see him this season is advertised as his last engagement before further schedule changes.
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Ralph Parrotty
America
Christian Church
Forday
Tim
Public School Baccalaureate and Commencement Plans
Preparations are under way for the High School Baccalaureate service and Commencement exercises. Rev W S Gleiser will deliver the sermon May 18 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. The program for commencement is complete except for the speaker’s date. The Senior Class plans a major Literary Society meeting on April 12 with readings, papers, and speeches. The Athans High School baseball team opened the week by defeating the town team 16 to 4 on the local diamond, while the team’s defense shows improvement. An audience enjoyed a lecture by W De Allingham on varnishing and wood finishing. May Pole events and patriotic exercises are scheduled, with Russett chosen to represent the school at the May Day Festival.
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Ater
Higgh Getoal
Literary Society
Mith
Menry Koapke
Evalyn Hurd
Quartery
Runsall
H. A. Post
W. D. Allingham
Mins Brierley
Svaluty
Annabel Melisod
Mac‘Bath
Spesch
Ella McAlexander
Sailor Cliuss
Pianovo
Erratis
Halix
Weston
W. de Allingham
Allingham
Felday
Hoten Russett
Anonbst
Chan
Sapk
Rersael
Peat Allingama
Sunday School Institute at Athena draws regional attendees
Townspeople of Athena and surrounding territory are invited to a Sunday School Institute on Wednesday April 11 at 2:00. Rev. JF Cook leads devotions at 4:15, with talks on the Sunday school place in schooling and administration. Rev. J M Wenger of Seattle and Rev. Clark contribute sessions, plus music and missionary instruction.
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Athena
Cook
TA. Grahaim
Evan Welinde
J. M. Wenver
Seattle
Cowan Eveaing Beasion
Clark
Emmet
Ryie Ge Gornall
Warner
Breen Ieee
J. D. Johnson
Rev. Money
Gleiner
Athens Church
Recital at High School Eyes Kathren Froome Thelma Saling
Mrs Nellie Whiting McDonald presents two pupils Kathren Froome and Thelma Saling in a piano violin recital at the high school auditorium next Tuesday at eight oclock. The program features Bach Mozart Greig and Scand invocations with readings and solos by both students and Mrs McDonald, promising an evening of notable talent.
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Nellie Whiting McDonald
Kathren Frome
Thelma Saling
Pinn
Hoth
Fidna Salling
Gavotte
Bach—Baint
Thelma Falinge
Mosart
Greig Kathron Froome
Thelma Baling
MacDowall
Chapin Kathren Froome
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