The Gray Man of Christ and the War Leader
The piece contrasts Marshal Foch’s quiet piety with Wilhelm II’s loud religiosity. It cites a Los Angeles Times editorial praising Foch as a Christ’s man who led armies to defend Christian civilization, and contrasts him with the German Kaiser whose religious display contrasted with inner faith.
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Marshal Foch
Los Angeles Times
Fuchs
the Times
George Washington
Valley Forge
California
France
Foch
Clemenceau
Christ
Damascus
Aiser
Wilhelm
German Delegation Complains of French Coldness at Armistice Talks
A German delegate laments the harsh tone and lack of courtesy from French officers during armistice negotiations. He notes no warm greetings or concessions, only dictation, while describing Allied representatives as equally stern though sometimes marginally more polite.
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France
Marshal [Och
Marshal Foch
Weygand
Pension Bills in Congress for Soldiers
Reports note several pension bills introduced to aid soldiers in the current war. Details are scarce, but the public seeks general character and prospects. Federal insurance is cited as a replacement for the old pension system, with policies totaling about $40 billion, averaging near $10,000 per soldier.
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Congress
Household Menu From A Historic Dinner Table
A long, recipe rich list outlines a breakfast and dinner menu with items like Grapefruit, Creamed Rice with Raisins, Salmon with White Sauce, and Cheese Souffle. It includes detailed cooking steps for cheese sauce, bread pudding with apples, cornmeal griddle cakes, baked heart, barley flour pancakes, pumpkin preserves, Lyonnaise potatoes, and cottage cheese salad with olives and peppers.
Dinner Stories and a Rolling Ground Incident
A English cricket club hires a new groundsman who fears liability if the new horse pulling the roller injures itself. The groundsman resigns, and the club seeks a replacement horse. A bank clerk tells a California wife to simply indorse a check so her husband will know it was paid to her. A politician credits a mix of talents for persuading voters.
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England
San Francisco
Sophia
Government health insurance shields troops from old pension politics
The piece argues that low premiums stem from government subsidies and warns against layering a pension system on the current insurance plan. It urges objective administration and cautions the public will scrutinize any political manipulation of veterans benefits.
Savings Growth in Boston Banks During War Bonds Drives
Savings deposits in Boston banks rose despite Liberty Loans and gifts to war work. Many small accounts moved into government bonds or war savings stamps, while later loans saw people paying for bonds from current earnings. The trend suggests enduring prudent investing among moderate incomes.
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Boston
Buckeye State Building and Loan seeks farm and home loans
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company invites correspondence for first mortgage loans on homes and farms. With assets of 15,199,000 dollars they offer safe securities and favorable terms. Five percent interest on time deposits. Write or call for booklets.
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Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West Gay Street
Columbus
War Casualties List With Ohio Names From December War Totals
Washington reports 2,182 total casualties with 189 died of accident and other causes and 347 wounded severely. Ohioans listed include KIA Gerald Bruner and Lieuts Walter Agin and Herman Hess among many others, plus numerous wounded and missing in action across cities such as Dayton, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Toledo.
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Washington
War Department
Pel TE
Reece
Delmar Settle
Malta
John Wonzick
Toledo
Earl Hensel
Cleveland
Louis Rowe
Piqua
Sheldon Hockox
Warren
John Mandalkis
Canton
John Robertson
John Zeleneke
Jacob Petschler
Gresham
Frank Birtus
Isreal Wagstaff
Cambridge
Marion Mulford
Shawtown
Errol Henkle
Harrod
Frank Skyles
Wellston
Arthur Patterson
Columbus
Walter Schultz
Youngstown
Oscar Hines
Manchester
Will Bradisy
Roy Finley
Byesville
Edward Dunn
Harley Maxon
Chillicothe
Howard Sommers
Greenfield
George W. Scott
Springfield
John Caufield
Steubenville
Michael Fitzpatrick
Dayton
Orrin Hall
Gallipolis
Vernon Flesher
William Cline
Bellefontaine
Steve Plims
Melvin Kidney
Bridgeport
Clark Mazel
Newark
Pat MecKiernan
Charles Snyder
Leipsic
Orlie Walters
Akron
Harold Hazen
Frank Kestner
Toronto
Robert Ellison
London
Robert Williams
West Jefferson
Martin Miller
Frank Shoemaker
George Rea
Leroy Swift
Niles
Far Tompkins
Miamisburg
Antonio Vidrick
Guy Wilson
Walter Kubinski
Earl Kesterson
South Point
Clifford Naragon
Lancaster
Etiquette column offers practical social tips
Miss Reilly answers etiquette questions advising prompt departures from conversations, discouraging lingering chats, and using careful language in letters. The column notes never know whose hands a letter may fall into and warns three things never return the flying hour opportunity and spoken word.
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Ida
Beneficiaries Not Required to Be Dependents for Insurance
Secretary McAdoo states beneficiaries of deceased soldiers need not prove they were dependents to collect government life insurance. He notes a current misunderstanding and that regulations are separate from insurance provisions.
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Washington
McAdoo
Vancouver shaken by north south earthquake tremors
Vancouver British Columbia reports a strong earth tremor at 12 45 morning lasting about two minutes with a distant rumbling heard as the city shook. No injuries or damage are described in the initial dispatch.
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Vancouver
B. C
Coal Dust Restores Miner's Health in Terre Haute Ad
A Terre Haute reader recalls coal dust exposure in 1916 causing severe lung fits and weight loss. After outdoor relocation and using Milks Emulsion, his symptoms eased, weight recovered, and he returned to mining full of energy. The testimonial promotes Milks Emulsion from The Milks Emulsion Co. with local sellers The Cline Pharmacy Athens and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville guaranteeing satisfaction.
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Cumberland Mountains
G. H. Bunn
6Th Ave
No. 18Th St
Terre Haute
Ind
Milks Emulsion Co
Cline Pharmacy Co
Athens
Fountain Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Farmers Demand Government Action to Relieve Farm Shortage
In Columbus on December 7, the National Board of Farm Organizations representing about 3,000,000 farmers urged President Wilson to relieve farm labor shortages. The U S Employment Service would coordinate efforts, with Ohio's program targeting Camp Sherman and other mobilization points to return veterans to farm labor or tenancy and cultivate vacant land.
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Columbus
National Board of Farm Organizations
Wilson
U. S. Employment Service
Ohio
Camp Sherman
Chronic Constipation Told: Habits Cause It
A health note says chronic constipation stems from bad habits and urges habit correction for a lasting cure. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a convenient, agreeable remedy available for a quarter.
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Chamberlain’s
Chamberlain's Tablets after supper aid sour stomach
For sour stomach and stomach discomfort after meat rich meals, chew food slowly and take one of Chamberlain's Tablets immediately after supper to ease digestion.
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Chamberlain
Germans Doff Hats to Belgians in Aix-la-Chapelle
A delayed Aix dispatch reports Belgian forces compelling Prussians to salute the Belgian flag and uniforms. Martial law was proclaimed with strict curbs including indoor closure of cafes theaters and bans on public meetings. Hostages saluted Belgian officers and residents were ordered to stay indoors at night.
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London
Aix-La-Chapelle
Belgium
Aix
Lancaster Soldiers Wounded in World War I Action
A newswire notes Albert Justice of the 147th Infantry was wounded September 20. Augustus Westenhouser reports his brother Clarence Westenhouser of Company L 166th Infantry wounded July 19. Kenneth Eifert, also of Company L 166th Infantry, was wounded September 21. George Redd of the fleet artillery was slightly wounded.
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Lancaster
Albert Justice
147Th Infantry
J. Devore
Augustus Westenhouser
Clarence Westenhouser
166Th Infantry
Kenneth Eifert
Biason
Anna Eifert
A. Redd
George Redd
Fleet Artillery
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed for Croup Relief
Mrs. Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as splendid for croup noting rapid relief in her children. The preparation contains no opium or narcotics and is safe for both children and adults according to her testimonial.
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Chamberlain
Edward Hassett
Frankfort
N. Y
Schiffman
R. J. Schiffmann
Prop
St. Paul, Minn
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Clear Skin
An old advertising piece touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel aid that substitutes calomel with no dangerous after effects. It claims yellow skin, coated tongue, poor appetite, and lazy feeling improve, noting millions sold at 10 and 25 cents. Take one or two nightly for results.
Bio-seven Health Booster for Women Promises Quick Vitality
A promotional piece touts Bio-seven as a cure for nervous, weak women claiming rapid vigor, clear skin, and buoyant health in two weeks. It lists ingredients and urges daily doses, promising double benefits if results aren’t felt.
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Bio-seven
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