Armistice Signed Ends World War to Lead to Ceasefire
The armistice between Germany and the allied governments including the United States was signed at midnight, with hostilities to cease at six o'clock eastern time. Officials announced the signing and outlined Paris time timing, recalling the historic moment at Rethondes in the forest of Compeigne where Marshal Foch and German delegates met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Washington
Germany
United States
State Department
Department
Paris
Associated Press
France
England
America
Rethondes
Forest
Compeigne
Forest of
Marshal Foch
General Weygand
Sir Rosslyn Wemyss
Erzberger
General von Winterfield
Armistice Signing Recount at Compiegne Forest
A detailed account recalls the place and events of the Armistice ending World War I at Compiegne, highlighting Marshal Foch and staff receiving the German plenipotentiaries in the railcar, discussions over terms, and the final signing at 5 15 a m on November 11 1918. It notes the role of donors and the subsequent global proclamation ordering ceasefire at 11 am that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Foch
von Helldorf
Spa
von Winterfeld
Germany
Compeigne
Helgoland
von Lettow Verbeck
General Weygand
Armistice Talks Drama Draws Allied Upper Hand
Marshal Foch, Herr Erzberger, and German delegates face readers of Wilson’s fourteen points as armistice terms are outlined. The German group, led by Oberndorff and Winterfeld, appears dejected after Weygand recites each article with French interpreters.
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Marshal Foch
Herr -Erzberger
Count Oberndorff ‘Therr
Wilson
Weygand
Germany
Herr Erzberger
Count Oberndorff
General von Winterfeld
von Wanselow
Kitchen Cabinet Verse by Edgar Guest
A 1928 Western Newspaper Union quotation extols honesty kindness and daily toil, praising a man who serves others and finds time for children. The verse links good character to daily work and benevolence. It emphasizes impartiality beyond creed and honors a dutiful, generous worker.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Lauded as Safe Laxative
An 1892 era prescription by Dr. Caldwell for a liquid laxative, Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is praised as a mild safe bowel stimulant used by women, children, and the elderly. It is sold in drug stores and promoted via free trial offers from Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Monticello
Illinois
Rumor Swirls Over Wilfred and Gladys Engagement
A circulating whisper links Wilfred and Gladys in engagement chatter this week. Alfred voices uncertainty, joking that the rumor might be aimed at him, reflecting playful gossip among friends.
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Wilfred
Gladys
Alfred
20 Mule Team Borex Clean Kitchen Ad Claim
A vintage advertisement touts 20 Mule Team Borex as a solution to washing dishes and cleaning cookware. It promises spotless results, saving labor and time while leaving hands white and clean, with a final note blessing lazy readers.
Elkhart Woman Credits Vegetable Compound Relief
Mrs D H Steert of 1326 Laurel St Elkhart Indiana says a tired feeling left her unable to rise until she used the Vegetable Compound. She reports renewed energy to work without rest and renewed happiness at home after starting the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Mars
D. H. Steert
Laurel St
Elkhart, Indiana
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Berlin
Pilsen
Rhine
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Los Angeles Times
Western Newspaper Union
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