German Retreat Rumors Signal Yser Front Battle
Berlin reports German forces begin a general withdrawal before Dixmude as heavy fighting rages along the Yser front. Simultaneous dispatches from Russia and Galicia describe renewed German offensives and Austrian retreat toward Cracow amid harsh winter conditions and mounting casualties. Local notes recount Thanksgiving motorcycle races and social gatherings amid a mix of war news and community events.
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Dixmude
Yeer
Kaiser
Amsterdam
Central News
Belgium
Berlin
Sayville
Warsaw
Lipno
Plock
Sowiez
Lore
Speedy Kirkman Wins Exciting Finish in Event
Tureed battles for pace but Kirkman proves fastest, taking the event in a thrilling finish. Promoters plan additional races and seek strong support and patronage.
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Der
Kirkman
Mrs John McCrory Dies After Illness at Lawrence Ties
Mrs John McCrory dies at home of her daughter Mrs Wilernoon after months of illness. The McCrorys, once Lawrence residents, moved to city for care. She leaves husband, daughter, son Harold in Trinidad Colo, and Mrs Russell. Remains returned to Lawrence. Other notices mention auto glass ads, Mr and Mrs Walter Tindall visiting, Harry Frey selling wheat, and Dale family gathering on Christmas Day.
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John McCrory
Wilernoon
Pieral
Durstio
McCrory
Lawrence
Russell
Harold
Trinidad
Colo
Lawrence Ir Peeatats
Walter Tindall
Hoisington
J. E. McMullen
Harry Frey
Southwest Lawn
Wertnes Ilay
B. $. Dale
Weirauch and Wilson Tie The Knot In Quiet City Ceremony
The marriage of George Weirauch and Helen Wilson occurred last Thursday morning in the city with Rev. Westwood officiating. Only close relatives attended as Miss Marian Jones played the wedding march. Weirauch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weirauch, farms near Radium and is highly regarded. Wilson, daughter of J. A. Wilson, is popular in the community and worked as a stenographer for Walnut Creek Mill Company. The couple will reside on the groom’s Radium area farm as friends extend their congratulations.
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George Weirauch
Helen Wilson
Westwood
Presbyterian Church
Marian Jones
Weirauch
Martin Weiratch
J. A. Wilson
Walnut Greek Mill Company
Radium
Hoisington Elks Entertain with Banquet and Talks
Hoisington Elks hosted a large gathering last Friday evening inviting the north side lodge. The event featured an elaborate banquet, several talks, and a festive mood with attendees from Hoisington and area.
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Elks Lodge
Hoisington
Elks
North Side
Tisa
The Occupation Tax Ordinance Debate in City Council
The city commissioners passed a new occupation tax to fund the White Way project. Banks face $30 yearly fees while small operators pay about $25, with many other assessments similar in scale. Supporters say the tax targets those who benefit most and can pay, despite criticism of fairness.
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Dea
Modern Woodmen Camp to Elect Officers Next Monday
All members of Great Bend Camp No. 11649 are invited to attend the annual election of camp officers for the coming year. Neighbors are urged to be present for the meeting and support the Local Woodmen unit.
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Modern
Woodmen of America
Great Bend
Finest two coal d lions and high school basketball result
A two year old Percheron stallion from France, shipped by Dunham Farm, will arrive soon after winning first prize at a Paris stock show against 500 entries. The Ewing Bros. urge purchases of others, while Great Bend High School beat Cooper in Thanksgiving fray 6 to 4 and shows rising play. Hooper’s hosts the largest stock Cuts, as Land and Kern tour Wichita with three new Overland cars and sales prospects rise.
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France
Dunham Farm
Paris
United States
Great Bend High Seind
Cooper’ Col
Hooper's
George Land
Leon Kern
Wichita
Overland Gate
Mr. Land
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