Miss Elizabeth Andrews Saw Grand Entry of French Troops in Metz
A Red Cross worker in Europe describes a day in Metz with French troops, passing armies led by Petain and Foch, villagers greeting with mixed languages, and awe at the parade. The letter details passes, private cars, and war-torn landscapes observed en route to Metz.
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Elizabeth Andrews
Red Cross
Europe
T. C. Andrews
Stanley Linn
Metz
Petain
Foch
Corona Red Cross Drive Surpasses 1919 Target
Corona led regional districts in the Red Cross Christmas Roll drive with 2511 signed members and $2611 raised by six o’clock Monday night. Citrus, Rugby, Alvord and Prado topped Corona. Capain Fred Snidecor’s team 4 names and Captain Case’s employee team with 437 names highlighted.
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Corona
Citrus
Rugby
Alvord
Prado
Red Cross
Songer Receives Gold Watch Fob from K P Lodge
At a K P Lodge meeting J N Dad and Mrs Crawford presented C E Songer with a gold watch fob in appreciation of his service as Chancellor. The octagonal fob bears C E S initials and a lodge emblem with Past Chancellor at the bottom. Songer praised the gift as a treasured keepsake from the oldest lodge members.
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K. P. Lodge
J. N
Dad
Crawford
C. E. Songer
Songer
P. C
Larrabee Receives Gold Badge For Temescal Township
C F Larrabee Constable of Temescal Township was honored with a large gold badge at Perkin's Confectionery. The presentation by George Sindecor and the badge exchange with Chief Redans highlighted Larrabee's 23 years of service and his expressed commitment to continue serving the people.
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Perkin
Charles F. Larrabee
Temescal
George Snidecor
Larrabee
Sindecor
Redans
Mr. Larrabee
Constable Larrabee
Goodyear Tires Arrive at Newtons Main Street Shop
R A Newton of the Ford Garage adds Goodyear tires to stock addressing local demand. Goodyear, pioneer of the automobile tire, notes pre war conditions and surplus rubber, with skilled labor easing post war. Tire line now at Main Street business inviting buyers to inspect.
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R. A. Newton
Urd
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Rev George H Holt Returns from Army Chaplains School
Rev George H Holt came back from the Chaplains School in Louisville Kentucky and is assigned as chaplain in the United States Reserves. He reports a productive time at the school and on camp duties at Camp Taylor serving Sunday services aboard the California Limited with a large crowd including Manam Schumanteiick who sang.
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George H. Holt
Chaplains’ School
Louisville
Kentucky
Antiec Sam
United States
Corona
Camp Taylor
France
Holt
California Limited
Manam Schumanteiick
Casap Kearny
Ukraine
Germany
Europe
Pulling Power of Adv Draws Candy Demand
An Independent ad from Mr Sliff of Sugar Bowl notes Christmas candy sales rose due to advertising. Ribbon candy and canes sold briskly with demand so high he worked nights to replenish supply. He says price and quality boosted sales and will make more if needed to satisfy customers.
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ADV
Mr. Sliff
Mr. Slff
Butte Quarantine Mixup Unsettled and Ongoing
In Butte Montana a half way quarantine dragged on as saloons reopened Nov 11 prompting protests. The County Board of Health ordered other business closed, leading to clashes with city officials and threats of martial law, later resolved when a state health official intervened. The 10 day shutdown harmed merchants and left stores hobbled by rules restricting sales while essential services stayed open.
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Butte
Montana
Boards of Health
County Board of Health
City Board of Health
State Board of Health
Oviff
Silver Bow Club
Rotary Club
War Prisoners Held in Barracks Across U S Forts
The government reports 2040 war prisoners and alien enemies confined in prison barracks at Fort McPherson Georgia Fort Oglethorpe Georgia and Fort Douglas Utah. They are employed by rank and aptitude and fed clothed and paid under international law. Some city physicians dispute health board actions and face quarantine reporting accusations with no arrests known.
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Fort M . Pherson
Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Douglas
Utah
Umns
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Our
Scorcha
Surelay
Newton & Harding
East
Seventh St
C.F. Larrabee
Temescal Township
Goodyear Company
Goodyear
Rev. Holt
Camp Taylor School
Madam Schuman-Heinek
Odd
the Independent
The
Sugar Bowl
Corona Hardwares Company
Washington
District of Columbia
Christian Science Monitor
Russia
Petrograd
Corona Mercantile Co
Edad Ae
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