Unit R reports Corinth trip with meals and sights
Private Curtis Schillerstrom describes Unit R experiences in Corinth Mississippi including meals at the depot and hotel lunch, visits to the National cemetery with 582 Federal soldiers buried there, and tours of headquarters homes. He notes southern hospitality and contrasts Alabama scenery with northern impressions before arriving in Chattanooga.
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Curtis Schillerstrom
Chattanooga
Tenn
Daily Journal
Corinth
Mississippi
Depot
Cunningham
Great National Cemetery
Shiloh
Alabama
North
Union
Fort Me
Pherson
Elephants Age Question Sparks Scientific Debate
The New York World notes that elephant age estimates by hunters and scientists remain highly uncertain, with methods varying and reliability debated among researchers.
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New York World
New taxi and liver y service advertised by W A McPeek
Local taxi service run by W A McPeek announces new offerings with contact via phone 723.
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W. A. McPeek
Red Cross Benefit Draws Big Attendance Expected
Tickets for the Red Cross benefit tomorrow are being bought rapidly with strong turnout forecast for both afternoon and evening. Afternoon program starts at three with vocal solos, readings, and a ladies quartet. Evening features Frank's Dance Orchestra and card tables in the club rooms, with refreshments served. admission is 50 cents and proceeds go to the local chapter.
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Red Cross
H. A. Mes
C. M. Graham
W. R. Keesey
C. A. Allard
George Young
Frank
Bankers Defeat Louden Team In Armory Exhibition
Louden Machinery Co. faced the Bankers in a 20 to 12 exhibition win at the Armory. The Banks players are workers from local banks. The event sparked interest in a city basketball league with plans for schedules after the holidays.
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Louden Machinery Co
Louden Ene
Bankers Laughridge
Olves Cansat L. Keesey
Simmons Bwusel
Ees
Palekenne Linder Pomroy
Aeeues Sehen Wee Pogeds Vee Wes G
Brown
Fellinger
Armatrong
Armory
Frank A Gotch Laid To Rest In Humboldt Cemetery
The body of Frank A. Gotch lay in Humboldt for funeral rites after his death last Sunday. The town paused as the local school closed and residents joined in tribute to the wrestling great. The Congregational church hosted services with Rev. Alexander Bennett delivering the oration. Masons and Knight Templar lodge members oversaw the rites at church and cemetery in accordance with Gotch’s final wishes.
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Humboldt
Union Cemetery
Frank A. Gotch
Goteh
Workl
Veresthor
Ehernsien
Alexander Bennett
Sallina
Nan
Spanish Ship Noviembre Torpedoed Off Coast
The Spanish steamer Noviembre, 3 654 tons gross, was torpedoed by a submarine near Bilbao per Biarritz dispatches. Thirty crew members were landed after the attack at night. survivors swam for an hour before French patrol ships rescued them and towed the submarine to port.
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Paris
Mec
Noviembre
Biarritz
Exceliur
Bilbou
Death of Frank Jinks in Libertyville Area
Frank Jinks died this morning at 10 o clock in Jefferson County Hospital after a cancer operation. Born in New York, he spent the last three years near Libertyville. He was about fifty, survived by brother Silas Jinks of three miles west. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM from F D Kerrick parlors, interment in Evergreen cemetery.
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Frank Jinks
Jefferson County Hospital
New York
Libertyville
Silas Jinks
Sarrat Recalled as Greek Command Succession Named
Reuters dispatch from Athens reports General Sarrat commander of allied forces at Baloniki recalled. It states his Macedonia command will pass to General Guillement as successor.
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London
Sarrat
Baloniki
Athens
Reuter
Sarratl
Macedonia
Guillement
Special Meeting Notice for McCord Chapter R. A. M.
A special meeting of McCord Chapter R. A. M. is scheduled for tomorrow evening at seven thirty. All members are urged to be present.
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McCord Chapter
Nutting Pictures at Devies Picture Shop Holiday Gifts
Local shop at 112 W Burlington offers Nutting Pictures with charming and appropriate Christmas gift appeal.
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Devies Picture Shop
Burlington
Stunt Night Honors HS Service Flag With 17 Stars
Fairfield High School hosts Stunt Night with a 17 star Service Flag honoring students who joined the service last spring and fall. The event includes a 10 foot banner, flag display, and military drill by the High School company led by Lieut DeLaney.
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Fairfield
Bruce Bradfield
George Zillman
Orval Gantz
Walter Fourt
Kenneth Gossick
Harold Randall
Ellwood Lindbom
Donald Murdock
Imry Mc
High School
Lieut
DeLaney
For Prompt Taxi Service Call
A local taxi service advertises calling 4274 with a fare of 15 cents per mile or ride as the pricing detail.
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Iowa
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Lloyd Tally
Reading
Joe Roth
Margaret
Eleanor Tur
Ney
10, Cal Chapter
Bankers
Louden
Humboldt Ai Gotch
Lowa Town
F. D. Kerrick Undertaking
Evergreen Cemetery
Sarrail
Holly Box
China
Gomfort
C. E. Anderson
Roth & CO
Roth @ Co
Sctheness
United States
Canada
J. F. Wilson Jr. Or
W. B. Parrett
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