LANSING AS PEACE AID U S DELEGATES NAMED
Washington reports list four likely American delegates to the peace conference headed by Robert Lansing with Col E M House Elihu Root and Louis D Brandeis. President Wilson may attend opening sessions though not as a delegate. Frank L Polk may become secretary of state if Lansing serves.
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Washington
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Col. E. M. House
France
Allies’ Council
Elihu Root
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Congress
Secretary Landing
Frank L. Polk
New York
State Department
Secretary Baker congratulates Dixie as troops to return home
Secretary Baker sent cables to General Dixie praising the American army in France and promising War Department efforts to expedite the expeditionary force’s return. The armistice ends a heroic military venture with gallantry and success and the nation’s pride in leadership and soldiers. Edward Hurley announced plans to bring a large part of the American expeditionary forces home, arranging transport details on his Europe trip.
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Washington
Dixie
France
Baker
War Department
Country Way
United States
New York
Edward N. Hurley
Europe
Hurley
Wilson Sends Birthday Message to King Albert of Belgium
President Wilson sent a birthday telegram to King Albert of Belgium praising Belgium’s sacrifice in the face of destruction. He spoke of Belgium earning honor among nations and a forthcoming era of victory and renewal, noting that Belgian soldiers’ blood was not shed in vain.
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Albert
Washington
Wilson
Belgium
Brussels
Old Settlers Gift Flag to Lincoln School
The Old Settlers presented Lincoln School with a flag yesterday morning at nine o'clock. Ralph Lamson presented the flag and Miss Lucile Reynolds accepted it. Supt A W Crane spoke, each grade took part, Miss Garmoe's class wore Allied country costumes, and there were talks by Hiram Heaton and Henry Pumphrey plus songs from the Old Settlers' Quartette.
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Lincoln School
Ralph Lamson
Lucile Reynolds
A. W. Crane
Garmoe
Hiram Heaton
Henry Pumphrey
Old Settlers
Social events and a New York City wedding notice
Mrs. Frank McClain hosts the Embroidery Club at North Court Street with social time and refreshments. Miss Pearl Ball invites Methodist Young Women to 602 North Main Street Monday at 7 30 PM. Pythian Sisters meet Monday at 8 PM at their temple. Miss Minnie Cox entertained West Kirkwood ladies with games and luncheon. H P McLaughlin reports his brother J A McLaughlin of New York City marrying Miss Owen of New Castle England today in New York City. they will reside at Sherman Square Hotel.
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Frank McClain
North Court Street
Young Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Minnie Cox
West Kirkwood Street
Cox
H. P. McLaughlin
J. A. McLaughlin
New York City
Owen
New Castle
England
Father Ryan
Sherman Square
McLaughlin
Treasury proposes six billion in taxes for 1919
The treasury department outlined a revenue bill aimed at raising 6,000,000,000 in taxes for 1919 and not less than 4,000,800,000 in 1920. Secretary McAdoo told Senate Finance Committee the government may run an 18,000,000,000 expenditures year, with loans to allied governments continued in reduced amounts. Recommendations include four installments, no higher excess profits tax rates, elimination of war taxes for 1920 except wartime contracts, higher 1919 income tax rates, and prompt enactment of the bill.
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Washington
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Sendter Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons &Is
Notice on Quarantine Disinfection for Release
Public health notice from the Board of Health stating that Inflanza quarantined individuals require disinfection before release. Applies to wearing apparel and related items to prevent spread of the disease. Compliance is mandatory under health regulations.
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Board OF Health
Women’s RC ladies plan trip to Washington Tuesday
Automobiles will transport W. R. C. ladies to Washington on Tuesday for the district convention. Those planning to go should meet with Mrs. Samuel Turner this evening.
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Washington
Samuel Turner
Rowena Circle to entertain husbands and friends
The Rowena Circle will entertain their husbands and friends at Yeoman Hall on Tuesday evening November 19. Each member brings bread and butter plus a dish. Supper will be served at seven o'clock.
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Rowena
Yeoman Hall
Government positions offered in Iowa examinations
Clerks positions open for Iowa examinations on November 16 and December 7. Salary 1200 dollars. Experience unnecessary. Men and women seeking government jobs should write for free particulars to J. C. Leonard former Civil Service Examiner 275 Kenois Building Washington. 321-7
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Iowa
J. C. Leonard
Civil Service
Kenois Building
Washington
Sunday school to open at 9 35 with Jacob Leaving Home lesson
After weeks of enforced vacation the Sunday school resumes at 9 35 tomorrow morning. The study centers on Jacob Leaving Home Gen 28 10 22 and aims to apply its truths to life today. A Victory Praise Service follows, with B Y P U at 7 30 led by group No 3 discussing The Problems of Victory and the Hope of the Church. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.
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Jacob
S. S
Go to Church Sunday at English Lutheran Services
English Lutheran invites parishioners to attend Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m and 730 p m as part of a Go to Church Sunday. Members are urged to give thanks to God for victory and pray to be delivered from the noisome pestilence with sermons and anthems reflecting the same spirit. Come and worship.
Presbyterian Church Schedule for Sunday November 17 1918
Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. Junior C E at 5:00 p.m. Senior C E at 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. Sermon subject Paul The Gentleman.
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C. E
Paul the Gentleman
New Chicago Mission Sunday School and Services
Sunday school at 2 30 led by CG Ww Wade superintendent. A class and a good teacher for you. Teachers and officers meeting after Sunday school. Preaching at 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. The Mission has been greatly beautified come and see.
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Wade
First Methodist Church Plans Busy Sabbath Schedule
First Methodist Episcopal outlines a full day with Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning sermon at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and evening preaching at 7 30 p m The themes focus on Made Glad by the Priviledge of God s House and The Revelation of God s Son in Us Our Supreme Need Members urged to attend all services and rekindle church work after a vacation with everyone doing their part to help the work grow
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Epworth League
God
Sapbath
Christian Church Resumes Services With Memorial for Fallen
Regular services resume Sunday with Bible school at 9 45 and preaching at 11 A memorial service honors B J Adkins killed in France on September 12 A 730 PM patriotic service will add stars to the service flag and dedicate the new Honor Roll Come Sunday prepared to pay back pledges for church and Bible school Public is invited to these services
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B. J. Adkins
France
Bible School
Free Methodist Sunday Services and Subjects
Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11. Evening service at 7 30 features The Moral Delusion. Morning sermon titled A Saintly Life based on 2 Cor 7 1. Prayer meeting at 7 30 Thursday evening at the church. You are welcome.
Bethel A M E Church Weekly Services Schedule
Bethel A M E Church led by pastor B. F. Hubbard holds Sunday school at 10 a m followed by preaching at 11 a m. Evening services begin at 7 30 p m with Y P between 6 00 and 7 45 prayer meeting at 7 45 all are welcome to attend.
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B. F. Hubbard
Charles Spratt Dies at 63 in City Home
Charles Albert Spratt died last night at 8:15 at his brother D F Spratt's home. Born June 15 1855 in Dewitt County Illinois he was 63 years 5 months. He left a wife Narcissus Britton five children Roe in France daughters Mrs Bige Goehring and two others and siblings George Frank Kate and Mattie. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery Farmer City Illinois with services Sunday at 3 pm.
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Charles Albert Spratt
D. F. Spratt
Bright
Mr. Spratt
James
Elizabeth Spratt
Dewitt County
Illinois
Narcissus Britton
Mary Bige
Webster City
Iowa
Mae Shobe
Oral
South Dakota
Meurel Goehring
Grace Peck
New England
North Dakota
Roe
France
George Spratt
Iowa City
Frank Spratt
Fairfield
Kate Ketterman
Iola
Kansas
Mattie Spratt
Farmer City
Spratt
Carpenters Union
Omaha
Nebraska
Moose Lodge
Bige
Goehring
Ketterman
Johnson Cemetery
Mrs. Bige
Peace Peace Rains Named By Old Settlers Quartet
Last evening friends of Mr and Mrs B F Rains gathered at East Burlington to christen their infant daughter. The name Peace was chosen by the Old Settlers Quartet with Belle as a second given name from the parents. Godfather Hiram Heaton christened the baby and offered a blessing for a life of peace happiness and goodwill. Various speakers praised community bonds and musical hopes for the child with piano recitals and refreshments concluding the event.
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B. F. Rains
East Burlington Street
Mr. Rains
Old Settlers
Qartette
Quartette
Hiram Heaton
Belle
Liberty Belle
Peace Rains
T. L. James
Henry Pumphrey
Belle Peace
H. C. Gage
Roy Emry
J. P. Starr
E. C. Bock
Marshall Chilcott
Bridges
Missing Film Delights Orpheum Audience Tonight
The Orpheum screens the feature film Missing tonight after a pre-show mix up left the movie lost en route. Audiences are advised to arrive early as showtimes begin this evening.
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Orpheum
John Vogelsang Practical Piano Tuner
Local piano tuner John Vogelsang offers expert service in practical tuning and repair inquiries. Contact by phone at 2432 to arrange assessments or tune sessions.
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John Vogelsang
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