Christmas package for every soldier extended mailing date
Central Division Headquarters announces War and Post Office orders extending Christmas parcel mailing to November 30. The War Department authorizes Red Cross to print additional labels for those who have lost or not received labels, requiring signed declarations by relatives. The arrangement takes effect November 21 and ends November 30 with public notice urged.
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War and Post Office Departments
War Department
Red Cross
American Expeditionary Forces
United States
Joyful Welcome for French Troops in Mulhausen
French forces entered Mulhausen as crowds cheered in the streets. General Hirschauer led the parade with flowers and clove toasts while the dean Reverend Cotth fainted and died during the reception, a longtime advocate of the French cause.
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Mulhausen
Hirschawner
Three Hundred and Forty Fourth Infantry
Hirschauer
Cotth
Mulhhausen
Alsace
Former Emperor Charles abdicates public role in Vienna
In Vienna former Emperor Charles of Austria declares he is finished with state affairs and wishes to live as a private citizen wearing civilian clothes. He remains in Vienna and seeks a quiet life away from public duties.
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Geneva
Pormer
Charles
Vienna
Notice of Final Settlement for Theodore Peck Estate
Notice to heirs and legatees of Theodore Peck that the final report of executor Frank M. Peek is on file in Jefferson County Iowa. The court will hear the report November 30, 1918 at 9:00 A.M. Objections must be filed by that date or the report will be approved and the executor discharged. Richard Leggett, attorney for the executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Peck
Jefferson County
Iowa
Frank M. Peek
Frank M. Peck
Richard ©. Leggett
Attoreny
Final report of administrator in Leedham estate
To the heirs and interested parties in Jefferson county Iowa the final report of James P Starr administrator of the estate of Frank K Leedham deceased is presented for approval and discharge If no objections are filed by noon February 2 in Fairfield the court will approve the report discharge the administrator and release his bondsman Starr Jordan attorneys for the estate
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Frank K.leedham
District Court
Jefferson County
Iowa
James P. Starr
Frank K. Leedham
Fairfield
Soldiers in wreck kill Grand Rapids motorman
Seventeen soldiers from Camp Custer were injured when a Grand Rapids interurban car crashed into a light electric train bound for the camp. Motorman Ambrose McCowan of Hartford, Michigan, was killed. The injured were treated at the base hospital.
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Battle Creek
Camp Custer
Grand Rapids
Ambrose McCowan
Hartford
Mich
B. H. Swarte
A. A. Lee
W. Verbach
H. Oldaker
William C. Volker
H. A. Sharp
Cook Williams
Credit Men Propose Readjustment Plan for Economy
The National Association of Credit Men outlines a readjustment program amid ongoing price concerns. It urges no sudden end to government contracts, no steep price drops, industry participation in peace-time reforms, and maintaining liquidity by using negotiable instruments instead of open accounts.
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New York
Council On Credit of the National Association of Gcredit
Daniels Praises Boy Scouts for War Effort
New York November 15 telegram from Secretary Daniels praised the Boy Scouts of America as chivalric young crusaders for wartime work. The scouts reportedly discovered hundreds of German wireless plants, twenty six in a single day, prompting the secretary to affirm the nation’s future will honor the fathers’ legacy.
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New York
Daniels
Boy Scouts of America
America
Labor Party Formed by Chicago Labor Groups
Chicago Federation of Labor votes to form an Independent Labor Party in Chicago. About 1,000 delegates approve the move in response to the city council's refusal to confirm Mayor Thorpe's six-labor school board nominees. Local and state actions include mayoral election and council control.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Independent Labor Party
Illnois
The
Nation
Thoropsoen
National Federations of Labor
Hungarian disarms German advance guard at Debrecen
Hungarian war ministry reports 2 000 German troops forming Mackensen's advance guard are disarmed at Debrecen near the border. The soldiers arrived in 200 motor cars and are being sent back to Germany after submitting to Hungarian orders.
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Copenhagen
Hungarian War Ministry
Vienna
von Mackensen
Debrecger
Elections in January for German chancellor and peace conference
Berlin dispatches report Doctor Ehert, the German chancellor, announcing elections will be held in January. He said delaying the peace conference until Germany's future government is decided is unnecessary.
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Berne
Doctor Ehert
Berlin
German National Constituent Assembly
Gormany
Prince Maximilian of Baden Arrives at Baden-Baden
Basel reports Prince Maximilian of Baden former German chancellor has arrived at Baden Baden with his family for a long stay.
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Max
Baden-Baden
Basel
Prince Maximilian of
Baden
Tes
Local Social and Family News from Libertyville
Mrs Z T Moore and her grandson left for Davenport after a visit here. Van R Elliot, W R Harlan’s brother, was wounded in action in France on October 4. The item notes his birthplace near Birmingham. Others moving in Libertyville include Vern Clapp moving to the Wolff property and planning to move to the Grebe farm March 1. Multiple visits and health updates follow for local residents and relatives.
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Z. T. Moore
Davenport
W. R. Harlan
van R. Elliot
France
Van
Birmingham
Vern Clapp
Seymour
Wolff
S. K. Hoffman
Moline
Wes Howard
L. M. Riggs
Richland
Rue Davis
Illinois
Lila Wentworth
Pomona
Kansas
British and Russian forces reoccupy Baku port
British and Russian forces retook the Russian seaport of Baku on the Caspian west coast, praised for a good reception by the poor, after Turkish evacuees looted the port Saturday night.
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Caspian Sea
London
Baku
War Office
Wanted Trade Equity for a Cow Advertisement
Wanted to trade $100 equity in two lots for a good cow. Address “Yy” care of the Journal, 3322, Archie Tomkins, 308 W Grimes, 881-20.
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Archie Tomkins
W. Grimes
For Sale 40 Iron Beds by H P McLaughlin Co
For sale 40 iron beds in good feet sizes at 3.98 and up. Strong construction offered at bargains. H P McLaughlin Co.
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H. P. McLaughlin Co
For Sale Roundup of Household Items and Real Estate
A column lists multiple sale items including 50 head De laine sheep at A box 28, 385-21. an Emerson typewriter at Banta's Second-Hand Store. equity in 100 foot South Park Addition frontage. an iron bedstead and mandolin with contact Mrs. Trowbridge. a F and E check writer with phone 2253. Blackwood wood with Horace Parcell. a 53 acre farm near Fairfield with house, barn, fence, and 36 acres in corn offered at 1200 with 5 percent interest. Ford roadster and touring car at Star Garage. another Ford touring car with tires and magneto. a four-room house on North Main street for rent or sale with garden, contact Joe Hickinbottom or call 2605 242-tf.
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South Park Addition
Trowbridge
West Broadway
Star Garage
A. J. Smith
North Main Street
Joe Hickinbottom
For Rent: Five and Six Room Cottages in City Areas
Multiple rental notices list five and six room cottages and a modern six room flat. Properties include gas for cooking, furnaces, cellars, gardens, and proximity to schools or town squares. Contact J A Grimes or Lou Thoma via listed phone numbers for details and occupancy dates.
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Davis
Lou Thoma
Wanted Work on Farm by Married Man Seeks Yearly Position
A brief classified item seeks farm labor for yearlong work by a married man with a small family. The notice requests steady, honest service and reliable hands for agricultural duties.
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Dean
Starr & Jordan
Custer
National Association
BOY Scouts
Secretary of the Navy
Labor Party
Hungary
HUN
Libertyville
Carl Riggs
Velma Bartholow
Will Swartz
Elizabeth Laughlin
Russin
Finder
Journal
Journal Office
Flossie Young
Wai c
Fourth Street
Lockridge
Four Corners
Davies Oil Co
Iowa State Savings Bank
Roy D. Erickson
South B Street
John T. Davies
People’s Column
Tor
Emerson Typewriter
Banta’s
Walter Hunt
Blackwood
Horace Parcell
Pleasant Plain
Conty Seat
W . C. Harrell
East Grimes
C Street
J. A. Grimes
Hempstead St
Ver
Montgomery
Santa Claus
Council of Defense
Washington
Uncle Sam
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