Christmas Reflections and Community Resolve
An editorial essay reflects on Christmas amid global war, urging faith and sacrifice for the Allies while noting economic realities. It contrasts belief with action, calls for continued support to prevent a repeat of wartime atrocities, and urges readers to stay hopeful for a better year ahead. It includes a reader letter defending a school heating issue and urging constructive participation.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Wise Town Council postpones all proposed improvements
At a special Monday meeting the Town Council voted unanimously to indefinitely postpone all proposed improvement work. After weighing local conditions and wartime demands on citizens, officials urged avoiding nonessential expenditures to win the war. Minor street and sidewalk repairs may occur, but no large projects during the war. another year may improve the situation.
Prohibition Amendment Advances in Congress to Conference
A Washington special reports the prohibition amendment passing the house 282 to 128, 25 above two thirds, with a senate resolution from the last session. it proceeds to a conference of the two houses and must be ratified by two thirds of state legislatures within seven years.
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Washington
Senate
House
Prohibition Seen Quick Nationwide Adoption
A newspaper brief suggests national prohibition could arrive in three to four years as states act at their choosing, noting the war has hastened the reform across the nation.
Save Money by Buying Christmas Supplies at the People's Store
Christmas stock list shows prices for produce and goods such as sweet potatoes onions cabbage cranberries mixed nuts dates apples pumpkin and other grocery items. Highlights include 25¢ per some items and box or can pricing around 50¢ to 2.75 dollars for assorted products. Local store circular style promotes savings for holiday season shopping.
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Fergus County
Lewistown
People’s Store
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Belgium
France
America
Europe
Patron
President Wilson
White House
United States
Woodrow Wilson
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Christmas Greetings
Shierson
Co-Operative Store
Equity Co-operative Association
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