Unclear Reason for Wilson’s France Trip Sparks Debate
The text questions why President Wilson travels to France and notes rumors that Thomas Riley Marshall would lead in his absence. It admits uncertainty about Marshall’s status, suggesting mixed beliefs about whether he would be acting president and expressing concern if he were.
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American Congress
Mr. Wilson
France
Thomas Riley Marshall
Prsident Wilson
Marshall
Soldiers did the business credit goes to them
A Collier's November 23 issue states that the war was won by soldiers not diplomats or morale boosters. It argues that the soldier of the Allies and the United States performed the decisive work and deserves the credit.
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Collier’s Magazine
United States
Peace Delegation Named for Versailles Negotiations
The five peace commissioners headed by President Wilson are Woodrow Wilson, Robert Lansing, Henry White, Edward M. House, and Tasker H. Bliss. They will represent the United States in the peace talks at Versailles and are now en route to France.
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United States
Woodrow Wilson
Robert Lansing
Henry White
Washington
Newport
Italy
France
Edward M. House
Texas
Tasker H. Bliss
Supreme War Council
Versailles
Robert H.angston
Jennie
W. Harford
Harford
Jennie W. Hucford
Circuit Court
White County
Indiana
George W. Kassabaum
Robert H. Langston
Jennie W. Hurford
Hurford
Stennie W. Hurford
Monticello
Charles 8
Preston
Regina Cochran
President's grip on diplomacy sparks calls for broader counsel
Analyzing the delegation shows the President dominates policy. critics argue America needs independent thought and wider input in diplomatic matters as public memory recalls the 1918 protest against Wilson's perceived usurpation of government functions.
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Woodrow Wilson
Mr Wilson
America
W Wilson
Should Germany Take Her Place After The War
American editorial argues Germany’s hunger cries deserve scrutiny by allied representatives before postwar sacrifices. It contends Germany, well supplied through 1918 harvests and loot in Belgium and northern France, seeks food for political leverage rather than genuine scarcity.
German guilt and hunger called for by allies in wake of war
The speaker argues that many nations must lead, while Germany, blamed for the war, should be placed lower and endure short rations to realize its crimes. The German people will not be allowed to starve, but must face consequences as allied governments probe their suffering.
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Europe
Germany
Red Cross Praised for Staten Island Efforts by Local Writer
Mrs. George A. Thomas of White County recounts her visit to Debarkation Hospital No. 2 on Staten Island where Red Cross workers run hostess houses rest rooms and a canteen. She praises the organized care for wounded soldiers their families and the women volunteers who oversee facilities entertain and feed visitors and help with messages letters and calls.
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Red Cross
White County
George A. Thomas
Lieut
Gwin Thomas
Debarkation Hospital No. 2
Staten, Island
Thomas
Staten Island
Debarkation Hospital
Island
Cameron
Hoys
Money to Loan Notes and Mortgage Requests
Money to loan notes bought and money loaned on battle mortgages advertised from Monticello Indiana. Address box 755 listed for contact in the notice.
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Monticello
Ind
Classified Ads Seek Buyers in State Town
Classified listings offer a 7 passenger Buick with six cylinders in good condition at Lock Box 117 Monticello. Purebred Shorthorn male calves listed by Mrs E J Burns Route 1 Reynolds Ind Monticello phone 21 121. Modern six room bungalow near town priced reasonably inquire Herald Office. Two full blooded Shorthorn bull calves listed by Cecil Printz Route 3 Monticello November 28 price 3¢ pd.
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E. J. Burns
Route 1
Reynolds
Ind
Sumer
Herald Office
Cecil Printz
Reute
Monticeila
Advertisement for Fabrics and Clothing Sale
Local store lists sale prices on fabrics and garments including Percales Ginghams Serges Muslin and House Dresses. Highlights include 36 inch Percales 26c per yard 32c Ginghams 25c per yard and Corsets at 1.75 to 3.00 with various serges and hosiery options and rubber goods priced under 2 dollars.
Suits and apparel sale items advertised in period catalog
An assortment of Union Suits Ladies Gowns and other garments listed with sale prices. Items include ginghams flannels petticoats gloves slippers shoes towels and sweaters with various discounts. Mentions men and women wearables and fabrics across multiple categories.
Demonstration at Headlee on Meat Preservation
Emergency Home Demonstration Agent will present a meat preservation demonstration at Mrs. Alice Baker’s home near Headlee on Friday December 13 at 2:00 p m. The session will cover the Cold Pack Method for beef pork chicken and rabbit and discuss other preserving methods. Mrs Baker invites area ladies to attend. Pledges to the United War Work Campaign are due at the county treasurer’s office December 2 January 15 and March 1.
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Alice Baker
Headlee
United War Work Campaign
United War Work
For Sale Ads In Monticello General Store Listing
A typed advertisement notes business opportunities and items for sale in Monticello. Hamill & Co selling rubber footwear, H C Pearce at 120 N Third, Tafarette Indiana runs a May 9 ad, and a bundle of newspapers is for sale at the Herald office for D cents.
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Monticello
Hamill & CO
H. C. Pearce
N. Third Street
Tafarette
Indiana
Herald Office
State Inspector Visits Several High Schools Amid Flu Closures
State High School Inspector Oscar Williams and County Superintendent Reid visited Burnettsville Idaville Brookston Walcott Menomon Monticello on Monday and Tuesday. Chalmers High School remains closed due to influenza. Pledges to the United War Work Campaign are due and payable by March 1. Wear HAMILL & CO standardized suits and overcoats.
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Oscar Williams
Reid
Burnettsville
Idaville
Brookston
Walcott, Menon
Monticello
Chalmers
Indestructible Union Phrase in Landmark Texas Case
The text recalls Salmon P. Chase’s ruling as chief justice declaring the Union perpetual. It notes Texas’s secession fight and whether it left the Union, citing the phrase about an indestructible union of indestructible states. Legal blanks for sale appear in The Herald.
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Salmon P. Chase
Supreme Court
Texas
Nied
Township Trustee to Meet weekly in Wolcott Office
E. J. Dibell, Trustee of Princeton Township, schedules Saturday weekly office meetings for township business in Wolcott. The Herald column promotes the arrangement and notes it pays to participate.
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Wolcott
E. J. Dibell
Princeton Township
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