U S Gag Terror Drove Germany Toward Peace Says Director
Washington December 13 Major Williard J Sibert Chemical Warfare Service chief told a dinner the US planned to use ten tons of mustard gas for every ton Germany could deliver. He said armistice plans with high production capacity were ready and masks and gear were mass produced. He claimed Germany sought truce partly due to knowledge of these preparations.
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Washington, D. C
Williard J. Sibert
Chemical Warfare Service
England
France
Germany
Mustered Out Of Service From Bellevue
Thussday e Thally, LeHroy Winscott, Ludwis Hallas, Albert Jands and Albert Olson, formerly at Bellevue for months in army training, were mustered out Tuesday and returned here to join the local young citizenry.
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Thussday
E Thally
LeHroy Winscott
Ludwis Hallas
Albert Jands
Albert Olson
Bellevue
Riley Barber Shop Changes Hands
Riley Barber Shop has been sold by Atkinson to E. G. Shellenberger. Atkinson plans to move to the Pacific coast, while Shellenberger, a respected workman with many friends, will operate the shop going forward.
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Riley Barber Shop
Will Open Pappio Office
L H Rakow departs for Pappio to reopen the office after months of closure due to operator shortages. He will restart operations and then move to another position while a replacement is sent to the site.
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Pappio Office
L. H. Rakow
Pappio
Mr. Rakow
Adolph Wesch Jr Brings Son To Hospital Near Creighton
Adolph Wesch Jr. and his wife, residents near Creighton, bring their son to the hospital on Thursday as reported in Daily. The brief item notes the family’s action and location without further medical details.
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Adolph Wesch Jr
Creighton
Wesch Family Visits and Plans for Farm Move
A family arrived in Omaha yesterday bringing their son Carl for hospital treatment. They visited relatives including Carl Hofaker, brother of Mrs. Wesch, and will return shortly. Mr Wesch drove Hofaker’s car to Creighton. Hofaker and family will move to farm at Creighton for the coming season.
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Omaha
Carl
Carl Hofaker
Brother Is Killed in Okla Funeral For Elliott Kin Near Auburn
L. E. Elliott of the Nebraska Lighting Company leaves for Auburn after learning his brother M. L. Elliott was killed in an auto wreck in Oklahoma where he had worked in the oil fields. The funeral is planned for Auburn with time not yet set. F. W. Elliott and family also head to Auburn by way of the Missouri Pacific to attend.
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L. E. Elliott
Neraska Lighting Company Institution
Auburn
M. L. Eliott
Oklahoma
F. W. Elliott
Missouri
Missouri Penifie
Sells a Fine Phonograph at South Park Home
The Wey Tich and Hadraba firm sold and delivered a phonograph to Mr and Mrs John Shelden in South Park. They installed it at home as an entertaining feature and for music and instruction on records that are informative.
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Wey- Tich and Hadraba
John Sthelden
South Park
Departed Today for Camp Hancock
Sergeant J R Jones and his wife arrived recently due to the death of his mother Mrs Hannah L Jones. He departed today for Camp Hancock Georgia to await muster out of the service. Mrs Jones remains in the city awaiting his discharge and return home.
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Darly
J. R. Jones
Hannah L. Jones
Camp Hancock
Sweet Shop Hosts Popular Candy Depot This Christmas
In the city, Guy W. Morson and wife preside over a celebrated candy emporium famed for festive decorations. The shop draws crowds for Christmas sweets with Mr. and Mrs. Morgan serving as agents for Santa Claus’ candy depot.
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Guy W. Morson
8S. Claus
Mrs. Morgan
Notice of attachment in Cass County Nebraska action
In Cass County Nebraska Justice Court on December 4 1918 an attachment order was issued for 151.15 in an action where Frank R Gobelman is plaintiff and O P Olson Texas Rio Grande Company and J N King are defendants. Property valued at 590.60 has been attached under the order. The case is continued to January 25 1919 at 10 A M.
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Justice Court
M Archer
Cass County
Nebraska
Frank R. Gobelman
O. P. Olson
Texas Rio Grande Company
J. N. King
Stomach Trouble Relief With Chamberlain’s Tablets
Mrs L A Drinkard of Jefferson City Missouri reports dramatic improvement in stomach trouble and daily fatigue after using Chamberlain’s Tablets. She says relief came from the first week and overall improvement within seven days.
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L. A. Drinkard
Jefferson City
Reductions in Expenditures Dominate Public Policy
Washington urges retrenchment as war costs thin. Secretary Baker notes cuts of about a billion, Paniel’s navy follows, and officials seek saving from rents, clerical staff, and other large expense items. Senator Reed warns against Bolshevik influence, urging upholding constitutional law. Senate scene shows Reed guiding Senator Spencer to Republican colleagues.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
Paniels
Navy Department
United States
City of
Illinois Senator Pushes Broad Government Ownership Resolution
Senator Lewis proposes an expansive measure urging government ownership of almost all utilities. He argues the state should take control of nearly everything, applying a full limit approach to public ownership.
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Lewis
Illnois
Wie
Parliaments Question Arises Over Bills Going Over
During a senate session a flood of objections caused many bills to “go over” without changing their calendars. Senator Thomas of Colorado posed a witty parliamentary inquiry asking if a bill that goes over also goes under, highlighting procedure questions.
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Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Labor Department Publishes Text Books for Citizenship Classes
The Labor Department launches its first textbook series for naturalization instruction. A citizen ship manual accompanies the volumes, with classes held in public schools to Americanize aliens. The program teaches English, reading, writing, U.S. government structure, health, budgeting, and safety to help newcomers adapt to American life.
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Department of Labor
Bureau of Naturalization
United States
America
French Ambassador Inspects Ambulances Before Departure
At Tryde Park, French Ambassador Paul Coymibon inspects a convoy of ambulances before their departure to France. He chats with Mrs Assheton Bennett, Croix de Guerre recipient for services at the Marne, praising women drivers awarded for bravery under fire.
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Tryde Park
France
Paul Coymibon
Amiytesarter
Assheton Bennett
oathitons-sur-Marne
Two Brides Share Same Name In Navy Chaplain’s Office
Lieut Charlies W Moore, chaplain at Great Lakes, notes two sailors seeking marriage. Harold Miggins asks for Heith Stede while Noel Lester asks for Edith Steele. Both Edith Steeles become brides, one to Lester and one to Higgins, creating a mix up moment.
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Charlies W. Moore
Great Lakes
Harold Miggins
Heith Stede
Snaller
Noel BR. Lester
Binejacket
Edith Steele
Saillor
Edith
Sharks Invade Western Waters Off Cape Fiatsers and Grays Harbor
Captains of fishing schooners arriving at Seattle report large schools of sharks reaching up to 15 feet in the Wastington coast near Cape Fiatsers and Grays Harbor. The sightings spark debates over potential destruction of vast lumber stocks and marine life.
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Wastington
Cape Fiatters
Grays Harbor
Seattle
Seniority Rule Attacked in Washington Debate
Business men flock to Washington to escape government control and seek trips to Europe. The piece discusses the seniority rule in Congress, its influence on committee chairmanship, and how politicians and officials seek relief from federal oversight. Washington drives for war funds and secrecy around subscriptions are noted.
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Washington
Europe
President Wilson Lands in France Amid Warm Welcome
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson arrived in Brest and set foot in France amid vast crowds and naval pageantry. They traveled to Paris for a royal reception with French officials including Stephen Pichon and Georges Leygues. The scene featured guards of honor, bagpipes, and a ceremonial salute as the American leader met cheering citizens and dignitaries.
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Breet
Wikson
France
Brest
Paris
Europe
Wilson
Jules J. Juseerand
United States
Sam Conas Quietly Donates Christmas Tree Display
Sam Conas, operator of the shining parlor, places a Christmas tree at the edge of the display, showing his heart is in the right place. The gesture reflects goodwill during the holiday season.
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Jimtedas
Sam Conas
Shining Parlor
Christmas Tree Display Honors American Flag
A trimmed Christmas tree stands with an American flag token on the tree and flag to show devotion to the Master and allegiance to the country of adoption. Children dance in glee as shoppers admire the tree and its trimmings and reflect on Peace on Earth Good Will Toward Men.
Mrs George Fingarson Visiting Folks
Mrs George Fingarson, long based in Manhattan Kansas arrives in the city for a visit at the home of J H Donnelly and wife. She will be joined soon by her husband Lieut Geo Fingarson for part of the Yuletide holidays at the in law home.
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George Fingarson
Manhattan
Kansas
J. H. Donnelly
Geo. Fingarson
Joseph Mason Shows Improvement at Omaha Hospital
Visitors who visited Joseph Macon at the hospital in Omaha reported his condition as improving and near satisfactors considering the nature of the trouble for which he was treated.
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Joseph Macon
Omaha
Farm for Sale Near Murray Estate
A good improved 220 acre farm two miles east of Murray known as the F. M. Young estate offers a fine improved property. Possession available March 1, 1918. Inquiries to Lloyd Gapen, Murray, Nebraska.
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Murray
F. M. Young
Lloyd Gapen
Nebrasau
War Stamp Limit Club Invitation Teaser
Public notice invites readers to join the War Stamp Limit Club with details available from Chaz Parmele for particulars.
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War Stamp Limit Club
Chaz
Parmele
Grocery price list praises wide canned goods and nuts
A retail ad lists prices for canned vegetables and meats Van Camp's products, coffee, cocoa, sardines, cereals, rice, salmon, mustard, potatoes and assorted nuts. It invites customers to shop while stock lasts and mentions men’s wear.
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van Camp
van Camps
Walter Baker
California
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Okla
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Texas Rio Grande Company Corporation
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Arthur W. Dunn
Senator Lodge
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Chas. C. Parmele
Plattsmouth
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Yank Republic
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E. P. Lutz
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