Wilson to attend royal welcome in Buckingham Palace
London dispatch reports President Wilson likely to be guest at Buckingham Palace during England visit with plans for a post Christmas arrival. King George cancels Sandringham trip, warily awaits an official notice of Wilson’s early coming as British and American officials haggle over dates and transport.
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John Biddle
Manchester
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The
Guardian Today
Germany
Hoover
America
Guardian
Mrs Isley's Letter Advocates Chamberlain's Tablets
In a Litchfield Illinois letter Mrs D W Isley says she used Chamberlains Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative and found them quick and sure relief. If troubled with indigestion or constipation these tablets will do you good.
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D. W. Isley
Litchfield, IL
It L Sprecher and wife to visit Glenwood and Greenfield
Mr. L Sprecher and his wife left this morning for Glenwood Town to visit briefly then proceed to Greenfield Iowa for a Christmas visit.
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It. L. Sprecher
Glenwood
Town
Greenfield
Yule Means Sun Role in Christmas Traditions and Joys
A centuries old habit honors December 25 as the sun's return and Christmas festivity. The piece traces Yule origins in northwestern Europe, the shift to Christian celebration, and the community tree tradition from Madison Square to nationwide observances. It notes caroling, charitable acts, and the spirit of Christmas beyond gifts.
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Frederic J. Hiuskin
Christ
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Thor
Germany
Madison Square
New York
United States
Baltimore
Christ-babe and throne set in our hearts
Poetic reflection on offering the Christ-babe a cradle in our hearts and the aftermath of embedding his cross and throne within us.
A Real Good Fellow Keeps Christmas Spirit Year Round
A real good fellow is a man who keeps something of the Christmas spirit and shares it beyond the season throughout the year.
Changing Tones of Bells by Simple Modifications
A method described by James E. Noble in Popular Mechanics Magazine shows how to alter a bell’s tone by drilling holes in the bell side at A and B, cutting a slit at C, driving a metal rod into a hole, trimming flush, filling the second hole, and inserting a verge at F to restore normal tone. The technique yields different tones while retaining clarity.
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James E. Noble
Popular Mechanics Magazine
In the Rear Translated
The piece explains that the phrase in the rear signals German retreat and defeat. It notes officials’ optimistic phrasing misleads readers, while truth shows movement toward Germany’s frontier and dwindling morale among the populace.
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Germany
Parachute Jump From Airplane Marks First Moveable-Silk Test
French aviator Captain Sarrut conducted the first recorded successful parachute jump from a moving aircraft. He leaped from about 500 yards, the parachute opening to a 12 yard diameter canopy, remaining in the air three minutes before safe landing. Earlier tests used sandbags, but this event confirms the scheme’s practicality despite great risk.
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Sarrut
France
Scientiic American
No Necessity for Shore Visit Says Youthful Speaker
A rustic speaker quips about staying home to sun on the roof and save money rather than going to the sea shore this year. The line reflects practical thrift and carefree reform of seaside trips.
Athletic Equipment for Army Training Camps
The War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities purchased athletic equipment worth 250000 dollars to supply 3750 companies or 125 complete regiments. The list includes boxing gloves baseball bats baseballs playground balls rugby and soccer balls volleyballs and medicine balls with bids invited by the department.
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War Department Commission
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War Breathers Called Over Patched Quiet Times
A reader asks how to read peacefully amid wartime noise and cites a ban on public meetings. The Indianapolis Star notes the health board may be alerted to the disruption while urging calm and orderly conduct during wartime.
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Prient
Health Board
Indianapolis Star
Family recalls 1918 Liberty bonds purchase impact
In 71950 the chatter notes the family had ample funds and recalls their father bought more Liberty bonds in 1918 than he initially believed he could afford, shaping later financial attitudes.
The Lingering Beard
A barber comments on a shaved look and notes it makes little difference, remarking that the change was barely noticeable and observed late by the speaker.
Three Words Buy Liberty Bonds
A fragmented discussion features Senator Sorghum agreeing with a remark about concise persuasion. The exchange emphasizes the idea that a few forceful words can motivate support for Liberty bonds over lengthy speeches.
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Jon Setse
Senator Sorghum
The Opposing Force and a Proffered Marriage
In a terse exchange a speaker asks Miss Brown if her father would oppose their marriage. She replies that if he has any opinion, he would oppose it.
Black Dirt In Front of Sour Homie Sparks Exchange
A terse local exchange centers on the piled black dirt in front of the sour homie property. The remark hints at winter coal context and prompts questions about the plan for disposal or use.
President Wilson on world council and Allied cooperation
Paris December 26 President Wilson told a London Times correspondent he trusts a world council of statesmen can craft a just solution to pressing problems and earn world gratitude. He likened Versailles to a meeting of servants of the people and emphasized Anglo American naval cooperation and the need for frank, shared understanding between the English speaking democracies. Also notes travelers to Glenwood Iowa for John C Branden funeral and local visits.
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Paris
Wilson
London Times
Versailles
John C Brandon Dies in Glenwood Iowa
John C Brandon formerly of Finianmouth died at his Glenwood home aged about 25. He leaves a wife and a 21 year old daughter Hazel. Brandon was a brother in law to Harry Rice. his wife was a sister of Mrs. Brandon. The obituary notes his past work in gas and press business in Finianmouth.
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Emmitt Rice
Harry Rice
Glenwood
Iowa
John C. Branden
Mary Egenberger
Omaha
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Iova
Johu’ Ciscendun
Finiamouth
Thi
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Davis Hankineon Suffering After Rail Station Visit
Mrs Ben Hankin sim tended her son Davie Marnitin at St Joseph Hospital near the Burlington train station. The boy is described as extremely critical after weeks of influenza. Doctors say recovery seems hopeless.
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Davie Marnitinson
St. Joseph Mospital
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