New York Receives Mighty Armad a of World War I Ships
In a stormy snowbound welcome New York honors twenty one super-dreadnoughts and other vessels returning from overseas. Secretary Daniels and Admiral Mayo lead a victory parade as wounded soldiers attend, the fleet's convoy passing the Mayflower amid cheers and national hymns.
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New York
Hudson
Beatty
Grand Fleet
United States
Daniels
Admiral Mayo
Fifth Avenue
France
Brothers In
Atlantic
Secretary of the Navy
Arizona
Mr. Daniels
Wer Heker
Oklahoma
Nevada
Utah
Thomas S. Rodgers
Pennsylvania
Kenry T. Mayo
Hugh Wyoming
Florida
Baker
Mississippi
New Mexico
Safety First on the Burlington Yard Crew
Friday’s Tails reports switchman Harry Beal was injured at the Burlington shop yards while on duty. He is in pain but listed as progressing well and hopes to return soon after being thrown from a car. The piece notes crews emphasize caution yet accidents occur, urging care to minimize injuries.
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Harry Beal
Burlington Shop
Harry
Edgertons Plan Omaha Visit Then Reliance Trip
Mr and Mrs Reno Edgerton left for Omaha to handle business and visit for a short time Mrs Edgerton will then travel to Reliance South Dakota to stay with Ruby and Agnes Edgerton sisters of Mr Edgerton Lena Hirz and Mary Egenberger visited Omaha spending the day with friends
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Thuredor
Reno Edgerton
Omaha
Lena Hirz
Mary Egenberger
For Sale Land and Homes Near Murray Plattsmouth
51 acres one mile east 1 1/2 miles north of Murray with 40 acres in wheat rest pasture running water fruit. Dandy home 9 acres east of Murray 5 acres alfalfa 4 timber 10 pasture 6 timber two wells two sets improvements. One seven room Murray house with good well outbuildings two lots. Three Plattsmouth houses for rent or sale. 2 1/2 acres southeast of Plattsmouth lay well new five room bungalow near B M shops. Trade possible. Also bargains in Chase Perkins Keith counties wheat and ranch lands.
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Murray
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Two Letters From WWI Veterans Return Home
A December 1 1918 note from Emil Koukal who was gassed in France but is now well and expecting peace, and a letter from Bert Spies outlining life in a Courcelles village near St Miliel, his Germany-bound future, and plans to buy souvenirs before leaving France.
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Emil Koukal
France
Bert Spies
Plattsmouth
Omaha Daily News
Courcelles
St. Miliel
Genod
Soldier Letter From France Describes End of War and Hospital Stay
A Brooklyn soldier writing from a central France hospital in November 1915 reports an injured knee, expects discharge on the 18th, and predicts a four to five month return. He notes Verdun casualties, gas exposure, upcoming Rhine movement, and plans to celebrate liberty bonds and holidays in France before sailing home.
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Mamma
Brooklyn
Cour Cherney
France
New York
O. K
Verdun
Rhine
Elmer
Myola Propst Visits Home Folks During Christmas
Miss Myola Propst assistant cashier at the Bank of Sapulpa Okla visits home for Christmas holidays with her parents R L Prevesti and wife who have been ill. Mr Propst improving after two days illness. Mrs F Propst still very sick. Vern Propst recovering. Grandma Marri El Gomlwin, 86, remains very ill and holds her own.
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Fran Parsney
Tanihy
Myola Propst
Bank of Sapuies
Okla
R. L. Prevesti
Mr. Propst
F Propst
Vern Propst
Marr i. EL Gomlwin
Prince Albert of Monaco reveals William II wartime talks in bold letter
Paris reports Prince Albert of Monaco provided the Associated Press with a letter to former Emperor William II. It recounts conversations on Germany's war aims, critiques of militarism, and alleged warnings about world power politics and peace efforts.
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Paris
Prince Albart of
Monaco
Associated Press
William
Primos Lichowsky
London
Texusity
Wwilasa Lk
Prince Albert
Herlin
Kiel
Corfu
Willer HH
Sire
Germany
France
Europe
Pirace
Ledenberg
Archduke Ferdinand
Wilson
England
Japan
Lisepitais
Sha Pyenee
Kreuih
Bavaria
Adbert
Postoffice staff shakeup during holiday rush
Five workers at the postoffice face disruptions during Christmas rush. Mrs Homer McKay and F L A Reidt are absent due to illness, reducing the force to three. Despite the shortages, Staats, Miss Teterson, and Shes are described as excellent workers ready to handle a large share of the duties under difficult conditions.
Substantial Improvements Underway At Local Home
Arthur Troop is making substantial improvements to his home in this city. A. B. Smith is doing carpentry work including new floors and a new siding passage. The floors are being laid by J. W. Burnle with W. A. Robertson from Omaha arriving to assist.
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Marth
Arthur Troop
Amuth
A. B. Smith
J. W. Burnle
W. A. Robertson
Omaha
Loda
Holiday Doll Party Hosted by Rummerfield Family
Friday's Daily reports a festive holiday doll party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Rummerfield for Vesta and Edna, with young guests arriving with dolls and a dainty lunch served by Miss Leona Hummerfield and Anna Peoples. The children wished more parties for Vesta and Edna.
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J. R. Rummerfield
Vesta
Edna
Jean Hayes
Wilhelmina Schirk
Master Norris
Ruth Peoples
Catherine McCluskey
Edna Hummierfield
Leona
New Year Prompt to Replace Worn American Flag
A reader urges renewal of the American flag as the year turns. Weathered and faded banners are described as unworthy of Old Glory, arguing that replacing the flag is worth the cost to honor the republic.
Makes Short Visit Home
Clifford Cecil of Hampton Roads Virginia serving in the U S Army returned to his eastern post after a brief visit with relatives and friends. He traveled via Missouri Pacific to Kansas City then St Louis and east praising his work as an electrician and his added schooling for his vocation.
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Clifford Cecil
Hampton Roads
United States Army
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
St. Louis
Visitor from Rock Bluffs Checks In Briefly
Geo Ray of near Rock Bluffs was a business visitor in the city for the afternoon to look after some local business for a short time.
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Ray
Near Rock Bluffs
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Guardians OF the Sea
Saxonia
Navy
War Departments
Burlington Shops
Chase, Perkins and
Keith County
Quldberg
Old
Prince
William Hohsezollern
Ecvyolts
Hohenzollern
Coryoun
Prince Albers
Prince Alvert
Nicholas I Wis
Irvine
Nicoinolas
Tal
Fiant
Isy Rosenthal
Tel. D
Neb
Mr. Cecil
War Industries Board
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