13 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
1
The article emphasizes beauty as the core of Stephens Christmas preparations. It links beauty with practicality and the Stephen’s Christ ideal, noting gift need and tasteful grace that align with the festive observance.
A vintage retail page lists coats and suits, kid gloves, chemises, dresses, gloves, umbrellas, rugs, table linens, and other dry goods as Christmas shopping aids. It urges readers to plan ahead, noting hundreds of colorful items and suggesting gifts for women and friends from Stephens Princeton.
President Wilson lands at Brest aboard the George Washington at 3 22 PM with Mrs Wilson leading the way. Generals Pershing Bliss and Col House and Admiral Benson greet him aboard. A 21 gun salute and Star Spangled Banner mark the welcome.
United Press staff correspondent reports President Wilson has arrived in France to push for a just and lasting peace. American delegates insist the league of nations must be part of the treaty to safeguard the square deal for all peoples and enable meaningful American participation in negotiations.
A group gathered at William Skelton's home on Wednesday evening to celebrate his 28th birthday with well filled baskets. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Jerold Spain and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elzzia Malone and children, and Emery Skelton, with supper followed by music and games.
A House resolution was introduced today by Representative Moon to retain permanent government control of telegraph and telephone lines, with Moon serving as chair of the House Postoffice committee.
The First M. E. Sunday school board voted unanimously to fund this year’s Christmas treat for all pupils except adult classes. A committee will estimate quantities based on attendance next Sunday and arrange purchases.
Herbert Martin, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Martin, has received his discharge from army training. The notice notes the completion of basic service and return to civilian life.
American troops occupy a Rhine front of nearly sixty miles with patrols on the left bank. The Second division reached the river first, followed by the 32d, First and Third divisions in that order. Campfires glowed in the valley as they await orders to cross to the east bank.
Amsterdam December 13. German government will ask allied armies to occupy Berlin if Bolshevik movement grows Scheidemann declared in a speech American troops would arrive soon in Berlin crowd cheered We will request the enemy armies to occupy Berlin if Spartacus demonstrations continue He added long live Wilson and Better be Americans than the Spartus.
The Decker versus Princeton High basketball game scheduled for tonight at Decker has been postponed because of an influenza situation at Decker. It will be played later.
British voters head to polls as Lloyd George signals Germany must pay war costs, a stance seen as a clash with armistice terms. About 6 million women vote for the first time, providing one third of the electorate and shaping Britain’s five year peace and foreign policy.
Mr and Mrs Riley Stormont announce their son John a Beaver Falls Penn college student is 111 with appendicitis. No further details provided.
Publicity director outlines 1919 Red Cross membership drive with 75 attendees at the city building. W. E. Griswell names 37 team captains to recruit ten workers each, aiming to enroll over 300 members and issue receipts, buttons, Christmas seats, and service flags.
Mr and Mrs John Kitchen from Princeton learn their son Grover Kitchen sustained slight wounds in France on October 10. Assigned to the 10th Division nicknamed the Wildcat division, he has been overseas for nearly a year amid some of the fiercest fighting by American troops.
Nine dreadnaughts ten destroyers and other craft are due in New York from European waters about Dec 23. At that time a grand review will be held with Admiral Mayo in command. Secretary Daniels will travel to New York on the Mayflower to welcome and review the fleet.
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brooks on North West Street was partially destroyed by a fire from a defective flue at 10 this morning. Flames were well underway before discovery and could not be stopped until the roof was nearly burned away. Most household effects were saved and the loss is expected to be substantial despite partial insurance.
Sheriff Ed Phillips and the home matron struggle to contain Dye Whitehouse and Charles MecDiroy as they repeatedly flee the Orphans' Home. After temporary returns from jail to the home, McElroy and smaller boys joined escapes, with all but the younger children recaptured and returned. McElroy and Whitehouse remain jailed pending transfer to the boys' school.
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