18 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
1
Gilberts offers a list of practical gifts and curiosities to help shoppers choose for family and friends. Items include bed slippers, gloves, traveling bags, linens, silk waists, hose, purses, umbrellas, veils, blankets, dresses, jewelry, hair pins, dress goods, slippers, kimonos, towels, and bamboo baskets.
A catalog-like listing shows coats furs raincoats dresses bed room slippers bath robes shoes dolls handkerchiefs hair ribbons umbrellas suitcases gloves beauty pins purses beads rattles doll sets baby blankets monkeys pussey pippen puppy pippen toilet sets celluloid novelties manicure sets hand dogs sweater sets caps sweaters booties knit sacks.
A newspaper blot lists men and boys accessories including suitcases traveling bags umbrellas handkerchiefs steamer rugs Indiana blankets bedroom slippers ties silk hose leather purses traveling sets cloth brushes collar and cuff buttons for sale at a local store.
Special Friday offer lets you choose any famous masterpiece replica such as Hoff mans Christ, Horse Fair, Sir Galahad, Roman Forum or Baby Stewart at 89 cents each, values up to 3000 dollars.
A local promotion offers a large Japanese doll as a prize to the child who sells the most Red Cross Stamps. The next five winners receive a Play Chair donated by Taylor Manufacturing Co. Every contestant receives a prize and the contest ends on Christmas Day.
James A. Connelly major and principal speaker at the Wilder Brigade reunion died in Anderson Indiana from apoplexy. Com rades in Anderson and brigade secretary W H Benefiel of Pendleton were notified.
Berlin reports two British destroyers sunk in a running fight in the North Sea after German coastal bombardment of seacoast towns. German cruisers were said to be struck by British coast batteries with little damage overall. One English submarine boat destroyed and another heavily damaged. Hartlepool batteries silenced. gas works destroyed. several fires visible.
British steamers in Pacific ports today cancelled all sailings due to the danger of encountering the German cruiser Dresden.
Berlin dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm plans to return to the eastern or western front as his health improves and he is now practically well enough to take the field again, according to Minister Von Treutler of the Kaiser's personal suite.
William G Shepherd reports from London on the Austrian army's retreat from Servia. He describes a path of horror with dead and dying, wrecked wagons, and a transformed army from conquerors to a disorganized mass. He notes the Servian campaign as especially brutal and contrasts it with Austrians’ earlier heroic efforts in Galicia and Belgium.
Paris dispatch reports continued French offensive success in Belgium and Northern France with the capture of many German trenches. The war office communication notes the seizure near Blangy of about eight miles of progress.
London dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Vaaren sunk in the North Sea. Twelve crew members and the English pilot aboard were drowned. Four crewmen were rescued and brought to Grimsby. The Vaaren collided with a mine as assessed in Lloyds advices.
Gen Hugh Scott chief of staff of the U S Army paused in Kansas City en route to Naco Arizona and said he had no intention of superseding Brigadier Bilas as commander. He stated he would ask Mexican gentlemen to move further from the United States border during the journey.
A party of Odd Fellows hunted Thursday afternoon on Joseph Yochum farm and bagged rabbits. Friday night a rabbit supper will be served to lodge members after the lodge meeting. Attendees named include Joseph Yochum John Stunkle Jack Davis Will Knowles George Wilkerson Otis Sickles John Masters James Rumble James Dunham Grover Fisher and Frank Forthoffer.
Indiana governor appoints Tipton Times editor John O Behymer as state oil inspector with term beginning March 1. He will also appoint 48 deputy oil inspectors, replacing James who is expected to become deputy state auditor.
Mrs Springer offers hand painted china and a selection of useful reasonably priced gifts at Miss Lockwood’s shop. Details suggest a small local sales event with modest prices.
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