Victory Medal for Those Who Served in War
Washington April 12 Gen March announces a design approved for a victory medal to honor every soldier who served with the allied powers in the great war. The obverse shows a winged victory, reverse bears the phrase the great war for civilization and allied arms. A double rainbow campaign ribbon and a bronze or silver lapel button are planned. Clasps will denote battles and places of service with silver stars for citations.
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Washington
March
United States
U.S
National Art Commission
Charles Dana Gibson
Gen. Pershing
France
England
Siberia
Italy
Gen Pershing
Montdidier
Noyon
Champagne-Marne
Aisne-Marne
Somme
Oise-Aisne
Ypres-Lye
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Vittorino-Veneto
Army of the
Will It Be League or Alliance from ruin twice
A historical reflection on world war alliances, noting Russia's high losses and the promises of a League of Peace. The piece questions peacemakers expectations of German relations, and discusses Czecho Slovakia, Poland, Serbia, Romania, and Yugoslavia, highlighting fatigue and mixed gratitude toward the Allies.
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England
Italy
Romania
Sam
France
Russia
Germany
Council of Four
League of Peace
Lfe
Czecho-Slovakia
Jugo-Slavia
Poland
Arguments On League Of Nations And German Membership
The speaker discusses Allied management critics in Europe seeking reinforcements to fight Bolshevism, with Gen von Groener noting Bolshevism spread among tired troops in Ukraine. He mentions paid English volunteers, concerns about a teethful peace league, and France’s pessimism about enforcement and German trust. He questions who will guarantee German good faith.
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Europe
von Groener
Ludendorff
Germany
Ukraine
Great Britain
France
Clemenceau
League
England
Will of George W Petrie Probate Filed in County Court
The will grants George W Petrie’s wife a life interest in all property and income with power to sell real estate including the home at 310 North Twenty-seventh Street for her support. After her death, remaining property is to be divided equally among the children. personal belongings go to the children. The note adds that early attendance to avoid crowd drives the crowd.
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George W Petrie
North Twenty-seventh Street
Boys Are Coming Home Sooner Than Expected
Joe Kelley of Company L 351st Infantry, Newark Missouri, writes from Hondelaincourt France dated March 16 describing unit movements and imminent homecoming. He mentions exams for noncoms, potential reenlistment, plans to sail around July, and observations of French plowing methods. He jokes about corn bread and watermelons, notes Salvation Army support, criticizes some Y.M.C.A. workers, and sends warm wishes to his parents.
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Joe Kelley
Co. L
Newark
Hondelaincourt
France
Colomby
Toul
Moore
Hoey
Harry
Harry Slaughter
Salvation Army
U. S
Papa
Corp
Joe C. Kellay
Vandals Kill a Big Bunch Prize Rabbits
Rabbit breeders in Quincy plan to offer a reward at a meeting Tuesday night for the conviction of vandals who broke into Joseph Schedel’s rabbit pens at 24 Locust Street Friday night and killed 25 prize rabbits including a Flemish giant hare and a New Zealand hare valued at $40. The Humane Society has been notified and will assist in the arrest effort.
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Quincy Rabbit
Rabbit Breeders Association
Joseph Schedel
Locust Street
Humane Society
Mr. Schedel
New Zealand
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