Opposing Lines Near In Alsace On Hartmannsweilerkopf
Deep in snow the French and German listening posts sit within a few yards on Hartmannsweilerkopf Alsace as a French detachment conducts a successful raid to capture 15 German prisoners. The summit, held by the French since January, paints a grim, close front with dugouts, trenches, and sporadic shelling as cold, weathered troops endure relentless duty with rapid reliefs and a mountain chaplain operating a rock store and open air chapel for morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartmannsweilerkopf
Alsace
Associated Press
Switzerland
North Sea
Weather forecast for week of December 24
Weather bureau predictions for the week starting December 24 note below normal temperatures in the Great Lakes region with a sharp cold spell after Tuesday. Snow and overcast conditions expected in the Great Lakes Plains and upper Mississippi valley with continued cold temperatures and probable snow early in the week and again Thursday or Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Region of
Great Lakes
Plains States
Mississippi Valley
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Fast Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a pleasant balsam remedy. It claims antiseptic laxative and promptly effective relief for lingering coughs, irritation, and cold germs. It urges immediate purchase from a druggist at 50 cents.
Christmas Vespers at Presbyterian Church
Christmas vespers in the Presbyterian church this afternoon at 4 including The Shepherd's Vision cantata directed by Mrs. Lillian Brown Inghram and organist Mrs. Mary Ganz Knap with a double quartet and several soloists. Morning and evening numbers feature organ preludes and postludes with solos and duets. Also listed are First German Methodist services with multiple readings, duets, and choir pieces led by Rev. Hertzler and Miss Hertzler, plus Jesuit priest assistance at St. Peter's Catholic church with three masses over today and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Lillian Brown Inghram
Mary Ganz Knapherde
Schontze
Irma Bastert
Gertrude Allen
Will Crooks
Smith
Garner
Burrows
King
Florence Brown
Noel
The
Shepherds
Mabling
Inghram
J. J. Driscoll
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
St. Louis
Christmas Services At St John Lutheran Church
A German Christmas sermon will be preached at 10 30 AM with special music. At 7 PM the Sunday school pupils will lead carols a tree and the Christmas story. On Christmas morning an English sermon will be given followed by three choir selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Lutheran Church
First Baptist Sunday School Plans Evening Program
The First Baptist church Sunday school will host a Monday evening program featuring a song by the school scripture reading prayer exercises by the primary department duets by Weltha Murphy and William Schaffner recitations by George Stewart James Castle Carol Rupe Orvilla Cody Edith Hoffman Freddie Miller a duet by Weltha Murphy and William Recitation Carol Rupe a playlet titled Christmas in Many Lands and other items presented by the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
First Baptist Church
Weltha. Murphy
William Schaffner
George Stewart
James Castle
Carol Rupe
Orvilla Cody
Marjorie McNutt
Edith Hoffman
Freddie Miller
Weltha Murphy
Primitive Christians Day Schedule and Christmas Message
Morning preaching at 11 o'clock Sunday school at 2 30 with candy distribution for the children. Evening preaching at 7 30 on The Meaning of Christmas.
Central Union Provides Extra Cash Payments
The receivers of the Central Union telephone company announce extra cash payments for eligible Illinois Indiana and Ohio employees. Those with over one year service earning 3000 dollars or less annually will get three weeks pay, while staff from three months to one year will receive two weeks pay. Not all employees participate. the aid targets those with narrow margins between income and necessities. These payments supplement but do not replace merit raises or future adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Telephone Company
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Receivers Estimate Distribution Near Two Hundred Thousand
It is estimated the total amount to be distributed by the receivers will be in the neighborhood of $200,000.
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues, dissolve gravel, and aid diabetes and rheumatism for men and women. It purportedly regulates bladder problems in children, with mail service available for $1.00. One bottle lasts about two months and often completes a cure, with testimonials promised. Dr. B. W. Bal, 2926 Olive St., St. Louis. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
B. W. Bal
Olive St
St. Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Humphreys
Humphreye
Christmas Banking Club
OUR
Ile
Sks
Presbyterian
Robert Eichmeyer
Marian Ackerman
Jackson Carson
Mary Wurst
Esther Mills
A. H. F. Hertzler
Mary Nichols
Esther Hertzler
God
Miss Hertzler
Hark
Herald Angels
Naomi Schulze
Olga Sander
Holy Land
Our Dept of Love
Dorothy Mueller
Meta Grunewald
ST. John Lutheran
Hampshire
Central Union
Texas
C. H. Wurst
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!