Premier Lloyd George explains war treaty in Commons
In London the prime minister described the peace treaty as the most momentous document the British empire has sealed. He hailed a trial for the former German emperor and the Anglo French pact for aid to France, while noting German restorations and reparations and urging unity for a lasting peace. The scene echoed wartime speeches with a full house and diverse dignitaries in attendance.
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London
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House of Commons
Irmany
France
United States
Prince of Wales
John W. Davis
Thomas Nelson Page
Germany
Versailles
William Hohenzollern
League of Nations
Alsace-Lorraine
Schleswig-Holstein
Poland
Europe
Entente
Discharged Soldiers to Develop Farms Plan for Congress
A bill before Congress would let the Interior Department start cooperative farm settlements for veterans nationwide. Discharged soldiers would clear and develop land and receive the land, paid work during reclamation, then buy plots on easy terms. Government plans to lend money for implements, with booklets available at local recruiting stations.
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Interior Department
Union
North Fifth Street
West Point Aspirants Get Twenty Day Extension
Enlisted men seeking admission to the military academy at West Point have been granted a twenty day extension for filing candidacy applications. The final date for submission, previously announced as July 10, has been extended.
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West Point Military Academy
August first deadlines for academy admissions stated
August first is set for guidance, with candidates to be admitted August 6 unless they qualify by July 10. Those presenting evidence of graduation from accredited schools are exempt from the standard mental tests. Illinois vacancies announced include two in the Third, Fifth, and Eighth districts and one in the Second, Ninth, Thirteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Twenty-third, and Twenty-fourth districts.
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Academy
Illinois
Imnois
Much Is Being Done To Assist Service Men
The War Camp Community Service office coordinates aid for returning service men with agency cooperation. Knights of Columbus help place applicants in jobs, while attorneys offer free legal counsel. The Army Recruiting Station provides forms and guidance to obtain extra travel pay for those discharged before February 1. The Red Cross also participates in supporting veterans.
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Knights of Columbus
Army Recruiting Station
The
Red Cross
Military History Adams County Aid for Returning Soldiers
Local groups share support for returning service men by securing bonuses allowances and reinstating insurance. Y M C A A F F W Up To Date Reading and Business Women's Club furnish equipment and stationery for the Soldiers Club at 126 1 2 North Fifth Street. War Camp Community Service with Orpheum and Belasco theaters will provide free tickets entitling three performances to each veteran upon registration.
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North Fifth Streeet
Business Women’s Club
Adams County
Orpheum
Belasco
Thease
Local youths depart for Camp Gordon after enlistment
William Simmons of 1003 Jackson street and Edward Bishop of 1028 Adams street leave today for Camp Gordon Georgia after enlisting at the local army recruiting station. Bishop has prior eight months of service and Simmons thirteen months, with overseas experience.
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Camp Gordon
William Simmons
Jackson Street
Edward Bishop
Adams Street
Bishop
Simmons
Howard's Buttermilk The Bitty Bring Cream Ad
An advertisement promising a ladies health product named Howard's Buttermilk The Bitty Bring Cream urges readers to purchase at Brown and Mays Drug Co or any reputable druggist. It guarantees satisfaction or a full refund of the purchase price.
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King Albert Bestows Grand Officer Dignity
Washington July 4 King Albert of Belgium bestows the dignity of grand officer in the Order of the Belgian monarchy on a recipient in a ceremony. Details remain sparse in the dispatch with emphasis on ceremonial honor and ongoing honors tied to royal service and diplomacy.
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Washington
King Albert
Belgium
Order of the
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