Wilson demands surrender not peace from Germany
President Wilson rejects German peace terms and says only surrender acceptable if Kaiser and military autocrats remain. He forwards note to Allies and warns of armistice conditions to ensure Allied and American dominance. Dr. Frank Talmage chosen to lead local United War Work drive with a defined fund and merged agencies.
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Wilson
United States
Germany
America
Baker
United War Work Campaign
Chaves County
Patriotic War Fund
Council of Defense
National Catholic War Council
War Camp Community Service
Jewish Welfare Board
American Library Association
Salvation Army
Red Cross
The
United War Work
Flu Toll Grows as Local Deaths Rise
Multiple residents die from influenza and pneumonia in the region. Maria Baldez aged 35 died at 6100 East Tilden, and Mrs. Joseph Herrera aged 27 died at the Mexican Catholic Hospital. Lupe Gonzalez aged 30 died at the Mexican Cabole hospital, leaving a husband and three children. Gordon M. Stockley aged 27 of Acme died at the Water Sanitarium from pneumonia and was buried at Dilley chapel. Fred Schale aged 17 died at Oasis ranch from influenza pneumonia. his brother-in-law W. Von Schoyck arrived too late and the body will be shipped to White Oaks for burial.
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Maria Baldez
East Tilden
Joseph Herrera
Mexcan Catholic Hospital
Lupe Gonzalez
Gordon M. Stockley
Acme
Water
Dilley Chapel
South Park
J. W. Wood
Church of Christ
Fred Schale
Oasis Ranch
W. von Schoyck
White Oaks
Cadet J W Johnson Dies in San Antonio
The body of Cadet J W Johnson son of Mr and Mrs W T Johnson of San Antonio Texas died Tuesday night of influenza pneumonia. An open air service was held at Dilleys with Rev Brune of First Baptist and six cadets served as pallbearers as the casket was placed on the midnight train. Burial will be in San Antonio with his parents and relatives accompanying. Also an ad notes Liberty Bonds exchanged for auto supplies at J F Patterson store 129 West 2nd St Roswell New Mexico.
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J. W. Johnson
W. T. Johnson
San Antonio
Texas
St. Mary’s
Dilleys
Brune
Institute
Triad
W. F. Johnson
Rowe
Denton
Wshing
J. F. Patterson
West 2Nd. St. Roswell
N. M
Scalp Treatment At Roswel Beauty Shop Ends Hair Struggles
Mrs. C A Porter advertises scalp care at Roswel Beauty Shop promising thicker, healthier hair. The note urges readers seeking fuller locks to visit the shop for treatment.
Foch Sets Path to Unconditional Surrender Terms
Washington October 24 General Foch, authorized by President Wilson, has determined a course tantamount to unconditional surrender. If accepted, terms include evacuation of Alsace Lorraine and Prussian Poland, withdrawal from France and Belgium, halting all munition production, surrender of submarine fleets, and occupation of German battleships by Allied officers.
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Washington
Officers Training Camp invites New Mexico men 18 to 46
War continues and officers are in demand as Camp Fremont, California, hosts 20000 gunmen for two months of intensive training starting December 1. New Mexico must supply 55 volunteers. about 200 applicants expected. Qualified men with high school education urged to contact Major Barlow at New Mexico Military Institute. John Connally.
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Camp Fremont
California
West
New Mexico
Barlow
New Mexico Military Institute
White Line offers comfort rides to western points
The White Line advertises regular mail car at 7:30 am and a 6:00 am El Paso special. Passengers may call 222 the day before and the cars will call for them.
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Western Points
el Paso
Roswell
Here
Carriozo
Switches. Our switches will exactly match your hair.
Roswell Beauty Shop promotes customized switches with hair matching service. The note mentions 23tfe as a potential product code or shorthand.
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Roswell Beauty Shop
Scalp Treatment Promises Richer Hair at Roswell Shop
A local notice promotes scalp treatment to improve thinning hair. Mrs. C. A. Porter offers the service at the Roswell Beau Shop, inviting patrons to seek fuller, healthier locks.
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C. A. Porter
Roswell
Beau‘ Shop
Captain Bradley Receives Orders to Depart November First
R. L. Bradley has received his commission as captain and will leave for service on November 1. All persons owing him are asked to call before November 1 to settle accounts.
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Br. R. L. Bradley
Vote It Straight This Fall For War Time Unity
A persuasive party message urges voters to back the Democratic ticket in New Mexico. It argues presidents guided by crisis deserve re election style support for harmony at Washington and backing Richardson and Davisson for local offices. It emphasizes unity, efficiency, and defeating the enemy through continued administration.
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United States
Lincoln
McKinley
Wilson
Washington
New Mexico
Democratic Party
Richardson
Davisson
Ben Davisson
Bordeaux
Massie
Hayes
Rector
Evans
Moore
Stone
Mullens
Allies Pressing Huns Back From The Holland Border To Verdun
War update reports Allied forces advancing from the Holland border toward Verdun with gains near Neuville Salesches Beaudignies and Le Quesnoy. Americans fight north of Verdun and near the Maubege fortress as British forces push from Raismes Forest toward Conde. Political note urges support for Wilson and Democratic ticket Epstein Herbert Mehlhop.
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Holland
Verdun
London
Scheldt River
Sambre-Oise Canal
Neuville
Salesches
Beaudignies
Escaillon
le Quesnoy
Mormal Forest
Maubege
Grand Pre
Bantheville
Valenciennes
Raismes Forest
Thiers
Pauterive
Thun
Conde
Waereghem
Roswell Battery Officer Praises Men and Front Service
Lt Col Citag M de Bremond recalls service in Alsace Lorraine and Chateau Thierry sector. He led two batteries in heavy artillery G P F guns, notes discipline, losses, and pride in Roswell soldiers who faced gas shells and constant danger without yielding.
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Roswell
Citag M. de Bremond
Alsace-Lorraine
Chateau-Thierry
Charlotte
N. C
Idaho
Oregon
Washington States
Camp Mills
Souge
Bordeaux
Filloux
Grande Puissance
Nevers
Montreuil
Billeau
Ville Neuve
Lhuys
Roswell Boy
Grimes
Newcomer
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Hans
France
Lodge
Alles
Frank Talmage
C A. Porter
Roswel Beauy
Foch
John Connally
Dr. Bradley
Pecos Valley
Mr. Business Man
Roswell Laundry Co
Vouzieres
Woevre
Tournai
Epstein
Herbert
Mehlhop
Hun
DE Bremond
Roswell Battery
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