Victory Parade in City Welcomes Armistice Mark
Thousands lined the route as the Victory Parade stretched from Ninth and Avenue D, ending near Commerce Street. Mayor Bell proclaimed a half holiday as Army bands, Red Cross nurses, cadets, and war work groups marched past Brigadier Generals Estes and Shaw with a cheering public.
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Red Cross
United We Serve
Sam C. Bell
Joseykhugs Cecil
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Shaw
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Ted Cross
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Physicians and Surgeons’ Hospital
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American Library
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England
Belgium
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Mexico
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Peacock
San Antonio Academy
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Bill
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Travis Park
Americans await war sights as Europe still closed
Washington D C November 14 there is no place in Europe yet for sightseers eager to view battlefields and devastated towns as the war continues. Americans who hoped to travel to Europe to see the scenes must wait until a safe and accessible route opens.
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Washington, D. C
Europe
Flight bans curb Europe travel while ships gear up
Washington reports many inquiries from American sightseers about returning to Europe but officials say travel will stay restricted for a long time. Allied and neutral lines prepare for increased business while government controls continue on passenger transport as hunger tightens resources. In New York, Lutheran church merger plans move forward, uniting three bodies into the United Lutheran Church in America. An Illinois inventor showcases a coat with a vented back design.
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Washington
Europe
Continent
British Isles
Allied Steamship
New York
United Lutheran Church In America
General Council
United Synod
South
How to Fight Spanish Influenza and Rebuild Health
Advice from a historical public health piece cautions avoiding crowds and maintaining cleanliness to stave off Spanish influenza. It promotes exercise, fresh air, and various tonics and pills, including Dr Vieteo’s Pleasant Tablets and Dr. Thorec’s Golden Medical Discovery, with home remedies and drugstore purchases, plus a trial package offer.
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Dr. Vieteo
Tiorec
Dr. Price
Buttato
N.Y
Popular selections delight audience at local program
Mrs Laura Maverick and Mrs Louise Jacobs sang several solos along with Sergt Herbert Wall. Mr Evans new song leader of Fort Sam Houston led mass singing of France and American national songs. Mr Vans Sergeant Wall and Mr Griffin took turns leading. Miss Flora Briggs accompanied. The Wisconsin Industrial Commission WHI asks legislature for changes in laws affecting women workers.
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Laura Maverick
Louise Jacobs
Sergt
Herbert Wall
Evans
Fort Sam Houston
Camp Join Wise
Camp Stanley
France
America
Vans
Sergeant Wall
Griffin
Flora Briggs
California Syrup of Figs marketed for children
A promotional health note extols California Syrup of Figs as a foolproof laxative for sick children. It urges mothers to use the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company and warns against counterfeits. The ad promises quick relief from sour stomach, indigestion, and constipation, with a playful, healthy child as the outcome.
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California
King George and Wilson Exchange Armistice Messages
London report notes King George sent congratulations and thanks to President Wilson for U S aid in the war. Wilson replied warmly, praising the Allied partnership and shared goals of democracy, justice, and lasting peace. Two Marine fliers from Pittsburgh were killed near Miami when their Curtiss aircraft crashed after stalling.
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George
Wilson
United States
Atlantic
Miami
Fla
John McCune
J. C. Wristine
Pittsburg
Curtiss Wield
Marine 1 Corps Air Service
Black Diamond Arrests and Health Advice Messages
Omaha reports David Witk nsop alias Black Diamond arrested. reader letters seek medical guidance on kidney trouble pimples hair loss dandruff and cough remedies. Responses recommend Balmwort Tablets Three Grain Sulphuric Tablets Plain Yellow Mignon and Mentho-Laxey with cautions on constipation and self treatment.
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