National Guard Units Arrive in France Alongside Rainbow Division
American Rainbow division reaches France with guardsmen from Illinois and Chicago among arrivals. Troops train near the front, billeted in towns or wooden barracks, welcomed by French citizens and organized for frontline combat readiness. Units keep state groups together where possible as they join regulars.
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Washington
America
Rainbow
France
Chicago
War Department
Army
Pershing
Union
United States
Scandinavia conference opens with kings in Christiania
In Christiania on November 30 the Scandinavian conference began with speeches by King Haakon of Norway and King Gustave of Sweden. Ministers from all three nations met for several hours, followed by a banquet. King Haakon proposed a toast noting mournful times for Europe and the shared shadows over their countries.
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Christiania
Haakon
Norway
Gustave
Sweden
Europe
Scandinavian monarchs pledge neutrality and unity
King Gustave writes to King Haakon stressing independence and neutrality of Sweden Norway and Denmark. He notes separation of Sweden and Norway and claims to be first Swedish ruler to visit Norway since then. The three kingdoms vow to stand together and uphold strict neutrality while safeguarding their independence and right to decide their own destinies.
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Nate
Gustave
Haakon
Sweden
Norway
Nine cars of troop train wreck near Granger TI
Chicago dispatch reports a troop train bound for Rockford derailed at Granger TI on a prairie thirty-two miles west of Chicago. Between ten and thirty soldiers were injured, with some seriously hurt. Officials suspect German plotters and launched an immediate investigation.
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Chicago
Rockford
Granger
Caimp Grant
Americans Helped British In Cambrai Drive Front Line
British Army HQ in France reports American troops played key roles in General Byng's Cambrai advance. American army engineers laboring behind the front for nearly four months helped push vital railways forward. Two American engineers wounded marked first US casualties reported from Washington. Military reasons kept disclosure from the public until now.
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France
Byng
Cambrai
United States
Nnew
Washington
Market Reports From Chicago Wheat Corn and Hogs
The Chicago market notes open high low and close figures for corn oats and related grains with Dec and May contracts. It lists flour and bread grain prices for spring and hard winter wheats in various packaging and the prices for dressed poultry cattle hogs sheep and goats. The report ends with a subscription note for The Telegraph.
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Chicago
Cowan
Daring escape tale of Lieut Patrick O'Brien from Germany
London reports Lieut Patrick O'Brien of Momence US born British flying corps details a bold breakout after capture. He describes leaping from a 30 mile hour train with three German officers aboard, swimming canals, dodging electric wires with a makeshift bridge, hiding in a Belgian shelter, and surviving on field vegetables before reaching safety.
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London
Patrick O’brien
Momence
British Flying Corps
Germany
Tlis
Rescuers Recover Two Bodies From Old Ben Mine Blast
Rescuers reached deep into the Old Ben mine to pull out two bodies after a blast that rattled the area for 20 miles. The explosion expelled both cages from the shaft, destroyed the apple, blew out air shaft steps, and forced rescuers to descend in buckets. Flames towered 100 feet from air and main shafts. eighteen men were trapped by the blast.
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Christopher
Dee
Ben
Improvised Shoe Horn Trick From Handkerchief Fold
A handkerchief folded several times serves as a makeshift shoe horn. Place it on the heel, press the foot into the shoe, pull the end of the cloth as the heel settles, and withdraw the improvised horn once the heel is near full. This method allows the shoe to slip on more easily.
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Popular Science Monthly
Truth About Cancer Book Free From National Medical Institute
A new comprehensive cancer guide offering explanation and non surgical treatment options is available for free distribution. Send for a copy to GA Johnson M W Suite 530 1320 Main St Kansas City Missouri.
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GA. Johnson, M. W
Main
Kansas City
Center and Dalton basketball opener reports and local notes
Dalton reports a home basketball opener with Center, both boys and girls games, a lopsided boys win and a close girls win after a five minute overtime. Center’s best player missed due to fieldwork. Thanksgiving week impacted school with days off and teachers in Sidney and Red Lion. Community notes include Dr. Martin’s sermon, Otto Perso’s new Ford, and upcoming Farmers Union meeting.
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Sidney
Red Lion
Ray Birdwell
Center
Dalton
American Ship Actaeon Torpedoed Off Spain
American steamship Actaeon was torpedoed on Sunday near Corunna Spain. Twenty one survivors reached Port Camarinas while three boats carrying the rest of the crew are missing. The on board Americans named include J Mortarity Oller Muske gon Mich Henry Fallon Steubenville O.
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London
Actaeon
Corunna
Spain
Port Camarinas
J. Mortarity
Oller
Muskegon
Mich
Henry Fallon
Deck Boy
Steubenville
Thanksgiving program and community notices at District No 13
The District No 13 teachers and pupils hosted a Thanksgiving program Wednesday afternoon with many patrons attending. A Red Cross sale at Potter drew a sizable local turnout. Mr and Mrs Milke traveled to Sidney for the sister’s illness. Hugh Woten bought roosters from Mrs Pete Nelson. The Nelsons hosted a large Thanksgiving dinner. An electrician from Potter assisted at Pete Nelson's Monday evening during a close call with lights out. Rev Hansen and Mrs Hansen visited Mr and Mrs Wills on Sunday. Kate and Iva Heimer attended a Methodist church concert in Potter. Peach returned from Holyoke Colorado after visiting his sister. Smyrna church services were well attended Sunday. Mr Poppers visited Watens Sunday. Mrs Nelson of Geo Schear’s eastern state family cared for her father during his illness.
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District No 13
Corner School
Red Cross
Potter
Milke
Sidney
Hugh Woten
Pete Nelson
Geo. Schear
Inventor Merges Scraper Doormat and Fiber Tat
An Trinda inventor unites a scraper metal doormat and fiber Tat into a single device. The metal portion hinges to lift for sweeping dirt from beneath. The integration promises easier cleaning and debris removal in one tool.
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Dr. Martin
Omaha
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Otto Perso
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