Germans Sign Peace Treaty At Versailles Hall
Versailles June 28 The peace treaty has been signed ending the world war. Delegates led by Wilson affixed their signatures in the Hall of Mirrors as Britain France Japan and Italy followed, with China declining to sign and South Africa protesting. German delegates entered by a different door, causing a tense moment before a compromise allowed military honors.
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Versailles
Europe
Fils
Johannes Bell
Great Britain
France
Japan
Italy
Belgium
Ian Christian Smuts
Union of South Africa
Herr Haniel von Haimhau-sen
Henri
Foch
Chateau Park
Marshal Foch
Chateau
Clemenceau
President Wilson
Lloyd George
Wilson
Lansing
Colonel House
Henry White
General Bliss
Britain
Germany
Brazil
Bolivia
Uruguay
Peru
Panama
Nicaragua
Liberia
Honduras
Haiti
Guatemala
Ecuador
Baron Sonnino
M. Imeriali
Crési
Paris
Emerald uses and history in ancient gem craft
Fragmentary article notes emeralds as a softer stone than ruby and sapphire with long use in graving and decorative work. Mentions Roman origins and European royal and private contexts, highlighting value and weight considerations across eras.
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Ping.a
Royal
Europe
Emerald Beryl Compared With Rubies and Diamonds
The bright grass-green beryl is described as the only true emerald. A perfect emerald beryl stone, typically one to three carats, can be worth as much as a fine natural ruby and often more than a diamond. Large stones are extremely rare and fetch fancy prices out of proportion to size.
Sarcastic remark about wife’s attire sparks domestic clash
A husband quips about his wife dressing like a child and wearing a revealing bodice. The comment targets her clothing and implies family strains, reflecting tension at home.
Wilson sails from Brest returning home after Germany treaty
President Wilson aboard the U S S George Washington leaves Brest at 2 20 pm amid a quiet crowd and socialist procession. French and American officials greet him while Mrs Wilson receives Brittany roses. The voyage continues under convoy toward the Atlantic.
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Brest
Wilson
Germany
United States
George Washington
Siam
H. Salam
E. N. Benoit
A. S. Halstead
E. A. Helmick
Smedley Butler
Yser G
Amerique
Ea. Paix Pirarose
National Bridge
America
Edward ‘McCauley
U. S. Buys Camp Grant Site for 800000
The United States government acquired 4000 acres of Camp Grant land for about 800000 dollars. The land, leased previously, was bought as the camp was made a permanent cantonment. Price per acre ranged from 150 to 350 dollars, the highest paid among 14 army camps retained.
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Chicago
Camp Grant
United States
War Department
T P Shonts Near Death
News reports Theodore P. Shonts president of the Interborough Rapid Transit company has been at his home and suffered a relapse with conditions described as sinking rapidly in New York.
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New York
Theodore P. Shonts
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Bethmann Hollweg Seeks Trial for German War Acts
Berlin June 30 Former German chancellor Dr Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg formally asked the allied powers to put him on trial for Germanys acts during his term, placing himself at the disposal of the allies. He had earlier sought permission on May 20 and said the blame for the war lies with the militarists.
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Berlin
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
Clemenceau
von Bethmann- Hollweg
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Prince von Buelow
Belgium
Reichstag
New York Employment Service Endorsed by Few Employers
United States employment service received 34 endorsements from 405 employers surveyed by national employment managers. The board noted the questionnaire reached top employers. 95 favored a state system. The idea of a cabinet secretary for employment was rejected 219 to 59.
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New York
United States Employment Service
National Employment Managers
Board of Directors
United States
Government gains control of Hamburg amid unrest
Berlin reports government troops in full control of Hamburg with no fighting there and reinforcements arriving to restore normal conditions. Gustav Noske, national defense minister, proclaims ruthless suppression of disorders and reserves the right to invoke martial law where necessary.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Gustav Noske
National Defense
Illinois Bandit Gang Captured After Mine Robbery
Four survivors of five bandits who robbed the Middle Fork mine of $42,000 were captured in a wood between West Frankfort and Benton by a 300 man posse after a running gun battle. All bandits were slightly wounded and surrendered when out of ammunition.
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Benton
Middle Fork
West Frankfort
Here
Plot Big Revolt In Italy Conference Aims Mid July
A Vienna dispatch says Italian German and Austrian communists met in southern Tyrol to plan a revolution in Italy, with the uprising set for mid July.
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Italy
Tyrol
Vienna
Copenhagen
Peace treaty deposited in Paris protocol office
The treaty was moved from Versailles to Paris and deposited at the protocol office. Marshal Joffre, back in Paris from London, could not attend the Versailles ceremony.
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Paris
Versailles
Protocol Office
Marshal Joffre
London
Wife killer Wilkins hanged self in prison fall
Mineola New York June 80 Dr Walter Keene Wilkins sentenced to death for murdering his wife hanged himself in the fall he was alive when found by keepers but died shortly after six o clock in the evening
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Mineola
N.Y
Walter Keene Wilkins
Lesson for July 6 Church Life and Work
Church lesson outlines Pentecost origin and birth of the church and the path into membership through belief repentance baptism and the Holy Spirit. It details the primitive church in acts 2 42 47 and outlines mutual duties of officers and members including edification peace and warning the disorderly within a spirit of love.
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Christ
Peter
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Ili
Primitive Church
Church of Jesus Christ
Church of Christ
Growth and the right principle of growth
The text argues that growth in both natural and spiritual realms follows a single principle. It emphasizes earnest effort yet condemns wrong methods. The guiding principle is to imitate nature’s growth, as in the Bible phrase “Consider the lilies how they grow.”
Second Look Belief in Reconsidering Feelings
A fragmented note expresses openness to reconsideration in matters of the heart, signaling a cautious approach to love with a hint of optimism about giving feelings a second look despite initial doubt.
Happy Dream Comes True With Pepgen Cure
Miss Myrtle Johnson of Muncie Indiana describes six months of nervous indigestion and loss of appetite. After a few Pepgen doses she reports renewed strength, restored appetite, restful sleep, and a five pound gain. Pepgen advertised as available at leading drug stores.
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Myrtle Johnson
Seventh Street
Muncie
Ind
Adv
Talents Recognized by a Nuisance Locust Metaphor
A brief reader remark praises the seventeen year periodical cicada noting its perfect timing while acknowledging its nuisance and commending its mathematical precision as a curious talent within a literary exchange.
Increase Weight and Vitality With Phosphate
An article argues that lack of nerve energy causes thinness and poor health. It promotes nitro-phosphate or Buro-Phosphate as a remedy to boost nerve tissue, energy, and weight while noting cautious use to avoid unwanted weight gain.
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United States Bureau
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