Wilson rejects armistice plea and insists on unconditional terms
President Wilson forcefully rebukes German proposals for a mixed commission and armistice. He states peace will be dictated by the United States and allies, demands Germany surrender and guarantees of terms, and warns that atrocities must cease before any ceasefire. He calls for the end of Prussian autocracy and notes Alsace Lorraine must return to France.
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Wilson
Moray
United States
Germany
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Alsacce-Lorraine
Austria-Hungary
Dual Monarchy
Administrator's Notice Estate of Antonio Golfo Deceased
The administrator of Antonio Golfo's estate announces appearance before Bureau County Court at Princeton during December Term on the first Monday in December. Creditors must attend to have claims adjusted and debtors should make immediate payments. Dated August 26, 1918.
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Antonio Golfo
Bureau County
Court House
Princeton
A. D
Registration of War Bonds Urged by Loan Officials
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago bond department quotes a Treasury letter urging registration in full legal names for Liberty Bond subscriptions. Initials or husband initials hinder transfer upon death and complicate admin actions, though issuances under initials may occur if insisted.
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Bond Department
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Treasury Department
Sarah A. Smith
Thomas W. Smith
S. Smith
We’ll All Go Broke If We Halts the Guns Song
A verse by William Herschell contrasts home front burdens with wartime sacrifice. It urges unity and early war support citing Belgian civilians and Yankee soldiers, closing with a call to buy Bounds and load the guns to speed victory.
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William Herschell
Polks
Body fragments found in wrecked steamer Columbia hull
Divers removed portions of three bodies from the Columbia wreck in the Whaois river near Wesley City after it sank July 5th. A right foot and shoe near other remains are believed to be George Stewart. The hull is to be raised and brought to Peoria for coroner juries once machinery is loosened and the wreck is floated.
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Columbia
Whaois
Wesley City
Barnevelt
George Stewart
Peoria
Tazewell
Princeton Area Corn Prospects Stay Strong In Fall
Predictions for the corn crop around Princeton look favorable with minimal risk of hard freezes. Farmers anticipate high quality and quantity this fall, a contrast to last October when early frosts damaged immature crops. The article notes barge lines on inland waterways as part of national efforts to support bond sales.
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Princeton
United States
Speed the Day for Real Victory and Trade Growth
A patriotic editorial urges patience for true news of Germany's surrender and celebrates future occasions when a real victory will spark genuine celebrations. It links such events to lower freight rates, better river shipping from Chicago to the gulf, and growth for central west industries as freight flows increase.
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Germany
United States
Central West
Illinois River
Chicago
Gulf
Cleaning Combs With Brush And Cotton Technique
The advised method removes residue by brushing, then pulling a cotton piece through the teeth, changing it as it soils, and finishing with a clean cloth rub. This preserves comb integrity and hygiene.
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Berlin
Foch
Alsace
Democratic
al Liberty
Liberty
Len D. Spaulding
Sheriffs Syndicate
Voers
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