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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1918
Page
1
Emmets bur gers celebrate near top of county drive as Estherville reports oversubscribed wards and swift quota progress for the War Work Campaign. Scott Peddie dies in Canada aviation service. Ray Kennedy loses leg in France and sends word home. Ray and Rev E E Evans die in Fort Dodge pneumonia cases amid war news and local tributes.
Ringsted Dispatch reports young Carl J. Wanseri of Lost Island Township born Feb 10 1896 died in France after service in Company M 367th Infantry. He left two brothers five sisters and his parents awaiting Christmas at home when telegram confirmed his death.
The terms require Germany to halt all fighting, evacuate occupied lands including Alsace Lorraine and Luxemburg, surrender large quantities of firearms and rolling stock, abandon the Brest Litovsky and Bucharest agreements, restore damages in allied territory, surrender submarines and sea craft, concentrate aircraft at a point, restore merchant ships, evacuate Black Sea ports, and endure an armistice effectively for about thirty days.
President Wilson announced the armistice with Germany has been signed. He said America has achieved its goals and will help establish just democracy worldwide with sober counsel and material aid. Wilson delayed publishing terms to be first to inform Congress and the public as Congress met briefly.
Washington reports no details on how the armistice was signed. The German courier reached headquarters by 10 am yesterday, French time, and Germany has until 11 am French time to accept. Hostilities will end at the time Marshal Foch sets for Germany to decide peace or ongoing war.
A Paris dispatch claims the German crown prince is dead or missing with reports of him being found on a military train bound for Holland. Other versions say he is alive or imprisoned, with details conflicting amid World War I confusion.
Everett Ridley writes from a convalescent depot in France about recovery and return to his company. He recalls friends Miller and Bill Harcourt, life in the Somme area after German retreat, scarce civilian goods, and hardships of rationing and hard tack. He notes shrapnel wounds and a desire to rejoin action, with a glance at the war's uncertain end.
The Estherville schools pledge to aid the United War Work Fund and urge residents to call the High School at phone number 9 for any off hours work. Grandpa Woods Dies in California. Myr Jo Woods formerly known as Grandpa Woods, dies of pneumonia and an outdoor funeral is held. He was father to Congressman Frank P. Woods and Herb Woods and is survived by his wife and two other children.
Crowds filled Estherville streets with flags and noise after peace news. A giant afternoon parade led by Uncle Sam featured Mothers Club, Red Cross, Civil War veterans, and a Kaiser’s coffin amid fireworks and volleys. Business halted as residents celebrated through the night.
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