Brothers Meet in French Village During WWI Return
Private Kenneth M. Swisher of the 168th Infantry writes of a chance reunion with brother Ellis in a French village. He recalls their year and a half apart, Claude’s recent death in France, and a hopeful note that all may be home soon. He also mentions receiving a photo of his parents and praise for their likeness to Ulysses S. Grant.
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Ellis
France
Kenneth M. Swisher
168Th Infantry
O. M. Swisher
Kenneth
Claude
Co. K
Washington
168Th
133D
Camp Cody
Swisher
Mr. Swisher
Grant
Teachers Return as City Schools Readies Reopening
Local teachers begin returning to town to resume duties for the upcoming Monday reopening of city schools after weeks of vacation. School authorities expect near total enrollment and will rely on the nurse to manage illness and monitor pupil health.
Private Hradek Hears Last Shot From France Letter
J P Hradek of Wellman reports his son Private W C Hradek of Company G 349th Infantry describes experiences in the war ending days. He notes location between Metz and Verdun and mentions bombardment and hope of homecoming after August departure from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hradek
Wellman
W. C. Hradek
349Th Infantry
France
Metz
Verdun
New York
Southhampton
England
Havre
Hull
Army
U. S
William T. Shearer Dies at Mercy Hospital
William Taylor Shearer, son of James S. Shearer of Washington, died at 10 20 AM at Mercy hospital in Burlington after influenza which developed into pneumonia. He was 28, born November 12 in Washington, educated at local high school and Purdue University, worked as druggist and traveling salesman, married Mary Long of Moline, with one two year old son William Taylor Jr. He leaves his wife, father, two sisters, a brother and other relatives. a Presbyterian. He had been in good health until illness following his wife’s operation in Rochester.
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William Taylor Shearer
J. S. Shearer
Washington
Mercy Hospital
Burlington
Rochester
Minn
Will
J. E. Lemmon
Purdue University
Mr. Lemmon
Keota
Churchill Drug Company
Fairfield
Shearer
Mary Long
Moline
William Taylor
James S. Shearer
Misa Marie Shearer
Dade B. Shearer
DePauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Fred Shearer
The
Presbyterian Church of Washington
MacArthur Urged for Major General Promotion by Menoher
Maj. Gen. Charles Menoher lauds Brig. Gen. Douglas MacArthur in a Pershing letter urging his promotion. The testimonial cites MacArthur’s leadership, multiple wounds, French and American honors, and decisive actions in Champagne and the Vesle sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Douglas MacArthur
Charles T. Menoher
Pershing
General MacArthur
Washington
MacArthur
United States
Menoher
Sixth Army Corps
France
Actul
Amusements Lucile Creates Gowns for The Road Through the Dark
Miss Clara Kimball Young stars in The Road Through the Dark at Fox theatre on Monday with gowns by Lucile Lady Duff Gordon who contributed actively to the film wardrobe. The story, set at the war's outset with romance and adventure, is scenarioed by Kathryn Stuart from Maud Radford Warren's tale. Edmund Mortimer directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile
Miss Young
Clara Kimball Young
Fox Theatre
Fifth Avenue
Duff Gordon
Europe
America
Kathryn Stuart
Maud Radford Warren
Edmund Mortimer
Red Cross Muslin Sale Announced With Subscriptions
Magazine subscriptions and club arrangements are promoted by Nita Belle McKoon as Red Cross offers unbleached muslin at bargain prices. Ladies making muslins in January are urged to buy Monday December 30, noting reduced cost and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nita Belle McKoon
Red Cross
Farmers Union of Washington Co to Elect Officers
A meeting of the Farmers Union of Washington County will be held at Woodman Hall on Saturday afternoon January 4 1919 at 1 o’clock for the purpose of electing officers for the business year W M Sutherland president Tolg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union of Washington Co
Woodman Hall
W. M. Sutherland
TOLG
Bickford Noted in Motion Picture News Feature
George D. Bickford, Graham Opera House manager in Washington Iowa, is prominently featured in Motion Picture News. The article praises his leadership of the Graham Theatre and his publicity ideas, noting that smaller city managers like him could elevate exhibition standards nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bickford
Graham Opera House
Motion Picture News
America
George D. Bickford
Graham Theatre
Washington
Iowa
George
Local visitors span three states in Mrs Stewart and family travel
Mrs Edward A Stewart of Knoxville Iowa arrived this morning to visit her father F Marie Miss Edith Bailey plans to return tonight to teach mathematics at West Des Moines High School Her mother Mrs Jennie Bailey will stay in Des Moines for the winter Mrs Virgil Irwin and two sons Harold and Donald return to Moline Illinois after visiting Mrs Irwins parents Mr and Mrs Wal Cherryholmes and sister-in-law Miss Elizabeth Irwin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Stewart
Knoxville
Iowa
F. Marie
Edith Bailey
West Des Moines High School
Jennie Bailey
Des Moines
Virgil Irwin
Harold
Donald
Moline, Ill
No hunting or trespassing on premises by Eli Jackson
Notice declares no hunting or trespassing on the premises occupied by Eli Jackson at 702. Authorities warn against violation and emphasize private property rights and access restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Jackson
Savage Banjo Use Among Equatorial African Tribes
The article describes the banjo in primitive form among Savage tribes in equatorial Africa. It notes a calabasa half instrument with strings and claims it is perhaps the most important music instrument at cannibal feasts and other joyous social occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equatorial Africa
Where Reality Is Found Words and Voices Quote
A compact reflection on perception and truth attributes reality to listening and hearing voices. attributed to Harold Goddard in a line from Atlan, suggesting that reality emerges through interpretation and discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Goddard
Atlan
Even Break in Number of Flu Cases Reported
City Clerk Kellogg reports a stable day with new influenza cases at the Harry Humble and A. Doran homes already quarantined. Two additional cases arise in other quarantined homes while Mrs. Clapper recovers at J. W. Teeter residence. Quarantine releases include Merle Crayne Mrs. George Keister and William Simpkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Harry Humble
Christmas Dinner Honors Brother From Iowa City
Mrs. Hi S. Carris hosted a four course Christmas dinner west of town for her brother Vivian Lemley who recently returned from Iowa City after discharge from the S A T C and spent time with relatives. The home featured a large Christmas tree and holiday decor as the day passed pleasantly despite unfavorable weather keeping part of the family away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. S. Carris
Vivian Lemley
Iowa City
Church Services Altered With No-Event Notices
Announcement lists church disruptions with no services tomorrow at the Christian church and Methodist Choir members urged to attend both morning and evening services. C A King directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Methodist Choir
A. King
Clyde V Brown Heads for Europe With YMCA Service
Clyde V. Brown is en route to Europe to join YMCA work with the army overseas. He planned to sail from Portland, Maine, touching Halifax on the way to Liverpool and then France. The group trained at Columbia University and includes diverse roommates from Topeka, California, and a missionary returning from China.
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Clyde V. Brown
New York
Europe
Portland
Maine
Halifax
Liverpool
England
France
London
Brown
Columbia University
Washington
Topeka
California
China
Urged to Remember Church Health Rules
Churchgoers and church officials are reminded of board of health rules from the influenza era. No services over one hour, at most two per day. Alternate pews vacant, Sunday schools and officials banned. Infected individuals barred, coughing or sneezing persons removed. Ventilation and weekly fumigation required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Young Men’s Gym Class Forming at Community Y M C A
Secretary W F Huxford announces plans to reorganize the successful last winter gym class. Dr A W Clow again directs the program with a two dollar fee for several weeks and one weekly evening session, subject to health board approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Huxford
Huxford
Board of Health
A. W. Clow
Butterfield Relocates Law Office Within Washington
Attorney W H Butterfield completes move from Crail's store location to the former Dewey rooms across the street near the Loan and Trust Company. He has practiced law in Washington for twenty two years and says the new offices are better arranged and more fitting.
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W. H. Butterfield
Crail's
C. A. Dewey
Judge Dewey
Loan and Trust Company
Mr. Butterfield
Crail’s
Washington
Red Cross Notes Move Garment Dept to Club
The garment department has moved to the south upstairs room at the Commercial club to free the gym for kindergarten work. Mrs. Walker says after current robe quota is met, Washington county will receive 200000 refugees garments from the United States. Mrs. Martha Gray donated a quilt valued at 5.60 shipped with rice bedding to Belgium for war sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Martha Gray
Red Cross
Belgium
Red Cross to Sell Muslin from Armistice Era
The Hollingsworth room hosts a sale of several hundred yards of unbleached muslin on Monday December 30 at 1 p m. The material, used in hospital bed shirts and bandages, is sold by the bolt or small lots at 15 cents a yard. No auctioneer. cash sales conducted by Red Cross ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Hollingsworth
Crull
Hollingsworth Room
Ladies of the Red Cross
Red Cross Vacates Gym At Club House
The Red Cross surgical dressings department has disbanded and vacated the Commercial club gymnas ium where it operated since early wartime. The garment department remains, moved to the second floor south room to make convalescent robes for refugees. The gymnasium is rented by the school district and will be used for school purposes starting next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Commercial Club
Hoover Refuses German Food Terms Meeting
Food Administrator Hoover in Europe relief efforts declined to discuss German food terms with Baron von Der Lancken and Dr Rieth who sought a meeting. A Paris letter said these officials wired Walter Lyman Brown in Rotterdam claiming German government appointment to negotiate with Hoover.
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Washington
Hoover
Europe
Baron von der Lancken
Rieth
Paris
Belgium
Berlin
Walter Lyman Brown
Committee For Relief
Rotterdam
Heoy
Hoover message vows harsh stance toward Germans
In responding to a conference request, Mr. Hoover declares that he will not deal with the pair described as arrogant toward the Belgians and cruel to Belgians. He adds a sharp personal rebuke and threatens action against the Germans if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoover
Fearful Shelters Hidden by WWI Leaders Revealed
Spa Belgium December report uncovers secret dugouts used by Kaiser Wilhelm II and General Hindenburg. Their underground refuges beneath villas featured electric fans and stoves, entered from dining rooms, with earth-blanketed roofs and hidden access, shocking international armistice observers.
Optimistic Thought Skeptic Quote: A Wise Man Inference
A quoted line contrasts optimism with skepticism noting a skeptic knows too much for a fool and too little for a wise man. The remark suggests prudence and measured doubt guide wisdom.
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Kenneth and Bellis Swisher
Meyer Bros. Drug Co
St. Louis
Hradek
Warn
WM. T. Shearer
J. 8S. Shearer
M Arthur
Champagne
Aisne-Marne
Forty-second
Vesle
Nesles
Cote de Chalon
Cascara
Hill
Notice Farmers Union
Bickford
Butterfield
Dewey
J. B
Care Journal
TODD
Phone Journal
Block Wood
W. M. Darbyshire
J. D. Dayton
West Chester
Fred N. Anderson
West
Monroe
Frank Frazier
H. C. Richardson
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D. A. Peterson
Plymouth Rocks
John A. Stewart
Bob Sled
Nate Jones
Harry Kracaw
Lloyd Goodwin
East Third St
Marion
Journal
Nishi
Hell
Wilhelm
Ex-Ruler
Hindenburg
Spa
Superman
Napoleon
Battle Ines
Naubois
Kaiser
International Armistice Commission
Great Warrior
SsuMoDer
Wadergrou
Cntpa
Tive House
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