Armistice Ends Greatest War World Has Ever Seen
Washington announces the end of the greatest war in history after 1,567 days of conflict. The armistice terms require German withdrawal from occupied areas, repatriation, and large scale weapon surrender. President Wilson outlines the military clauses and timelines as Allied and American forces push toward Metz and end hostilities.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Supreme War Council
Marshall Foch
Western Front
Belgium
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Luxembourg
United States
the Rhine
Rhine
Mayenence
Coblenz
Cologne
Holland
Ghernsheim
Rhinelands
Schools Closed By City Health De partment
City health officials ordered schools and churches to stay closed this Sunday and Monday after a new influenza outbreak. Officials urge precaution to prevent a larger epidemic and keep the situation under control.
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City Health Department
Health Department
More Help Needed for Red Cross in Williston Influenza
Sixteen new influenza cases in Williston yesterday surprised residents as the epidemic lingers. The Red Cross reports a critical shortage of volunteers to care for the ill, with families overwhelmed and no draft authority. Call 161 to enlist. all ages and both sexes may volunteer, and pay is offered for those unwilling to work without pay.
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Williston
Red Cross Committee
Tioga
Surgical Dressing Work Stopped
Mrs. W. B. Qverson reports Washington has ordered the cessation of all surgical dressing work as ample stores exist in the United States and in France. The Red Cross committee thanks the dedicated workers and urges continued relief efforts, expecting a surge in demand for refugee garments and directing workers to focus on that area.
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W. B. Qverson
Red Cross
Washington
France
Classification of men stopped in draft processing
Washington November 12 draft boards ordered to stop classifying men under nineteen or over thirty six and to withhold questionnaires for such registrants not yet sent out. Officials said registrants aged eighteen and from thirty seven to forty six with questionnaires need not fill them. Cancellation of all draft calls yesterday nullified the work or fight order though boards continue classifying men nineteen to thirty six.
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Washington
Marshall General’s Office
Red Cross Supply Station Closes at Hagen and Everson's
Preparations are under way to close the Red Cross supply station operated at Hagen and Everson's Hardware Store during the influenza epidemic. Those who donated dishes jars and similar items are urged to call and collect them promptly to spare the Hardware Company from prolonged use of their store space.
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Red Cross
Hagen & Everson
Wheat threshing yields approached half a million in Williams County
Threshing reports to County Agent Schollander show 143000 bushels of wheat threshed in Williams County this fall with more reports pending. Weather conditions this past season supported a strong yield and farmers may net a million dollars or more at current high prices.
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Schollander
Williams County
Armistice Celebrations Spark Williston Merriment
The arrival of the armistice news set Williston abuzz as whistles blew and bells rang. A Home Guards parade drew hundreds, and the city celebrated through the night with crowds and cheer. An auto theft led to an accident injuring two walkers, while the driver fled after leaving the car parked on the north side.
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Germany
Williston
Home Guards
Merry Makers
Roche Cash Grocery
Great Northern Hotel
Francis Coulter
Anna Bjornstad
R C Hospital Closes Today
R C Hospital closes today ending the Emergency Hospital operation at the Odd Fellows Hall after clearing all but two patients. Hundreds were treated during its run and many lives were saved by the staff. Lunch boxes sold at a Kalispell dance raised 120.50 for the Red Cross treasury as attendees came from distant districts.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Aidance
Kalispell
Mont
Red Cross
Tuition Charged At City Schools
At a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night November 12 the board voted to charge tuition. Non resident pupils in grades one to eight may be charged under state law. Senior High School pupils from other states are charged tuition. residents within North Dakota are exempt. Tuition is two dollars per month payable in advance starting December 1.
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Board of Education
North Dakota
All Draft Calls Are Cancelled
A telegram from Adjutant General Fraser to the local draft board cancels all National Army calls and inductions except for navy and marines. Men called yesterday were notified, and further orders will arrive. The Sun beam division slated for Camp Dodge and the 41 that were to depart for Fort Scott are stalled.
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Williston
Fraser
National Army
Navy
Marines
Board
Sunbeam
Camp Dodge
Fort Scott
Cal
Rev E L Hobbs Arrives as New City Minister
The Rev E L Hobbs newly appointed minister of the local Methodist church arrived last Thursday evening from Wahpeton. Mrs Hobbs and their baby daughter accompanied him. They are being entertained at Edwin A Palmer's home until their household goods arrive.
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E. L. Hobbs
City
Wahpeton
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State Department
Associated Press
Metz
Pershing
Meuse
Lorraine
Congress
R. C
R.C Hospital
Sity
Harvest Moon
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