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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-12
COLD IN ST. LOUIS, TOO.

st. Louis, April 12.--The city series
between the Cardinals and the Browns
could~not be resumed yesterday 1t Was
too cold for baseball
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-12
REDS vANQUISH TIGERS.
Matty's BOYS in Close Tilt Win by
to 4 Score.

Little Rock, Ark, April I'm a
closely contested game here yesterday
the Cincinnati Reds defeated the De-
troit Tigers, to A. The series now
stands to in favor of Detroit.
The score:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-12

drink this. and so help me God, III
never take a drink again.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-04
TIE DENlsCN REVIEW, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBERy4 1913.

day morning from Minnesota, where
she has been teaching, and expects to
return as soon as the flu has sub
sided. =
Capt. Edwin Hull and wife were
here and spent the week end with rel
ativeS.
A dance took place in Pfleiger's hall
Thanksgiving night. &.
Mrs. A. E. Mill spent several days
with her daughter, Mrs. Donald Moore,
in Omaha last week. l.
B. J. Moore attended the poultry show
in Omaha last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Nesmith are
again in town and Mr. Nesmith is
working on the new school house. 8:
Mr.. and Mrs: Wilson were called to
Ida Grove last week by the death of
a nephew, Mr.. Eells. 49,. =, ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Nurse are moving into
their new home.
! Mrs. Farrell visited in town last
week, coming from her home in Oma-
ha.H &. 90. T.. } s
The wedding of Pat Houston and
Miss Margaret Mullen occurred at,
Denison last week. -
Clyde Wilson returned to his home
in Nebraska the last of the week =
L. K. Moore made business trip to
Omaha during the past week. n
Mrs. Holeton visited her parents
here several days the past week, re-
turning to her home in Woodbine the
last of the week. a
Merlyn Rawlings spent the week
end at home last week, returning to-
Camp Dodge Sunday evening.
Mrs. Mayme Liscomb was a Deni-
son visitor Thanksgiving at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Cecil Hecht
Miss Mary Klene arrived from her
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-04

Denison, came Wednesday to- visit hi
son, Will Davis, and family.
l A deal was consummated here las
week when Dr. w. B. Liggett> pur
fchased the dental interests of DR..
]. Martin. DR.. Martin and family have
moved to Des Moines. DR.. Martin ant
wife have made wide circle O.
friends and will be missed greatly i,
1.-THE community. T..
Mr.. and Mrs. Kuhl visited among
friends in Manning Thanksgiving day
returning home that evening. y ~
Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins, of Aston
were up last week visiting friends.
! L. l.. Caldwell will hold q public sale
December 18th, 6h miles southeast Of
Manila
Mr.. and Mrs. Lockwood spent Sun
day of last week visiting with friends
at Perry.
/ Dr. NJ. NJ, Loomis made a business
"trip to Omaha last Friday.
|. Jas. Edwards went to Omaha last
Thursday to visit friends and rela'
tives. -n
Mr.. and Mrs. Polzein went to Buck
Grove Friday evening, where they
will make their future home. They
have been residents of Manila for a
number of years. Manila friends
wish them much success in their new
home.
Marion and Howard Sutton went to
Omaha Friday to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Davis and chill
dren went to Denison Saturday eve
nj n IN visit with frioOdc ,
Thomas Hayes, son OIL Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Hayes, has been visiting his
parents. He is training at camp in
Illinois.
Guy Olstott, who has been suffering
with the flu, is able to be up and about
again. 4
Mrs. w. E. Suffer came down with
the flu last week, but at this writing is
reported somewhat improved.
Gus Wiese, who has been working
nights at the electric light plant, re-
signed his position last Saturday.
ssMrs o. Ofriner, Who has been suf-
fering from an attack Of the flu, is re-
ported somewhat improved at pres
ent.
d. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Penterman left
last Monday for Carroll, where they
will make their home. They have
been residents of Manila for several
years. People of the community wish
them SUCCESS in their new nome.
The literary society Of the high
school gave most interesting pro-
gram on Friday afternoon Of last
week. A number of songs, readings,
original stories and instrumental mum
hers were given which were excep-
tionally well rendered, and heated
debate was an important feature of
the program. The clever little farce,
entitled "Six Cups Of Chocolate was
very we'll given. The other literary
society Of the school will give a pro-
gram the Friday preceding Christ
mas. l
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: DUNLAP ITEMS i
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DR.. Powell was in Omaha Friday
taking patient to the hospital. =
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B. Bailey have been
| spending the week at Dow City.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Moorhead are in
town visiting at the parental, Moor
head, home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos ,Ehlers and their
! daughter, Dorothy, left Monday on the
return to their home in Manitou, Colo
| They were not pleased, with the eli
mate, having intended to spend the
l,entire winter here. S :
The family of c. E. Liscomb east
Of town are sick with influenza.
A son came to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jake Ryan as a Thanksgiving
visitor. y &ants =
Anthony Monahan, of Omaha. has
been spending the vacation at the
country home, returning to Omaha on
Sunday.
The death of Mrs. Hans Hanson &C.
Cured on Saturday at the family
home in the north part OF town. She
has been sick for some time and her
death was not complete surprise.
Some Of the soldiers boys are ex-
pected home soon and different homes
will be gladdened in consequence.
"A number from here attended the
wedding of Miss Josie Hartigan and
Pete Smith at Ute last week. Both
are well and favorably known in this
community.
Geo. Cullivan is one of the latest
so%s 80 So, Of ha
ent very sick.
Misses Anna Helm was an Omaha
visitor several days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver, Of Onawa, were
callers at the Cullivan home Thanks
giving day.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. G. Moeller visited
at the homes of their daughters, Mes:
danes Chamberlin and Taylor, during
the festive season.
Union services were held in the
Congregational church Thanksgiving
eve, the sermon being given by Rev.
Penn.
Mrs. Daily was an Omaha caller on
Saturday. :.as
Mrs. Libby Liscomb is victim of
the prevailing malady at the present
Time. (.
Quite large number of people re-
ceived letters from overseas this week
and great was the rejoicing.
Bob Anderson. of FIT. Dodge, was
Thanksgiving visitor. at the. home Of
his grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Taylor.
Miss Wilma Roberts and friend
spent, Thanksgiving vacation at the
home of her sister, Mrs. S. Roberts,
returning to Cornell in time for school.
n MRS. HeiSe returned to her. home in
Algona last week after a visit with her
son here who was a victim Of the flu.
Jack Chauncey, of Omaha, spent
few hours with his family Thanksgiv.
ing evening, returning to camp on the
late train.
The wedding Of Violet Brundige
and Nj: xMaAthews Of Pisgah, occur.
red at Logan last week.
z Miss Arm R1Mifngs returned Sun
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/ MANILA ITEMS
$%++.********+**+

u No. :
c. u. Potter, who has been very i'll
with pneumonia at Missoula, Mont, is
reported as getting along nicely, OF
which his many friends are pleased to
learn. 1t Is reported that he will soon
be able to return home.
j. R. Thede, who has been at Sioux
Falls, s. D., on businesssthe past week,
returned home Thursday -
The death OF Miss Anna Cody which
occurred on Friday afternoon of last
week in Council Bluffs, was a great
shock to the entire community. She
had an attack of the flu which soon
developed into pneumonia. She was
taken to the Mercy hospital. Every.
thing was done that could be done to
save her life but to no avail. She had
been employed in the telephone office
here for several years and was one
of the very best operators in the Of
fee. She leaves to mourn her death
q father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. P.
G. Cody, two brothers, Tom and Ray
OF Sioux City, and five sisters, Mrs.
John Mcmahon. Catherine, Nellie, Ag.
mes and Grace, and host of friends.
She died at the age Of Is years, 9
months and 81 days. Friends of the
community sympathize with the be.
reaved family Funeral services were
held here Saturday. IL
Mrs. McNertney and son, Raymond,
returned home from Omaha Saturday.
Mrs. F. "a. jackson, from Omaha,
who has been visiting old friends here
returned to her home Wednesday,
Mrs. jackson has been resident Of
Manila for many years and her. many
friends we're glad to see her. -
The Guild ladies and the Aid soci-
ETY. Of the Presbyterian church held a
Thanksgiving dinner at the church on
Thursday. This was indeed a very
happy day and. all present had much
to be thankful for. Music was rem.
dered in the afternoon and everyone
had q pleasant day. .;5s ssS
Mr.. and Mrs. Partch, Of Sioux City,
visited friends here last week. They
were coming from Des Monies, where
they attended the obsequies. Of Mr..
Naeve They left for their home on
Wednesday evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Partch are. both well known in this
vicinity.
N State Agent Il. G. Saunders came
home from Des Moines Tuesday to
spend Thank sgiving with his family.
Two four minute men gave speech
es at the Presbyterian church Sunday
evening, they being Ray Thompson
and w, H, Hartman. The speeches
we're very interesting,
Miss Marie Pepper was on the sick
list last week and was unable to work
at the telephone. office. .
Miss Hertha Joens is employed in
the sEhricks store at AspinYall. She
came home Tuesday to attend the
funeral OF Dewey Haman.
Or. and Mrs. ]. T.. Martins left last
Wednesday evening for Des Moines
where they win make their future
home Friends regret very much OF
their leaving and wish them muchsuc.
cess in their new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. 81 capronJ moved their
household goods into the, house for
naerly occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. r. o.
WicAa1l who. moved to Perry last
week.
MI and Mrs. VIM. Gaumer, who
thought their. son, Sidney, had gone
overseas, rec ived word last week that
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-04

he was In Rockford, ILL., Sidney wal
on the ship ready to sail from New
Work. when peace was declared.
| Willie Joens. Of Aspinwall, came
down last Monday to visit his mother
Mrs C. Joens.
Mrs. n. Hoffeins was on the SICK
list Hast week. Her many friends
wish her a speedNre covery.
Lieut. IA. b. Calvin was up from
Camp Dodge last Tuesday to visit his
parents.
a.. W. Callahan has been suffering
from an attack Of the flu, but is re-
ported somewhat improved at this
writing.
! The business houses were closed
last Tuesday afternoon to show re-
speet to the late Dewey Hannah who
passed away Sunday evening.
Miss sLeIore Potter has accepted a
position In the Carnahan drug store,
and commenced work last week.
Mrs. P. C. Gray was on the sick list
the past week, but at, this writing is
reported somewhat improved.
Lieut. Harry Hoffeins and wife
went to Carroll Thursday evening to
visit the latter's parents.
Mrs. 3SWeening who has been suf-
fering from an attack of the flu, is
much improved.
Billie Thomas, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo Thomas, went to Sioux City last
week to take up his work again after
a serious Illness of the flu for several
weeks.
1ial OF, shn~ hnr,n in
Willard, Neb:. last Sunday after a
months illness. Mr.. and Mrs. Sleek
we're long residents of Manila. The
remains reached here last Tuesday
and funeral services were held Thurs
day.
Mrs. Perry Cruise and son, James,
were Council Bluffs visitors last week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Hood
last week. son.
I Mr.. and Mrs. A. Saunders and their
daughter, Emogene, returned from
Dakota, where they have been for the
past week.
Mrs. Walter Ivey and children, of
Perry, came Wednesday evening of
last week to spend Thanksgiving at
the al ,Ivey home.
The Landorf family, who have been
suffering from the flu for the past
week, are reported as getting along
nicely.
Miss Agnes Marsh, of Lincoln, Neb.,
visited at the home of her sister, MES.
Jessie Johnston, last week.
Miss Mae Olson, of Des Moines, Wis
tied at-the home of Miss Helen Muir
phy last week.
Mrs. Temple; who has been here for
the past few weeks caring for the two
children of Mr.. Scissor, returned to
her home in, Des Moines last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A, W. Callahan were
Omaha visitors last Monday
Miss Nina Johnston, who teaches at
Logan, came home Wednesday eve.
ming to spend Thanksgiving with her
mother, Mrs; Jessie Johnston.
II Mr.. and Mrs. sR. Melton spent
Thanksgiving in Manning visiting the
latter's parents
! Mr.. and: Mrs. A. Saunders went to
Omaha Ffidhy morning to the Nicho-
las Sem hi spital. where the former
will undergo all operation.
/ r. e. Saunders went to Des Moines
Thursday yening of last week.
Mrs. Eva Bidlaek, who has been sick
for the past week, is much improved
1T this writing. Mrs. George Lochmill.
er, Of Dentsun, her daughter, cared
for her.
Geo. Davis and granddaughter, Of
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-04

school work in Nevada, the school be.
ing closed on account of the flu.
Mr. and Mrs. Shirk, of Denison, were
Dunlap callers one day last week.
Pat Shields and bride left for Chi
cago on Saturday evening to spend
some time there.
The many stores are putting on
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-04

fine line of Christmas goods and the
windows present very pretty appear
ance with their displays of Christmas
wares.
Mrs. Tank and son and Mrs. NOEL
roy returned the first of the week
from Omaha where they had been Wis,
iting. q 81
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-04
ANYTHING 70 WIN

I Ex-kaiser Bill, who formerly had
his thousands OF spies all over the
world, now spends his days trying to
dodge the people that are spying on
him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-17
RIOTS IN PUBLIC STREETS
Troops Armed With Hand Grenades
and Machine Guns Seek to Dis
pei Rioters.

London, Oct. IA dispatch to
the Central News from Amsterdam
says that in Prague the streets from
the suburbs to the city proper arc &C.
cupied by troops armed with hand
grenades and machine guns in conse-
quence of threat by the Czechs to
tall a general strike throughout Ro-
Iernia.
The dispatch adds that pamphlets
have been circulated declaring that a
Czech republic will be proclaimed
shortly.
A revolution has broken out at Corr
stantinople against the Young Turks
.fe Daily Express learns from its Ge;,
neva correspondent. The Germans have
sent twenty battleships from the
Black Sea to protect Enver Pasha,
their "strong man" in Turkey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-17
ARE NEARING THE GOAL

Liberty Loan Sales HiSHiy utdtiiJ
ing Three Banks Report S607,0 ,008
Disposed of-Belieyed City Will Go
"Over the Top" Today.
Up to noon today three out Of the
four Alexandria banks had sold Lib
crty Bonds amounting to s6O7,OQo.
This is sufficient proof that this city
will go considerably cover the top.
This Will be a splendid showing for
this city. Alexandria always has gone
forward in the previous Liberty Loan
drives and this is no exception to the
rule. When the total figures are count
c,l up next week it is believed that
Alexandria will be far in excess of
her, allotment. ),
All of the banks of the city. today
reported a rushing business in the sale
of bonds and all have arranged to keep
open evenings this week for the ac-
comnodation of those unable to call
during the day.
I The Citizens National Bank today
event over the top when it's sales
totalei s257;OOO which is slS,6oo over
Its allotment, the allotment being $243-
400.
The Alexandria National Bank ha:
subscribed 100000 to the loan. In ad.
dition this bank already has sold bond:
considerably in excess of $4,000 ant
today reported big rush on the part
os purchasers Of bonds.
All of the banks will be open from
III until 9 o'clock each evening begin,
ring this evening for the accommoda
ton of those who are, unable to cal
during the day and purchase bonds.
AS Will be seen by notice else
1 where the Alexandria National Banl
on Saturday will be open from 8 un
: til 9 p. m. and tonight and tomorrow
night from Z until 9 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-17
DEATH RATE lis LOWER

I SKI. ..g..t.sg .
Influenza Situation Slightly Improved
Thirty Four Patients in Westmip
ster Building-Christ Church Parisi
Hall Abandoned as Temporary Hos
pital.
The "flu" situation here today ap'
pears to be slightly improved if the
death rate can be taken as criterion
There were only four deaths in the
city during the past twenty-four noufs
as a result of the epidemic. Notwith-
standing this a number of additional
cases were reported in different parts
of the city and many of the persons
ill with the disease are reported to be
in a serious condition.
Thirty-fve patients are now being
treated for influenza and pneumonia
in the Westminster building which has
been converted into temporary hos
pital. -.
The use of Christ Episcopal Church
parish hall as temporary hospital
ras been abandoned and all of the
patients ire now in the Westminster
tuilding.
A corps of Rer Cross nurses all of
whom are volunteers, is looking after.
the patients. The lower floor of the
building is used for women and the
upper floor is equipped for men.
All of those who were assisting in
the work Of caring for the patients II.
Christ Church parish hall are now
working with the force at the West
minister building and as result of
.ne consolidation far better results are
being obtained as the entire force Is
now working under the one roof.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-17
NOTICE.

The Alexandria National Bank, King
and Royal streets, will be open tris
evening and tomorrow evening from :
until o p? m.,'snd saturday;fron sun
til. 9 p. my in order ito accommodate
al, persons deSringvso purchase Lib:
erty,Loaus- "A ordiakinSita6on is ex-
tended by this bank soiau persons de
siring to- tpurhasss bonds to- call and
make thuir arrangements. -, 9:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-17
AUTHORITIES sWAMPED
Flu Ravages Are Hampering Progress
and Killing Efficiency.


Feeling that desperate remedies are
needed for the influenza situation in
Washington, John A. McIlheny, presi-
det of the Civil Service Commission,
General Blue of the Public Health
Service. and Commissioner Brown
low, Yesterday united in a letter to
all heads of departments urging that
10 more war workers be allowed to
come to Washington.
All agreed that tha situation was
becoming intolerable, and that the
rublic health demanded an. immediate
cessation Of immigration. Commission:
ar McIlhenny said that the coinmis-
SION has no power to prevent clerks
from coming into the city but it can
sxert moral suasion.
Conditions in the boarding houses
hotels and apartments Of the city are
i:,tolerable," said Gen. Blue, land they
should not be aggravated" 1t was
pointed that Washington might he
ruarantired, but this would interfere
with necessary requisitions of nen f0l
he War Department, it was claimed
No man or woman not directly need
I'd in this department should be allow
ID to come to the city just now it
was declared.
Secretary Lane Of The Interior De-
oartment, and Secretary McAdoo Ct
he Treasury, it is understood, nave
agreed 20 adopt a policy of taking
no new clerks until the crisis ls past.
r. is understood that other depart
ments will act n similar manner.
One of the unfortunate concomit-
ants of IL e housing and food situation
n Washington, according to an officer
IN the Ci7il Service Commission yes
terday is that clerks pay all their
money for rooms and have none lef:
'or the necessary and, Hourishins food
"some of the clerks !; in this office
died because they had not been sulh-
GENTLY well fed" said the officer re-
ferred to. :"They were paying out.
rageous prices for room, rents, and b.
The time they had, discharged these
bills they had not enough left foi
pourishing food. The landlords ap
reared to have gotten the greater par
Of their earnings"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-17
OVER THE TOP

The Citizens National Bank with
Measure announces the sale of Fourth
I liberty Loan Bonds amounting 60
s257 100000 against an allotment OF
s243. 10000. We desire to express our
,rpreciation of the liberal and prompt
response of our patrons, and cordial
Il invite you to help US increase the
sales another 100000. The bank will
be open each evening this week from
100 to $50 p. m. for the sale of bonds.
Citizens National Bank
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-17
CARD OF THANKS.

| desire to tender my sincere THANKS
- tbe 6remen for their splendid work
- rho fire at my home yesterday and
also to the doctor for his attention to
the sick children who were in my
house at the t;pe :. and also to all
others who gave assistance.
) Thos, H., Currier, 1903 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-17
CAPTURE GERNAIs.

Troops OF the First American Arny
Enter Grandpre-Progress Satisf g
toriIy Notwithstanding Weather.
London. Oct. 1.-THE British for,
advanced to a total depth of Ell Il
miles yesterday, Field Marshal II iT
announces. They captured 1000 p, Z
oners and $50 guns.
Confines, Menin, Werviq Wievegh =.
Heule. Ccerno and the northern pJ.-
ton of Cuurtrai are in British hands.
The Lys River was crossed between
Armentieres and Menin.S
The town of Haasas captured,
with 300 prisoners, in aarfew advance
between Douai and Lille. The British
there have reached the line aisniss-
carvin .Allennes-les- Mara sssfs,sI gsing-
hem. Tftss5 9
Thorout. the important German base
in FLANDERS, has been definitely cap
cured, according to latest word from
the front. The fall of Courtrai is re-
ported to be imminent. Unofficial dis
patches report the British in the sub
lrbs of Lille.
Paris, Oct. 1.-THE French troops
,ivancing between the Retourne and
A;sne rivers have taken the village of
Acy-Romance, the war office ar
lounces. Progress continues, and the
!rench are now less than mile from
Hethcl, the big railway intersection,
mhf,h is their Immediate objective.
London, Oct. 17.-Troops OF the
american First army have captured
Grandpra, according to word from the
Argonne-Meuse front.
Grandpre, fourteen miles west of the
Neuse ard twenty-five miles north
vest of Verdun, was one of the cnieI
,biectives in the American northWard
lrive west of the river. 1t is an i'm
,ortant railroad town on the Aire.
The Americans also crossed the Are
G the east of Grandpre, capturing La
dusarde Farm, in the center of their
advance. Progress continues satisfaH, f;
.orily despite the bad weather.