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```markdown ``` PEACE ON EARTH; GOOD WILL TO MEN OUT OF ONE BLOOD GOD MADE ALL NATIONS OF MEN THE WISCONSIN State Historical Library State St. THE WIS L. III. PEACE HON. S. W. WALKER, VOL. III. District Manager Pilgrim Health and Life Ins. Co. Atlanta, Ga. Pathfinder in the Insurance World A young man with a vision, who is recognized as one of the South's most substantial citizens. ATTY. J. G. THURMAN, Milwaukee, Wis. REV. JAMES E. GREGG. PRINCIPAL HAMPTON INST. Virginia BRGD. GENL. A. F. STEWART Gd. K. of P. OUT OF MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY DEC. 19, 1918 His Excellency GOV. E. L. PHILIPP Wisconsin REV. T. B. STOVALL, Minneapolis, Minn. ATTY. ROMAN HEILMAN Dane County's New District Attorney JUDGE A. HOPPMANN Superior Court Dane County Just, Fair and Impartial WEEKLY BLADE THE WONDROUS SEASON Christmas—the same old story; Sweet with its sweet old way; The gifts and the songs and glory; The spirit of youth and play. Christmas—the fabled Santa, The tree with its magic light, The stars and the drums and trumpets, The toys and the tinsel bright. Christmas—no change forever; The letters to good old Kris. The arms of the little children And the lips that are sweet to kiss. Christmas—the changeless beauty, Older, and still so young With its glory of childhood spirit And its tales of the fairy tongue. Christmas—the streets to show it, The shops with their brilliant sight; The windows of charm to glow it, The festive and magic light. Christmas—and still appealing With its utter glory to men As over their gray hearts stealing Their boyhood comes again. Christmas—the same old blessing, The holy and lovely spell Of tenderest trust and confessing, And the glory of all things well. Christmas—the wondrous reason, As fresh in its joy today As it was in the vanished visions Of the childhoods far away. —Baltimore Sun. A MERRY CHRISTMAS! A MERRY CHRISTMAS! As Christmas will have come and gone before our next issue, we take this opportunity to extend to our subscribers, advertisers, readers, well-wishers and friends a very hearty and sincere MERRY CHRISTMAS As the season of good-will and cheer approaches we become more conscious of the many things for which we should be thankful and the many obligations under which we are to those who have given us their support during the year about to pass into Eternity. And while it takes money to run a newspaper and it has not always been supplied us in such amounts as our needs demand, yet we are not unmindful nor unappreciative MERRY CI MERRY CHRISTMAS! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Dane County's New Sheriff HON. JULIUS KRUG Mr. H. D. Carsey The Blade was informed by long distant phone call that Mr. H. D. Carsey, who has been in the service of Uncle Sam, is to be mustered out at Camp Grant and will be in Madison Saturday or Monday. GOD MADE A HRISTMAS! of that other form of support—the good will and encouragement of the public—which is equally as necessary for the successfully publication of any newspaper. This we have had in most generous quantities and from the public generally. We therefore entertain the wish and express the hope that this happy season may find you possessed of many of the comforts and enjoyments of the yule-tide season and not without those things necessary to a comfortable and enjoyable Christmas; that you may continue in health and strength for many years to come with the power unimpaired to enjoy yourselves. HRISTMAS! REV. H. H. BREWER, Paris, Ky. Will You Donate Your Waste Paper? If you are willing to donate your waste paper, newspapers, magazines and the like to the Red Cross, for local expense money, please notify this office, B. 7303 and the motor truck will call for it. It makes no difference whether it is bailed or not. If it is bailed—so much the better. NO 27. + AMERICAN RED CROSS PRESENTS TWELVE-STAR SERVICE PIN TO COLORED MINISTER. The Rev. R. H. Windsor of Rayville, La., and the Twelve-Star Service Pin Presented to Him by the American Red Cross. Having the right to and needing a twelve-star service pin, the Rev. R. H. Windsor of Rayville, La., a zealous Red Cross worker, has been presented with a unique decoration by the American Red Cross. The father of nineteen sons, twelve of whom are with the colors, this genial colored minister of the Baptist church probably holds the record for sons in the military service of the United States. If there are any others with similar or better status, they are yet to be heard from. In the accompanying illustration of the twelve-star pin, topped with the Red Cross insignia, it will be noted that the first bar bears five stars. These represent five individual sons—Bennie, Robbin, Jeff, Johnnie and Archie. The next bar bears two stars representing twins, George and Lafayette; the next bar is similarly decorated, representing William and James, also twins; and the bottom bar, with its three stars, represents the triplets, Matthew Mark and Luke. Eight of the boys are volunteers, and the other four were called in the draft. Upon hearing of the remarkable record of the Windsor family, President Wilson, who is also president of the American Red Cross, wrote to the Rev. Mr. Windsor as follows: "I am writing to say with what interest and admiration I have learned of the fact that twelve of your sons are in the service of our country, and the thirteenth impatiently waiting to follow them in. This is a splendid record, and I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart. The colored troops have proved themselves fine soldiers." Pack Carefully A total of 27,541 small shipments offered the U. S. Railroad Administration were refused during the four months in one middle western district recently because of faulty packing. Of these shipments 14,570 were repaired but 12,971 were rejected entirely. Pack carefully, especially at this season of the year. A. B. MRS. BLANCHE ALEXANDER One of Milwaukee's Leading Club Women BELOIT NOTES Sunday, Dec. 15th the Colored people of Beloit met to organize a branch of the Co-operative Development Association. It was a grand success, an enormous crowd being present. They expect to go into organization Sunday, Dec. 22nd. Rev. Z. P. Smith, Madion, who is in Beloit conducting a series of meetings for Rev G. J. Fox, made a visit to Rockford in company with Mr. Wm. S. Williams. He was gladly received by Mr. J. H. Kemp and family and many other friends from Madison. Little Jas. Gordon, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Gordon, is much better at this writing. He met with an accident two weeks ago by falling under a Fairbanks Morris truck. His leg was broken above the knee. Rev. Z. P. Smith is preaching some hopeful sermons and we are hopeful of great results. 10 P. M. N. G. FLORENCE TITUS Chicago, Ill. Member H. H. 1277. Organizer of Distinction A HAMPTON SOLDIER ENJOYS GERMAN LUXURIES After weeks of hard fighting "in the open," the fortunes of war brought a former Hampton boy to a German rest camp in France which he describes as follows: "This camp was composed of numerous little bungalows. They were very pretty, with the fences, gardens, and flower boxes which surrounded them. They contained stoves, desks, beds, carved chairs and lounges, cutglass lamps, and every other thing imaginable. The furniture in many of them was home made and stained. It was wonderful work and very beautiful. In the dining-room of one house I found a table spread with bread, butter, A MRS. HARRY BALLARD Milwaukee. Wis. An accomplished housewife and entertainer. coffee, and spuds. Everything tasted good except the bread. That was terrible stuff—wet, sour, and heavy. "There were plenty of good soft beds in every cottage. The first night it was too risky to try one of them, as the Germans were sure to start shelling the places they had so recently left, therefore I made my bunk on the ground beside a pile of railroad ties. The next night the temptation was too great, and I piled up in one of the beds. Later in the day I scouted about and guess what I found—a clean white enameled bathub, something I had not seen since I left the States. It was not long before I was splashing in my new-found luxury. "I wish it were possible to keep all the souvenirs I found, but we have so many things of our own to carry, and we have to do so much marching that we have no room for souvenirs. All that I carried away was a German officer's belt. On the buckle are these words, 'Gott mit uns.' Those words were out of place with the former owner of the belt, but now they are rather fitting, as God is with us!" Southern * Workman. A. E. MISS LYDIA SCOTT Milwaukee. Wis. Who is making an excellent record for herself and race in the Normal School of Milwaukee county. THE RACE PROGRESSING IN WEST VIRGINIA Special to the Blade. Charleston, W. Va.—When the West Virginia legislature convenes in January for the 1919 session, three colored men will take seats in the lower house. This excels the record of any state since the days of reconstruction. The successful candidates, nominated in primaries and elected on the Republican ticket are: J. V. Coleman, of Fayette county, former postmaster at Kimberly, now engaged in the production of coal; H. J. Capehart, of McDowell county, an attorney at law; and T. G. Nuttor, former grand exalted ruler of the Elks, at present grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Nutter is also an attorney. Both Fayette and McDowell countie have had colored legislators before, the former three and the latter one, but at no time has there been more than one Colored representative in the legislature. The nomination and election of these men is considered remarkable for the fact that in none of the counties which they represent is there a majority of Colored voters, the per cent in McDowell being 34, Fayette 22 and Kanawha 10. LITTLE CHESTNA M. HILL Youngest Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hill, Race Merchant Prince, Madison M. MRS. GLADYS S. SMOCK Milwaukee, Wis. One of the State's Leading So prano Singers KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT John McGowan, a former Madison resident and brother of Mrs. John Conahan, 807 West Johnson street, was killed in an automobile accident at Milwaukee Saturday noon. He was auditor of the Fargo Express Company's office. On the first Monday in January the new state officers will start their terms. There will be no inauguration ceremonies. Gov. Philipp, who begins his third term of office next month, is not expected to make any changes in his official family. L. C. Whittet will continue as the chief advisor in the executive office and M. F. Blumenfeld will be re-appointed as superintendent of public property. A. B. D. G. M. N. G. AFFRETTA MIL- LER. Cairo, Ill. Eden District Grand Household No. 18 and Untiring Worker for Good PERSHING TO KEEP 92d DI VISION IN FRANCE State as Reserve Unit VISION IN FRANCE Stays as Reserve Unit Negro Division Not Coming Home Department Announces Washington, Dec. 17.—The assignment by General Pershing of the 92d division (national army, Negries) for early convoy home has been canceled. In making this announcement today the war department gave no explanation, but the assumption here is that the division has been selected as a reserve unit held to reinforce the American army of occupation in Germany. M. E. H. MRS. MARY CAMPBELL, Mound City, Ill. Private Secy. of D. G. M. N. G. Affretta Miller MISS MARIE A. BURGETTE In Charge Amanda Smith Home Harvey, Ill. A. E. D. G. T. ANNA VANDERBORGH Decatur, Ill. Coal Is King. It may be somewhat early to mention a motion picture reel that the Association has secured entitled "Coal Is King" and which will be run in connection with the regular pictures at the New Strand, Dec. 27th, but this is a coal conservation film of high character, instructive, interesting, and should not be missed. Food Rules Not Annulled. The regulations are not annulled by the food administration on account of the armistice. Modifications may be made by the Food Administration from time to time but the specific regulations limiting margins of profit and preventing boarding have not been removed and there is no present intention of dropping these restricions, which, it is said will be rigidly enforced. Boys' and Girls' Club Work $20,000 worth of farm products were produced by the boys and girls of Dane County during the past season, due to the work of the boys and girls club leader, E. J. Cooper, who was secured through the activities of the Sheep and Wool Committee of the Association in co-operating with the Dane County Council of Defense and the College of Agriculture. This result should open the eyes of many merchants who desire to help their farmer neighbors in Dane county. What will the harvest be next year? MILWAUKEE DIRECTORY Churches. A. M. E.—St. Marks, 497 4th St. Rev. J. O. Morley, Lit. D., A. M. Pastor. Services 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. S. S., 12:30. C. E. 6:30 P. M. Baptist—Calvary, 414 Cherry St. Rev. S. Russell, Pastor. Services: 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. S. S. 9:45 A. M. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 P. M. C. M. E.—Mission, 501 Galena St. Rev. W. S. Ferguson, pastor. Services: 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. S. 10 A. M. Y. P. S. C. 3:00 P. M. Epworth League 6 P. M. R. C.—St. Benedict the Moor, 311 9th St. Rev. Father Stephen, O. M. Cap., Pastor. Services 8:30 and 10 A. M. FRATERNAL, MILWAUKEE F. & A. M.—Widow's Son lodge No. 25. A. L. Herron, W. M, R. L. Sanford. Sect 430 7th street meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 301 State. O. E. S.—Princess Ellah Chapter, No. 22. Mrs. A. L. Davis, W. M. Mrs. C. Reed, sec. 291 7th street. Meets 1st Thursday, 301 State. G. U. O. O. F. Golden Links lodge No. 9520 H. P. Kinner, N. G., R. L. Sanford, sec. 430 7th st Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays, 301 State. H. of R—Esther, No. 2195 Mrs. E. McFeeters, M. N. G. Mrs. M. Cephas, W. R., 603 Vliet St meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday 301 Street street H. of R.—Help Mate No. 5388 Mrs. M. M. J. Brantford M. N. G. Mrs. Pearl Allegue. W. R 324 4th street, meets 2nd and 4th Fri days, 301 State K. of P.—Pride of Milwaukee No. 1. C. J. Sharp, C. C., D. McCage. Sec. 497 E. Water St Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays 301 State street. THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC More than two hundred residences in Madison have been quarantined since the new outbreak of the influenza epidemic. Health officers are regarding the mixing of people in crowded places during influenza times as very dangerous. If people would come to realize that fact and keep away from crowds the health authorities would be greatly helped in stamping out the epidemic. A week ago the new cases of influenza reported averaged about 25 daily. Beginning Saturday the number has decreased one-half or so. CORRESPONDENTS TAKE NOTICE Owing to the present demand for advertising space in THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY-BLADE, no dinner party, wedding, obituary or funeral write-ups containing more than 28 words will be run in the News Items unless money accompanies the article. News items must be condensed as we are forced to conserve in space. J. ANTHONY-JOSEY Editor and Manager Mrs. Wm. Abrams has returned from Green Bay where she went to be at the bedside of her sick son. She reports his condition much improved. Mrs. Eva Adgers died at the General hospital Monday where she had suffered several days with pneumonia Funeral was conducted from the home Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Turner is up and out again to the delight of her many friends. The joint installation of Capital City and friendship Chapter was a decided success. An excellent program was rendered. Mrs. Sadie Hickman is expected in the city to spend the holidays with relatives and friends. Mr. Jos. Gentry, Chicago, Ill., formerly of Madison is in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hines. He was in attendance at the joint installation of the Masonic and Eastern Star. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stepp Reedsburg, Wis., have gone to Decorah Iowa where they will spend the holidays. Messrs. Bailous Owens and McWinley Stewart returned from Camp Lewis Sunday. Mrs. S. E. Roberts, Monroe St., will spend the holidays with her father in northern Wisconsin. Mrs. Nathaniel Owens, Baraboo Wis., will spend the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Guy Anderson, Fitch Ct. Rev. Z. P. Smith, pastor Mt. Zion church, is in Beloit Wis. for the week assisting Rev. G. J. Fox and his good people in a revival. Mrs. Mary Hines was on the sick list last week. Mrs. Josephine Richardson is stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Mosley, 821 Milton street. Mr. Elmer Green is in the city returning Tuesday from Camp Merritt N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Benjamin will leave the city Xmas eve for Rock Island, Ill., where they will visit Mr. Benjamin's sister. Mrs. Cora Applewhite left Thursday for Muskoma, Miss., where she will visit indefinitely. An elaborate reception was given in honor of Mrs. O. W. Jones, Independence, Mo., on Friday eve by her aunt Mr. G. G. Mosley, Clymer Pl. Some of the elites of the city were in attendance. North hall of the university is to be kept furnished as barracks for the use of demobilized S. A. T. C. men who are remaining to continue their studies. Some requests for reservations have already come in. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wilson, Mr. W. R. Harris and Editor and Mrs. J. Anthony Josey will spend Xmas in Oshkosh in attendance of the opening of the Old Fellows new hall. Enroute they will visit Mil- Straighten Your Hair With La Creoline The Latest Scientific Discovery in the world today, La Creoline Pomade Hair Dressing, a wonderful Hair Grower and Straightener, for men and women's hair, Kinky hair made straight by the use of La Creoline Pomade hair dressing. Price 55e and $110 per box. Call upon Prof. Frederick D. Henderson and have him straighten your hair with his wonderful La Creoline Hair Straightener, and be convinced that his hair and skin preparations are the best. 10,000 agents wanted in unoccupied territory to sell my hair and skin preparations. Write for terms and free samples to agents. Special rates to barbers and lady hair dressers. Manufactured and guaranteed by Frederick D. Henderson, Hair, Scalp and Skin Specialist. Address all letters and send money by P. O. money order, express money order or registered letter to Frederick D. Henderson 4721½ Sixth St. Milwaukee, Wis., (President Founder). FREDRICK D. HENDERSON La Creoline School of Beauty Cuture and American Specialty Products Laboratories. Demonstrating Saeroom $472\%$ Sixth St., Milwaukee, Wis. The black peoples of the world, without discord and division, breathe these sentiments. They are resolved that their dead in the fight for world democracy shall not have died in vain.—New York News. CITY NOTES waukee and where they will be accompanied by Staff Correspondent Mr.H. B. Kinner and wife. Edwin Hill is said to be the best bender of colors of any of the sixth grade pupils in the city. Willie Laurence and Winfred Allen were brought to Madison from Milwaukee today charged with burglarizing the tailoring shop of C. W. Glever. They are now in the county jail awaiting hearing. The clothes were recovered, amounting to more than $1.90. Arrivals at the beautiful Idlewild, 50 E. 33rd St., Chicago, are John F. Göodrich, Saginaw, Mich., Robert Henderson, Hot Springs, Ark, J. H. Pumphrey, Chicago, G. A. Brantley and wife, Carthage, Mo., Lionel Clifton, Logan, Ind., Lyle Moxley, Chicago, Mr. and Mrs, Duke, Pittsburg, Pa. ```markdown ``` Christmas Sale OF Ladies' Coats and Suits at greatly reduced prices $28.50 Suits . . at $19.75 30.00 Suits . . at 20.00 35.00 Suits . . at 22.50 36.00 Suits . . at 23.75 37.50 Suits . . at 24.75 40.00 Suits . . at 28.75 55.25 Suits . . at 37.30 55.00 Suits . . at 39.75 $25.00 Cloth Coats $18.75 26.50 Cloth Coats . 19.75 28.75 Cloth Coats . 20.00 30.00 Cloth Coats . 22.50 32.50 Cloth Coats . 24.75 35.00 Cloth Coats . 26.50 37.50 Cloth Coats . 28.50 40.00 Cloth Coats . 32.50 55.00 Cloth Coats . 44.75 Hinrichs Dry Goods Company 3 S. Pinckney Street . HENDERSON ine School Specialty Products Laboratories. ½ Sixth St., Milwaukee, Wis. he world, without discord e sentiments. They are re- the fight for world democ- in vain.—New York News. ANDERSON & TERRELL $ A. B. WALTER B. ANDERSON Citizen to the Manor Born, Whose Friends Are as Numerous as the Grass in Spring. Walter B. Anderson, of the firm of Anderson & Terrell, was born in Kendallville, Indiana, 33 years ago. He is a graduate of Kendallville High School and attended Oberlin College. Was in the Government service for six years as a railway mail clerk. In 1909, he together with Mr. Wm. H. Terrell, formed the real estate firm of Anderson & Terrell. The image shows a room with a large circular table in the center. The table is covered with a white cloth and has a clock on its left side. There are several framed pictures on the wall behind the table. The room appears to be a commercial or office space, possibly a store or a café. ONE OF THE MOST MODERN AND UP-TO-DATE REAL ES CHICAGO, 3539 S. STATE ST. TATE & LOAN OFFICES IN The Blade presents to the public the cut of Anderson and Terrell together with an interior view of the uptodate offices. Through hard and persistent work and honest PROF. JOS. L. BOWLER, A. M Head of History Dept., Sumner High School, St. Louis, Mo. A young man of exceptional ability, brilliant and forcible orator and a ripe scholar. He has the degrees, A. B., Kansas, A. M. Wisconsin, and will enter Columbia university, N. Y., this summer for his doctor's degree. PRESIDENT OF PORTUGAL ASSASSINATED Murderer Killed at Once by the Enraged Crowd of People. Dr Sidonio Paes, president of the Portuguese republic, was shot and killed by an assassin Saturday shortly after midnight at a railroad station in Lisbon. He was waiting for the train that should take him to Oporto. Dr Paes was hit by three bullets and died after a few minutes. Murderer Lynched According to a Havas dispatch from Lisbon the man who killed President Paes was seized and lynched by a mob. Dr. Paes was proclaimed president of the Portuguese republic en June 9 last. A year ago he had been at the head of a revolution and was appointed president of the temporary government. De M. Gentleman, Scholar and Churchman, Possessing that Force Called Magnetism Which Draws Rather than Expels. Wm. H. Terrell, of the firm of Anderson & Terrell, was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, 38 years ago. He is a graduate of Western High School and State University of Louisville, Kentucky, and the Bryant & Stratton Business College, of Chicago, Illinois. He is an active church worker and was one of the men who made the Wabash Avenue Y. M. C. A. possible. $ methods these young men have built up one of the largest Real Estate business in the northwest. The firm deals in insurance, loans, renting, high class apartment houses. Recently they installed one of the most modern and expensive safe deposit vaults in Cook County for the protection cember 6 he was shot at when walking in the streets of Lisbon. The assailant missed his aim and was arrested. A NEGRO'S FAITH IN AMERI CAN JUSTICE "I should be happy to have millions of colored soldiers over here fighting to preserve the dearest and highest valued thing on earth, to the nations of the world and to future generations—liberty. I would be more than happy to have them die, if need be, as a tangible expression of their determination that 'the government of the people, by the people, shall not perish from the earth.' "I am not apprehensive of the future of my people in the States, for the free allied nations of the world will not condone America's past treatment of her colored citizens in the future; for shall we not have fought beside the best blood, the best white blood in all the world in the holiest war of all ages? Shall we not have shown that we are willing, nay, eager to pay, and pay dearly, in our blood for the right of the peoples of the earth to share equally in its blessings, to enjoy the same rights, to receive equal justice, to have a voice in their government by our blood contribution? So I go forward certain and sure that my people will share equally with the Armenian and the Serb in the fruits of the triumph of right over might and democracy over autoocracy. Death is nothing, for I love my race more than life itself." Lleut, O. E. McKaine, in the Southern Workman FREED AMERICANS PASS THROUGH SWITZERLAND Four special trains carrying 2. 500 American soldiers, the last to come through Switzerland from German prison camps, have passed through Berne during the last OSHKOSH NEWS Mrs. Jas. Hooten is expecting her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Todd of Madison to visit her during the Holidays. The Odd Fellow Hall has been ly renovated for the Grand Opening Dec. 25th. Mrs. Fred Bushell entertained for her cousin William Moon on the eve of his departure for his home in Baraboo, Wis. Miss Josephine Parker has returned to Milwaukee after spending four days in the city visiting her father. Mr. J. W. Wright has succeeded Mr. Wm. Netter as Station Porter at Fond du Lac. The members of Oshkosh Lodge deserve much credit for the interest they are taking in making their lodge second to none in this state. If you miss their grand opening Dec. 25th you will miss a treat. Mesdames Smith & Hooten spent Sunday in Neenah as guests of Mrs. W. S. Hart. Editor and Mrs. J. Anthony Josey will be in attendance at the Grand opening of Odd Fellows New Hall Dec. 25th. The petition on the w.1 of the late university president Charles R. Van Hise filed in the county court shows personal property amounting to $155,577 and real property to the value of $16,700. His widow, Mrs. Charles Van Hise, and his daughter, Alice, are named as heirs. ```markdown ``` of their thousands of patrons. The building in which they are located was designed by them and built especially for their use. Each day adds new customers to their increasing volume of business. Their office force is generous, courteous and polite. When in Chicago pay them a visit. two day of the past week. They were going to France. It is reported that there are no more American prisoners in southern Germany. Those still in that country are in camps farther north and will pass through Holland. The last of the allies' soldiers interned in Switzerland have left this country, but there are still about 12,000 German prisoners remaining there. ATTY. OLIVER A. CLARK, 10 East 35th St. Chicago, Ill. He is a senior partner of the firm of Clarke & Parker, Guo, Ga., boys who are making good in the Windy City. His partner, W. H. Parker, is a native of Augusta, Ga. HUGE AMERICAN FLEET One month before the armistice with Germany ended the war, the American navy was operating a total of 1,959 vessels of all descriptions, of which 264 carrying 42,000 men, were actively participating in the war in European waters. Send your locals to The Blade's office, 326 State street or call Badger 3369. The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security E. B. Steenland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Offices I. M. Kittieson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis Stanjord P. Starks A. E. Proudfit A. F. Menges S. T. Swansen Herman Pfund The Finest Line of Greeting Cards sre now on sale. Make your selections early. H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. 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If it fails money will be refunded. ment by mail to any address upon parations, send $6.00 for a full turn the Hair Culture trade, and to $25.00 or $12.50 cash; balance per stamps for reply and mention anyone how to make these prepara- clusively by Culture Company Little Rock, Arkansas Wisconsin For Sale Cheap Second Hand Overcoats Suits, Shoes, Hats, Ladies' Coats and Shoes also Rings, Watches and Suit Cases I buy anything you dont want Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Re- paired While You Wait JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BUILDING Opposite C. & N. W. Depot KINKY 7 Exenito Medicine Co., Alamia, Ga. Genebra Pharmacy, I used your Exenito Quinine short, short, short, and happy, but now it has grown to 32 in the back, and is so soft and up any way. I want to, it sending you my pleasure pretty Exenito has made SALEL REED. Don't let some fake Kink. Remain cooler you. You really can't; it's stingy and hair until it is nice, and long. That's what does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and silky. After taking few times you can tell the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can fix it up to suit you. If Exelento don't do as we claim, we will give your money back. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write for particular. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 G fo. ael i i he = a a te) lo Ralree eeee io) Mall seers a | 9% ee igo = SP et ee ee ee 7 ade Poa ere ee eral aga gt ep SiN a Sate tants ces i ie da NL, ea ge ee Vocals A all, Sisal spot Tea hy = eas Bee rE lee ade Besse 2 ~ << yr phtaemraneel e Hon. B. J. Davis, Georgia, Safe and , Sane Leader eK SF Ye Se aaa Se gee OB, & 8 ud dh nee A 2 gee iL. ; : Me sm sah Es a ri 4 QB eee Pe y BE ist oop unre MaRS ow! ADE: ey EEE ES SHIR SS Soe taags fe * ae ¥, oe ie ese be ber ET a a Se ae van SLI nt Seated ame rea aeons bain lnesig itl eit ig te ee eee a ne sgh ie , sl F | = eS ee | The Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson ONE OF THE RACES GREATEST ORATORS. A MAN OF NA TIONAL REPUTATION WHOSE FOLLOWING ARE LEGIONS. _ $e I Ne an ree = A et Ya Pa Le eet | fo ea ’ o 5 ic. Mr. Davis is one of the out- standing, dominating personalities among the Negroes in the U.S. He is D. G. 8, of Georgia Odd Fellows, a link man at a national reputation, His manly stand on all questions, his plain’ speech, his honest methods, his unassuming manners have conspired to make him a great power in the Odd Fel- lows Fraternity and the race. He is obviously one of the safest lead- ery the race has produced, and it is fortunate that thinking men in the ranks of the Order have long since agreed that he is equal to every responsibility and every duty the Fraternity imposes upon him. Ilis home and headquarters are located in Atlanta, Ga. In this “Fighting Ben’? knows no fail- ure. A man who stands for so much and who has achievd so much for the material up building of the race can not long be stigmatized or held in contempt once his history is well known. Ben Davis is a man of vision and purpose and the great work he has done for his people and his The Hon. Henry ONE OF THE RACES GREATI TIONAL REPUTATION W LEG Few men enjoy the happy dis- tinction of being able to lead men and getting result as Henry Lin- coln Johnson. He was never known to desert a friend Ile was a firm believer in the doctrine of all men up. His advice along all lines are eagerly sought and cheer- fully acted upon. Not only is he an idol of the people of his state (Georgia) but of America. The SERGT. HENRY C. ROBINSON, '371 Ohio St., Lexington, Ky. The subject of this sketch was reared ona farm early in life he began to show excellent traits. He entered the army in 1886 as private in Company K and € 25th Infantry, serving 5 years and was discharged. Re-enlisted in 1892 in 24th Infantry Company F and served as private and corporal in same company until 1898, Was transferred to Company L in 1898 and served as sergeant and quar- ter master and Ist sergeant until great city he is highly respected and honored by all classes. He is held in high regard by the bank. ers and business men of his com- munity, It was through his efforts and influetive that the great Odd Fel- low building and auditorium was erected, That race is being given recognition in the southland. In polities he is a-national character, Under Ben Davis Administration that Georgia Odd Fellows grew from 2,000 members and $4.00 to 45,000 members and $600,000 in 14 years, after paying more than $80,000 in litigation. Ben Davis has for himself a name and example worthy of emu- lation, No man can do great things without creating enmities. faith in his race stands as a monn ment to his genius for organizing members of the Negro race. As editor of the Atlanth Inde- pendent his editorials are clear, concise and forcible and are often quoted by the great metropolitan dailies and magazines. In prog- ress anl achievments he is truly ahead of his time. Lincoln Johnson ‘ST ORATORS. A MAN OF NA. "HOSE FOLLOWING ARE ONS. hest brain of this country place him in class to himself in delivery goods. Ife has spoken all over the country in the interest of the Republican party and is now liv- ing up for the forth coming Na- tional campaign. He is slated to ‘speak in Wisconsin during the varly spring. The word failure sa nob an His VOCAbDulary, July 11, 1912, the date of retire- foe Sergeant Robinson — has spent three jyears in Alaska at Camp Skagway. also some time in Cuba and the Phillipine Islands. Sergeant Robinson wears several badges. Attention may be called to one and that is the Badge of the Society of Santiago. Few men wear this Badge. Others are for heroic services and expert shooting. Sergeant Robinson has a nice home on Ohio street and enjoys talking of his many experi- - while in the army. A SUCCESS prcinrerameiiiiM as CAE Jer Gk Ss | See | jaa i 8 | bs ® | f Me, : sw | fees: i | a sale a Ue | 1 ae sce | Fi rad ie Hon. 8, W. Williams, Beloit, Wis President of Wisconsin Race Convention. A conscientious fighter for the right of his people, forcible in ar- gument, logical in reasoning, an unselfish leader, He has been in- vited to speak in Madison and Milwaukee in the interest of the Race Convention to be held in Madison in July. He is recognized by the best blood of his city in all Rivimucreenies Gis SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE WITH THE A. E. F. Pvt. Chas. B. Washington, Haq, Detachment, O. P. 0. 766 3 sinh onli ai Mia ctosul Mr. Wm. S. Williams, 447 St. Paul Ave., Beloit, Wis. Dear Sir: Please grant me the privilege of congratulating you for the great work thet you are doing as the president of the Wisconsin Race Convention; having made a spe- cial study of man I could only judge you to be worthy of the above mentioned. This letter might be a surprise, coming from so far away, many. many miles of deep blue water separates us. I am tonight under the sound of guns, engaged in a cause that is just I hope this letter will find you and family in the best of health, as IT am enjoying together with many comrades. | Give my best regards to all friends ef Beloit. I had a pleas: ant voyage crossing the Atlantic France is a wonderful place, to go into details would consume too much time, but I hope some day to return and then I can tell you more about ‘‘No Man’s Land.’” Please extend to Mr. Josey my thanks for the Blade. Papers ean give to us news that we would no gain otherwise. My friend Sergt. Coffey, that was with me at your home went to Training Camp and has made good, is now a lieutenant. I wish for the Church much success, Give my best regards te Mr. Josey. I shall not consume any more of your time, I will close leaving a world of troubled hearts leoking for the dawn of peace. Expecting an early reply, I re main, Very respectfully yours, Chas. B. Washington. The Booker T. Washington So. cial and Industrial Center The soldier boys are returning from the war and camp one by one to the center, Corporal J, W. Minor, Jr., is expected soon and will resume his duties as secretary. Rev. J. S. Woods, the warden spent the Sabbath at Racine and worshipped at the A. M. EB. church preaching morning and evening to very large congregations. When you come to Milwaukee call-at the Center, 31 Cherry street, es- pecially if you are seeking employ ‘ment, or a comfortable home quarters, ‘Those who may be interested in poultry culture and truck farming and would like to join a move ment to establish such an industry are cordially invited to attend 2 meeting for this purpose at the Center Thursday evening Dec. 26. Miss Sarah Woods has returned from the Amanda Smith Schoo! where she has been teaching, ‘The institution was recently destroyed by fire which renders it unfit for use as a home and chool for girls Rey. H. Franklin Bray and Rev. Geo, Wright, evangelists from the Sunshine Resene Mission, of Chi cago, were gusts at a 6 o'clock ‘dinner at the Center. , NO HOARDING OF SUGAR PERMITTED According to the new orders of the focd administration merchants are not limited as to the amount of sugar they may sell, Merchants are no longer obliged to keep sugar books. Consumers are warned against purchasing or having in their pos session more than 60 days’ supply of sugar. The rule against hoard. ing is still in force, PORO COLLEGE, ST. LOUIS, ‘MISSOURI eee ae q i Pp : » al es ~ C ~ Zr | we \ a — coe So Ri. ~ git f z a nna ij : Ma rete emg EE Um 11098 ee ot ee ae es. Chapel th oh EE pete — Bafa rpg OU oe PENDLETON ave, — eS eee : e e ! ; Quality Gifts For Everyone! | : Our present holiday stock offers a & ON ants ‘ wealth of suggestion in gifts of real class el! i weg q attractiveness and usefulness. ‘ ae Mt a q Keliting and Shopping Bath Towels oad” Ot \ x Bags Guest Towels BC a ; f Purses, Fancy Pillows Fancy Sheets andPillows aN Wr! Table Runners and Case Sets <4 ie \\ : Spreads Combing Jackets os r\ “ j = Vanity Cases Collar and Cuff Sets ‘ E Pin Cushions Kimoyas and Dressing ~~ 4 Baby Robes and Sacques Sacques BEKO 0° / Moana Stamped Baby Drecses Night Gowns and Corset «I 0 "ie q & Baby Bibs, Skirts etc. Covers e ee Aprons of Cretonne Camisoles NY E Fancy Tea Aprons Waists and Blouses = a j Boudoir Caps, Shppers All Kinds of Jewelry . 1 or % Handkerchiefs Silk Stockings oy : 2 ' f Bathrobesand Blankets Comforters, Gloves M4 eral Sweaters, Scarfs, Helmet Wadded Jackets for Pech sa ' : Mittens etc Ladies ce ae 3 . VISIT OUR ANNUAL JEWELRY SALE j RINGS FOR 19 CENTS THIS WEEK ; ; VAAS-MAW DRY GOODS COMPANY 3! 08, XRG, sTREET k Telephone: Badger 3551 | DESCRIPTION OF THE PORO BUILDING The PORO College building southwest corner of St. Ferdinand and Pendleton avenues, was de- signed and erected under the su- perintendence of Albert E. Groves, arehitect, and oveupies an area of 142x137. It contains 3. sto- ries, mezzanine, besides a base: ment and roof garden, and is de. partment containing 31 booths for shampooing, massaging, manieur ing and chiropody; four separate stores and an auditorium which signed in an adaptation of the co. lonial style of architecture. The material used on the exterior is a dark red vitreous brick with white terra cotta trimmings cor. nice and string courses, It has a reinforced conerete skeleton frame with brick — en- STATEMENT BY SECRETARY McADOO The attention of the Treasury Department has been called to the fact that there is some mis- understanding in varidus parts of the country to the effect that the beneficiaries under certificates of insurance, held by soldiers who have died, are required to show that they were dependent upot the soldier before they can collect the insurance benefits due. This impression is wholly un- founded and is doubtless due to confusion of the insurance provi- sions of the War Risk Insurance Act with those relating to com pensation which apply whether the soldier carries insurance or not. If a soldier dies as the result of injury or disease suffered in the line of duty regardless of whether he has applied for and taken out insurance, the compensation is payable to his wife and children, and also to his dependent father or mother, or both if he is survived by such dependents. Therefore, awards of compensation to the father or mother of a deceased soldier cannot be made unless proof of their dependency is pre- sented. No such conditions, how- ever, obtain as to insurance bene- fits which are payable to the fath- Ce) 6 &: =B SS 4 Co PN One | POMADE“& a ELEIVES unhealthy scalp diseases, nourishs the hair glands and feeds the hais roots. EVIVES impoverished hair roots by supply- ing the necessary oil to stimulate health- ful growth. ESTORES life and vigor to dormant hair roots making harsh and stubborn hair grow soft, luxnriant and beautiful. Price 50c a box. Agents wantedeverywhere. $1 starts you on the road to success. Write for particulars. REEVONOLA MFG. CO., Box 750, Atlaata, Ga. closing walls and is thoroughly turing department for PORO products, together with the gen- ‘will seat five hundred persons. The building also contains thirty-five oftices equipped for doctors, and dentists and also class, dining room, kitchen and 95 dormitory rooms for PORO College which give instructions in the treatment of the scalp and hair, manicurin, ete. A large bath | department ‘equipped with tubs, shower, elec- trie and vapor baths; also contains a large steam laundry, emergency hospital room, reception and com. nite rooms. The building is steam heated throughout and is equipped with modern plumbing: contains a model ice and refrig- erating plant, which furnishes all the ice water fountains, the soda fountain, and refrigerates the fireproof. It contains a manufac- er or mother or other beneficiary designated by the deceased soldier regardless of whether such bene- ficiary is dependent upon the gol- dier or otherwise. The annual milk production of Wisconsin amounts to nearly 10, ice boxes in connection with the pantry and kitchen, It has loeal and long distance telephones con- nections from the rooms, every one of which is an outside rovins The building is equipped with a pneumatic carriers, electric pas senger and freight elevators. The building cost upward of $250,000 to build and equip and is one ot the largest and most com- plete establishinents of its kind in ‘the country. It is owned by the PORO College Company of which Aaron E, Malone is president; Annie M. Pope Turnbo-Malone, seeretary-treasurer. ‘The institu- tion formerly occupied a large residence at 3100 Pine street and has had a rapid growth, due inveeatrta the oem ability of Mra. A, SE. Penk Poeabo Walon. 000,000,000 pounds, one-tenth of the nation’s total supply. State Fuel Administrator Fitz- gerald, who was in Madison Thursday, declared that there is sufficient anthracite in the state to last during the winter. I place the greatest confidence in the patriotism and devotion of our colored soldiers, and their splendid work both in the front line and in the Service of Supply. It also gives me pleasure to say that they have made a fine impression on our Allies by their soi- dierly bearing and exemplary conduct—Gen'l John J. Pershing. THE BOYS WHO ARE HELPING TO MAKE THE WORLD SAFE FOR DEMOCRACY 92nd Division, 365th Infantry., Somewhere in France. h 2 | | f | |g | | | | | Loma | | - £ | | s “ee ey eA lg CAPT. CHAS. J. ECHOLS, JR,, Co. K, commanding 3rd Battalion, 365th Infantry. The Captain is an old Atlanta, Ga., boy, He sends regards to old friends. Read his letter. - ao “RS, Pract 5 cua 1ST LIEUT. vu. v. ROBINSON, LAs | =, | ; rere al | i 5 ay | rae ~ | s | F >. | : e 4g Re a a) KS) Bm it : BEIT Sct fda ees ze CAPT. JAS. W. CRANSON, Condg. Co. G, 365th Infantry On Road to Metz Germany Nov, 12, 1918, Friend dosey : A few lines to let you know that your old friend and Comrade is Still alive. First time since I left Camp Grant that Ehad spare time to write to any one so Lam mak ing you the first My best regards to the Madam and inquiring friends, | have been through HELL, yot know ‘the rest Our boys, have done well, first place in every battle. ‘The Cer man’s were afraid of our boys, they never did stand and fight us. we had to carry the fight to thent all the time, kept us tired) and worn out trying to catch up with them to get a fight ont ef them We will rest now for a few days as the Armistice have reached us T know that the Germans are glad espeeialiy those on our front, We cntht prisoners, who were frightened to death, they thought we would kill them and when they found we were all Americans they talked their silly selves to sleep. Well L must elose, hoping to be home soon Your Old Pal, Charles, P. ST am commanding — my battalion (3d Battalion, i6th Int My commander is in the hospital gassed, Capt, C.J. Kehols, Jr ALP. O., 766, A.B. F. France Note.—Capt. Echols is an old Atlanta, Ga., hoy. Truly he Las made good.—Ed. | & i WM. R. CARMICHEAL, Headquarters Co., 365th Infantry Secretary and Treasurer of The Blade ed a a av 3 ae) ! ms ae A Me a “7 : 1ST LIEUT. CHAS. H. FEARING Battalion Adj., 365th Infantry i 5 “a 4 a . ‘ —_ - * CAPT. WILLIAM W. GREEN, Condg. Co. H, 365th Infantry American Exp. Foree. Nov. 26, 1918 Dear Joe; dust a few words to you before breakfast, You no doubt have al- most forgotten old: friends, Thanst first congratulate you on the punetual arrival of the Blade, We all congratulate you upon the issues received during our stay in Kranee. The editorials have been especially good, AML the 36th ‘eagerly look for the coming of the Blade | Tnotive from several papers you are hecoming one of the big Odd Fellows. | LT wish you all the success possi: ble T hope the order will soon ‘be able to rid itself of sueh dem- Jagognes. While not a member am a well wisher for so great an lorder. | Well. Joe, Ehave seen war in all of its horrors. LE have had them shot down at my side, and heard cmy comrades mourn and seen them bleed and die, Tam one of the most thankful men in the A EP, | 1 am now back with Captain Mulls. During the time the regi tient was on the front line: 1 was in Captain Green's Com pany. He is the same old man] he always was. He gave me a very tine recommendation when t left him. Remember me to Mrs. Carmi jchuel, Lam certain she has beer] praying for me and her son. Tell her Battle sends regards. Captain Mills says Hello, THe is the finest captain in the entire amy ‘The boys are all well and hap, (py. and our war record will spealy |for itself | Remember me to Mrs, Josey, | With best regards, K. C. Atkins. SOMEWHERE IN “RANCE Nov. Ta, 115, Dear Joe: Well I suppose that you know that the fighting is all over but things will not be brought to a close for a month or so, then we will know more definitely just what is what. Then and not until then will we be permitted to send uncensored — letters —_ containing things of news value. I have now in my possession several trinkets for the Blade’s office, as souvenirs of what [have passed through and will try to mail them as soon as I get near a post office such as a German helmet and gas mask and other equipment that I procured without killing the wearer. I was fortunate enough to be on the front when the last shot was fired without being hurt. I will tell you more of that later, I also have a stick that I use for a cane that I cut from a field after the Armistice was declared, Of course I will try to carry everything | have and hope to get it to you in some manner unless I have bad luck, I heard yesterday that Will's outfit had not met with much loss while in the war, so I atu noping the best for him. There is much lamentation here on account of the prevalence ot Spanish influenza in the States and it has not touched you or yours as yet. There is not much of it here. There is also some talk about the killing of those Medics at Camp Grant. The boys all seen to be glad they were caught. We have been much on the move ever since I wrote you last. Undoubtedly you will perceive that the other letter was written ‘on German paper, it was some that 1 found in a dug out and at that time paper was searee. Well wi are expecting to “hike away’ again soon so I will close. Will try to send the Little Church 4 Xinas present but it will be ir French money since we have nc other. You can get it changed there [ hope. I have much to be thankful for and I am duly thank. ful for it. Hoping to hear from you soor Tam Yours truly, Marshall. |Sergt. M. O'Bannon, iA BP. American Exp. Foree. Nov. 25, 1918. Dear Josey : Your letter of the 4th inst. has heen in hand a day or so now, 1 am always glad to have a line from you The Blade is coming quite reg- ularly now. [ enjoy it extremely. You need to feel highly compli- mented for the newsy sheet you edit, The boys are tickled to death with it, - You desire news, Well T sup- ‘pose the biggest thing that ean be said now is we have lost our Gen- eral, General Martin, formerly of Grant, comes to us. Don’t know where our former General goes. It is though, in well informed cir- cles, that the much diseussed and perhaps ill advised Bulletin 35 followed by you, Who Made the General! finally proved his ando- ing. Such is not at all improba- ‘ble, You know it takes time, I have noticed no general sorrow- ing over the change. L wish LE could have been per- mitted to write as [ have felt, The vensor forbade, T have, however, writen in form of letters a suecinet history of my impressions. When Tam discharged, 1 shall probably publish, in series, those letters in your paper and then put them in book form as a permanent me- mento of the war. Many requests for such a publication’ from my pen are already in. What do you think of the idea? When the history of the great war is written, one of the most gratifying facts will be that the Negro tired the last shot. The troops to approach nearest to Metz, that impregnable German fortress, were blick soldiers of the 92nd Division. When on the mem orable 11th of November the ela- rion sounded to cease firing the fighting 865th was charging upon an objective like madmen. Ma- chine gun nests, heavy artillery fire or even deadly gas furnished no barrier to these heroes, They were not led by white men either. The Battalions with perhaps a single exception were command ed by black Captains, After the armistice, the hungry Germans rushed over to our boys and made friends with those who but a few moments ago were their enemies, May I say in closing that no men or group have worked hard- er_and deserved more than our colored officers. Although the promotions among the fighting forces could probably be counted on one hand with fingers to spare we have striven, nevertheless, to deserve more. Nor have we felt discouraged when our white bro: ther officer in arms advanced. Our patience in this regard, let us hope, opens a better day. Surely ‘by the time the next great war is fought, we shall have commended ourselves to the fullest eonsidera- tion. Now that the big show is over, our men are longing for dear old America. Certainly I shall call upon you at Madison. Especially so if we are returned to Grant and mus. tered out. Very truly yurs, Henry E. Dunn, 350th Ma- chine Gun Battalion, A. E. F., via N.Y. Bois De Dainville, Meuse. Nov. 25, 1915. Dr. Thos. A. Boger, Milwaukee, Wis. Dear Tom :— I guess you are not so busy these days since you have the ‘Flu’ un. ‘der control. - Lreceived a letter from my wife stating she had given you my let. ter. When have you heard from Iank? The fellow who is first ser- geaut of my company had Hank as a teacher at Tuskegee. So this World is not so large after all. How is your supply of smoke: these days? I am sorry I cannot help you, but don’t worry as the time is not as long as it has been. I received a letter from the firm stating that all of my department were ill. Well this is my first Thanksgiv ing on foreign soil and I hope my last. What is Vernie Moore doing this year? Occasionally I see a few boys of the 92nd Division and ask about some of the officers I know. Give my best wishes to all and write soon. Dean. Supply Sergt. C. IL. D. Mohr Co. C, 329 La. Bn, A. P O. 703, A. E. F., France. OVERSEAS POST CARD M. G. C., 365th Inf. A. E. F., France. Mr. J. Anthony Josey, Editor, Wis, Blade, Madison, Wis., U.S. A. My Dear Friend: Just a card, truly hope it finds all well. Over here trying to do my bit. Bently is fine, saw him today. We are having very good luck, going to catch old Frits. Don't forget to help us by buy- ing Liberty Bonds, Good lock, be good, Mess Sergt. Bertha. LIEUT. H. H. BOGER, Company D, 365th Infantry, Gives His Life for His Country. We have just received notice of the death of Lieut. Tl. TL Boger. Ne was killed with the Major of his battalion while leading his men ‘‘over the top’? Nov, 10th. This was the final battle that end- ed the war. The armistice was singed Nov. 11. He was a gal- lant and patriotie soldier. He could do no more for Democracy. Me was a brother of Dr. Thos. A. Roger, Milwaukee, Wis. The news of the death of his mother just the week — previous was enroute to him. The Blade extends sympathy to the Doctor and family. AMERICANS ADVANCE FROM COBLENZ Military Bands Give Concerts in Occupied Towns A correspondent with the Amer- jean army of oceupation — tele- graphs: The objectives of the American army of oceupation were reached Sunday at various points. Spread. ing out like a great fan, the ad- vanced units of the Americans took up their positions along the boundary of a thirty kilometer semicircle pivoting on Coblenz. The Thirty-second division is head, their position being on tlfe extreme right of the Américans. With Bands Playing As the various detachments reached the boundaries of the bridgehead the —_infantrymen marched into the towns behind bands playing spirited American airs. In some instances the bands gave concerts for the benefit of the natives, while the infantrymen hustled about looking for quar- ters The men of the bridgehead foree as they reached the limits of the great are during Sunday began settling down for a rest_af- ter their hike from the battle line in France, which began just four weeks ago. Different units all along the line are in the ocenpied villages. The officers are using public buildings as headquarters, but are being billeted in hotels and private homes. 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