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The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, December 26, 1918, [Whole Number: 2266], The Independent Dec 1918

The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, December 26, 1918, [Whole Number: 2266], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


Letter From Philander C. Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 21, 1918, Philander C. Knox Dec 1918

Letter From Philander C. Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 21, 1918, Philander C. Knox

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 21, 1918. Within, Knox discusses the popularity of a recent Senate speech and encloses an editorial written by Colonel Strayer.


The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, December 19, 1918, [Whole Number: 2265], The Independent Dec 1918

The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, December 19, 1918, [Whole Number: 2265], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, December 16, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer Dec 1918

The Ursinus Weekly, December 16, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Lieutenant Wohl commends unit in farewell address • S. A. T. C. five trims Sprankle Hall team • Returned missionary recounts her experiences • Ursinus alumnus for important post • Senior girls entertain • Math group meeting • English-historical group shine • Christian associations


The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, December 12, 1918, [Whole Number: 2264], The Independent Dec 1918

The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, December 12, 1918, [Whole Number: 2264], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, December 9, 1918, Enrest Y. Raetzer Dec 1918

The Ursinus Weekly, December 9, 1918, Enrest Y. Raetzer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus to return to a peace basis • Sprankle Hall tossers again victorious • Chem-Bi group meeting a huge success • Exceptionally large attendance at weekly sing • Lecture course • Joint meeting of Christian associations • Ursinus man makes good


Letter From Jay L. Benedict To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 7, 1918, Jay L. Benedict Dec 1918

Letter From Jay L. Benedict To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 7, 1918, Jay L. Benedict

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Jay L. Benedict to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 7, 1918. Within, Benedict apologizes for the sudden cessation of Wilson's application for a commission in the United States Army and offers a return of personal documents Wilson enclosed.


Letter From William H. Zinsser To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 6, 1918, William H. Zinsser Dec 1918

Letter From William H. Zinsser To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 6, 1918, William H. Zinsser

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from William H. Zinsser to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 6, 1918. Within, Zinsser apologizes for his lack of communication and informs Wilson of the upcoming plans the Social Hygiene Division will be attempting to conduct now that the conflict in Europe has ended.


The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, December 5, 1918, [Whole Number: 2263], The Independent Dec 1918

The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, December 5, 1918, [Whole Number: 2263], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, December 2, 1918, Enrest Y. Raetzer, John R. Bowman Dec 1918

The Ursinus Weekly, December 2, 1918, Enrest Y. Raetzer, John R. Bowman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Demobilization of the Student Army Training Corps • Muhlenberg routs Ursinus in final game • Venetian musicians give delightful entertainment • Bill creating a national department of education • Fall meeting of the Directors • Letter from Lieutenant John R. Bowman, B.S.,'18 • The shortage of teachers • Reserve team loses to Hill School, 20-0 • S. A. T. C. notes • Inter-platoon basketball game


The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, November 28, 1918, [Whole Number: 2262], The Independent Nov 1918

The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, November 28, 1918, [Whole Number: 2262], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, November 25, 1918, Enrest Y. Raetzer Nov 1918

The Ursinus Weekly, November 25, 1918, Enrest Y. Raetzer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Delaware College eleven falls prey of Ursinus • Sprankle Hall five trounces Collegeville • English-Historical group holds first meeting of year • Schaff play • First lecture course number • Special features at sing • S. A. T. C. notes • Cross-country team loses


The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, November 21, 1918, [Whole Number: 2261], The Independent Nov 1918

The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, November 21, 1918, [Whole Number: 2261], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


Letter From Edward H. Williams To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 19, 1918, Edward H. Williams Nov 1918

Letter From Edward H. Williams To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 19, 1918, Edward H. Williams

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Edward H. Williams to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 19, 1918. Within, Williams informs Wilson that due to the ending of conflict in Europe, the War Department has no need for his service.


The Ursinus Weekly, November 18, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer, Raymond Burton Munson Nov 1918

The Ursinus Weekly, November 18, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer, Raymond Burton Munson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Math group spends delightful evening • "Victory parade" a remarkable occasion • Letter received from "over there" • Hockey game • Ursinus versus Navy • Contributed article: A prophecy • Y.W.C.A. week of prayer • S. A. T. C. notes • Girls' Glee Club • Lecture course


The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, November 14, 1918, [Whole Number: 2260], The Independent Nov 1918

The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, November 14, 1918, [Whole Number: 2260], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, November 11, 1918, Enrest Y. Raetzer Nov 1918

The Ursinus Weekly, November 11, 1918, Enrest Y. Raetzer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus trims St. Joseph's in first home game, 7-6 • Professor Jolls greeted by a large crowd • Cross country team meets first defeat • Christian associations joint meeting • Assistant in chemistry • S. A. T. C. notes • Patronize the canteen • German universities • Week of prayer


Letter From Eliot Wadsworth To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 8, 1918, Eliot Wadsworth Nov 1918

Letter From Eliot Wadsworth To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 8, 1918, Eliot Wadsworth

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Eliot Wadsworth to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 8, 1918. Within, Wadsworth informs Wilson that it would not be advisable to accept Wilson's offer in providing foreign service to the Red Cross.


The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, November 7, 1918, [Whole Number: 2259], The Independent Nov 1918

The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, November 7, 1918, [Whole Number: 2259], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer Nov 1918

The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Hallowe'en festivities: Literary societies render programs of unexcelled merit • Benefit tea held in Bomberger on Saturday • First and second teams battle; F. & M. cancels • Football coach secured • Resolutions of faculty • Mass meeting • Charles Otto Reinhold • Customs of the service • S. A. T. C. notes


The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, October 31, 1918, [Whole Number: 2258], The Independent Oct 1918

The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, October 31, 1918, [Whole Number: 2258], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


Letter From Edward H. Williams To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 29, 1918, Edward H. Williams Oct 1918

Letter From Edward H. Williams To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 29, 1918, Edward H. Williams

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Edward H. Williams to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 29, 1918. Within, Williams informs Wilson he must complete an application and contact Capt. Wharton Weems in order to be accepted into a commission from the American Expeditionary Forces.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 28, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer Oct 1918

The Ursinus Weekly, October 28, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

The year's lecture and entertainment course • Swarthmore defeats Ursinus by large score, 51-7 • The annual benefit tea of the Ursinus Women's Club • Conserve water! • Soccer • Liberty sing attracts large audience • The right thing at the right time • S. A. T. C. notes


Telegram From Philander C. Knox To John C. Groome, October 25, 1918, Philander C. Knox Oct 1918

Telegram From Philander C. Knox To John C. Groome, October 25, 1918, Philander C. Knox

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed telegram from Philander Knox to Provost Marshal John C. Groome, dated October 25, 1918. Within, Knox details Huntington-Wilson's qualifications that would make him a good fit for commission.


The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, October 24, 1918, [Whole Number: 2257], The Independent Oct 1918

The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, October 24, 1918, [Whole Number: 2257], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 21, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer Oct 1918

The Ursinus Weekly, October 21, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Lafayette eleven too strong for Ursinus • Nursing or teaching for Ursinus women • Second platoon gives delightful shine • Student government notes • Hockey • Cross country team organized


The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, October 17, 1918, [Whole Number: 2256], The Independent Oct 1918

The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, October 17, 1918, [Whole Number: 2256], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 14, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer Oct 1918

The Ursinus Weekly, October 14, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Plans for new YMCA disclosed • $12,200 subscribed by men of the S. A. T. C. • Annual YM-YWCA reception held • Who are we? • Business manager of "Weekly" appointed • Second platoon wins straddle-ball contest • Canteen opened • S. A. T. C. notes • The Liberty Loan arms our soldiers


The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, October 10, 1918, [Whole Number: 2255], The Independent Oct 1918

The Independent, V. 44, Thursday, October 10, 1918, [Whole Number: 2255], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 7, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer Oct 1918

The Ursinus Weekly, October 7, 1918, Ernest Y. Raetzer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus S. A. T. C.'s first loan "drive" • Induction ceremonies in Bomberger Hall • Additional instructors in the college • Liberty Day • New students • S. A. T. C. notes