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St. Croix Avis, 1921-11-04, page 4

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Newspapers
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St. Croix Avis
Kind
Newspaper
Date
1921-11-04
Pages
1
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RY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. @ A Proclamation. ___., i Whereas the Congress of the United States, by a concurrent resolution adopt- ed on the foyrth day of March last au- thorized theuéecretary of War to cause 10 be brought to the United States the body of an American, -vho was a mem- be: of the American expeditionary forc:s in Europe, who lost his life during he world war and whose identit}' has not been established, for burial in the memo- rial amphitheater of the national ceme- tery at Arlington, Va. And, whereas, the remains of this un known American to be brought to the United States in pursuance of the said concurrent resolution, will be buried in the said memorial amphitheater at Ar- lington un the 11th day of N))vember next, Ard, whereas, these remains will be represeatative of all unidentified Ameri- can dead who in the world war gave their lives in their country’s cause; And, whereas, it is desired that grate- ful recognition of their loyal devotion to country and of their sscrifice should be appropriately shown with due solemnity by thgir God-tearing and patrioti …

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RY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. @ A Proclamation. ___., i Whereas the Congress of the United States, by a concurrent resolution adopt- ed on the foyrth day of March last au- thorized theuéecretary of War to cause 10 be brought to the United States the body of an American, -vho was a mem- be: of the American expeditionary forc:s in Europe, who lost his life during he world war and whose identit}' has not been established, for burial in the memo- rial amphitheater of the national ceme- tery at Arlington, Va. And, whereas, the remains of this un known American to be brought to the United States in pursuance of the said concurrent resolution, will be buried in the said memorial amphitheater at Ar- lington un the 11th day of N))vember next, Ard, whereas, these remains will be represeatative of all unidentified Ameri- can dead who in the world war gave their lives in their country’s cause; And, whereas, it is desired that grate- ful recognition of their loyal devotion to country and of their sscrifice should be appropriately shown with due solemnity by thgir God-tearing and patriotic fellow countrymen; Now, therefore, I, Warren G. Harding, President of the United States of Ameri- :a, do hereby call upon all devout and patriotic citizens of the United States to pause from their accustomed occupations and labors om Friday, the 11th day of November next, from 12 o’clock noon to 2 minutes past that hour for a period of silent prayer of thanks to the Giver of all good for these valuable and valorous lives and of supplication for His divina mercy ad for His blessing upon our be- loved country. Furthermore, I hereby direct that the national flag be displayed at half staff upon all the publie buildings of the Unit- ed States and all stations of the army, navy and marine corps throughout the world, as well as upon all American em- bassies, legations and consulates, from sunrise until sunset, on November 11, 1921. : Im witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done in the Distriect of Columbia this 30th day of September in the year of Our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty one and of the Independence of the United States of America, the one hundred and forty-sixth. WARREN G. HARDING. By the President. CHARLES E. HUGHES. Secretary of State. wMoEs B X &N | Now it £ SRR ’ : Will GoV i/ - A% . 7 v- " /4 /% ) | N ”'r‘ /;' U 4 = (s & 7P When 3-in-One Oil reaches the point of friction in a sew- ing machine bearing, friction dies immediately. Instead of groaning and hanging back, needle and shuttle take wings and fly like the wind. The thread runs free and easy and sewing becomes a joy. ® ° 3-in-One Oil is the greatest oil in the world for sewing machines and all fine mechanisms—try it and see. In 1-oz, 3-oz.and 8-oz. bottles; and in 3.02. Handy Oil Cans, ?i ASK YOUR DEALER Publicati übhcation. ST. THOMAS HA;I;{%OR 49, LOAN OF 1910. ' T is hereby brought to public notice ' l that according to the scheme of Amor- | tization. for St. Thoma: Harbor 4% | Loan of 1910, the drawing by the Notary | Public, St. Thomas, of eleven bonds at | Frs. 1,000 has taken piace, resulting in | the drawing of the following bonds: 1 Numkers | T 16 2 101 112 | 12 | 133 i 162 i 199 | 203 | 345 | 495 | These eleven bonds are hereby called ' in for redemption on 11 December, 1921, | after which date the bomds will cease to | bear interest. St. Thomas Harbor Board, 24th Octo- ber 1921. >. C. TIMMONS, Chasrman. A A\ 5 i Sharp (/75 z## ( /] A LV 8/ L]L 2 ! 4 % \ It 1s impossi- y/, . 4 ble to wipega : ‘ razor absolutely dry. [ Y~ Consequently invisible ¥ rust is always eating away 3).“-{ i the microscopic teeth that 3" M sgivearazoritsshaving \ flk power. This is why your i) | g razor becomes dull—rust i 'II{ ] doesit! Nothing keepsa Hl|'® razor in such fine shaving ' l trim as ° ° | 3-in-One Ol i Use it this way and see for l | yourself: Before shaving, A/ {H draw razor between thumb KX/ Il and first finger moistened A ( with 3-in-One. Then strop KMV with afew drops on the J"/ I} strop. Avoid making strop j/ ] wet with oil. After siaving : 111 repeat this process. This cheoks rust and absolutely preserves 4 the edge—microscopic rust esnnet form--the cutting edge muststay keen. [ " Inlos, 0% and 8-oz. bottles, & 1 and in $-oz. Handy Oil Cans. (g ALL DEALERS. JAMES A. FRANCIS (Lately from Porto Rico) Begs to inform the public in general that he is no longer in charge of MR. ROB’T. L. MEZRWIN’S GARAGE, but that he has established his own repair shop at No. 2 and 3 Western Suburb, Chris&nr sted (MR. W. S. ABRAMSON’S PRO- PERTY), where ho is prepared to take care of all necessary repairs needed to your cars, giving you prompt and satis- ~ factory service. § SAVE TIME! SAVE MONEY! Do not send vour generators and self- ~ starters off the island to await two or ~ three months for same. He will take ~ care of such work also. | He can furnish you with spare parts ~ for Ford Cars, Trent tires, and tubes, Christiansted, St. Croix, V. I. U. 8. A. | Qober & B g OPTICAL AID. | Send us your order, broken lens ' or prescription through the mails. ; F. M. CORNEIRO, St. Thom&s, .1