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Grit: November 10, 1918 – Get Ready for Parade If Armistice is Signed Today Whistle Will Blow

If the armistice is signed today, the big parade in celebration of the fact will take place strictly according to the program outlined in the general order issued by Marshal H.L. Laird and Chief of Staff Emerson Collins, printed below. Events have been moving quickly and turbulently and Germany has their own guess about whether the German government acquires a head such as he may deem responsible, in view of the abdication of the Kaiser. But everyone wait and listen and be prepared to turn out after the signal is given. 

For the purpose of participating in the proposed parade to celebrate the signing of the armistice by the Germans the people are asked to assemble in the streets being indicated upon the blowing of the fire whistles which will mean the armistice has been signed. It will be the endeavor of organizers to have the parade move promptly on the hour following the blowing of the whistles. 

The right of the line will form at the intersection of East Third and Mulberry streets, north. The Imperial Teteques Band, militia colors., Reno Post and Rick Camp will post at this place. 

Division 1 will form on Mulberry Street, north of East Third Street and will be composed of women.

For purposes of the parade Pennsylvania Railroad employees are asked to remain at their indicated places so that the parade may move. If in the daytime, all employees are asked to assemble at Trinity Place, near Fourth Street. Freight house and other employees are asked to assemble on Elmira Street. 

Everyone turn out and bring a flag with you.

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