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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
2
The annual Baptist meeting opens with Rev. L. E. Barton of Fayetteville chosen as president. Delegates gather to hear reports and discuss church matters.
Secretary's report shows funds increase and church additions while the convention records Sunday amusements against. The gathering heard reports from the work boards and noted a rise in offerings for church purposes with 11 conversions including 1 000 soldiers at Camp Pike. The budget totals and missionary support were discussed with visitors from Texarkana and Kentucky Seminary officials present.
Reports from Bentonville Little Rock and Newport cover factory work a church meeting and community events. Topics include mill crop harvests at Whittmoll and Pine Township, a new memorial patch at Hendrix College for veterans, political shifts in the Democratic party, and social news from Walnut Ridge Walnut Ridge county judge-elect J G Childers wed Addie Dugger Portia.
Government and state agricultural forces pledge ongoing cooperation as Arkansas officials and local leaders discuss farming programs. A long, disjointed OCR narrative mentions university extension staff, county records, and local officials, with scattered references to agriculture, a sheriff, theater plans, and veterans returning to work. The piece weaves multiple unrelated snippets, but centers on cooperative efforts in farming and regional administration.
President arrives in France to a large welcoming crowd as American guards greet the host nation. The landing was marked by a ceremonial parade with troops, officials, and cheering spectators. French and American flags waved as the president stepped ashore, signaling a momentous state visit amid broad public enthusiasm.
Fragmented OCR yields unreadable content with numerous typos and missing context making it impossible to determine a coherent event or entities. The readable portions do not provide factual details suitable for a summary.
General March receives the D S medal on the recommendation of Wena Pershore as the war ends. Railroad Administration weighs fate of barge line and Mississippi project while troops return home. Six transports bring 8800 American Expeditionary Force troops and civilians from the war zone to New York. Krupp directors announce plan to convert the plant to peacetime arts factory.
A garbled report describes chaos near Berlin with police action and robberies. It notes a linked visit, arrests, and a focus on wartime safety, including sensational claims about public fear and military-related events. Authorities push for calm as events unfold.
A local ordinance recently passed by City Codwell bans a controversial flag display tied to armistice terms. The measure, cited by officials including Maxur Thompsen, aims to regulate public demonstrations and ensure compliance with wartime protocol while observers note the broader impact on civic events in April.
French forces deploy along the Rhine as they press toward Mane fort, capturing key positions near Berlin. Allied units consolidate gains in the area, signaling a shift in control of the river fortress.
Washington urged continuance of government management of railroads for five years or until January 1, 1924. Director General McAdoo said the measure would allow a fair transition and prevent unsettled conditions for the railroads during the coming year. He submitted the proposal to Senate and House Intercourse Committees for consideration in shaping policy.
Fragmented OCR text recounts wartime ships linked to Potawatomie era conflicts, funding battles in Congress and Senate over shipbuilding costs, plus a Swiss invitation to President Wilson. It mentions European plans, Italy and France context, and noisy political maneuvering surrounding constitutional suffrage and international diplomacy.
Rural districts abstained from voting as weather influenza and voter apathy dampened support for the proposed new constitution. Benton county showed some backing while southern Arkansas dominated opposition. Washington county reportedly favored it, amid broader wartime sentiment and discontent.
A political rally drew a large audience at the Metory venue where the Vice President addressed supporters. The event showcased spirited speeches and strong enthusiasm as attendees responded with applause and cheers.
Fragmented text describes amnesty or execution mentions, a person named William Hoven, civilian clothes, a reduced time 18, Norfolk naval base power plant destroyed, base THampion, overall wind damage and tidal threat to a broader area.
A partial report describes a deadly blast that killed six Navy personnel during a mission at an unnamed site. Investigators probe the cause while officials confirm the fatalities and note limited details available from the damaged source.
Wartingte representative Gray of Nes densey introduces a bill to establish a Marian railway system. The Republican measure seeks to promote new railway cooperation and charter arrangements.
A fragment notes battleships returning to the United States and a ceremonial naval pageant in New York or Washington area to mark German sea power, dated December 22.
Geneva reports indicate strong authority that Horst Wilkon will briefly stop in Geneva on his way to Isonly next month. The notice notes a planned halt and suggests high level interest in the excursion.
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