Wilson's Open Covenant Peace Plan Speech
President Wilson states open covenants and a world peace program as the wartime aim. He argues for freedom of the seas, removal of trade barriers, disarmament, and self-determination for nations, including Russia and Poland, to establish a just, lasting peace. He warns against secret agreements and urges allied unity.
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Washington
Witsat
Congress
David Liosd
Neal
United States
Iiterno- Honda
Society of Free Nations
Neima
Russia
France
Priaeia i
AL Earn Larentie
Italy
Anstriel
Autenomoeus
Rowmania
Serbia
Monteneery
Terores
Srebia
Anns
Ottoman Empire
Dardanelles
General Association of Nations
Work for Wounded Soldier in Postwar Britain
An Edinburgh professor proposes creating a government department after the war to exterminate rats by employing wounded soldiers. The plan includes systematic breeding and distribution of superior rat-catching cats, supervised by experts, with light labor and simple laboratory work to reduce the pest burden.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Emi
Duty bound to support and find work in service
The statement notes obligation to support, potential for suitable employment, and the country’s saving of a large amount of taxable wealth. The text implies a duty and economic impact without naming persons or places.
My Friend Shines Through Distance and Time
A reflective note celebrates enduring friendship. The speaker recalls a constant companion like a guiding star, weathering distance and days, with confidence the bond remains bright and will endure until reunion. The writer signs as Leigh Mitchell Hodges.
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Leigh Mitchell Hodges
Foot Pedal Water System Promises Cleaner Wash Racks
In Timots a new washstand arrangement uses a foot pedal to control running water from a Lime spigot. The pedal, placed under the washstand, activates two valves to adjust flow and temperature, removing the need for handles and aiming to curb contamination in factories and similar venues.
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Timots
Looking for Virtues in Honest Character Sketches
The piece urges readers to admire good qualities in neighbors and friends, praising Marcus Aurelius Antonious as an exemplar. It extols divers virtues such as vigor, modesty, and liberality, urging constant contemplation of virtue in social dealings.
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Marcus Aurelius Antonious
Seeing the Other Side
A Kansan note reflects on a life spent serving family and others, valued by society but yielding little monetary reward. The author contrasts external praise for service with personal financial modesty, suggesting there are two sides to such devotion.
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Ateblson
Kan
Globe
Look for the Best and Uproot Faults Quote
A Ruskin quote urges focusing on the good in every person to curb faults. It counsels not to dwell on one’s own or others’ faults, and to honor and rejoice in strength, so faults fall away like dead leaves when their time comes.
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Ruskin
Distinct Variety in Foolishness Highlighted by Globe
The Atchison Globe notes several types of fools in a clipped aphorism. It contrasts the clever man who believes he is immune to capture with other foolhardy behaviors, offering a wry take on judgment and risk.
Tarnished Silver Cleaning Paste Instructions
Tarnished silver can be cleaned by making a paste from powdered whiting mixed with ammonia and water. Apply the paste with one cloth, then rub with a second cloth to polish the surface.
Ruling on Higher Court Unclear in Vinsonheller Case
Arkansas officials face questions on whether to register under the draft questionnaire after Attorney General A Wuncklebacken expresses views that the Supreme Court would reverse or amend its earlier Vinsonheller ruling if the case were before it again. He notes dissenting opinions influence but cautions state matters may be governed by current court decisions, while federal draft questions remain unsettled.
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United States
Arbuckle
Supreme Court
Little Rock
Vinsonheller
A Wunckle Backen
Thetorney General
University Agricultural Experiment Station
Lst
Rutin
Futrall
University
Arkansas
Teter Po
Diati
Supremes
Ferguson Pays Fee for State Offices Candidacy
Uncle Joe Ferguson secretary of the State Board of Charities may run to succeed Ro OG McDaniel as state treasurer after paying the required fee. Tom Terral secretary of the Democratic State Central Committee and Ernest Moton announce candidacies. John W. Crockett, former state treasurer, confirms plans to run then denies later.
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Ferguson
Joe
State Board of Charities
Ro OG
McDaniel
Tom Terrall Tron Jen
Terral Jx
Comate
Ernest ©. Moton
John W. Crockett
Tate
Crawford Appeals Case and Related Arkansas Notes
The transcript in the W J Crawford case, superintendent at the Widows and Orphans Home at Hater ville, was filed in the Supreme Court. Crawford, aged 52, testified he was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for assault. Governor Nrough relieved Prosecuting Attorney G H Speer of Hot Springs of a $400 fine after a jury verdict. Speer was removed but later reinstated by the Supreme Court. Incorporation actions include Magic Cake and Flour Co of Little Rock with $1,000 capital and Teebe Hardware Co of Beebe with $10,000, among others. The Grant County Cooperage Company of Little Rock is also noted.
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Crawford
W. J. Crawford
Widows
Haterville
Supreme Court
Wad Zeptia Cooper
Nrough
G. H Speer
Hot Springs
Speer
Scott Wood
Circuit Court
Magic Cake and Flour Co
Little Rock
Capital
P. Perrie
E. J. Bodman
Bransford Clarke
Teebe Hardware Co
Beebe
J. B Avera
Florence Avera
BH. M. Shelton
Hankins & Williams Mercantile Co
Foreman
W. H. Hankins
Grant County Cooperage Company
County Judges Power to Call Quorum Courts
County judges may call Quorum Courts in special session to make appropriations, per Attorney General J D Arbuckle. But current tax books certified to tax collectors prevent any appropriation. Arbuckle notes authority is clear yet action would be useless. £32,000 allotted for Arkansas Louisiana Highway from McGehee to the Louisiana line. 2.5 million dollar project. contracts to be let January 15 with highway commission attendees. Roy Wood named captain of Headquarters Company, Fourth Regiment. former major league baseball player and University of Arkansas graduate.
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J. D. aArbucks
Arbuckle
KB. McKell
Co-operative Extension Work
Bureau of Agriculture
State Highway Commission and Advisory Board
Arkan
Roy Wood
Carroll L. Wood
Fourth Regiment
Brough
Wood
University of Rkannas
Reward Offered for Bank Embezzler J W Rogers
Governor Tiron urges strict enforcement of laws on robberies to protect bankers and depositors as a large reward is offered for the arrest and return of J W Rogers the Hampstead County Bank bookkeeper charged with embezzling 140000 dollars.
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J. W. Rogers
Hampstead
Tiron
Apportion School Fund Told at State Education Center
Report from a center with State Superintendent Road where four agricultural schools discussed apportioning funds. Officials outlined sheriff duties for collecting fines and costs from convicted persons, as stated by Attorney General J. D. Arbackte in a letter to the local prosecutor.
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Toney
Ie Savith-Hinthes Vocational Educatiot
Eet Wong
Colles Jon
J. D. Arbacktein
Fl Caery
Bitesville
Baron Moncheur Diplomat Becomes English Minister
A letter to Governor Hrough states Baron Moncheur a Diplomat and former visitor to Little Rock with the Belgium commission in early fall has been appointed Trelelan minister in England.
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Baron Moncheur
Faran Moncheur
Little Rock
Belgium
Trelelan
England
Hrough
Local notes mixed from Arkansas towns reflect changes and civic efforts
Hurries of snow and weather halt operations near Yellville while Bearden moves to Thornton under Murrill's editorship. Charleston bank to American State Bank. a Bentonville church adds a service flag. Springdale Red Cross nears 500, Stuttgart to open a hospital, Blytheville turkey sale brings 401.75, Rev. Stanworth relocates to Arkadelphia, United Mine Workers back public utility and coal mine control, Cleveland county reports smallpox, vaccination orders clash with Pike county clerks, Searcy oyster supper raises funds for Cross.
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Wilson
Bresttiovek
Germany
Turkey
Balkan
Wis
Werner Terme
Lloyd Georgy
Conta
Comnsel
Soelery
Peieer
Principe
Alan
Geath
Vinsonheller VS
Reagan
Alphin
J J Alphn
el Dorado
Arkansas Quartermister Corps
Adjutant General‘s Office
Quartermaster General’s Department
Fred Parrish
Newport
Jackson County
Yellville
Bearden
Hhornton
Murrill
Charleston
American State Bank
Bentonville Christian Church
Red Cross
Springdale
Stuttgart
Mra
W. Arvin
Blytheville
Samuel Stanworth
Arkadelphia
Little Oftck
Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
That City
United Mine Workers of
Oklahoma
Texas
Fort Smith
Coun
Cleveland County
A J. Honiton
Pike County
Statut Ey
Searcy
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