Peace Congress Poised in Paris for Early January
Paris papers expect the Peace Congress to begin around January 1 with two months of work on a temporary protocol outlining terms. The final treaty will follow, after Germany signs the protocol, and may take months more to finalize. The process raises questions on damages disarmament League of Nations boundaries and redrawn maps across Europe Africa and the Pacific.
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Pacific Islands
Insurance plan could substitute pensions for wartime era
The government positions itself as the nation’s largest life insurer for 4,000,000 armed service members. If premiums continue, policies stay in force at low peace-time rates, challenging regular insurers and shaping thoughts on old age security. Congress has not yet consented. Vice President on Duty Marshall postpones wider tour to remain in Washington at a moment’s notice for the president.
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League
Peace Congress Debates Expected in English
The Peace Congress proceedings may be conducted in English marking a shift from the traditional use of French. Many delegates are not fluent in French and only a few do not understand English, indicating English could become the diplomatic language for the talks.
Unsinkable Lucia Survives Torpedo Hit for Long Time
The Lucia, dubbed the unsinkable ship, stayed afloat for nearly 24 hours after a torpedo strike in October. It proved resilient, remaining buoyant far longer than typical vessels, marking it as the last American ship to fall to German U-boats.
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Lucia
Keeping Home Fires Burning Until the Soldier Returns
The Red Cross Home Service explains its role to support families of deployed soldiers. Trained workers offer confidential aid, counseling, and help managing income and medical needs without intruding. Teachers and camp staff often signal needs. the aim is neighborly support so families face wartime strain with dignity.
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Home Service
Red Cross Milk Stations Aid War Zone Babies
The American Red Cross establishes milk stations in the war zone helping Italian soldiers' babies thrive under nurses' care, many of whom were Infant Welfare nurses in the home country before going overseas.
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American Red Cross
Children of the Crusade Aid Walks Home Among Ruins
In a war torn village children wander in fear and dust, clinging to each other. A Red Cross worker appears as a beacon guiding them back to shelter, while the wounded church and ruined homes frame their fragile hope for care and rest. The faithful Mary seems to hear and send aid, restoring a path to safety and dreamfilled rest.
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Red Cross
Mary
Health Service Warns Of Pneumonia Risk This Winter
Washington reports that epidemics of influenza have shifted focus to pneumonia bronchitis and other respiratory illnesses. Surgeon General Rupert Blue warns these conditions will stay prevalent this winter without strict adherence to health guidance. He notes some cases remain mild yet dangerous and urges continued vigilance to prevent outbreaks.
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Washington, D. C
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
Blue
Surgeon General Warns Public Health Threats From Respiratory Disease
The Surgeon General warns that carelessness about coughing and not covering the mouth and nose spreads droplets laden with germs. He urges fresh air, proper clothing, and good ventilation as key to reducing colds pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. A Health Service poster by Berryman promotes modern health education and free copies are available from the U S Public Health Service in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
No One Suffered Here In Voluntary Food Saving
A wartime reflection on American food control praising voluntary abstinence from wheat pork and sugar. It credits bread price stability avoidance of extortion and national unity. The piece asserts Americans accepted self denial to counter German starvation and to keep food sufficiency and prices steady worldwide.
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Elko Attorneys Involved in Hotel Altercation Over Judge Talbot
Elko County judges and counsel were discussing a bar room incident at the Mayer hotel where Van Fleet assaulted Judge George B. Talbot former Nevada Supreme Court justice and special prosecutor in Elko city indictments. Talbot departed after the clash as the crowd speculated Van Fleet blamed him for grand jury actions leading to three indictments for perjury and subornation.
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Nevada Will Enter Wet Era As Dry Law Takes Effect
Goldfield Nevada faces a dramatic shift as the dry law ends at 12:01 a m on December 17 1918. The piece mocks the coming prohibition with caricature and notes the Attorney General confirms the exact moment the change occurs.
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Nevada
Goldfield
Ater
Elko Murderer Sentenced After Plea Deal
Elko County trapper Art Fern pleaded guilty to murdering his half brother Raymond Fern after a violent quarrel over their mother. Fern said he shot in self defense and lived seven days in the tent where his brother’s body lay. Also notes from Washington about hospital funding and a first woman special agent in the Federal land office, Felice Cohn, plus obituary of Captain Joseph De Lamir.
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Appoin
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Car City
M. D. McFairy
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Nevada
Joseph Raphael de Lam
Utah
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