This Date in History Highlights Key Events
The item lists notable past events and births including Sir David Brewster born in Scotland 1781 and Dr. Robert Koch born 1843, with deaths in 1858 and 1916. It notes Paraguay’s defeat by Brazil in 1868 and British actions in Afghanistan in 1879, plus other 19th and early 20th century milestones.
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David Brewster
Scotland
Robert Koch
Hanover
Baden Baden
Roberts
Samuel Dana Greene
Monitor
Merrimac
Portsmouth
N. H
Indiana
Botha
Nivelle
Joffre
War Snapshot From One Year Ago in Europe
Austrian battleship Wien torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean. Germans opened violent artillery attacks along the British and French fronts in Flanders. An Italian air raid involved 150 aeroplanes over German lines.
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Wien
Mediterranean
Flanders
Anniversary of Charles XII Death Marks Nordic Shift
The 200th anniversary of Charles XII’s death is noted as the pivotal point that gave Russia supremacy in northern Europe. Atlantic City hosts a joint conference of the American Hardware Association and the National Hardware Manufacturers Association on postwar trade issues. Texas prohibitionists convene in Austin to plan a constitutional amendment banning alcohol sales. New Jersey launches a readjustment convention in Newark to shape a reconstruction era program under the Manufacturers' Council.
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Charles XII
Sweden
Pultova
Russia
Europe
American Hardware Association
National Hardware Manufacturers’ Association
Atlantic City
Texas
Austin
New Jersey
Newark
Manufacturers’ Council of the
State
Ice
Winter Racing Meetings at Jefferson Park and Havana
Racing features the Winter meeting at Jefferson Park New Orleans and the Cuba American Jockey Club event in Havana. Boxing fans await the King's Trophy international tournament opening in London.
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Jefferson Park
New Orleans
Cuba-American Jockey Club
Havana
London
American Casualties Reported by AEF
WashingtonDecember 11 The commanding general reports casualties from the American Expeditionary Forces including deaths injuries and unknowns in a terse official tally.
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Washington
War Casualty List Names La Soldiers by City
The list records soldiers from Louisiana with statuses including died of disease William E. Charlton Pater La wounded degree undetermined Henry N. Barrios Jesuit Bend La wounded slightly Elmer Reed Eunice La killed in action Perry D. Alexander Rhinehart La wounded severely Robert R. Hill Glenmore La John H Raney Dennis Mills La Paul Depas Long Bridge La Sam S Michilli Lake Providence La George Wall New Orleans La Robert T Futch Lillie La George G Cox Kelly La.
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William E. Charlton
Pater
Henry N. Barrios
Jesuit Bend
Elmer Reed
Eunice
Perry D. Alexander
Rhineheart
Robert R. Hill
Glenmore
John H. Raney
Dennis Mills
Paul Depas
Long Bridge
Sam S&s. Michilli
Lake Providence
George Wall
New Orleans
Robert T. Futch
Lillie
George G. Cox
Kelly
Ried News-Star Classifieds Draw Readers In
Local readers flock to the News-Star classifieds for ads and notices. The page features community listings, job openings, and services with steady engagement from residents seeking bargains and updates.
Birthday milestones mark figures from empire to congress
Queen Elizabeth celebrates 45th birthday as Belgians triumph. Most Rev Henry Moeller 69. Congressman Simeon D. Fess 57. Congressman Fiorello La Guardia 36. The notes mark birthplaces Bavaria Ohio Allen County New York City and vocations.
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Queen Elizabeth
Bavaria
Henry Moeller
Cincinnati
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Allen County
Viorello la Guardia
New York
New York City
Simeon D less birthday linked to Speakership talks
Simeon D less marks his fifty-seventh birth day as discussions about the next U S Congress Speakership surface. Fess, now completing a third term as representative of Ohio seventh district, chairs the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee after party gains. Previously he led educational institutions including Ohio Northern University and Antioch College and taught at the University of Chicago.
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Simeon D. Less
United States Congress
Fess
Ohio
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Congress
Ohio Northern University
Antioch College
Hoad
University of Chicago
Demobilization Plans in France and England
A January Popular Mechanics article outlines France and England’s demobilization schemes. It details France dividing a 12 000 man division into three groups with rehabilitation measures, shop and farm restorations, and employment directors in each province for job placement. England mirrors the plan with thorough preparation and rehearsals for troops returning to civilian life.
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United States
France
England
Pyrenees- Orientales
Pas de Calais
Finistere
Haute Saone
Kemmel Hill
Biegland
Dr King’s New Discovery and Life Pills Ad Teaser
Coughs colds bronchial attacks risk dangers unless treated. Dr King’s New Discovery soothes inflamed membranes loosens phlegm and promotes restful sleep. 60c and 1.20. All druggists. Sold since 1869. Also Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to ease constipation and improve complexion and mood with a 25c price.
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Dr. King
Sleepy Baby Saga Ends With Words Louder Than Night
An exhausted husband vents pacing the room after trying to soothe a crying infant for almost two hours. His wife retorts from the bed as the scene centers on a domestic moment of fatigue and tension.
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Rob
Robert
Holiday sales pitch for Edison phonograph and home goods
The ad lists a wide range of products including Edison phonographs, disc records, musical cabinets, book cases, safes, bicycles, vacuum cleaners, portable electrics, desks, sewing cabinets, furniture, rugs, trunks, kitchenware, glass and china sets, and home accessories. It invites readers to visit and promises to tailor to buyers’ interests.
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Edison Phonograph
Globe-Wernicke
Vlecetrie
Railway clerks needed for holidays job ads
The Post Office Department seeks two young white men aged 18 to 30 to serve as additional Railway Postal clerks or helpers from December 19 to December 24. One on the Little Rock and Lake Charles train between Monroe and Alexandria, one on the Wombie and Collinston train between Collinston and Wombie. Pay is 1100 dollars per year with round trips from Monroe daily. Apply to Postmaster J. T. Bryant at once.
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Post Office Department
Little Rock
Lake Charles
Monroe
Alexandria
Wombie
Collinston
Ark
J. T. Bryant
Cooperative credit unions urged to aid small farmers
The annual report of the Secretary of Agriculture advocates personal credit associations to help small scale farmers with limited banking access. It notes rural unions aid production and distribution, while larger reforms require education, better farming, and sympathetic business support. North Carolina leads rural credit efforts with 125 unions under state law from 1915.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Wenilly
Coye
North Carolina
State College of Agriculture
Campaign for Universal Red Cross Membership Next Week
Washington headlines announce a seven day campaign titled Christmas roll call inviting every man woman and child to join the American Red Cross. The drive focuses on membership not funds with a goal of surpassing 25,000,000 members and includes a Red Cross ration for each new member.
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Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
United States
Cheeri Lly
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