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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
6
Chicago report notes initial rise on petter cables but sees a temporary drop after notices for about 6 000 bases Dec delivery in New York. Rumors of National Ginners Association revisions show gains compared with earlier periods. Market steadies as southern spots hold and shipping improves.
Washington reports four more ships released for cotton trade with destinations to New Orleans Galveston Savannah and Charleston. A possible fifth ship to Mobile may follow next week to take cotton to Europe.
President and Mrs. Wilson took an automobile ride on the outskirts of Paris after a rainy morning. The president spent the afternoon in discussion with Count Machyio di Cellere, Italy’s high commissioner for America, following a day of study and reflection on planned trips.
The voyage on the steam ship George Washington features discussions as President signals strong support for Italy’s war claims. Mr Wilson expresses warm sympathy to Italy, informing Count di Cellere of the level of backing expected in forthcoming talks with Entente premiers.
Two of three army airplanes from Houston to Detroit arrived at Scott Field Belleville Illinois this afternoon. Lieutenant E Hill flight commander remained at Dexter Missouri due to motor trouble. Hill expected to join tomorrow and the trio would push on to Indianapolis as the journey total reached 940 miles in 9 hours 30 minutes.
Admiral Beatty praised the American battleship squadron attached to the British Grand Fleet on its farewell voyage aboard the New York. He noted joint disappointment that the Germans were never met in combat and thanked American officers and men for their comradeship during the service.
The first detachments of the 814th Negro Infantry arrived in New York today aboard the Celtic. They constitute the third battalion of the unit returning from combat.
The Rhine has long served as a frontier and artery from the Alps to the sea. Celtics once occupied its valley, displaced by the Teutons, with Rome’s era marking a boundary between imperial lands and barbarian realms. On the Roman side flourished civilization while the opposite shore remained savagery that would later dominate.
A religious quotation from Isaiah 54 17 proclaims that no weapon formed against the faithful will prosper and that the Lord will condemn every tongue raised against them. It affirms the heritage and righteousness of the Lord’s servants.
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The Rhine, central to German life, seen as a land of legend yet transformed by modern industry. Rhine valleys, once romantically crowned by castles, now host quarries and factories as France resists German strength with swift responses, and a Dolittle horseshoe joke illustrates cultural tone.
Gen. Oscar L. Standish of San Francisco cites France's wartime success as largely due to the nation's readiness and preparedness in the conflict. He emphasizes disciplined mobilization and effective logistics as key factors behind France's resilience.
Corrigan Sr. admires his son in U S Navy uniform and jokes about wide bottom parts. Corrigan Jr. explains wide pants allow rolling. Father insists sleeves should be wide at the bottom as a better fighting arrangement.
Mr and Mrs H A Millsaps hosted a Christmas banquet for Millsaps and Co employees. The event featured a lighted tree with favors for each guest and a centerpiece turkey meant for carving by the host, who ultimately did not carve it.
Classified blurbs offer four light housekeeping rooms for rent with flexible options and a sale or trade ad seeks an automobile in good condition. Additional notices request two furnished rooms for housekeeping and list job openings at Faust Bros. Lumber Co. for a hardwood mill crew in Lake, Louisiana with several positions.
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