An American Christmas for American Soldiers in France
Paris December 22 The American Expeditionary Force aided by the YMCA plans a grand Christmas for 2,000,000 U S troops and French children. Soldiers will receive Christmas boxes with chocolate candy cigarettes and tobacco cards and many huts will host Eve entertainment with vaudeville and amateur acts. Santa will visit camps and villages as soldiers distribute gifts to French children amid carols religious services and dances.
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Paris
Young Men’s Christian Association
Red Triangle
France
America
Rea Triangle
Entertainment de
Partment
Theatre League
Hindenburg
Santa Claus
England
Franice
Hertha
Xx M. Cc. A
Santa
Palais de Glace
Card of Thanks for Farris Bearden
We thank our many friends for kindness shown during illness and death of our son and brother Farris Bearden. Mrs Bearden Miss Mathe Bearden.
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Farris Bearden
Bearden
Mathe Bearden
Industrial housing and the Bolshevik threat
Noble Foster Hoggson argues that industrial housing for workers is essential to raise living standards and counter Bolshevism, urging government direction and funding for mass housing and postwar peace-time plans modeled after wartime efforts and Lloyd George proposals. He warns that neglect could fuel unrest and lose social gains.
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Noble Foster Hoggson
Northwest
Bolshevists
Atlantic City
Lloyd George
England
Joint Committee On Labor
Weather Delays West Monroe School Evening Entertainment
The planned program at West Monroe graded school is indefinitely postponed due to weather conditions.
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West Monroe
Walter Hines Page Dies in Pinehurst at 67
Walter Hines Page former American ambassador to Great Britain died in Pinehurst North Carolina after a long illness. He left the Court of St James in the summer and returned to the United States October 21 entering a New York hospital. He died after a relapse with family at his side and funeral services planned for Palo Memorial Church Aberdeen NC Tuesday at 11 AM.
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Walter H. Page
Pinehurst
N. C
Walter Hines Page
Great Britain
Dr. Page
Page
Charles G. Loring
Boston
Ralph W. Page
Henry A. Page
Junius R. Page
Robert N. Page
Frank C. Page
England
Arthur W. Page
Palo Memorial Church
Aberdeen
North Carolina
Polar Expedition Aims for North Pole by Air Route
The Aero Club of America plans a 1923 polar voyage led by Captain Robert A. Bartlett to survey the north pole by seaplane and land planes. Rear Admiral Peary conceived the project to explore Arctic regions, establish land existence, and study upper air and the polar basin, with a $500 000 funding goal and bases at Etah and Cape Columbia.
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New York
Robert A. Bartlett
Polar
North Pole
Aero Club of America
Robert E. Peary
Pole
United States
Etah
Melville Bay
Earth
Mall
Cape Columbia
Cape Cheypluskin
Italian Flag to Fly as Italians Manage Austrian Ships
Italy acts as trustee for 500000 tons of Austrian shipping in Italian ports for war supply and transport only. The Allied maritime council directs disposition with four allied admirals aboard flagships in Italian waters. Edward N Hurley chairs the council.
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Paris
Associated Press
Italy
Allied Maritime Council
United States
Great Britain
France
Edward N. Hurley
European and American Delegates at the Conference
The American delegation included the Shipping Board head Thomas F Logan and Rear Admiral Benson. Italy was represented by Giovanni Villa, the minister of food, and Admiral Grassi. Great Britain was represented by a foreign office official in Lord Reading’s absence, while France was represented by M Clementel, minister of commerce, Admiral de Bion, and M Monet.
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American Shipping Board
Thomas F. Logan
Benson
United States
Giovanni Villa
Grassi
Italy
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Lord Reading
M. Clementel
Ecommerce
de Bion
M. Monet
France
England's Woolwich Arsenal Employs Thousands of Women
In 1914 Woolwich Arsenal employed 125 women and by armistice time about 25,000 women were on the rolls, reflecting a dramatic wartime shift in labor.
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England
Arsenal
Woolwich
First Finnish Women Elected to Parliament in 1907
After Finland granted women suffrage nineteen women were elected to the Finnish parliament in 1907 the first women to sit in a national legislative body.
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Finland
Coodfellow Club and Sunday School Figures
Fragmented OCR lists events and attendees from Coodfellow Club and Sunday School sessions. Names include Jon Tod Charlie Crosley Eby Harry Russell Miss M Murphy Walk er Glenn Jr R G Hoggin Crossett Ark Calhoun Sunday School Prof Jack Haye with amounts noted such as 2.50 1.00 5.00 and 7.00, reflecting dues or donations.
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Jon Tod
Ates Co Tek Soy
Charlie Crosley Eby
Qakiand
Dsvs
Wesweae
Harry Russell
Ates Bce
Utetee
Walker Glenn, Jr
M. Murphy
R. G. Hoggin
Crossett, Ark
Qnooneys
Hellmond
Calhoun Sunday School
Jack Haye
City Court Docket Disposes Dozens in Christmas Spirit
City Court under Judge Schulze releases a large batch of cases from drunk and disorderly to trespass and carrying pistol. Several defendants are discharged while others pay fines ranging from $1 to $100 with city and state assessments noted.
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J.N. Wright
Dave Lyman
S. L. Fox
Thomas Edwards
A. J. Mattock
Jack Burke
J. W. Payne
Luke Moore
A. L. Parke
John Bogit
J. S. Berry
Albert Cedars
Jim Wallace
W. E. Keongn
Cc. L. Langston
Frank Russell
Cc. C. Hudson
Joe Thompson
Mose Harris
Frank Wallace
Huey Chatman
Joe Campbell
Will Overton
Marion Benton
W. J. Adams
United States After the War Essay by Emerson Hough
Emerson Hough outlines a postwar program urging strict immigration controls, deportations, and a strong national identity. He argues against multicultural ideals, calls for rapid naturalization moves, warns against mercy toward Germany, endorses soldiers’ land access, and predicts future conflict including a forceful stance toward Mexico and continued military readiness.
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United States
Emerson Hough
National Security League
Americanism Endures as War Ends and Hyphenates Fade
A political manifesto urges Americans to reject foreign influence and Bolshevism, demanding work for veterans, rapid road building, lower food prices, and strict English use. It calls for a stern peace with Germany, elimination of hyphenated identities, and faster employment for returning soldiers while warning against foreign votes and censorship.
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Mexico
Canada
America
Germany
Combine
Washington
Republic
Odd and Interesting Historical Snippets and Inventions
A physician’s device to soften an invalid chair used garden hose filled with water then air. Sir Douglas Haig’s marriage began with love at first sight after meeting Doris Vivian. Paris Morgue crowds study ghastly remains while the oldest woman claims 134 in Posn. Galvani’s electricity tale hinges on a frog and a spark.
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Douglas Haig
Doris Vivian
Ascot
Paris
Posen
Europe
Frederick the Great
United States
Galvani
Classified Ads Nearing End of Run in News Star
Local readers report that the News-Star classified section continues to publish as usual with ongoing listings. Advertisers remain active as community notices, job offers, and sales items appear in the familiar format and spacing.
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News-Star
Not clear due to fragmented data
Fragmentary OCR notes list dates and figures but omit full event details including title, location, and context. Keys include November to January periods, a Monday on December 23 1918, spots 22.20, quiet sales around 1000 units.
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Vesty
L L Smith's Daily Cotton Letter Outlook Stronger on Shipping
New Orleans market rises to new highs as unfavorable weather, bullish spot advice, and looming exports bolster cotton. Shipping space increases with more vessels bound for Europe, supporting prices while holidays temper gains. Texas crop weakness and improving ocean freight prospects signal steadier demand for cotton goods to the South American market.
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L. L. Smith
Daily Cotton Letter
New Orleans
Liverpool Shorts
United States Shipping Board
Europe
South America
England
Texas
New York
Washington
Republic
H. & B. Beer
Young man seeks position with wholesale experience
Wanted notice from a young man with experience as a receiving clerk in wholesale business. Open to other good positions. Phone 458. 23-381.
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