Soldier’s Homeward Hope In Letter From Front
Corporal Jack G. Keller Jr known as Jack writes to his parents from Oxenburg Germany describing war experiences from Brest to the Vosges and Metz front lines. He notes casualties and near misses, hopes for home by May, and sends Christmas wishes as his unit nears demobilization. The letter accompanies livestock market notes from the National Stock Yards.
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Orporal
John G. Keller, Jr
Jack
Armis
John G. Keller
Oxenburg
Germany
Elf
Alsace-Lore
France
Brest
St. Nazaire
Vosges Mount
Metz T
St. Mihiel Sa
Verfront
Argonne Forest
Jealousy blamed in alleged murder at Shreveport tragedy
The Times reports 19 year old Lula Golden lies dead in a local undertaking parlor while Addie Center, her mother, suffers three gunshot wounds at Charity Hospital. John Golden, 45, is sought by police for the alleged murder and gunfire at the Bernstein Flats 1307 Texas Avenue. Police say jealousy sparked the killings. other relatives are jailed on murder charges. The weapon is a .38-caliber revolver not yet recovered. The couple had separated since August after marrying in 1915.
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Shreveport
the Times
Lula Golden
Addie Cenner
Charity Hospital
John Golden
Golden
Joan G. Golden
William Webb
D. D. Bazer
Majestic Hotel
Crockett Street
Webb
Fannin Street
Benson
Wellman Undertaking
Texas Street
Addie Center
Center
Bernstein Flats
Goldens
Vivian
Bond's Pill Advertisement for Flu and Cold Relief
An old advertisement promises relief from influenza, grippe, and colds. It claims one pill at bedtime will refresh the user by morning and urges buying from druggists only at 25 cents, warning to refuse substitutes.
Wilson Reflects on King George Welcome and Free People
President Wilson replies to King George with gratitude for the warm London welcome. He says American sympathy and support reflect the spirit of two nations and the United States’ dedication to freedom worldwide. He notes meetings with British leaders and the shared aspiration for liberty.
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London
Pec
King George
Wilson
United States
America
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples
Marriage licenses have been issued to James Ralph Price of Mooringsport Louisiana and Miss Marie Terry of Downsville Louisiana Mose Williams of White Arkansas and Hettie Pace of Crossett Arkansas.
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James Ralph Price
Mooringsport
Marie Terry
Downsville
Mose Williams
White, Ark
Hettie Pace
Crossett, Ark
City Court Dockets Dispositions Under Judge Schulze
Drinkard down payments include Chas Kellogg $2.00 R R Allen $8.00 and others. Drunk and disorderly fines listed for Mattie Winfrey Eveline Price John Wiltz C B Kelley S W Brooks J A Cowan J C Chadwick with multiple amounts. One case for W P Scott listed as dangerous and suspicious with $12.50. another discharged.
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Schulze
Drinkard
Chas. Kellogg
R. R. Allen
Mattie Winfrey
Eveline Price
John Wiltz
C. B. Kelley
S. W. Brooks
J A. Cowan
J. C. Chadwick
W. P. Scott
President Wilson Receives Royal State Dinner in Buckingham Palace
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson attended a landmark royal banquet at Buckingham Palace. Queen Mary and King George led the procession into the dining hall where twelve sat at the head table with the king at center. Ambassadors and princesses were seated in order around the table, the American ambassador John W. Nevis prominent on President Wilson’s right. The event featured imperial pageantry and formal courtesies unseen in years.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Wilson
Palace
Queen Mary
King George
Mrs. Wilson
Christian
Patrick
Duke of Connaught
Banquet at the Regal Hall Features Gold Ornaments
The hall displayed gold ornaments valued at 15 million, with plates from a wrecked Armada piece among large buffets. A crimson carpet and poinsettias defined the decorations in a 200 by 75 foot banquet hall where a military orchestra performed behind floral screens.
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Wilsop
George
Lost fur muff found at Chase Coillen drug store
Lost brown mink fur muff with satin lining missing from Chase Coillen drug store. Finder urged to return to News Star office. Mrs J W Doyle contact 28 31. For rent notices list furnished room near car line with garage and two housekeeping rooms available, contact 487 after 5 p.m. at 28-51.
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Chase & Coillen
News-Star
J. W. Doyle
Layton
For Sale Modern Six Room Residence In Prime Section
For sale a modern six room residence with bath and hot water heater connected. Coal grate and gas available on a corner lot north of the railroad in the best residence section. Also selling cook stove and heaters already collected. Owner leaving town, terms easy with small cash payment. Address "Seller" care News Star. 28-64.
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Care News-Star
Commodity Price Ledger Note
The snippet shows high and low quotes for SCOAN and OATS with decimal prices and minor shifts in bids. It records December and January values, with highs, lows, and closes around 1.60 for SCOAN and 1.88 for OATS, indicating market nuances in a brief database-like entry.
Cotton market shifts amid liquidation and mill curtailment
L. L. Smith's Daily Cotton Letter reports early losses from liquidation but late buying support as mills plan further curtailment next week. Exports at U S ports look heavy with 175,000 bales on ships vs 107,000 last year. Liverpool opens Monday with spinner takings and world supply data. Interior spots ease with futures decline, weather in Texas favors a strong ground season, and after January 1 price fixing ends, letting spinners set prices based on costs.
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L. L. Smith
Europe
Liverpool
Texas
H. & B. Beer
Fashions and Styles Seen in New York After Armistice
New York fashion writers note jubilation after Armistice with many weddings and new gowns. Satin remains favored for its simple yet dramatic look, while Empress Josephine era influences rise. A white georgette and satin wedding dress with a long draped skirt and back georgette panel is highlighted, along with bright, yet restrained, postwar colors and a black velvet blue duveytn ensemble featuring sable trim and gold embroidery.
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Couturiers
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3Rd Army
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Tional
Ill
Dee
Tomorow
Zonal Live Stock Com. CO
Italy
Great Britain
Willard
Monroe Storage Battery CO
South Grand Street
L.l.smith Cotton Broker
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
New Orleans
New York
Yerty
Louisiana Avenue
Weiss
3Rd St
Chicago
Progressive Oil & Gas Company, Inc
Oklahoma City
Okla
Progressive Oil & Gas Co., Inc
Mercantile Building
Oklahoma
Geo. G. Weaks
R. W. Whittinghill
Leve Stationery CO
Britain
Merchant
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Monroe
Josephine
Paris
Park Blue
McCain
McCall
THE
Mecall Company
San Francisco
Boston
Atlanta
Toronto
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