Teutons Renew the Attack on Italy
Enemy forces attack Italian lines on the Asiago plateau and gain small positions. Italians withdrew from some advanced posts between Monte Tonderecar and Monte Badeneche northeast of Grott. Austrian and German troops mass about 10 divisions in the Asiago sector. A large group of aviators joins British and French forces arriving in Italy, with young Canadians and others awaiting front duty. Locals admire the new National Shoe as Paris authorities push its promotion despite limited stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asiago
War Office
Monte Tonderecar
Monte Badeneeche
Grott
Italy
Boll Weevil Continues Northward March
The boll weevil march northward continues with severe damage in Pulaski County where some plantations saw yell decline by up to 50 percent. Reports place the pest in White County and a small infestation in Jackson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Pulawki County
White County
Jackson County
Meeting of State Highway Officials Attended in Richmond
Little Rock Dec 6 Commissioner W B Owen and State Highway Engineer Hugh Carter are in Richmond Virginia attending the annual meeting of the American Association of State Highway Officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
W. B. Owen
Hugh Carter
Richmond
American Association of State Highway Officials
Conference Annual Session Opens in Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia December 5 The Little Rock annual conference of the M E church South opened at 9 o clock with sacrament by presiding elders. About 250 ministers attended. Opening sermon last night by Rev WY F Buhler of Little Rock. Undergraduates examined. five classes. First and second year names listed. Educational anniversary set for tomorrow night. Bishop F D Mouzon to give principal address. Dr Stonewall Anderson to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkadelphia
Little Rock
M. E. Church
South
Mouton
WY. F. Buhler
Hendrix College
H. A. F. Ault
J. Wesley Clark
Alvin S. Daniel
Lucius M. Harp
W. H. Hughen
J. W. Kelly
A. L. Miller
B. F. Musser
Ben F. Roebuck
Earle C. Rule
Walter C. Scott
J. Frank Townsend
W. Roy Jordan
W. GC. Martin
J. B. Pickering
F. D. Mouzon
Stonewall Anderson
SNTIONAL SHOE LATEST FRENCH WAR MEASURE
Hira New 20 By Mail In view of the exorbitant prices asked for forbear the Ministry of Commerce has decreed that all shops and establishments connected with the shoe play a role in the war effort are to requisition and must provide stock at standard sizes at Hesterly Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hira
New
Ministry of Commerce
Hesterly Drug Store
War on Austria Will Be Factor Next Week
Washington reports no delay in framing the declaration of war on Austria-Hungary. The House foreign affairs committee ironed out legal phrases and unanimously approved the resolution, with Flood to report it and seek quick passage. A near unanimous vote is anticipated as anti-war members shift. Ragsdale sent his telegraphed aye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Austria-Hungary
Wilson
Flood
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Henry Allen Cooper
Wisconsin
Porter
Huddleston
Shackleford
Ragsdale
Rogers
Temple
Kennedy
Foss
Save coal and keep warm says Gov Whitman
Albany reports Gov. Whitman urges New Yorkers to follow a list of do's and don'ts to heat homes efficiently this winter. Avoid open grate burning and heating every room. Close spare rooms and seal cracks at the furnace floor. Keep fuel space full, feed fires and shake grate regularly, and shake down ashes before adding coal. Do not leave feed doors open and keep the ash pit empty, sifting ashes to recover usable coal and clean flues frequently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Dee, G
Whitman
Banks of State Are Making Splendid Show
Little Rock Dec 6 The time for filing of the bank reports under state law has begun with banks in the capital and across the state preparing their annual statements. Officials note improved conditions and stronger capital positions as schedules are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Bank Commissioner's Last Call Yields Few Delinquents
The bank commissioner's final call expired yesterday with a few outstanding items. Mr. Davis expects full completion soon and reports all statements show well. Fewer accounts are being returned to banks due to irregularities, suggesting improving compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Workmen Wanted for Planing Mill at Kensett
Little Rock December 6 The Doniphan Lumber Co of Kensett reports it seeks twenty five to thirty planing mill workers Freders graders and land platform men are in demand and applicants with families are preferred for permanent employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Doniphan Lumber Go
Kensett
Commissioner of Labor
Protests by US Officers in Russia Not Authorized
Washington officials said Lt Col Judson and Maj Kerth acted without Washington instructions in delivering communications to the Bolshevik government on peace with Germany. Kerth protested to the Russian commander in chief about an armistice. Judson used softer language. No dispatches from Russia were received. The U S stance remained tolerant toward the Bolsheviks to protect democracy gains. armistice talks also mentioned involving Roumanian troops as part of German Russian negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Judson
Russia
M. C. Kerth
United States
Germany
Kerth
British Vessels Sunk In Week By Mines And Submarines
London reports16 British merchant ships over 1,600 tons sunk by mines or submarines in the past week. One vessel under 1,600 tons and four fishing vessels also were sunk. In total, 14 merchantmen over 1,600 tons and seven under 1,600 tons were lost. Arrivals and sailings appeared in the latest Admiralty summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Registrants Offered Expedited Enlistment Before Dec 15
Gen Crowder replies to Governor Brough detailing that registrants must receive mail questionnaires unless inducted by draft. Registrants who enlist before December 15 will have their status established, and all may enlist in the army and navy up to that date with a local board certificate confirming no need to fill deferred quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Dec
Crowder
Gov
Brough
Army
Navy
Fredeman Promoted to Major in Arkansas Guard
Henry Frede man assistant adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard and a retired regular Army officer has been promoted to the rank of major and assigned to Gov. Brough's staff for the selective draft. His pay moves from quartermaster sergeant to major at $250 a month and reflects his wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Henry Fredeman
Arkansens National Guard
Gov. Brough
Also Mentioned on This Page
Teutons
Rome
Paris
Chaussure Nationale
Bank OF Prescott
Prescott
Arkansas
Congress
Guthrie Drug Store
Prescott Hardware Company
Buchanan Drug Store
Coal
Gov. Whitman
Ells
Petrograd
Berlin
Roumania
War of Live
Elber
Belber
Qazan Mercantile Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!