War clouds lift as US negotiates Tacna and Arica dispute
Washington reports show US hopes for a peaceful Tacna and Arica settlement between Chile and Peru. Peru accepts US offer. Chile has not yet officially worded acceptance. Buenos Aires dispatches indicate Chile may favor the Argentine proposal despite US goodwill offices. President Wilson’s administration pursues amicable relations across the Americas.
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Washington
State Department
Chile
Peru
Tacna
Aric
Od States
United States
Buenos Aires
Wil
Lectures on South American tensions slated in Prescott
Dr. Frank L. Loveland of Topeka will lecture in Prescott Sunday on the Chile Peru dispute and the Christmas Red Cross drive for 1919 members. Prof. C. M. Hirst of Prescott endorses Loveland as an engaging speaker. time to be announced. Also notices: wanted Liberty Bonds, a stray Poland China pig, a quick sale bargain of 17 1/2 acres near the high school, and Xmas picture framing by Nevada County Hardware Co.
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Frank L. Loveland
Topeka
Kan
National Council of Defense
Prescott
Loveland
First Methodist Church of
Omaha
Neb
Indianapolis
Ind
Wilson
France
C. M. Hirst
Camp Ground Road
Moore
Martin
Germans Assist American Force Occupy Coblenz
Coblenz December 8 Americans prepare to cross the Rhine with a temporary bridge while four bridges already span the river. Colonel James Rhea leads the American commission assisted by Colonels Sherrill Spaulding and White as Germans aid in the handover. Local officials urge cooperation and neutrality as German troops march away with festive green sprigs in their caps. The Lost Battalion reference appears in Lt. Heinrich Prince commentary alongside admiration for American forces. A lost watch reward notice follows, with Miss Ann Parks visiting Coblenz as a guest of Mrs. E. L. Cox.
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Coblenz
The
Rhine
James Rhea
Texas
American Commission
Rhea
Clarence Sherrill
Greensboro
N. C
George Spaulding
Michigan
Henry M. White
Kentucky
Heinrich Prince
Whittlesey
Argonne Forest
77Th Division
Prince
Shoes Half Soling With New Quick Machines
A shoe repair shop showcases new equipment that halves sole replacement times. One machine sews a sole in a minute and another tacks a sole on in a minute, speeding repairs for customers.
Ward invites women to join WCTU meeting Thursday
Liv Ward requests a full Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs. John M. Pittman to discuss joining the World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. The notice urges women to fight liquor, build safe social paths, and welcome newcomers to join the organization’s global prohibition efforts. Secretary invites strangers to attend.
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John M. Pittman
Methodist Church Prayer Meeting Opens New Conference Year
Prayer meeting at 7 tonight to begin the new conference year. All are invited to attend as the church starts the year with worship and unity.
France Urges German Ship Restitution in Peace Terms
Paris dec 10 the echo de paris argues France should be prioritized in distributing the German commercial fleet to restore France’s normal traffic. It cites French shipping weakness and calls for peace conditions to require delivery of German steamers. London dec 9 naval writer hurd says surrendered ships will not fly the German ensign again and proposes distributing ships among allies by losses. submarines should be broken up for parts.
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Paris
France
Echo de Paris
London
Archibald S. Hurd
Daily Telegraph Today
Germany
Hurd
Mr. Hurd
Albert B Sloan Rapid Army Rise From Arkansas
Little Rock December 10 Albert B Sloan formerly a captain in the regular army and assistant adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard has risen quickly since leaving Little Rock He is now lieutenant colonel and commander of Camp Upton in New York He is well known throughout the state.
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Little Rock
Albert B. Sloan
Arkansas National Guard
Camp Upton
New York
For Sale Two Ford Cars at a Bargain
Two Ford cars offered for sale in Sutton Arkansas by A D Wren with price tags of 300 and 400 dollars. Or willing to trade. Also notes election day on Saturday December 14.
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Ford
A. D. Wren
Sutton, Arkansas
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Son
South America
Liberty Bonds
IJ. W. Mitchell
Hope, Ark
Poland
Nevada County Hardware Co
Ark, Daily Gazette
I. A. Blakely
Newsdealer
Farmer
Bosiles
Bank OF Prescott
Escott, Arkans
Rhine City
Emmet
Hope
N. B. Nelson
Theo Wood
Blevins
Ark
Miss Ann Parks of Hope
City
E. L. Cox
E. N. Daniel & Son
Prescott, Ark
Jap Rose Taleum
Buchanan Drug Store
House of Satisfaction
HM Maritime Fleet
Ferre
Ozan Mercantile Company
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