Lloyd George warns Germany must pay to the utmost capacity
In December reports from Weistel and London, David Lloyd George large sums. He states Allied war bill against Germany at 24 billion pounds, says Britain’s prewar wealth cannot cover the cost. He defends maintaining naval power and notes the English conscription act may lapse after the emergency. Future conscription depends on peace terms.
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Lloyd George
Great Britain
Germany
London
Bristol
REVIVE INTEREST IN ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD
Little Rock December 10 active interest is to be revived in the National Guard now that the war is over and the military establishment is being broken up. The Fourth Arkansas Regiment will be put on a military footing with latest equipment including machine guns and rifles. Brig. Gen. Heavey advises full equipment when Congress acts. 2000 uniforms and 2000 blankets valued at 56748.30 for the 4th Arkansas, with 20000 for rifle ranges.
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Little Rock
Fourth Arkansas Regiment
John W. Heavey
Military Bureau
War Department
Lloyd England
Congress
Arkansas
Goodwin Hails Arkansas Constitution as Improvement
U S congressman W S Goodwin of Arkansas said he opposed a new constitution during World War I but now views the proposed Arkansas constitution as an improvement. He would vote for ratification if in the state, though he does not agree with all provisions.
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Washington
Der
W. S. Goodvin
Arkansas
Tecay
WADOO ENCOURAGES FIVE YEAR RAIL CONTROL EXTENSION
Washington December 11 Director General McAdoo urged Congress to extend federal government control of railroads for five years to January 1 1924. He said the move would remove rail policy from politics allow a broad program of improvements and test unified control for a permanent solution. He noted extending control would prevent morale disruption and avoid wasteful competition while enabling necessary equipment purchases and upgrades.
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Washington
Congress
McAdoo
Senator Smith
South Carolina
Representative Sims
Senate
House Interstate Commerce Committees
Shoes Repaired Fast With New Sole Machines
The shop proclaims rapid service using latest sewing and tacking machines. One device sews a sole in a minute and another tacks a sole on in a minute, promising quick turnaround for customers.
Railroads Gain Five Year Extension Proposed
A proposal seeks a five year extension of the seat law until January 1 1924 to depoliticize railroad policy. It envisions a comprehensive program of railroad improvements and terminal facilities, backed by federal credit, to boost efficiency and test unified control as a solution to the railroad problem.
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United States
Wilson to Address Troops in Europe After Arrival
Paris reports that President Wilson will speak to American troops soon after his arrival in France. The address at the front is seen as a key moment to define his stance on vital issues. He is expected to visit devastated areas, possibly Mets and Strassburg, and lunch with President Poincare. Further plans include a Paris city hall reception and tentative Italy visit.
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Paris
Wilson
France
Europe
Tri
Mets
Strassburg
Poincare
Associated Press
Italy
Goods Returned and For Sale Notice
A short humor note describes a Black man in a physician’s office refusing to pay for advice. The text shifts to a sale notice offering two Ford cars at $300 and $400, with sale or trade options by A. D. Wren in Sutton Arkansas.
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Ford
A. D. Wren
Sutton
Arkansas
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Liberty Bonds
W. Mitchell
Hope, Ark
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Farmer
Bank OF Prescott
Ourpas
Prescott
Goodwin
Arkane
WADOO
E. N. Daniel & Son
Prescott, Ark
Ark. Daily Gazette
I. A. Blakely
Newsdealer
Buchanan Drug Store
House of Satisfaction
MR. Wilson
Haly
Darkey
Rastus
Risius
Ozan Mercantile Company
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