German reply to Lloyd George seals West front stance
Berlin asserts no negotiation with Britain is possible while Lloyd George leads the British government. Chancellor von Hertling says Britain brands Germany as criminals and bandits, claims peace talks are out of the question, and notes Germany’s aim remains the same as in 1914.
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London
Germany
Great Britain
von Hertling
Wolff Bureau
Lloyd George
Prussia
Russia
Roads Inspected For Aviation Camp Near Lonoke
State High way Engineer Hugh R. Carter inspected roads to and from the aviation camp near Lonoke as plans for improvements proceed. Camp Eberts lies two and a half miles west of Lonoke on the Little Rock road where 200 to 300 workers are clearing and erecting the administration building. The employment office reports heavy applicant influx and more workers will be added as needed. Over two million dollars will be spent on the camp, which will rank second in state importance after Camp Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Hugh R. Carter
Lonoke
Camp Pike
Christmas Gift For Boys Industrial Home
Little Rock reports W G Pritchard of Seypell Crittenden county sent fifty dollars to Goy Brough as a Christmas gift to the Boys Industrial Home near Pine Bluff. The home, founded by the last legislature, sits on 240 acres and has secured more than eight thousand dollars in donations, with Miss Julia Houston and board members contributing. Further donations will be gratefully received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
W. G. Pritchard
Seypell
Crittenden County
Goy, Brough
Pine Bluff
Julia Houston
ONOW FALLS AND FRONT LINE OPERATIONS IN FRANCE
War dispatch summarizes heavy snow on the British front in France with limited infantry raids while artillery and aerial actions continue. Italians regain a position on Col Caprillo and hold back Austro German attacks near San Marino. German cruisers attacked a British convoy in the North Sea, many vessels sunk, prisoners taken. Paris and Berlin report patrols and repulsed efforts near Juvincourt with active artillery along the Rhone Rhine canal.
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Brenta
Col Caprillo
San Marino
France
St. Quentin
Alsace
Upper
Aspach le Bas
North Sea
Berlin
Tyne
Paris
Juvincourt
Rhonehine Canal
Public Speaking Across towns for Red Cross drives
Rt. L. Blakely urges patriotic citizens to attend Red Cross public meetings next Sunday at 2 30 p m in Boughton Emmet Laneburg Sut ton Bodean Willisville Rosston Carolina church Cale Bluff City Speakers discuss the Red Cross role in the ongoing war and how attendees can support soldiers and neighbors.
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Red Cross
Boughton
Emmet
Laneburg
Sutton
Bodean
Willisville
Rosston
Carolina Church
Cale
Bluff City
Rt. L. Blakely
Federal licensing of cotton gins and seed buyers
Little Rock reports Commissioner John H. Page notes that federal licensing of cotton gins and seed buyers, seed handling profits capped at two dollars a ton, and oil mill regulation fall under federal authority with no local jurisdiction. He recalls attending the Washington hearing when the cotton seed industry was taken by the Food Administration, and says the action lowered seed prices by about twenty dollars per ton.
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Little Rock
John H. Page
Washington
Food Administration
Memorial meeting for Mrs Ellsworth hosted by W C T U
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a memorial meeting for Mrs Ellsworth on Thursday at 3 o'clock. Mrs John M Pittman will lead the gathering and friends are invited.
Meeting to be Held in Interest Extension Work
Little Rock reports that B C Riley head of the General Extension Division of the University of Arkansas is arranging three day meetings in several counties in February and March. The plan aims to coordinate extension work and highlight patriotic wartime activities and state development. The governor endorsed the plan and suggested leaders for various branches. A separate note mentions a liberal reward for information about a yellow haired collie dog missing since Saturday.
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Little Rock
B. C. Riley
General Extension Division
University of Arkansas
Riley
S.J. Hesterly
Hempstead County Bank Sold to Citizens Savings and Trust
John M. Davis state bank commissioner reports the sale of the Hempstead County Bank to Citizens Savings and Trust Company. The Hempstead County Bank and Trust Company assumes all assets and continues at the same location with deposits guaranteed. W. Y. Foster, former president, becomes a director. Capital stock raised to 100000 to support business. Sale attributed to acts of L. W. Rogers, bookkeeper and assistant teller.
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John M. Davis
State Bank
Hempstead County Bank
Citizens Savings and Trust Company
Hempstead County Bank and Trust Company
W. Y. Foster
L. W. Rogers
Davis
Bulgars and Turks to Join in Parleys on Russia Peace
New York Dec 18 Germany and Austria-Hungary move to a separate peace with the Bolshevik government in Russia as armistice ends. Von Kuehlmann and Czernin will reach Brest-Litovsk to open talks. Bulgaria and Turkey reportedly join in. Trotsky invites allied embassies to participate or state their wish for peace.
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New York
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
von Kuehlmann
Count Czernin
Brest-Litovsk
Vienna
Bulgaria
Turkey
Petrograd
Leon Trotsky
Bolsheviki
Moscow Epworth League Christmas Meeting
The Moscow Epworth League gathers for a Christmas program led by Mrs. H. H. Smith with songs including Joy to the World. Trudie Helm presents a scripture lesson from Matthew and a reflection on doing the most good at Christmas. Mr. Gladden and Dan White share talks on spreading good cheer, with special music and prayers, concluding with League benediction and floral references.
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H. H. Smith
Trudie Helm
Mr. Gladden
Our League
Dan White
Gladden
Corin
Mr. Moore
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West
City Grocery
Ours
Home Savings
Merry Christmas
Ibank OF
Prescott
Prescott, Arkansas
Onow Falls
TE Hempstead Coo
Bran
Geo. Christopher
Moscow Epworth League
Hristmas
Atis
Qran Mercantile Company
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