French Fight for Gain on Germans In World War I
Paris dispatch reports ongoing night battles with French gains in Laf faux and Vauelets plateau. Trenches east of Lowvere reportedly captured as heavy German counterattacks near Chamne repulsed. Offensive front along Soissons to Auberge advances, with Germans retreating from Siegfried positions near Aisne after long construction.
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Associated
Paris
Laffaux
Vauelets
Lowvere
Chamne
Alene
Champagne
Aleve
Nive Armen
Soinsions-Aubreive
Stars and Stripes Fly at Westminster for War Anniversary
In London April 20 the Stars and Stripes floated from Westminster Palace towers and over government buildings as a religious service marked America’s WWI partnership. King George and Queen Mary attended a 4000-seat Cathedral service with the American embassy staff present while hymns were sung in a strong, ceremonial mood.
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Associated Press
oLndon
America
Staals Cathedral
Weat Minster
George
Queen Mary
Strikes Reported at Krupp Munitions Factories
Amsterdam April 20 reports say strikes have hit several munitions plants in Germany including Krupp’s. Telegraaf cites information from German sources.
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KRUPP
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Germany
Telegraaf
Hotel proposal to save potato eyes for seed
Columbus hotel owners announce a plan after a conference with Governor Cox to wave the eyes of potatoes used for distribution to backyard gardeners as seed. The measure aims to preserve seed quality and ensure gardeners receive viable planting eyes through future shipments.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Cox
Fd Market Will Be Investigated
Chicago officials opened an inquiry into reports of special products cramming warehouses as they seek to corner key foodstuffs. Mrs Morse, president of the Home Makers Circle, launches a nation wide drive urging women to appeal to patriotism to curb hoarding. Secretary Houston urged Congress to empower the National Defense Council to set minimum and maximum food prices.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Morse
Home Makers’ Circle
Washington
Houston
The
Senate
Council of National Defense
HT ES TAN RAISE BEANS HT ES TAN RAISE BEANS
In New York on April 20, Associated Press reports a bet on the ground involving fond raising as a notable event. The piece highlights an exchange concerning the wager and its surrounding context in the local scene.
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Associated P. New York
Turks Driven Back in Palestine Front
London April 20 General officer Ben Smith reports British forces advanced north of Wadi Ghuzze in southern Palestine and captured all Turkish positions along a six and a half mile front. The British drive reverses the Turkish advance and consolidates gains in the area.
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London
Ben Sm
Wadi Ghuzze
Palestine
German physician aids American Ambassador ill in Constantinople
Berlin dispatch says American Embassy staff in Constantinople face serious illness as Ambassador Elkus contracts spotted typhoid fever. A German specialist assists the embassy physician, reflecting cross national medical cooperation during an emergency.
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Associated
Hague
Elkus
Constantinople
Berlin
Notable Assembly Selects Santa Fe for Biennial Woodmen Meeting
The biennial convention of the Woman Circle ends with Santa Fe chosen as the 1949 meeting site. Delegates from Albuquerque Las Vegas Gallup and other towns attend as officers and managers are announced. The season closes tonight with a banquet for delegates and Woodcraft friends.
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THE
Great Woman's Order
Ancient
Woodmen
Roswell
Santa Fe
Caroling Guardian
Artie Russell
Eanath
Sarah Weaterfield
Albuquerque
Elizabeth Martin
Kremogordo
Firand
Ida Albers
Albus Orque
Pearl Albuquerque
Grand Inner Sentinel
Myrtle Jackson
Artesia
Outer Sentinel
Julia James
Elizabeth Macke
Las Vegas
Margaret Savace
Kenna
Alice Ackers
Elida
Alberta Cowan
Maude Charles
Gallup
Sharp
Ype
Julia Supreme Deegate
Lily E. Kilig
Seasconx
Woodcrat
Ivy Grissom
Alo
Otis School Year Ends With Social and Performances
A closing social at Otis Soo House featured a piano solo by Mins Wilson, patriotic songs, student readings and plays by Ethel Sipkin Tommy Woods Roswell Fe Missing Olive Shultz and Foree, plus a talent show, games, and refreshments. The Spanish American school nearby ended with a picnic, contests and a dinner, marking a successful term with many pupils showing progress.
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Otis Soo House
Mins Wilson
Ethel Sipkin
Tommy Woods
Roswell Fe
Olive Shultz
Foree
Wale
Miss Day
Stores to Close to Give Clerks Chance to Drill
A local plan floated by the Public Safety committee proposes closing stores one half day weekly to allow clerks to drill with home guards. Another committee would record all foreign cars entering or leaving the city, logging car numbers, passenger details, origins and destinations. Frank James arrived with tonsillitis, followed by Chas and Les. John Nevenger is shopping in the city. Christion & Co. Insurance.
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Committee of Public Safety
Sale of State Land to Be Sold in Carlsbad Tomorrow
Capt. Fred Muller of the State Land Office reports nineteen tract state land sales will be held at 10 am tomorrow at the Carlsbad courthouse. Bids from across the nation are expected as land values vary from about 10 to 27 dollars per acre, with many tracts irrigation capable. The new state law requires a 4 percent annual interest and 10 percent purchase-price wage, with a 30 year term, or old terms may apply for some buyers.
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Fred Muller
State Land Office
Santa Fe
Carlsbad
Stet
Ublic
Ervien
H. B. Hening
Roswell
Clayton
Oregon
New York
Union County
Santa Rose
Tucumcari
Viv
New Mexico
Clovis
Cpurt
Aule Norrow
Muller Anys
Odd Fellows to Center Observance in Dexter
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs mark the anniversary with a ceremony in Dexter on Thursday April 26. Visitors from Valleys will travel by early morning train with possible return fare adjustments if group tickets pass a threshold. evening program includes degree work by visiting lodges.
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Order of
Cld Howes
Pecos Valery
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Dexter
Nom
Santa Fe
Lower Valley
Rebekah
Valley Points
Artesia man jailed after Wednesday evening incident
Ernest E. Hyatt of Artesia was confined in jail Wednesday evening on a charge described as worthless in the police report.
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Ernest E. Hyatt
Artesia
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Plan Annual Valley Meeting
The Dexter agent will receive tickets for the event. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are invited to attend the annual meeting of the ei:coa Valley Odd Fellows Association.
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Dexter
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Ei’coa Valley
Odd Felows’ Association
Four room house for rent furnished or unfurnished
A four room house is offered for rent at 15 dollars. Inquiries may be directed to Swigart and Ross for arrangements and viewing.
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Swigart and Ross
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Siegfrid
Aisne
the National Bank OF Carlsbad
P.lestne
W. C
OLD
Otis
Frank James
Tonsolitis
Chas
Les
John Nevenger
Carlscad
Fort Worth
Methodist
Messrs
Wright
Conig
Tandy
Ferguson
Kind Tae
Meil
Waate
First National Bank of
Carlsbad, New Mexico
D. W. McNeil
Siat
Star Pharmacy
Rexall
Corner Drug Store
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