Italians Open Floodgates on Piave to Halt Enemy
Italian engineers released floodwaters on the Piave and Sile rivers creating a widening water barrier twelve miles across to thwart the enemy. The inundation traps were aimed at blocking advances toward Venice as German and Austrian forces faced rising waters and retreating lines on the front near Grisolea and Dona Di Piave. Berlin also announced the capture of Cismon on the northern Italian front.
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Associated
Preas
France
Piave and
Sile
Piave Rivera
Piave
Grisolea
Dona di Piave
Venice
Italian Line Holds Against Austro German Attacks
By Associated Press Rome Nov 16 official dispatches report that the entire mountain front from Asiago to the Piave river repelled Austro German assaults. All positions attacked yesterday remain in Italian hands as forces strive to crush the line.
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Associated Press
Rome
Asiago
Piave River
German attack north of Veldhoek repulsed
Paris dispatch reports German forces north of Veldhoek Belgium were repulsed. D. H. Lusk from the Plains country was an overnight guest at the Palace hotel.
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Associated Press
Paris
Veldhoek
Belgium
D. H. Lusk
Plains Country
Palace
New Ministry Formed in Paris Cabinet to Be Sent Today
Associated Press reports in Paris that Cimenteau forming a new cabinet plans to present the ministry to President Joncaiie this afternoon. The new lineup includes Stephen r of foreign affairs and Loust Nail as minister of justice.
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Associated Press
Paris
German Socialists Seek Immediate Reichstag Peace Session
London November 1 report from Amsterdam via Central News says the Independent socialist group of the German Reichstag urged an immediate session to discuss Lenin Bolshevik peace terms. No German Bolshevik peace offer has reached Britain, the Amsterdam correspondent notes.
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Associated Pres
London
Socialist
Reichstag
Nakolai Lenine
Amsterdam
Central News
Germany
Twenty Ounce Liberty Loaf At Model Market Bakery
A twenty ounce Liberty Loaf is priced at ten cents at the Model Market Bakery.
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Model Market
Christmas Suggestion for The Youths Companion Gift
A Christmas pitch promotes The Youths Companion as more than weekly reading, describing its bonding effect on families and its unique personality. The offer bundles a two in one price with 1918 issues, McCall's Magazine, and a home calendar, urging new subscriptions.
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Lees
McColl
Companion
McCall's Magazine
Daily Wheatless Noonday Observed By Hotels And Restaurants
County Council of Defense reports hotel and restaurant proprietors inaugurated a daily wheatless noonday meal and observed meatless days in line with Department of Food Conservation. Sea fish fowl and local game not taxed. households urged to follow suit and maintain the conservation effort. Also notes Sewing and Cooking Class sending students to Artesia with J. W. Knorr. winners in sewing and cooking showcased skill and artistry.
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Department of Food Cat
County Council OF Defense
Artesia
County Agriculturial
J. W. Knorr
Gladys Summerfield
Henrietta Dilley
Avanel Wright
Grace Whitead
Farmers join hands with union labor to win war
In Buffalo on November 16 at the AFL convention A C Townley president of the farmers non partisan league and L V Strayer vice president of the National Farmers Congress pledged for farmers to unite with union labor to aid in war effort.
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Associated Pres
Buffalo
American Federation of Labor
A. C. Townley
Farmers Non-Partisan League
L. V. Strayer
National Farmer's Congress
British steamer Kansas City lost after convoy separation
Washington reports the British steamer Kansas City was lost at sea after parting from its convoy on September 5. The vessel was unlocated since, and aboard was J H A Muir of Poland Park Maryland, listed as a first class signalman.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kansas City
Avatheux
Department
J. H. A. Muir
Poland Park
Maryland
Murdered for buying Liberty Bond in Virginia
Associated Press reports in Virginia that Mr. and Mrs. Paul Alara and boarder Peter Trepich were killed in their home. A note warned other Austrian families in the state who bought Liberty Bonds or contributed to the Red Cross that they would meet a similar fate.
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Associated Preas
Virginia
Paul Alara
Peter Trepich
Liberty
Red Cross
Mrs Jones Enjoys Large White Chrysanthemums Gift
The Woodman Circle presented Mrs C N Jones with a bouquet of large white shaggy chrysanthemums. She says she is certainly enjoying them and the press notes she is doing nicely today.
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Woodman
C.N. Jones
Red Cross Work in Eddy County Ships War Comforts
Eddy County Red Cross members report 217 inspected gauze dressings completed this week. Two boxes of kits mainly knitted items await shipment, including sweaters scarves wristlets and socks along with pajamas and convalescent robes. Auxiliary support from Otis and Loving fuels the drive to supply wool yarn for more garments for soldiers on the front.
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Eddy County
the Red Cross
Otis
Loving
Carlsbad
Carlabad
Europe
Bud Campbell and Haskel Bing ham Visit Baten Ranch Guests
Bud Campbell and Haskel Bing ham from the 9K ranch were one night guests of the Baten.
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Bud Campbell
Haskel Bingham
9K Ranch
Mrs Jones and Family Visit Ill Sister in Carlsbad
Mrs Tom Jones and her young son Gordon arrived last night from Globe to visit her sister Mrs C N Jones, who is ill. Alfred Bouton and wife came from Ovale Texas and stayed in Carlsbad. Mr Bouton accepted a salesman job with Peoples Grocery and is pleased with Carlsbad.
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Tom Jones
Gordon
Globe
C. N. Jones
Alfred Bouton
Ovale
Texan
Carlsbad
Bouton Fae
Peoples Grocery Company
Carlsbad Project Chief Resumes Duties After Vacation
L. E. Foster, manager of the Carlsbad Project, returns to work today after a brief vacation that included a hunting trip in the Guadalupe mountains. B. C. Wilton of Pecos stays at the Palace hotel to attend to local business affairs. Chas Ward suffered a severe injury while two cow cars were being shipped to Kansas City. found unconscious between the cars, he was saved by a breakman and is recovering at home after a troubled night.
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L. E. Foster
Carlsbad
Guadalupe Mountains
C. Wilton
Pecos
Palace Hotel
Chas, Ward
Kansas City
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T. C, Horne
A. Lusk Carl B, Livingston
New Mexico
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Bonbright
Garishad Steam Laundry
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