Christmas Peace Plan of Kaiser Outlined
Washington reports outline of Kaiser’s proposed Christmas peace terms aligned with von Kuehlmann’s summer draft. The plan asks Alsace Lorraine by plebiscite, Germany to compensate Britain for African colonies, funds to aid Belgium Serbia Romania. Prussia to gain independence under German plan. Poland to be independent under Austrian suzerainty. disarmament and seas to be decided by the peace conference. Romania Serbia Montenegro keep borders. Serbia gains sea access. Turkey remains intact.
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Washington
von Kuehlmann
Alsace Loraine
England
Germany
Belgium
Serbia
Romania
Baltic
Black Sea
Prussia
Poland
Montenegro
Turkey
Christmas Santa at local church pageants across towns
Christmas with the Sunday Schools features entertainments by First Baptist and First Reformed Sunday schools Friday evening. Acanta will be given at First Bopsgnaburci. Afternoon events at Main Steel M. P. church. Wesley Memorial M. E church hosts a Sunday ne orping. Monday evening First Presbyterian plans a Christmas tree with its members. Most churches hold Christmas programs for children.
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First Baptist
First Reformed
Main Steel M. P
Wesley Memorial
Coke Run to Spartanburg Highlights Coal Shortage
T E Albertson and son drove from Route west to Spartanburg South Carolina to haul coke for Mr Armstrong. Albertson noted coke and coal are scarce as diamonds in Spartanburg. He saw Mrs Armstrongs army son bring in coal, and he paused in Charlotte to load Ford parts before continuing. Snow hindered the trip along the entire line.
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T. E. Albertson and Son
Spartanburg
S. C
Mr. Armstrong
Mr. Albertson
Christmas Cheer Demand to Settle Accounts
A festive note from The Review asks recipients to clear balances by year end, promising Christmas cheer in return. The message emphasizes holiday settlement and financial debts awaiting resolution.
Wood price fixing by fuel administration in North Carolina
The North Carolina fuel administration will fix wood prices statewide under Greensboro headquarters directives. A W McAlister explains the authority from Washington and instructs local committees to set fair prices with dealer profit, noting no reason to raise prices from last month. He provides a 33 to 50 percent increase basis over 1916 for four and eight foot lengths on farm drays wagons or car shipments. A separate item records the marriage of Annie Valentice and Lacy Lanier at Rev James W. Jose’s West End Baptist church.
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The
Fuel Administration
North Carolina
Greensboro
A W. McAlister
Federal Fuel Administration
Washington
McAlister
Next Week's Paper Preview Ahead of Holidays
Note announces the December 27 issue will appear early due to Christmas holidays and extends holiday wishes for a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to readers.
Jamestown High School Closes for Christmas Vacation
The fall term of Jamestown High School closed Friday afternoon for Christmas vacation after term exams began Tuesday morning and run through Saturday. Despite recent cold weather the school has coal on hand and expects to resume after the holiday.
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Jamestown High School
E. Femer
Christmas ads and notices fill High Point papers
Local papers boast holiday promotions from Wachovia Bank to Moffitt Furnishing Co and Bank of Commerce as Christmas Savings Clubs expand. Listings urge readers to buy Red Cross seals, visit People's House Furnishing, and enjoy Beavans and Gillmer stores. News notes include Alston Clark enlisting, a Veneer Co accident, and a gas leak report.
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O. Cooper
Inda Torant
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Gillmer's
Beavans
Bank of Commerce
Commercial National Bank
Asheboro
People’s House Furnishing Co
Alston Clark
Washington
W. A. Lanier
Thos. McKenzie
Consolidated Veneer Co
Thomasville
Jennings
Edith Holt
John Gordon
M. P
Geo. R. Brown
Bear Kills At Oak Hill Home
Lee Meredith killed a 20 pound black bear at his home near Oak Hill School three miles from the city. The bear was skinned and will provide meat for his household amid high prices. Meredith had purchased the bear from Rube Vail earlier.
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Lee Meredith
Oak Hill School
Big City
Meredith
Lee
Banks urged to convert savings clubs into war bonds
A writer argues banks should turn Christmas savings clubs into war savings stamps and thrift programs. If the war lasts long, every agency may need to collect pennies and dimes nationwide, echoing the slogan why not now.
Special Ship Delivers Christmas Mail for U S Troops at Port
A special ship arrives with 20 000 sacks of Christmas mail for American troops at Port A French Port. The army post office deploys 50 freight cars and extra workers to rush mail to 20 branch offices for distribution by Christmas Day. Another steamer previously delivered 4 600 sacks of army mail mostly Christmas presents. James B Duke funds 10000 for worn out Methodist preachers and orphans in North Carolina via Trinity College.
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U.S
Army Post Office
James B Duke
Trinity College
James B. Duke
North Carolina
Duke
Truary College
Christmas Savings Club Opens at Home Banking Co Advised
The Christmas Savings Club at Home Banking Co invites new members anytime now with first payment due Monday Dec 24. Early joiners will avoid rush, though any time next week is acceptable per the ad notice.
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The
Home Banking Co
Patriotism With A Pinch In Local Letter Page
Mary A. Clodfelter writes from High Point Route 4 praising frugality and community effort as two papers expand this week. The column notes social updates including Mrs. C C Smith improving, Miss Lou Hine leaving Charlotte hospital, and D E Clodfelter trapping rabbits after snow.
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Stamey
John Neal
Oklahoma
C. C. Smith
Luther Hine
D. E
Roby Clodfelter
R. M. Clodfelter
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Kaiser
South Carolina
Annie Valentice
Lacy Lanier
James Ww. Jose
West End Baptist Church
Jamestown
Sri
Ace
DEA
Tay
Children of America
Army of Relief
Children OF America’s Army OF Relief
Boston
Mass
Children OF America’s Fund
National Advisory Committee
W. Iot
Harvard University
Stanford Uni
Maclaurin
Institute of Tech
Bh - Ton
Nuby
Wellesley
Public Schools Academy
EWI
Luca
C- Maclaurin
Pres
Tech
Frederic H. Fay
Jay Spofford
Thorndike
Bost Everett Morss
Simplex Wire
Ate Bostesson I
Miersenie Torat Fein
Ota Coleas Tron Co
Mechanics & Metals
Nat'l Bank
New York
N. T
OLD Colony Trust CO
Franklin Nat'l Bank
Philadelphia
Munsey Trust CO
Washington, D. C
Central Trust Company OF Illinois
Chicago
Central State Bank
Minneapolis
Mian Bank OF Orleans
New Orleans
Denver
Colorado
Anglo & London
PARIS
San Francisco
Calladd & Tilton Bank
Portland
Oregee
High Point
Route 4
Mary A. Clodfelter
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