German Drive From Mons Tests British Resolve
Amiens dispatch recounts the British Expeditionary Force holding firm as German units surge toward Mons. Officers praise discipline amid heavy casualties, while German assault columns push with massed fire and rapid maneuver. The piece notes French troops retreating near Namur and British casualties across divisions, yet unwavering spirit and anticipated reinforcements.
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London
Times
Amiens
France
Mons
Namur
Joffre
Bavai
Valenciennes
Maubeuge
Lequesney
England
Death Grapple Across Front Near Paris Battles Rage
Paris reports a major engagement east and northeast of the capital as Allied forces halt German advances along a 120 mile front from Nanteuil le Haudouin to Verdun. Shelled skies, crowds at city gates, and troop movements near Arras and Lorraine color the scene with rumors of near one million fighters.
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Paris
Nanteuil le Haudouin
Verdun
Department of
Meuse
Goodyear Tires At Ante Bellum Prices
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co announces no war prices on tires as it raised prices during the rubber panic. President F A Lieberling cites rapid rubber cost hikes and a 1,500,000 pound London stock secured for Akron factory use. He says three shifts run 24 hours to keep prewar prices to customers.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Goodyear Tires
F. A. Lieberling
Goodyear
New York
London
Akron
Healed scalp sores with Cuticura in 1914
Mrs Rosa M Hanks of Tell City Indiana reports her baby’s head itching and sores cleared by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after a doctor approved use. A single cake and box cured itching and led to new hair growth within days. Cuticura advertised globally with sample offer and Boston department address.
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Tell City
Ind
Rosa M. Hanks
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Birthplace questioned by reporter during Pittsburgh youth interview
A young woman reporter questions a wealthy Pittsburgher about his birth. He reveals he was born in Philadelphia but claims his first light came there only at age nine, correcting the reporter’s assumption.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
England's Richest Woman Lady Wantage Inherits Vast Fortunes
England's richest woman, Lady Wantage, is said to hold immense wealth from her father Lord Overstone and from her husband. She has no children, so the title would become extinct upon her death, with vast estates spanning her inheritance from both father and spouse.
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Lady Wantage
England
Lord Overstone
Important to Mothers Examine Carefully Every Bottle of Castoria
A safety reminder urges mothers to inspect each Castoria bottle for infants and children, ensuring the remedy remains safe and reliable as used by families. The notice stresses vigilance in product labeling and quality to protect young users.
Footpath math tease sparks Irish reply
A witty exchange asks how many blocks for nine feet of sidewalk. The Irish youngster answers simply Enuf, implying the joke that one foot equals one block in the frame.
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Enuf
Ireland
Ridicule as a Weapon Hurting Through Laughter
The quote asserts ridicule is a potent weapon, capable of injuring most people more than firepower. It argues social mockery damages reputation and morale more effectively than violence.
Potatoes Tied to Uric Acid Cure say Rheumatism Relief
The Danish reformer H Vindhede reports potatoes as a key solvent for uric acid besides drugs. Laboratory tests claim a potato only diet dissolves over six times the uric acid from diet. Note two cautions: thorough mastication and butter with potatoes to provide fat.
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Dr. H. Hvndhede
Germany
Hvndhede
Napoleon's Testament Criticizes Wartime Opponents
In a historical reflection Napoleon’s testament harshly accuses opponents and blames the empire’s downfall on Marmont Augereau Talleyrand and Lafay ette. It also defends Duc d Enghien’s execution citing Count dArtois’s admission of maintaining sixty Paris assassins.
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Napoleon
Marmont
Augereau
Tallyrand
Lafayette
Duc d’Enghein
Comte d’Artois
Paris
Fine guide to leadership and following good examples
The statement praises following a good example over setting a poor one. It emphasizes that leadership quality is reflected by the ability to emulate positive conduct and inspire others through conduct and restraint. It highlights moral authority and practical wisdom in group dynamics.
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Hargest
Kaiser
Belgium
Hussars
Lancers
Chalons sur-Marne
Consommiers
la Ferte Gaucher
Arras
Lille
Bethune
Douai
Lens
Lorraine
Sanon
Alsace
Belfort
Soissons
Anzy le Chateau
Rethel
Bordeaux
Reuter Telegram Company
Rome
Czar
Copenhagen
Russia
East Prussia
Vienna
Wolff Bureau
Fletcher
W. L. Douglas
U.S
Weite
Mied
le Douglas
Spark St
Brockton
Defiance
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha
Nebraska
Baneacity
Bissourt
Iowa
Ornamental Iron and Wire Works
Seate Ana Wings & Specialt
Central
IRO Works
Des Moines
Iowe
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
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