Wounded French Soldier Tells of Battle Fury and Survival
Paris dispatch from October reports an unnamed French field soldier writing to his father about mud and ruin, bombardment, a long injury, and moments of calm as German troops move past him. He recalls hunger, the warmth of wine from a German soldier, and hope in the face of captivity as supply lines prove efficient and morale remains stubbornly high amid retreat.
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Paris
Presa
Wounuwed
Sam
Gelock
Frank Lorraine
Studi
Vassel
Memene
Willm
Libecourt Prusaslana
Torthers
Buchu and Juniper Compound for Weak Kidneys
An old recipe claims Stuart’s Buchu and Juniper Compound strengthens weak kidneys and bladder. It asserts flushing the kidneys, easing pain, headaches, and nerve strain, with statements about neutralizing acids and improving urine flow after meals.
Sale of Surfaces of Indian Lands in Eastern Oklahoma
Public auction by the United States Government for surface rights on approximately 6 000 acres of segregated coal and asphalt lands in eastern Oklahoma. Bids open to high bidders at designated railroad points from November 26, 1915 to December 4, 1915. Terms require 85 percent cash, 29 percent with one year, and 1 percent interest on balance. improvements and maps available from the Five Civilized Tribes Supervising Agent.
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Oklahoma
United States
Okiahoma
Iron
Ind
Persat
Cato
Marriage of Recruits Encouraged by Britain
London reports England boosting marriages for war recruits amid rising birth concerns in Germany and Austria. Archbishop of Canterbury seeks stamp tax relief and clergy slash fees. many couples wed in camps as soldiers await foreign service.
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London
Associated Press
Germany
Austria
England
Wallen
Cites
Great Britain
Canterbury
Phevast Ia
Archbishop of
Empire
Gibhbishop
Thia
Carson’s Retort and Sir Edward Carson Wit Battle
Sir Edward Carson, renowned Ulster covenant leader and eminent lawyer, is famed for sharp wit. In a case he clashed with the judge over witness discrepancies, the carpenter and the barkeeper providing contrasting evidence.
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Aryole
Eoward Carson
Ulster Covenanters
Edwards
Sams
Lori
Sir Edward
Oculist Prescription Drive Boosts Local Glasses
Readable notice notes John L Moore and Sons offer precise lens grinding and frame service. Patients advised to bring an eye prescription to the Grant building location at 3 No Bread Street for accurate filling.
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John L Moore & Sons
Invasion Fears Echo Napoleon era Lessons and England
A Pittsburgh Dispatch piece surveys Napoleonic plans for invading England, recounting Boulogne preparations, Nelson’s victories at the Nile and Trafalgar, Austerlitz, and Wellington’s campaigns. It links early 19th century strategy to fears of a German invasion of Britain and notes Britain and France fighting side by side in World War I.
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Pittsburg
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Oneland
England
Napoleon
Russia
Austria
Sweden
Portugal
Naples
Sngand
Bay
Abukir
Nile
Nelson
English Channel
Channel
Boulogne
Kentish
Villeneuve
Cornwallis and Calder
Grande Armee
Zingtind
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Europe
Moscow
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Neigon
Ryland
France
Spain
Arthur Wellesley
Joseph Bonaparte
Arthur
Duke of Wellington
Paris
Aiba
Wellmeton
Boein
Bluchner
Waterloo
Belgium
Verdun Area War Map Shows German Position Shifts
An illustrated map outlines Verdun Nancy and St Mihiel areas with German lines for early September. It notes the crown prince’s army wide enveloping position near Verdun and the Argonne forest, efforts to invest Verdun, and German pressure along the Marne. Official dispatches claim minimal change, with German left flank pushed into Lorraine to ease Verdun and Toul pressure.
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Marne
Crown Prince 5
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Toul
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St Mihiel
Paris
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Lorraime
Bozange
Parroy
Ang Toul
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Killing Off the Fit in Wars of Nations
The piece argues war kills the nation’s best young men, reducing future vitality and leadership. Citing France, England, and Boer War losses, Dr. Tama Starr Jordan’s view notes heavy fatality among officers, with long term social and political consequences for Germany, France, and England.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Germany
France
England
Tama Starr Jordan
South
Jordan
Zululand
Carmbodia
Canterbury
Winchester
Chichester
Exeter
Salisbury
Wella
Ely
York
Lincoln
Durhas
Litchfield
Chester
War Horses on the Field of Battle From Tid Bits
A retired colonel of hussars notes cavalry horses relish battle as riders do. Horses eager for the charge brake enemy lines, trample infantry, and race with notable figures. Training begins with ear-shot noise, then ground lessons to overcome fear, leading to mounted work.
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Hussars
Alfred Paget
Goiten
Jessy
Britons Debate Use of German Hymns in English Worship
London reports a Guardian list of German hymns proposed for English services. Discussion questions propriety of using hymns of German origin, noting popular tunes like Jesus and strengthens. Lutheran influence noted in Wesleyan Methodist and Church of England use with Wagner controversy under way.
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London
Associated Press
Pfo
the Guardian
Edumons
Tutner
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Church of England
German colonies and dependencies tumble in wartime losses
The article notes German colonies and dependencies in Africa and the Pacific being seized or doomed as British and Japanese forces advance. It cites tiny German populations in vast territories, arguing these possessions are of limited value to Germany and cannot weaken the nation materially during the war.
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Cleveland
Kamerun
Equatod
Africa
Togoland
German New Guinea
Kaiser Wilhelm’e
Bismarck Archipelago
Caroinelslands
Solomon Islands
Marshall Islands
Samoan Islands
Germany
Kemorun
East Africa
Pacific
Pache Ocean
Bramarck Archipelago
Caroline
Marianne
Warshall Islands
Kino Chau
China
Berlin
Kaiser's vast uniform collection surpasses any ruler
The Kaiser reportedly owns about 2900 uniforms across official posts in his realm and honorary ranks in several European outfits. Two head valets and a dozen assistants manage the wardrobe, each expert on swords, spangles, helmets, and sashes, with strict insistence on precise details.
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Kaiser
Gnom
London Chronicle
France
Training a Horse for Battle and Cavalry Losses in War
The article describes cavalry drill with pistols and carbines, saber practice, and a horse’s growing calm after weeks of exposure. It notes historical horse casualties per men in 18th to 19th century wars, mentions the Light Brigade ratio, and highlights Volone the Arab with Kabul medal and Kandahar star. It mentions a new Atlantathe Winecoft Southern Gardenafatty attraction.
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Light Brigade
Lord Roberts
Volone
Kabul
Kandahar
Queen Victoria
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