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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1915
Page
5
Officials in London issued the second bi weekly briefing on British army operations in France. The bulletin outlines progress of fighting on the continent and provides status updates on the Ypres area.
The report notes enemy activity southeast of Ypres with severe fighting at times. Some enemy trenches were briefly occupied but retaken by counter-attacks. one enemy trench blown, several prisoners taken. Night attacks near Ypres canal and Neuve Chapelle repelled with enemy losses. Ground gained recently held. Artillery shelling Lys area increased and aircraft performed reconnaissance and engaged enemy planes. An aviator attacked two German machines, the second shot down by artillery.
Stomach upset sufferers turn to Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a substitute for pills. The ad says olive tablets soothe the liver and stimulate bowel function to relieve indigestion and bad taste, coating tongue and low appetite. Each box costs 10c or 2b per box, distributed by The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus Ohio.
The article discusses rheumatism causes and lack of a universal cure, noting anti kamma tablets as a preferred pain reliever. Dr W S Schultze’s opinion is cited praising AK Tablets for rheumatism headaches neuralgias and general pain relief. They are sold in any quantity.
German submarine sinks the French steamer Dinorah off Dieppe and tows her in for port. Britain denies ordering neutral flag flights by merchant ships and cites Germany’s threat to sink vessels. Britain informs U S of Wilhelmina case and prize board decision. Artillery skirmishes in Aisne and Rheims valleys. French capture a German mine thrower at Quatre Enfants between Argonne and Meuse. French repulse two German attacks in Vosges near Wissenbach. French push from a German trench toward Arras Lille road. German forces seize Tauroggen in northern Poland while pursuing Russians.
Berlin reports say on the Arras Lille road French were driven from trenches they held on Feb 16. Champagne attacks failed under German fire. 100 prisoners taken. French gains at Boureuilles and Vauquois counted as five officers and 479 men captured. Verdun area repulsed French efforts with heavy losses. Vosges capture Height 600 and two machine guns. Eastern front: Tauroggen occupied. pursuing Germans nearing end of actions near Grodno and Ruchswola. Northwest Kolno battles continue. Russians driven from villages south of Mysieniec. Minor Wihkra engagements near Radouz. South of Vistula, no new reports.
The dispatch reports French counter-attacks repulsed along the Ypres trenches and near Arras. It notes progress in Champagne and Argonne actions, with German efforts on the Meuse and Vosges repelled, and Reims bombarded.
Paris reports the government will confer the military medal on Field Marshal Sir John French, commander in chief of British forces. An accompanying notice promotes Elmer and Amend’s Rheumatism remedy WN. Y. 2851 as relief, advertised by reliable druggists.
Governor Walsh vetoed the $100000 cattle destruction reimbursement resolve. The veto message was held over until Tuesday for action. Republican leaders will decide whether to press the measure further.
Douglas Malloch known as The Lumberman's Poet is in Boston and will be given a dinner tonight in the Quincy House by Boston members of the American Press Humorists Association. He plans to leave the city soon. Hosts expect to hear insights on European conditions, including his wartime experiences.
A brief note records a notable advancement that increases the standing of a holder. The move reinforces the importance of the role and signals stronger influence for the future.
Washington reports show Congress rushing to pass $90 billion in annual appropriations over 11 days to fund the government. The Senate devotes the day to a $39 million legislative, executive and judicial bill while the House approves a $164 million pension measure and advances a $4.5 million diplomatic bill. A Panama Canal opening plan prompts debate as a conference group trims travel expenses, with President invited guests including former Presidents Roosevelt and Taft and a small congressional delegation to join the San Francisco trip.
The ship purchase bill sits with the conference committee after a Senate agreement and will stay there until February 27. The ship bill investigation remains stalled, with the special committee set to resume hearings tomorrow. A committee amendment to the legislative executive and judicial bill was noted.
Two hundred couples danced the new steps at Harvard's 10th annual junior prom held in the Harvard Union. The event stood out on the social calendar, drawing debutantes from distant cities as lanterns, flags, and streamers created a vivid, festive atmosphere.
A fragment notes that if any one member of the dance committees had crafted the musical programs, the result might have been different. The line hints at possible internal disagreements or onetime influence over selections.
The Harvard Juniors held a dance at the Hasty Pudding Club with guests, featuring 13 ragtime waltzes and five fox trots on the dance card. The event ran from 9 PM to the early morning, followed by post-prom dances hosted by the Harvard Lampoon at a nearby home.
Railroad agent Alex Stocks promotes reduced fares for California travel and through service from Denver to Los Angeles via Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. He offers free maps schedules and personal visits to assist planning. He lists destinations like Denver Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Pueblo and Glacier National Yellowstone as potential routes. Written from Boston office 264 Washington St. Phone Matin 4387.
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