Government Urges Silence on Armed Merchant Ships
Washington reports lack of authority for general censorship, urging newspapers and cable companies to refrain from publishing ship movements or sailing times of armed American merchant vessels. Secretary Daniels says details could endanger lives, while Navy yards prepare to install six inch to three inch guns and train crews.
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Gen French’s sister killed in Monastir shelling
Mrs Harley the sister of Field Marshal Viscount French and head of an ambulance unit in Monastir Serbia died from a shell fragment. The town endured furious shelling by German and Bulgarian forces with 88 shells and several civilian deaths. Her two daughters remain with the hospital team.
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Monastir
Virginian Arrives Through German Submarine Zone
New York reports the American steamer Virginian reached port safely after passage through the German submarine zone. She departed Marseilles on February 71, bearing Allied cargo and crew unharmed.
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Gains for French in Champagne during renewed attacks
French official communique reports successful defense and new trench gains in Champagne between Butte du Mesnil and Maisons de Champagne with 170 German soldiers captured over two days. Germans launched three assaults in Maisons de Champagne, all repelled, while French forces blew German works on a front of about a mile.
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Petrograd to hold urgent food conference
London dispatch says the Russian government summons a special conference to tackle Petrograd's extreme food crisis. Expected attendees include the premier, war, communications, commerce and agriculture ministers, the Petrograd mayor, and representatives from the Duma, the Council of the Empire, and the Zemstvo assembly.
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President Orders Armament of U S Merchant Ships
The President asserts power to arm American merchant ships without Congress. War-risk funds exist and an extra session will be called. Officials warn of possible war with Germany as armed neutrality aims to protect ships and deter submarine attacks. Neutral nations fear German actions and the global impact of U S measures.
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Amazing Bon-Opto Eye Remedy Said To Strengthen Sight
Dr Lewis touts Bon-Opto as a home remedy that reportedly improves eyesight by up to 50 percent in one week in many cases. Patients claim clearer vision, less eye strain, and reduced need for glasses after using the tablet solution and regular eye bathing. The product, marketed as an ethical, non secret remedy, is available at local druggists including Liggett's Riker Jaynes stores.
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War Front Updates From France Germany Italy and Persia
Official reports from the war front describe German penetrations and repulsions west of Castagnavidza and near Champagne, with French counterattacks on the Verdun front and a series of trench incursions. Russian advances toward Mesopotamia and British trench raids north of Wulverghem are also noted, with prisoner captures and casualties reported.
Kaiser Sends Condolence to Countess Zeppelin
Emperor William telegraphs condolences to Countess Zeppelin, stating the German people mourn at the bier of a great son of the fatherland. He notes Zeppelin’s tenacious efforts in air mastery and his wartime service, vowing his work will continue in spirit with the army and navy.
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All's Well When the Blood's Red
In this piece the author extols blood health as essential to endurance for both women and men under social and business pressures. It argues natural vitality relies on living right and suggests Pepto-Mangan The Red Blood Builder as a remedy when blood shows signs of strain.
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