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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1914
Page
5
A London telegram details German espionage in World War I, noting spies among plainclothes officers, signals from chimneys and church towers, and refugees mixing with locals. It reports on British countermeasures, parole notices, and the shift of mobilization into ancient history.
The arrival of reinforcements relieves veterans on the front as several units gain their baptism of fire during the week. General HQ reports a German infantrys counterattack on the night of Sunday the 20th with troops firing upon each other during a dark converging advance. Opposite a segment of our position a large enemy force was seen before dark and a furious fusilade followed later.
In Berlin a circulated Monatsheft article, attributed to Houston Stewart Chamberlain, quotes Emperor William as guided by responsibility to God and a goal to preserve peace. Chamberlain says the emperor’s deathbed wish would be to declare, I have preserved peace for my country, history naming me the peace emperor.
The German commander at Mulhouse killed himself in despair after failing to cross the Vosges. He telegraphed the headquarters staff to witness the difficulties he faced before his death.
In a quiet War Office courtyard the First Lincolnshire Regiment showed the first German gun taken in the present war. The weapon bore numerous bullet marks as evidence of its hard-fought capture.
Despatches from Bordeaux report the Prussian Guard cut to pieces during the last three days of fighting. Company strength fell from 250 to 100 men. Virtually all original officers were killed or wounded as the clash near Bordeaux continued.
Ottawa reports a French Canadian force of 5000 men will be raised for service with the British army in Europe. Among 30 000 men in the first expeditionary force 4400 are French Canadians. Premier Borden accepted a $50,000 gift from Arthur Migneault to fund equipment and recruitment begins immediately.
A World War era piece stresses foot care for infantry, detailing proper sock fit, boot preparation, and blister treatment. It recommends using neat's-foot oil, boot powder with French chalk, vaseline or tallow, and a dry canteen of supplies to keep feet sound during long marches.
An advertisement argues modern city life drains health and nerves and promotes Tona Vita as a natural aid for nervous debility. It claims the tonic revives energy, ambition, and spirit, and recommends purchasing it at Boston drug stores.
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