Army Officers Watching Western Front Offensive Assess Outcomes
Army officials say it is early to judge if the current Allied push on the western front will prove decisive. They note British and French preparations, the scale of ammunition and troop movements, and the heavy casualty potential as the struggle continues. Analysts consider whether the offensive will force German reserves to shift fronts and alter the war’s balance.
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Patina
Ste Neatnen
Loos
Ruig Volhynid
Ganca
Bukowise
Russia
Germany
France
Verdun
Berlin
Fourth of July Observance Abroad Noted in 1918 Era
The article surveys Fourth of July observances across Europe and the Americas, noting how American holidays are perceived abroad. It highlights Belgians, the Foreign Legion, and expatriates in London and Paris, with focus on diplomatic, non flamboyant celebrations and the wartime context shaping sentiment. It also mentions observances in Mexico, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and other South American capitals, and compares to France’s Bastille Day.
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Uncle Sam
Foreign Legion
Phile
London
Paris
United States
United Test of
Buenos Ayres
Rio de Janeiro
George Washington Monument
Argentina
Uruguay
Republic
France
Journal de Commercio
Brazil
O Paiz
British and French Face Stronger German Trenches
The article notes that German main trench defenses remain untouched and suggests a second series of stronger lines may be prepared if a large retirement becomes necessary. It implies British and French commanders will have difficult tasks ahead regardless of preparation.
Winona Ferry Grounding Triggers Mass Beach Outing
The steamer Winona carrying 1400 passengers grounded in Johnsons creek near Lake Co dock yesterday afternoon while en route to Pleasure Beach. Capt McMullen steered with headway before easing onto mud flats. passengers were transferred by oyster boats and launches, and the ship floated free at high tide. About 18,000 visitors packed the Beach area that day for a holiday with band music and brisk business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson's Creek
Stratford Avenue
Pleasure Beach
Thomas McMullen
Lake Co
McMullen
Stalin Line
Seaview Avenue
Housing reform dooms ghetto at Amsterdam
Amsterdam authorities condemn nine hundred houses in the Uilenburg Island ghetto as part of a sweeping housing reform. Expropriation costs are about 400000 dollars, with a further 600000 sought for new homes and an industrial shift for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Molland
Zuyder~ Zee
Uilenburg
Europe
Dutch Republic
Uffenburg
Housewife Remedies and Community Advice Cited
The piece emphasizes women treating family illness with home knowledge and neighborly counsel before calling a doctor, endorsing consultation with experienced local women and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It notes a shift from self-reliance to seeking guidance among peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
War interferes with inquiry of Jews abroad
A special commission on Jews of Other Lands reported to the Central Conference of American Rabbis that World War II conditions blocked its work, hindering access to sources and correspondence. Rabbi Louis Grossmann urged broad study of economic, moral, and religious life of Jews abroad and their impact on American Jewry including emigration, literacy, intermarriage, and public opinion. He proposed postwar linkages between American charities and overseas Jewish organizations to influence new arrivals.
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Wildwood
N. J
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Europe
Louis Grossmann
Cincinnati
Howver
Rabbi Grossman
America
United States
City Employes With C N G To Receive Full Pay
At the July common council meeting the ordinance committee made no report on jitney restrictions. Jitneys may use Main Street until August 7. Bills to be paid in July and August upon finance committee approval. A remonstrance on Knowlton street sewer noted and referred. Claims against building line petitions read and remanded. City guardsmen called to service on the border will be paid in full. The session lasted from 8:30 to 9:17 PM.
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Common Council
Main Street
Ordinance Committee
Finance Committee
Knowlton Street
W. H. Ryan
North Washington Avenue
Hall and Meadow Streets
J. M. Lund
Wood Avenue
Iranistan Avenue
National Guard
Will Welcome 50 000 Teachers to New York
Fifty thousand education workers are expected to gather in New York from July 3 to 8 for the National Education Association annual meeting. Dr. John H. Finley, New York state education commissioner, leads state association work and formerly led the College of the City of New York.
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New York
National Education Association
John H. Finley
State of New York
The
Association For the State of New York
Finley
College of the City of
Leonardi's Cough Syrup Ad Promises Fast Throat Relief
An advertisement from Hindle's Drug Stores on 987 and 909 Main Street touts Leonardi's Creosoted Cough Syrup as healing soothing and antiseptic. It claims to loosen phlegm open clogged throats relieve chest tightness and protect the throat and lungs from infection for colds croup bronchitis and whooping cough.
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Leonardi
Hindle
Main Street
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Greece
Allien
Gatelye Brennan
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W. K. Mollan
Main St
Iris
Buckingham
Richmond
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Suprior
Pega
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Street
Wheeler & Howes Co
Congress St. Bridge
Naugatuck Valley, Ice CO
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