French Verdun Breakthrough Surprises German Lines
Paris reports a brilliant French maneuver near Verdun recapturing Douaumont and Haudremont works in three hours. Four columns, led by Mangin, advanced across Hill 320, Ravine of Death, and Vaux Wood, encircling Vaux Fort as German defenses collapsed. London papers hail the victory as a severe German setback and a boost for Allied morale.
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Paris
Verdun
Douamont
Front
Phiaumont
Petain
Meuse
Nieville
Artilrry
Aviation
Grand Heads
Pepper Hill
Thiaumont Farm
Thiaumont
Haudremont
Bras-Douau- Mont
Mangin
Cousumontfort
Fleury
Caillette Wood
Domont Fort
Douaumont
Vaux Pond
Vaux-Chapitree
Fumin Wood
Vaux
Vaux Fort
Chenois and
Woods
Damioup
Exist
London
Deuaumont
the Times
Daily Telegraph
Germany
Obituaries from Cedar Rapids and nearby include Ferris Crossley Hoeschele
Ferris Joseph F. 44 son of George and Mary Ferris dies in Cedar Rapids with funeral at M. J. Gannon Mortuary on Oct 26 burial at St. Michael's cemetery. Crossley Emily daughter of Samuel and Rose dies Oct 24. funeral from parents' home Oct 27 then St. Patrick's church burial at St. Michael's. Hoeschele Elizabeth 66 years 7 months 18 days dies Oct 24. funeral Oct 26 at 2:30 p m from 458 William Street with interment Mountain Grove cemetery.
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North Avenue
St. Patrick
St. Michael’s
Elizabeth Hoeschele
William Street
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Zeps Slayer Brandon Decorated by King George
Lieutenant Alfred Brandon of the British army aviation corps, a New Zealander aged thirty two, earned the title Zeppelin slayer for aerial exploits. He was decorated by King George at Buckingham Palace after surviving a bombing encounter when his aircraft was struck several times while bombing a Zeppelin.
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Alfred Brandon
British Army Aviation Corps
England
Buckingham Palace
London
King George
Brandon
Wild Teamster Chases Through City Streets
Patrick Cox of Beechmont Avenue drove a dump cart pulled by horses through the business district while dozens of traffic officers pursued in a commandeered car. He resisted signals, narrowly avoiding pedestrians and vehicles before officers halted the team near the Atlantic Hotel. Judge Bartlett imposed a $25 fine.
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Patrick Cox
Beechmont Avenue
Cox
Cody
Water Street
Wall Street
Main
Edward Dailey
Dailey
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
Atlantic Hotel
Bartlett
Auto Hits Woman On Main Street in Bridgeport
Jennie Murphy, 38, was taken to Bridgeport Hospital after being struck and thrown by a car driven by John Cisero at East Main and Ann streets around 10 o'clock. The driver reported the incident to police.
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Jennie Murphy
Bridgeport
John Cisero
Main Street
East Main
Ann Streets
Murphy
East Main Street
Dresses for girls six to fourteen in blue serge
The new serge dresses offer smart style for little girls. Options include coat style with pleated skirts, hand embroidery, paneled fronts, yoke designs, and middy sets in blue and brown or deep green. Prices range from 7.50 to 12.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Sweet Six- Rockwell & CO
Pretty Shoes for Girls in Autumn Styles at Low Prices
The article highlights high cut girl shoes in tan calf and black leather with patent options. Styles suit autumn dresses and coats, with comfortable foot support and ankle coverage. Prices range from $1.50 to $6, including small girls’ patent leathers starting at $1.75. Main floor rear.
Rival clerks clash on Bank street over neckwear sales
Howland Dry Goods Co. employees Isadore Plontein and Phillip Wang argued while drumming up customers outside their stores. Wang struck Plontein on the jaw. police intervened. Wang fined five dollars. Plontein released without punishment. The note mentions linings from Frye & Co. Dublin and a big shipment of neckwear arriving via Lonergan.
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Isadore Plontein
Phillip Wang
Bank Street
Wang
Plontein
Charley Chaplin
First Irish Poplin Neckties Arrive For Local Merchant
Edward Lonergan of Main Street clothier and haberdasher received fifty dozen Irish poplin ties marking the first shipment of this celebrated neckwear to the area. The import signals a notable addition to the shop’s stock at the Stratfield building location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frye & Co
Dublin
Bond
Edward Lonergan
Clothier and Haberdasher
Stratfield Building
Kerr's Recital Promises Rare Vocal Appeal
Music lovers await the concert tomorrow evening at the Universalist church by U S Kerr the bass soloist whose previous local appearances drew large crowds. The Universalist Woman's club organized the event. Kerr's voice and program planning are praised.
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Kerr
Universalist Church
U.S. Kerr
Basso Cantante
Universalist Woman's Club
Warmth and Style in Girls Coats Across a Large Range
A broad display of girls coats highlights warmth and fashion with fabrics like zibeline velveteen wool velour and plush. Coats intended for sizes 7 to 16 feature cape styles durable weaves and lively colors from blue to red green and brown. Prices span 5 to 22.50 with notable wool velour pieces at 16.50 and durable cloth finishes.
Feather boas and feather accessories on sale
Feather boas insure warmth and beauty for costumes with ostrich boas in white and black and other colors priced from 1.50 to 8.50. Marabout scarfs range from 3 to 12.50, rich capes 5.50 to 7.50, and large fluffy muffs 4 to 8.50. Main floor front.
Sunshine as Cleaner Home Guide and Historic Panama Facts
A mixed page features a plea for daily direct sunlight in homes as a disinfection method, arguing against window shade use and faded carpets. It also recalls Wisconsin’s statehood in 1848 and Panama’s early colonial history, including Pedrarias founding Panama City in 1519 and Pizarro’s 1524 voyage.
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New World
Panama
Pedrarias
Pacific
North
South America
Pizarro
Peru
Isthmus
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Main ST
Teutons
London Press
Crossley
Emily
Samuel
Rose Crossley
Gregory St. G
G. Brown
Howard Ave
R. T. Blakeley
Orange Street
Furniture &c
City Storage Co
Tel
Barnum
Rose St
Wilmot Ave
D. R. Whitney
Fairfield ‘Ave
East Side
Fairfield Ave
Warner Building
H. F
Zep
Lieut
Alama Smart
Hammond
Ind
Frank Peyton
France
New Haven
Center
Ninth
King's Highway
Knowlton Street
Hoowland’s
Conn
Serge
Mamma
Howland Dry Goods CO
St. Vincent's Hospital
Beardsley Park
Norman St
Howland's
Howland Dry Goods
Wisconsin
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Mrs. Newlywed
Mr. Newlywed
New York
Manhattan
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