Belgian Patriots Spy Network Turned German Plans Back
Belgian Patriots under Princess de la Cro y led a secret espionage group that informed Allied commanders of German troop movements and train schedules on Belgian rail lines. The organization, active throughout the war, faced danger from German suppression yet supplied vital data enabling Allied planning and counteroffensives.
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Longon
Aviles
Ytow
Lie Twe Main Latera
Belgium
Germany
Bel Towns
Princess de la Grey
Memb
Br Rai
Western Front
Secret Service
St Quentin
Arent
Lys
von Squass
Peerer
Tule
Geremany
Prince Rupprecht
Bayarkes Grovp
Arrmlesish
van Squasr
Themgt
Agen
Ion
Exceptional Diamond Bargain Week Offer
A diamond described as a 245 carat gem is advertised with a value of $1,190.06. The seller offers it for a week only at $1,000 as a special discount. The ad uses misspellings and bold urgency to urge readers not to miss the opportunity.
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Haynes
Lace Trimmed Boleros On Sale At Reduced Prices
Readers can find white voile blouses with smocking on yokes and cuffs trimmed, now offered at $3.00 from regular $3.95. Lace trimmed boleros also included, reduced from $5.95 to sale price.
California Bathing Suits Offer Variety and Wool Quality
A catalog note describes two piece bathing suits liked by many women, offered in several colorings and combinations, pleasing especially when wet. They are woven from fine all wool yarns and priced from 7.50 to 20.50. It warns that cheap suits fail in water and directs shoppers to the second floor.
Bead Necklaces Range From Glass to Colored Stones
A large assortment of novelty necklaces in imitation jade amethyst sapphire emerald jet and other colored stones mounted in French metal antique silver or gilt. Some pieces feature Oriental design and elaborate workmanship. Prices from 3.95 to 20.00.
Summer Underwear for Children Catalog
Summarizes boys and girls summer underwear including Carter’s union suits ribbed pants and knickerbockers, sizes 2 to 8, prices from 9 cents to over 1 dollar, with vests and Swiss lisle fabrics and various styles and trunk lengths. Mentions boys’ nainsook suits and reinforced fabrics and women’s garments in light wording.
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Carter
Dimity Bed Spreads Hemmed or Scalloped Edges
Classified note offers lightweight dimity bed spreads with hemmed or scalloped edges in multiple sizes including 62 by 90 and 80 by 90. Describes corner cuts and assorted prices ranging from 3.25 to 6.00 dollars with measurements and third floor location noted.
Summer Pajamas and Leather Accessories Ad
Summer pajamas for girls and women offered in one or two pieces of cotton crepe in white with pink and orchid floral designs priced at 5.00 and flesh batiste with blue stitching at 4.00. A new colored leather style in green brown purple or black features five fittings. Leather Section.
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Park Ave
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Tal, Bar
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Mary Ellen Somes
Jack Drial
Louis Bennison
Ruth’ Sunshine
Bryant Washburn
Alice Lake
United Church
WM. Horace Day
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Long Island Sound
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Marine Operating CO
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TEL Barnum
Harvey Hubbell, Inc
Connecticut
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U. S. Military Academy
West Point
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Duffs
Tom
Angel
Allman
Londen
Goldwyn
Columbia Graphophone Co
Will Oakland
America
Leon
Strand
Comtinugus
Francelia Billington Wenht
Hearts
the World
Jess Willard
Elmo the Pear
James J. Corbett
Fairfield Beach
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New England Steamship Co
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Spain
United States
Venus
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