British Capture 7,000 Prisoners on Scheldt Front
Allied forces report a major breakthrough along the Scheldt with German positions at Valenciennes, Tournai, and Ghent under pressure. British advances north of Solesmes reach Remeries and Beaudignies, while German lines west of Le Cateaut tighten under fire and retreat toward Maubeuge. American troops push along the Meuse, taking Hill 271 and surrounding areas as they consolidate gains against stubborn resistance.
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Foch
Germany
Ludendorff
Scheldt
Valenciennes
Tournai
Ghent
Solesmes
Howard Lequesnoy
Remeries
Jermuesney
Bavai
Valenciennes Maubeuge
Maubeuse
Lequesnoy
le Cateaut
Landrecies
le Cateau-Maubeuge
Meubeuge
Mouvenant
Guise
Orre
Argonne
Ludendorft
Anserican
Meuse
Bitter Kightington
Verdun Ling
Brad Bitter Figtiy
Stenay
Meu
Belgium
France
Lille
Mons
Maubeuge
WLSH
Viardin
Associated Press
Bois Gultruy
Bois de Houppy
Bois de Bellen
Bails de Wavrille
Plyen de Traye
Verdun
Banthenille
Grande Carre
Banthenuille
Aincreville
Grand Pre
Mercy
St Juvin
Nerotin
Sarhian
Stajhant
Mesardhe
Clevak
Archangel
Ost
Ovina
Arctic
Mozon
Vasshka
Uger
Vologda
Vratlaw
Thie
Kiavashko
Valish
Long Distance Marriages Under Dutch Law In Africa and Europe
A Boer in Pretoria married a Dutch girl in Amsterdam by a glove marriage called handsehoen. The groom sent a proxy best man and glove to be joined with the bride, and the ceremony was registered in Amsterdam and Pretoria. The practice, a Dutch institution, declined after British control of the Transvaal.
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Pretoria
Amsterdam
Holland
Netherlands
Transvaal
New York
Prevent Intracuza Colds with Sromo Quinine Tablets
Advertisement claims a remedy to prevent grip and influenza using Sromo Quinine tablets. It emphasizes removing the cause and features a box image with a smiley imitation label. The ad presents a single product and uses marketing language.
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Cray Smilire
Turbulent inquiry into Wilson and party loyalty tensions
Fragmentary OCR depicts a heated critique of President Wilson and Democratic loyalty. It references Timulty and Tass debates, Republican leaders, and accusations of disloyalty amid wartime politics, with calls to avoid treasonous rhetoric and questions about peace aims.
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Wilson
Germany
Sadi Cannet
Bethune
Renin
Newport Fashion May Not Return to Horse Carriages
An Newport Rhode Island item notes a spike in demand for carriages and harness amid reports that aristocrats are abandoning motor cars. The piece questions whether this signals a fashion resurgence for the horse or remains a temporary trend, arguing practical needs will keep motor vehicles dominant for business and quick travel.
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Newport
Rhode Island
America
Innvac
New York
Vnctor
Tis
Artigo
Resourceful You're. Milehead quotes on effort and a tale
Senator Milehead cites a Philadelphia Telegraph remark about doing one's best and shares a short illustration. A boy named Jimmy returns home with two friends and tells his mother he washed only one of his hands before dinner. He explains he ate with one hand and kept the other in his pocket to save time.
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Wilson
Trinly
Anid
Imualty
Tuniity
Mer
Timaulty
Ponform
United States
Tuemiully
Tumuty
Roepullievan
Ent
Camea
Washington
Germany
Tia
Ind
White House
Yorks
Gilbert M. Milehead
Nebraska
Philadelphia Telegraph
Mnc
Jimmy
Battle near Ojinaga as Villa forces clash with Federals
Firing between Mexican federal troops and Villa followers continued last night near the Ojinaga border. Reports say reinforcements may trigger a general engagement. twenty Mexican soldiers were killed in the district over the past week. Villa is expected to arrive as the band is driven to the foothills.
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Ojinaga
Paso
Texas
Concepcion
Suan Jose
Villa
Martin Lopez
Fresidio
Dining car meals rule sparks travel optimism
The Montreal Gazette notes Secretary McAdoo sets a 31 cent limit on railway dining car meals, predicting more rulings could boost travel and dining onboard. The Boston Transcript quips on worrying about bills, while a quip about marriage and money closes the piece.
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McAdoo
United States
Montreal Gazette
Influenza Weakens Blood and Nerves, Pills Help
Endorsed by patients and doctors, Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to rebuild blood and restore strength after influenza. Advertorial letters praise relief from fatigue, headaches, and nerve debility, noting improved appetite and weight with use. Pills described as tonic for post grip recovery, with claims of lasting health gains.
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Tive Ngreed
Henry 1B Miller
Wiicolt Street
Brattlebore
Br. Williams
Dr. Williams
Connecticut
Ates
Junta MA
Seay
Thorpe Street
Juinbury
Conn
Huth
Iseliiu
Thich
Therr
Auitay
William Pielder
Albany
N.Y
Jr, Williams
Jyuvling
No. 14 Week Street
Bath
Guie
Willians
Tne
Williams Meili¢ Cme Co
N.Y. de Willitanes
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Adv
Jeremiah Holmes
First Bridgeport Bank
Barninn
Hans
the Kaiser
Caant
Women's Christimn
Artis
Meade
Baltimore
Bruges
Hunsas Garage
Fomous Belfrey
Certains
Helgiian
Legation
Todus
Elky
Perte Mprechate
Nelson Morris
Sweden
Joch
Boston Post
Austria
Vienna
Croatia
Albany Argus
Boston Transcript
Ania
Washington Street
Binghemton
Olor
Wiliam
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