French Drive Germans From Corbeaux Wood Front
War office reports French counter attacks near Verdun drive Germans from most of Corbeaux wood while they hold only its eastern edge. French bombarded by heavy artillery, with Hill 265 and Fresnes changed hands amid fierce fighting northwest of Verdun.
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Corbeaux Wood
War Office
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Verdip
Ver-dun
Paris
Verdun
Champagne
Teutons
Russia
Riga
Freiderichstadt
Douaumont
French War Office
Hauduamont Wood
Daugumont Fort
Villa raid on Columbus spurs U.S. cavalry pursuit
Francisco Villa and about 1,500 followers attacked Columbus New Mexico killing at least sixteen Americans and looting the town. U.S. Thirteenth Cavalry followed into Mexico with around 250 troopers suffering seven killed and five wounded while Villa’s forces suffered heavy losses. Washington backs the pursuit as American troops enter Mexican soil to chase the band.
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Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
New Mexican
Francisco Villa
Buques
Grandes Ranch
Palomas
Chihuahua
Columbus, N.M
Columbus, N. M
United States
Columbus
Thirteenth U. S. Cavalry
Villa
Mexico
H. J. Slocum
George Williams
Thirteenth Cavalry
Frank Tompkins
Elmer Lindsley
Pablo Lopez
Willa
Eno
Washington
Slocum
N.M
Milf
Butter and Eggs Market Outlook From Kansas City Convention
Members of the Missouri Poultry and Butter Association in Kansas City discuss butter usage and store stocks showing five million pounds less than a year ago. Dealers predict gradual price changes into May as grass butter returns, while egg storage losses depress demand and farmer prices.
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Missouri Carlet Er Association “of Poultry
Kansas City
Sar
Kansas’ City
Ralph Hurst
Association
Baltimore
Chicago
New York
Martin Expelled From Missouri University For Defamatory Charges
Walter Clare Martin of Lamar Missouri editor of the Research was expelled by a university committee for reckless publication of defamatory charges against fellow students. The case drew statewide attention as Martin claimed he was kidnapped and claims he will issue another Research in Columbia. He planned to discuss hazing and university authorities actions and may attack Columbia churches. Miller residents vote 300 to 140 to approve a $30 000 road bond issue for a link in the Ozark Trails system.
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Walter Clare Martin
Lamar
Missouri University
Martin
Columbia
Rintefaltins
Colege ‘of Arts and Science
Phi Beta Kappa
Fields
Miller
Lawrence
Race Districts Keep Peace Amid Unofficial Returns
Unofficial returns show two menene variene Ait 8 speais entirely by those of opposite color, highlighting tensions in St. Louis as the race districts issue unfolds. Citizens await full results and clarity from officials.
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St. Louis
General Hospital for Boonville The
Burgeone of physiana is noted in a fragmentary item from The Boonville paper. The brief hints at a medical facility, perhaps a hospital, but details are unclear and no complete event or dates are recoverable.
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el Paso
Tex
General Hospital For
Boonville
The
Physiana
Expects Big Berry Crop This Season
A local report notes an expected large berry harvest this season, with expert projecting a crop between eight hundred and nine hundred units. Last year prices reached 58 cents per care.
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Cami le Tose
M U Debating Teams Wamed State University
M U selects speakers for interstate contests to be held this spring. H R Carpenter of Springfield and H M Gregory of the Arkansas state railroad commission have aided planning the Cotter Rush Mineral Bell railway line in Cotter Arkansas. Bonds of 100000 issued. Construction to start at once. Trains on schedule by midsummer. Standard gauge line. Cost about 10000 per mile.
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H. R. Carpenter
Springfield
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
H. M. Gregory
Arkansas State Railroad Commission
Cotter
Ark
Pacific
White River
Rush
Four Missouri debating teams chosen for spring contests
Four interstate teams chosen to represent the University of Missouri in spring debates. C R Longwell and John Vogel meet Wisconsin at Madison. A McClanahan and Paul C Sprinkle face Texas at Austin. M B Dry and B T Hurtwitz debate Colorado at Columbia. J Fisher F Gableman and F Fuller face Kansas at Lawrence. Athenaean Society wins trophy for most men on teams.
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University of Missouri
C. R. Longwell
John Vogel
Missouri
Wisconsin
Madison
A. McClanahan
Paul C. Sprinkle
Texas
Austin
M. B. Dry
B.T. Hurtwitz
Colorado
Columbia
J. Fisher
F. Gableman
F. Fuller
Kansas
Lawrence
Athenaean Society
Society Editor Buys Paper in Monroe City
J. W. Cox, longtime editor and owner of the Monroe City Semi-Weekly News, sells the plant to Miss Anna Nolen, who has served as society editor. The News is the oldest paper in Monroe City and the second oldest in the county.
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Society
J. W. Cox
Monroe City
Anna Nolen
the News
County
Hookworm Believed to Cause Madness for 62-Year-Old William Hamilton
William Hamilton, 62, said by physicians to be driven insane by hookworm damage, was adjudged insane by the Howell county court recently. He is married with a family.
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William Hamilton
Howell
Former G. A. R. Leader Dies in St. Louis
KR N Denham aged 68 former G. A. R. commander in Missouri died in St. Louis He was widely known among veterans statewide and remembered for his leadership within the organization.
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KR. N. Denham
Missouri
St. Louis
Tipton Banker Appointed State Bank Examiner
P. W. Henry, cashier of the Traders bank at Tipton, has been named state bank examiner and began duties immediately. Henry brings sixteen years of banking experience to the appointed post.
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Tipton
P. W. Henry
Traders Bank
Henry
William Jewell Student Wins State Oratorical Contest
Euranville Ewing of William Jewell College won the state collegiate oratorical contest at Liberty among seven colleges. Judges were Dr. Edwin Maxey of Nebraska, Dr. J. D. Elliff of Missouri, and John Swanger of Sedalia. Ewing is a freshman.
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William Jewell
Liberty
Euranville Ewing
William Jewell College
Edwin Maxey
University of Nebraska
J. D. Elliff
University of Missouri
John Swanger
Sedalia
Ewing
Joplin Mine Transfers in 400000 Zinc Deals
Three mineral deals totaling about 400000 were completed at Joplin with the transfer of the Tom C Wilson and Cinamo zinc mines. The transactions reflect active mining interest and asset consolidation in the region.
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Joplin
Tom C
Wilson
Cinamo
Set Aside a Woman's Will In St Louis Church Bequest
The will of Mrs Mary A Wilson detailing a bulk $25000 estate to Euclid Avenue Baptist Church in St Louis was set aside by a court. The decision named Barth a niece Nilson and two collateral relatives as parties to the case.
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Mary A. Wilson
Euclid Avenue Baptist Church
St. Louis
Barth
Nilson
Locked Sheriff in Vault During Courthouse Incident
In Huntsville a deputy county clerk, J F Ryals, shoved Sheriff Cam A into a vault in the courthouse and locked the door. The sheriff was imprisoned for about an hour until courthouse staff and safe experts opened the vault. State Constitution Signer Dies Charles B McAfee aged 86 long active in Democratic politics and a Union army officer.
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Huntsville
J F. Ryals
Charles B. McAfee
His Profit. Isaacs Sells at Small Margin on Paper and String
In a quirky exchange, Mr Isaacs justifies a dot coat sale by explaining his livelihood rests on small profits from trivial items. The customer questions the overall profit from his goods as Isaacs reveals earnings come from paper and string.
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Mr. Isaacs
California Syrup of Figs promotes gentle child laxative use
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children and claims it cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without griping. It urges mothers to check for coated tongues and give a teaspoonful to relieve constipation and prevent illness, noting bottles include dosing directions.
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California
Ready Money Means All of It Ready to Get Away
Dialogue excerpt shows a father explaining to Earlie that ready money is all of it ready, implying a plan to escape. The exchange frames a scheme as a straight answer in a terse rural setting.
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Earlie
Phrase about giving and receiving faith and mercy
The saying highlights moral priority of generosity over receiving favor, suggesting spiritual rewards come from acts of giving rather than personal gain. It frames generosity as a higher virtue influencing conduct and social harmony.
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