Descriptions of the German Entry into Antwerp
A Bergen op Zoom correspondent reports the German army entering Antwerp on Saturday afternoon. He describes the march through Place Meir, the music and flags leading regiments, and the finale with cavalry and various national troops. Fires, shelling, and dynamite saved parts of the city, while an American resident temporarily took charge of consular protection.
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London
Bergen-op-Zoom
Holland
Rman
Antwerp
von Schultz
Mili
Admiron Schroeder
Meir
Place de Meir
Wacht Rhein
Jum
Peli
Americonsulate
Antwerps
Hunt
Smithereens
Entre Souliers
de Meir
Place Verte
Hotel de Europe
Cafe Royale
Hotel St. Antoine
Rue van Bree
Rue de la Justice
Cathedral
Charles Whithoff
Brussels
Leopold
Diederich
Sherman
Department of State
Washington
Walking Wood in Attack at Crecy
A London correspondent reports a walking wood at Crecy where French and British troops chopped trees and used branches as weapons. Infantry formed behind lopped trunks and placed 13 pounders to cover the advance, achieving the requested success despite a French cavalry dash that nearly disrupted the action.
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London
Crecy
Cathedral Loss at Reims Amid Bombardment Review
The article notes the cathedral at Reims suffered in bombardment and its beauty cannot be restored. Architect Warren, recently retired, had inspected Reims and prepared a report on its state and the damage.
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Paris
Reims
Hitney
Warren
Ia & Core
War Observer witty quotes and product ad mix
A Detroit Free Press item mixes a humorous exchange about retreat with an advertisement for a remedy named Book of the fa atta. It highlights satirical takes on tactics and social mores, ending with a proverb about property and marriage.
St. Petersburg Founded by Peter the Great in 1703
St. Petersburg, named Petrograd by the czar, was founded by Peter the Great in 1703. He described the city as the window through which he could view Europe.
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St. Petersburg
Petrograd
Peter the Great
Europe
Castoria Ad Promises Safe Relief for Children
A vintage advertisement urges careful use of Castoria for infants and children. It touts a long history of over 30 years and claims a trusted signature. Children are urged to ask for Fletcher s Castoria.
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Fletcher
Nervous Excitement Affects Skin Resistance Professor Claims
Vienna professor von Pfungen conducts experiments on how nervous excitement alters the skin’s protective power. He asserts that any nervous arousal lowers this barrier to a marked degree.
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von Pfungen
Vienna
Train Conductor Delivers Cheerful Tunnel Jibe
An elderly passenger asked if the tunnel was safe as a train rushed into the tunnel. The ticket collector replied with a lighthearted assurance that the company would see her through the journey, easing her fears.
Jumble of Dialogue in Village Scene
Fragmentary dialogue shows a village grocer, driver, and others discussing carts and a car. Confusing exchanges mention speed, animals, and a merchant questioning needs. The piece presents a rough glimpse of local speech and everyday concerns.
Nothing More to Be Said in Western Hotel Dining Scene
A traveler recounts his stay in a western town hotel. At dinner on his arrival night a waiter asks for pork and beans. The traveler declines, stating he never eats them. The waiter replies that dinner is over.
Wear-Proof Mills Hosiery Sale in Philadelphia
Christmas business promotes guaranteed wear-proof hosiery by Wear-Proof Mills at 3200 Chestnut Street Philadelphia. Friendly sales to neighbors and friends as shop expands for the holiday season.
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Friends & Neighbors
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Pan Adv
Feith on Belief and Discourse Weaving
A reflective line notes that a woman’s stated belief may be self constructed and that many conversations are just spun yarns. The aphorism invites doubt about authenticity in proclaimed convictions and how rhetoric shapes meaning.
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Hhe
Meeren
Trops
Ahigaae
New Union Station
Kansas City
New York City
Iilluminations
Detroit Free Press
Fa Atta Remedy Co
Missouri
Dean
Rigga
Tam
Dean's
Doan
Feith
Defiance Starch
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha
Nebraska
Prs
Aetna
Jai
Constant
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