Germans Maintain A Determined Front In War News
Aug 17 dispatch notes Germany’s steady advance amid siege rules in Paris and France. British, French and Belgian fronts report French forces pushing across the Vosges, with Italians and Austrians described in cross-front summaries as Allied efforts intensify. Front reports mention Belgian border activity, Italian theater claims, and Austria preparing to resist Adriatic attacks by Anglo French forces.
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Alicé Darraine
Germahne
Wil
Vosges Mountains
Kolmar
Mueihausen
Linaville
Sarrebourg
Garmui
Austria
Hungaria
Browdth
Blamont
Chroy
Paris
Buying Brass Beds Now for Big Savings
The advertisement touts the opportunity of the year to buy brass beds at discounted prices. It offers picks of brass beds originally priced up to 22.50 and 20, now available for 18.50 and 9.00 respectively, urging immediate purchase to maximize savings.
French Airmen Raid Mets In Bold Aerial Assault
Paris sources describe a daring French air raid on Metz with bombings of German hangars at Frascati and claims of Zeppelin shed damage. French aviators faced heavy anti air fire but succeeded in preliminary bombings and targeting German fortifications near Metz. Reports note German destroyers bombarded Courland with no major damage.
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Upper
Alance
Thann
Thenn
Sainte Blaize
Metz
Frascati
Paria
Germany
Algeciras
Paris
Mets
Cesari
Prudhowmesy
Verdun
Mike
Cosarl
Amin
Helehr
Wirbjess Prustix Moulton
Hlecen
Ottawa
J Reliter
Lonnon
St. Petersburg
Polin
Feu
Courland
Baltic
Emelal
Outlook on Germany and alliances in a tense Europe
London reports warn of a worsening war outlook as Jax pan’s ultimatum to Germany risks shifting the Austria Italy discord toward an open break. Observers say a break could topple Austria’s power, collapse Germany’s gains, and squeeze its navy and commerce without external aid, potentially ending the looming conflict.
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London
Aus
Jaxpan
Germany
Tikely
Austria
Italy
Beliium
France
Belgians Repel German Push at Dinant North of Namur
Reports from Parle claim Belgian forces struck back at the German loop near Dinant, north of Namur, after an artillery duel. Belgian infantry resisted as German advances were repelled, with several engagements leaving Germans retreating to their lines.
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Hae
Bok
Iineg
Brownell Shor Company sale continues after delays
Apology from Brownell Shor Company for slow service Saturday evening. Sale will continue with all customers who were waited on receiving the items they wished, including thin wool and tops.
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Capfmers
Brownell Shor Company
Noted historic notice with garbled business request
A damaged notice mentions selling for a pot rush and thanks customers for credit. It asks patrons for more business and lists unclear names and locations, including references to Glenn R. Davis and various garbled phrases and addresses. The text is incomplete and hard to parse.
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Crodit
Tutileok
Avotonah
Jower Prides
Glenn R. Davis
Miz
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Reed Furniture
R. E. Palmer CO
East Main Street
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Gynville
Cine
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Paulane
India
New Daylight Store
North Centerland, Washington Sts
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FOU
Evening Journal
Plato News
Bouth Cou- Union
Tnaule
Centar Strost
Ante Kosteit
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Roturn
Marvey
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