27 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
1
A Vienna dispatch reports Austria handed passports to the Japanese ambassador, while the British foresee a prolonged war. British casualties rose mainly during the Namur retreat as German forces launch a northern offensive and French defenses, aided by Belgian and Russian actions, hold line near Belfort and Epinal with shifting Meuse fronts.
Fugitives arriving in Maastricht from Belgium total nearly 7,000, many lightly wounded, housed in sheds. Last few days mainly from Malines vicinity. Also Belgian farmers flee, claiming unsafe conditions on their lands amid German actions. Several refugees recall service in 1870 and 1871.
An official announcement from Namur reports the city and five forts captured by German forces. The bombardment of four remaining forts is ongoing and their fall appears imminent.
Acute Balkan tensions rise as Turkey may join Germany in the European war. Berlin ships Goeben and Breslau awaiting repatriation. Greece and Bulgaria under martial law with mobilized forces. Italy already mobilized, seen linked to Turkish moves.
London reports Lord Kitchener in his first war speech outlines serious conflicts ahead, vows sacrifice for empire and dominions. He lauds expeditionary troops on the French frontier near Mons, notes close contact with German forces, and predicts large casualties as Europe’s war unfolds.
Antwerp dispatch reports a 2000-strong German bombardment of Ma lines Mechlin early today. Two hundred houses partially destroyed and a church tower damaged. Belgian defenders launched a counter attack and pushed the Germans back to Vilverde south.
An announcement from the official press bureau in London states Namur has fallen to German forces, with details scarce. British and French papers admit a reverse for the Allies while noting orderly retreat toward strong defensive lines from Mauverge to Epinal and beyond.
Dispatch from Mons reports a German push across Belgium toward Ghent and Mons. One army aims to reach the French frontier and Maubeuge while others advance toward Lille and Courtrai. Civilians are being disarmed as refugees flee Harleroi and Lensines.
Nebraska officials including Governor Holcomb and Judge Howard Kennedy plan a detailed report by the Board of Control. It will itemize costs at 25 to 30 categories per institution, showing expenditures on sugar tea clothing shoes fuel and groceries to allow quick at a glance comparisons.
The state railway commission allows Lincoln Telephone two rate sets for business and residential phones at Harvard. A six month period is given to implement improvements, with possible further tests if conditions are unsatisfactory. Four party lines may be eliminated.
Mothers seek novel touches in children's wear and welcome the return of smocking. The article describes a lightweight wool dress for girls eight to thirteen with smocking, tucks, panels, and French knots, plus a vallance collar and organdie accents.
A fashion note details two neckpieces inspired by the medic collar with flaring backs and side clasps. One design uses organdie and lace with wire supports and tiny covered buttons, while the second features a net vestee with plaited ruffles worn under blouses.
The envelope chemise is praised as a handier, highly comfortable underwear option. It can be easily made from a simple pattern and worn in multiple ways including as a blouse, drawers, petticoat, and corset cover, with embroidery suggested for crepe fabrics.
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