German Drive Threatens Paris As Allies Hold Line
British French and American troops fight to stem the German advance from Noyon to Roye and Mezieres with heavy losses reported. Paris reads of evacuees and wounded arriving by hospital train while Berlin claims gun captures and air successes as Verdun- era tactics redefine the western front.
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Tondon
Talen
Teye
Noyon
Une
Britiah War Office
France
Germany
Neple
Faris
Paris
Paria
Versailles Palace
Berlin
Blaches
Barleaux
Btalon
Bussy
Bihucourt
Blesvillers
Grevillera
Irles
Miraumont
Ancre
Albert
Arites
Hun
London
Cambrai
von Hindeburg
Olsa
Vast railway war chest ordered by McAdoo
Washington reports a revolutionary order from Railway Director McAdoo to create a vast war chest for railways. The directive requires all cash demands deposits and time drafts appearing on company books at the close of business December.
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Washington
McAdoo
Dusiness
Railway Purposes Subject to Control by Director General
In 1917 dates, railway purposes were designated for control and audit by the director general, indicating centralized oversight of rail operations and expenditures under his authority.
German orders to kill prisoners reported in war dispatch
London reports German officers in Finland and Ukraine have ordered troops to take no prisoners and to hang captured red guards. German newspapers cite George Ledebour, an independent socialist leader, declaring he will not bow to the Reichstag.
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London
Finland
Ukraine
Pil
Red Guards
George Ledebour
Reichstag
British withstand German assault on Somme front
Across the Somme sector German forces launched heavy attacks with nine divisions on the extreme left and pressed from Ventainelles to Henin, while British troops countered fiercely. The battle centered near Vaulx, Crossalles, and Mory with fierce hand to hand fighting, heavy machine gun fire, and casualties on both sides as Germans aimed to break through and reach the river.
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Aldevot
Washington
Geran
France
Brevillers
Cabultians
Ervillers
Ife
Bapaume
Combles
Albert
Sapignles
Paris
Gobulo
Yeast
Laon
Parta
London
Somme
Cambrothatte
Lounter
Bultecourt
Egat Niguel
Crabelles
Gerthins
Ventainelles
Craiselles
Gheregy
Henn-gur Cojeul
Henin Hin
Moring
Cray-Cnd
Ilne
Germany
St. Beger
Vaux
Vroocourt
Vinlx
Alent
Vinx
Inn
Mory
Crossalles
Peronne
MtriiRele
Ghala
Gozeattcourt
Aras
Cofeu
Seh
Igat
Gauche Wood
Chapel Hill
Peronte
Arras
von Hindenburg
Empire
Hindenburg
Wilhelm
Time to Watch Them
The old Houston Post quote laments gallantry in politics, warning that when politicians act gallant they may be preparing to bamboozle or harm you. The remark critiques bribery, deceit, and backroom tactics in public life.
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New York Herald
Anya
Houston Post
Handicap in Struggle and Prize Tension
Brief quoted reflection on value in competition, contrasting those who chase the game with those chasing the prize, noting true love of both may prevent either from winning fully.
Prunga growers seek new markets after wartime closure
Portland growers facing a glut of pronea with the Hamburg market closed due to war find chief buyers in Northwestern and California markets shrinking. They seek other buyers to absorb the surplus, as boarding house residents refuse the crop.
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Portland
Ore
Northwestern
California
War on the magpie led by state official in Colorado
Walter B. Maser, Colorado state game and fish commissioner, directs a campaign against magpies calling them the bane of the bird world. He labels the birds useless and says their sole aim is to disturb peace, noting the drive spans Denver and nearby areas.
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Denver
Cole
Colorado
Walter
B. Maser
Soldiers Become Loggers Near Raymond Washington
Several companies of experienced engineers from the regular army work alongside Loyal Legion loggers in the forests near Raymond Washington to extract spruce for airplane construction.
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Raymond
Wash
Regular Army
Washington’ Forests
Loyal Legion
Eprace
Telegraph overhead lines limit double current Rey Morse use
A study of practical telegraphing shows aerial wires can reach about 400 miles when operated by double current Rey Morse systems. The highest permissible voltage in use is 120.
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Une
Birds of Nebraska Species Count Report
A fragmented note discusses Nebraska birds noting that around 400 species exist nationally but in Nebraska no more than 200 are found in any one locality. The text references local bird habitats and diversity limits within the state.
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Birds of
Nebraska
Wreck damages yards and train. local actions noted
A wreck at Silvis Yards near Davenport caused damage to the freight depot and surrounding buildings. Two freight trains collided after a switch was thrown, with a caboose struck and a box car set ablaze containing drums of wax. Major Wy Brookhart and Lt. Col. Mumma joined a board at Camp Meade to review sights and equipment. A German ball near Clinton Center was repainted by locals.
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Ofolx Zene
Besten
Paarl
Bidwards
Centerville
Men
Genterville
Frank Osgood
Chas
Danalegs Mots
Lake
Zinta Harvey
jMcPeak Aft Renwick
Vane
Unionville
Davenport
Maj
Smith Wy Brookhart
Washington
Camp Meade
Annapolis
Lone Guard
Col
M. ©.Mumma
Iowa University
Clinton
Thomas Thompson
Jewell
Waterloo
Kummerow
Blackhawk
Washington, D. C
H. C. ‘Moeller
J. C. Muerman
Federal Bureau of Education
A. C. Reeder
Tipton
Cornell College Endowment Fund
Reeder
Thomas C. Finch
Marshalltown
Signal ‘Corps
France
Thomas R. A
Jamen
Nelson
Bronx City
Wwea
Scott County
Biiclala
Scott County Council of Defense
W. D. Boles
Bheldon
Messenger
Fragmented OCR: unclear wording on Cajun tale
A garbled excerpt contains stray phrases about Cajun items and Freezone noted by a speaker. The readable text is insufficient to identify people places dates or events with confidence.
Changeable Silk Purchase Prompted Question About Returns
A mother discusses buying changeable silk while Mary asks if the fabric can be returned tomorrow. The exchange highlights a child’s interpretation of a store policy and the prospect of returning items.
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Mary
GOLD MEDAL OIL CAPSULES PROMISE RELIEF FOR BACKACHE
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL backache capsules claiming to ease daily pain and prevent future trouble. It targets women and children in Holland and urges readers to look for the GOLD MEDAL name on every box and buy from Haarlem suppliers.
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Achea
Capaules
Golal Hessen
Binco
Gorp
Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
Eutharis
Peremaen They, Om Dm Nol 8A. Ec al
Baltetlons
August Flower Household Remedy Advertised Worldwide
Green's August Flower has been a household remedy for more than half a century for constipation and intestinal troubles. It claims to ease nervous dyspepsia, liver trouble, headaches, and heart palpitations with a few doses acting as a gentle laxative. Sold in all civilized countries.
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Green
Ady
Tinkering Hobby and Herbal Laxative Advice
A fragmented ad style item notes a man’s hobby of tinkering under a car and his life work while recommending Garfield Tea as a mild laxative to restore digestive organs. The piece ends with a humorous exchange about beliefs in spells and witches.
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