War news and social items from a troubled week
International friction dominates the week with reports of cabinet discord in Italy over peace terms, Russian advances near Riga, German gains around Dvinsk, and varied Allied exchanges. Domestic notes cover robberies, deaths, and sports, with notices of Zara wealth and a statue unveiling in London.
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Newenaver Union
Riga
Dvinsk
London
Kitchener
Nish
Council of Ministers
Champagne
United States Denounces British Blockade Policy
The note to Great Britain, released here, says the March 11 blockade is ineffective and illegal, asserting neutral rights cannot be curtailed. Ambassador Page delivered the message via Special Messenger, detailing British interference with American trade and outlining thirty five points on contraband and detentions.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Ambassador Page
London Foreign Office
Lansing
State Department
Foreign Office
Bulgarians Capture Nish and Link to Sofia Route
Bulletin reports Bulgarian occupation of Nish the Serbian capital granting control of the Danube Prahovo railway line enabling a through route to Sofia and Constantinople. It notes a three day battle, a Krivivir junction with German forces, Allied losses at Isvor, and Russian captures in Galicia with forces moved to positions abandoned east. Submarine activity through Gibraltar and Kitchener’s eastern front tour are mentioned.
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Sienikowce
Kraguyevatz
Berbians
Kavala
Bulgaria
British War Office
Ramazan
Aegean Sea
Great Britain
Euterpe
Brooklyn
Serbia
Russia
Germany
Amsterdam
Belgium
Asquith
House of Commons
Dardanelles
Eleventh Infantry
Agua Prieta
London
Nish
Prahovo
Danube
Sofia
Constantinople
Krivivir
Athens
Isvor
Vardar River
Sienikowec
Americans released by Villa arrive in Amorgynyapil
A party of Americans including Dr. H. Thigpen and Dr. C. H. Miller, reportedly released by General Villa after threats of execution, arrived in Amorgynyapil. They joined Villa’s wounded near the Agua Prieta battleground and traveled with a group of chauffeurs.
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Naco
Arla
Villa
Peruna praised by Beverly woman for catarrh relief
Mrs William H Hinchliffe of 20 Myrtle Street Beverly Massachusetts reports that after using four bottles of Peruna she feels much better and can do more work. She recommends Peruna to others with catarrh and notes the booklet offering wellness tips is free. Those who object to liquid medicine may now obtain Peruna Tablets.
Woman Arrested For Talking Back To Officer In Atlanta
A woman from Pinel and Belt, who had ridden into Atlanta on her husband’s wagon, was arrested for talking back to a law officer. She jabbered for a half hour before being silenced, and the judge asked her to pay fines. She blamed the officer’s resemblance to her husband for her inability to stop speaking.
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Atlanta
Decatur Street
Jedge
Zeppelins Spiders Story Sparks Wartime Courage
A young French woman adheres to police wartime lighting rules until news mentions Zeppelins. She refuses to flee to the cellar, declaring she fears spiders, a defiant twist amid blackout etiquette and public alarm.
Lucky Break in College Studies Tale
A father notes his son’s college progress as remarkable due to a broken arm in early football practice. He claims the injury forced the son to focus purely on academics, yielding strong study and progress despite limited activities.
Paradoxical Satisfaction in Winter Coal Line
A witty exchange contrasts a dark future with relief from winter coal. The line hints at unexpected comfort amid hardship, illustrating a downbeat outlook tempered by practical provision.
When Nature Hints About the Food
A former railroad worker recounts severe dyspepsia from hotels meals and sedentary work. He credits Grape Nuts for restoring appetite and weight, noting family improvements after adopting the diet. The ad claims food should be pre digested and concentrated in nourishment with a reason by Postum Co.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek, Mich
Och
Ms I
Odd Ad Snippet Mentions Shoes and Red Cross Bog Blue
A fragment cites Buck Kilby noting shoes hurt a woman's feet and urges asking for Red Cross Bog Blue to make white clothes. It then references a quote about a stimulant being germane to a case and possibly too tonic.
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Buck Kilby
Red Cross Bog
Reading serial stories tests a sharp mind
A humorous exchange praises Mrs. Bowers for reading six magazines without mixing plots or characters. The gag notes even a wise man falters in religious or political arguments, implying strong focus from exposure to multiple serials.
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Tika D. Johnson
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Jersey City
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Johnny Kilbane
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Ohio
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Milwaukee
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