Serbians Win in Macedonia Amid World War Front Moves
British Haig reports 1700 more German prisoners taken on the Somme, bringing two day total to over 4000 as British and French forces gain ground south of the Ancre. Serbians push northeast of Florina and rout central power troops, with 32 cannons seized. Romanian and Italian actions also noted along Danube and Trieste fronts.
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London
Haig
Somme
Ancre
Bouchavesnes
Berny
France
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Berlin
Courcelette
Martinpuich
Flers
Combles
Germany
Dobrudja
Rumania
Silistria
Danube
Mangalia
Black Sea
Transylvania
Alt River
Hatzeg
Trieste
Rome
Vallone
Macedonia
Lake Oatrovo
Flo Tina
Villa Attacks Chihuahua City Repelled by Carranza Troops
Francisco Villa led more than 1000 fighters in an assault on Chihuahua City, Mexico. Government report says 27 Villa casualties and over 100 prisoners shot. Mexican capital placed under martial law as fighting lasted thirteen hours with 2000 defending troops.
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Chihuahua City
Carranza
el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Mexico
Gongales
Juares
Villa
Gonzales
McMullin Edges Nicholson in Colorado Attorney General Fight
Primary returns from major counties push Samuel G. McMullin of Grand Junction to first in attorney general race while Governor Carlson widens lead over Nicholson. Wheeler leads Bailey for Supreme Court, Pulliam leads Carringer for lieutenant governor as Republican ticket consolidates. Gabbert expected renomination.
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Denver
Jefferson
Gunnison
Samuel G. McMullin
Grand Junction
MecMullin
Robinson
Rees
Carlson
Samuel D. Nicholson
Nicholson
Wheeler
Bailey
Musser
Supreme Court
James A. Pullam
Durango
Franklin E. Carringer
Jefferson County
Pulliam
Carringer
William H. Gabbert
Capitol
Geo. A. Carlson
Wm. N. Gabbert
Geo. W. Allen
Olie Thorson
Samuel G. McMullen
Moses E. Lewis
John BE. Ramer
Harry Malnix
Helen M. Wixson
Geo. Luxford
Julian H., Moore
John Gillespie
Gree
Leslie EB. Hubbard
Charles H. Leckenby
Mary C. C. Bradford
Wm. E. Foley
John Mullin
Ira Rothgerber
Ben B. Lindae
Congress
Ben C. Hillard
Henry Drumm
R. EB. Jones
Edw. Keating
E. T. Taylor
Lowden Leads Illinois GOP Nomination and Dunne Re-nominated
Frank Lowden appears the Republican governor nominee with around 120000 votes. Morton Hull edged by. Frank L. Smith is third. Edward F Dunne secures Democratic renomination over William Brinton with large Cook County support and five to one in Sangamon. William Lolmer trails Arthur Fulton for Sixth District nomination. Congressman Mann wins renomination over Melbourne Boynton.
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Chicago
Frank
Lowden
Hinois
Morton D. Hull
Frank L. Smith
Hull
Edward F Dunne
William B. Brinton
Dixon
Roger Sullivan
Cook County
Brinton
Sangamon
Springfield
Dunne
William Lolmer
Arthur W. Fulton
Mann
Melbourne P. Boynton
AnthSaloon League
Ball Lightning Mystery Progress in Ball Lightning Study
An investigator outlines three main traits of ball lightning. The luminous gas body moves with retained identity, exists without strong electrical fields, and interacts with energy by exploding or fusing overhead wires. Dr G C Simpson links the glow to nitrogen sustaining after electric discharge.
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G. C. Simpson
Fiery Red Pimples Remedy Ad Declares Cure
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment and Soap for skin troubles from infancy to old age. It promises fast five to ten minute treatment, free samples by mail, and highlights a Boston mailing address. Also mentions a literary diet gag and a Red Cross Bag Blue laundry claim followed by a brief, odd note about shark meat.
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Dept. L
Boston
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Presented as Kidney Remedy
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a physician's prescription for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It claims strong urinary and rheumatic benefits and offers a sample before purchase by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
When smoke rises straight up what does it signal
A concise riddle stating that straight rising smoke indicates something is burning. It identifies a direct cause and effect without extra details.
Nature paints things red to the full
A reflective line on how human judgment is corrupted by vivid color and perception. It suggests many fall when truth is obscured by striking red imagery that blinds discernment, linking visual cues to moral missteps.
Good Omen and Haunting Reputation Sparks Actor Interest
A humorous exchange notes an actor’s eagerness to take a house despite its haunted reputation. In a separate line, statistics show China imports 200 million gallons of kerosene yearly.
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China
Quotes on time and money from unnamed speakers
The text features two quotations about time being precious and about managing finances. One speaker argues time is valuable and not wasted, while the other notes ongoing efforts to persuade a spouse about spending. No identifiable events or individuals are provided.
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Witold
Chas. H. Fletcher
Cynic and Husband Clash Over Grasp and Hatred
A fragment hints at a dialogue about perception and hostility. The Cynic-Women lack understanding while the Husband counters that hatred could be cut short. The line suggests a tense exchange on insight and anger.
Loss of Husband Sparks Insurance Talk in Muggs Letter
A Mrs Muggs writes of her husband’s death and asks if they are insured for one thousand dellaes, prompting consolation and questions about coverage. The fragment hints at a small personal tragedy and a pending financial safeguard amid grief.
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Western Newspaper Union News Service
Wheeler and Bailey
Union News Service
Coufibon
Nicholgon
McMullim
Rodinbonm
Serer
Bitty Carringer
Woelan
Vies Ventas
Daas
Illinois
Edward F. Dunn
United States
Peope
L. Douglas
Douglas
San Francen
New York
America
Brockton
Iceman
W. L. Douglas Choee
W. L. Douglas Mame
W. L. Douglas F
Winchester
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