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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1916
Page
2
Local dealer promotes Oscar Krauskopf selling the complete John Deere line of implements including plows cultivators and planters to farmers seeking reliable equipment and service.
Mexican Consul Andres Garcia reports that Villa’s forces are retreating southeast toward the Sierra Madre from Namiquipa as heavy fighting continues between Villa’s army and Carranza loyalists. Telegraph disruption between Juarez El Paso and the front has raised anxiety over battlefield reports.
Dispatches describe severe supply shortages and harsh climate for American forces near Babicora with half rations for the advance guard. Cavalry horses suffer in hot sands while Colonia Dublan serves as Pershing’s HQ as Villa bands move south, and cold nights threaten troops.
Fragmentary wireless reports describe fighting near Casas Grandes and Guzman as Pershing forces attempt to intercept Villa. Villa reportedly eludes a column and fights toward Babicora Lake and plateau country about forty miles from the border.
The base at Colonia Dublan reports Aviator Lieutenant A. S. Bowen in a crash after a 50 foot drop with nonfatal injuries. A second squadron heads to Casas Grandes while two Pershing lieutenants are missing in the Sierra Madre. Replacements, bridge crews, and supply parties move toward front lines as the Fifth Cavalry sails from Fort Sheridan toward the border.
The remaining army strength includes thirty infantry regiments and fifteen cavalry regiments already in the Southern Department, Mexico, or overseas. About a regiment and a half of field artillery is available, with the Fifth Field Artillery at Fort Sill and three batteries of the Third Field Artillery at Fort Myer. Other infantry and cavalry units are stationed at Fort Ethan Allen, Madison Barracks, Fort Ontario, Fort Lawton, Fort George Wright, Vancouver Barracks, and Plattsburg Barracks in various states.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for drafts causing neuralgia stiff neck sore muscles and rheumatism. It promises quick relief through improved circulation pain easing and a soothing untingling warmth leading to rest. Priced at 25 cents at druggists.
Kolmeier and Klier advertise a wide range of oil stoves and wood cook stoves in all sizes at low prices, appealing to customers seeking affordable heating and cooking options.
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