Turko-Jordan frontier action advances amid flood disrupted efforts
Reuters reports British led operations pushing toward the Jordan River despite rising waters and flooded crossings. Turkish defenses slowed progress as river currents and swollen banks hindered assault on crossings, with troops deploying rafts and improvised bridges under artillery and air threat.
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London
Wedesday
Reuter
Writich
Palestine
Saga
Jordan
Jeremy Wee
Etree Pheifom
Ae Turkies Authority Ac
Petiteria
Jacarta
Roth Haniker
Roeny
Rong Curtesta
Rafta
Mins
Tring
Chinat
Ormars
Come
Lomon
Liberty Loan Appeal Reported by Herter Telegram
A terse dispatch from Washington notes a new Liberty Loan drive with a requested total of 900 million pounds. The message cites Herter and underscores national mobilization efforts as the campaign expands across the United States.
Mount Gambier Fire Devastates Town and Surroundings
A chaotic blaze swept the Mount Gambier area with hundreds displaced and significant damage. Firefighters battled winds as flames consumed structures and threatened key routes near The Mount and surrounding districts. Local officials reported casualties and ongoing assessments as residents faced recovery efforts.
Red Cross Special Appeal Advances in Wartime Aid
A fragmentary notice records a Red Cross appeal linked to wartime relief with mentions of figures and locations including Fenton and Alfred Tatlock. The text references a development trust in Australia and a wartime fundraising effort directed by J. G. Stewart.
Salonika Front Brief Odds of Turkish-German Attack Declined
An Athens dispatch quotes General Dongle stating that German Bulgarian forces are unlikely to attack Salonika due to lack of motive and the Greeks would mount strong resistance if attacked. Interventions by enemy powers would be a significant strategic advantage for the Central powers.
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Lonton
Athens
Dongle
Cer
British Admiralty Reports Weekly Allied Shipping
The British Admiralty records arrivals of the week with several ships under 160 tons noted sunk or damaged. Italian arrivals for the week totaled 443 sailings with varied tonnages and several steamships sunk or captured.
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Lomdein
Wenmesdayr
Teolve Umder
Koeludde
Tome
Wheat production amid gov ernment price talks
A deputation including Messrs Gregory Foster Rod eT Lameh and Pigott with Nasi committee members urged the Prime Minister in late February on 1915 16 harvest remuneration and dividend timing. They pressed for extended gin tonteete concessions to support increased production and noted widespread landbouw contraction in New South Wales. The Privy Minister indicated uncertain future payments and the government discussed guarantees for the 1929 2 harvest while awaiting state government counsel. The committee agreed to press for action at next Australian conference.
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Messre Gregory
W.A
Foster
B.A
Rodet
Victoria
Lameh
Pigott
Nasi
Meets
Palmer and
Symipeen
Vitotia
Keleeta
Eesum
New South
Mir
Digestive Aid Proposed For Stomach Distress
A historic remedy suggests neutralizing stomach fermentation with a bland neutral beverage after meals. It claims to ease pain from indigestion, reduce irritation, and allow normal digestion without medicines or side effects.
Turkish Atrocities Reported in Armenian Crisis
Athens dispatch summarizes alleged Turkish atrocities against Armenians, detailing pillage and devastation used to preempt possible Ottoman offensives by Can-Caian troops amid wartime rumors.
Tragedy at Sea: Attillento Torpedoed by German Submarine
The Attillento steamer, torpedoed by a German submarine, suffered heavy losses as 23 survivors from the Asiatic Palmae stemmer were rescued. Mariners and authorities assess the incident and search for more information.
Letter From A Greenwald Soldier Frontline Diary
A Greenwald soldier Lance-Corporal Laurence Kean writes from hospital after the Battle of Broxtrinde. He describes wounds, long surgery, and recovery hopes while detailing bombardments, stretcher carries, and the care of medics as he endures painful stitches and moving plans.
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Laurence Kean
J HM. Bian
Greenweld
Lance-Cormoural Egan
Broodarinde
Frits
Env
Summer Complaint and Constipation Relief Claimed
An ad discusses heat related ailments and constipation, promoting a lubricant product called Nwiol by the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. It claims natural relief by lubricating the bowel lining and keeping contents soft, noting it is not a medicine and is sold by J. H. Nowntree in Hamilton.
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Ita
Doetore
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
J. H. Nowntree
Chendst, Hamilton
Repatriation Office Seeks Returned Soldiers Assistance
The Repatriation Committee invites efforts from missing soldiers and veterans. Contact information provided for the Information and Tenatria Bureau at Theeenan Street Blan fon AT for participation in War Ravine certificates and related stamps plan.
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Theeenan Street
Erati
Repatriation Committee
Qwalcome Offerte
Ames
Primo
Peetoine
Aligteen
Alban
Local Classified Fragments Prompt Special Attention
Fragmentary notice mentions Hamilton B, Wuality Meat, Swall Gowns and a Falcon special attention telephon No 4. The text is garbled with partial names and nonstandard phrases.
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Thomson Etheet
Hamilton
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RED Cross Special Appeal
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J. G. Stewert
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Australia
Salonika Front
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Armenia
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Chinelle Crean
Gray - Street
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Xkeee
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Skylark
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Leslie Salt Licks
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Jecayer
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Pet Tee
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Pry, LP
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Riley
Tannaens Bros
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Samultin
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Tir
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Workela
Auesulee
Raid Brose
Haldertee
Apaiey
Hegwood
Geen Portland
Thomeas
Tallon Doweid
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Byecue
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O. Oneterton
Natice
AM Persone
Woruhd
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Thomas Brown
Uray Street
GOSS _& JOHNSON
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