Talk of naval attack quiets amid wartime debate
Washington discussions by Admirals Leno Mayo and Sime with British and French officials reveal varying views on naval strategy against Germany. Readers report lively exchanges on potential Heligoland operations and the impact of a sea assault on morale, with cautious optimism about naval power shaping a near-term outcome.
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Washington
Leno
Mayo
Sime Witl
Army and Navy Club
Germany
England
Taft and Tutt Discuss World War Causes and German Kultur
Former President Tutt condemned German aims to crush France and dominate Europe, arguing such efforts would force Britain to pay indemnities and draw the United States into war. Taft traced the war’s origins from German policy, criticizing Belgium’s invasion and the issuance of the “scrap of paper” phrase as a prelude to broader conflict.
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Germany
Tutt
Funeia
Great Britain
Britain
Canada
Taft
America
Bismarck
Biamoarek
Germa
Eranke
Belgium
France
Compressed Air Gune Used On Battle Front
Military report notes use of compressed air mortars by Allied forces. Pneumatic weapons fire shells into trenches with silent operation and precision at 750 to 1,000 feet. Officers and engineers from southern training camps praised for high technical attainment and discipline.
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Ovar
Bi Consulting
Crack
National Quand Cavalry
Flemen
Bhck
Field Artillery
Warbington
Christmas mail stickers may aid handling in December
The Post Office Department announced a plan to place tiny Christmas and New Year greeting stickers on letters next month to speed up sorting of heavy December mail. Postmaster General urged use of the stickers to streamline address handling and reduce delays during the holiday rush.
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Postotice
Christ
Feno
Wacky Wedding Auction Ends With Odd Readiness
A small town notice recounts a wedding mixed with an auction scene. William Smith and Ming Lucy Anderson wed amid livestock, harness, and farm gear showcased at a public sale in front of seventy five guests. The Rev Jackson officiated as farm items and even animals served as props, ending with the couple's extended trip.
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Willian Smith
Uealy
Joeith Smith
Ming Lucy Anderson
Mouscine de Sale
Stomach Trouble and Constipation Cited as Chamberlain's Tablets Remedy
Mrs Benjamin Hooper of Auburn New York writes that Chamberlain's Tablets are the best remedy she has found for stomach trouble and constipation. She reports regular regulation of the bowels stimulate the liver and keep the body in healthy condition after two years of intermittent use.
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Shoul
Chamberlain
Benjamin Hooper
Auburn
N.Y
Dair y Cows Die From Arsenic Poisoning in New Jersey
Arsenic mixed with fodder killed thirty dairy cows in West Caldwell New Jersey over two weeks. First victim Josiah Bleauvelt. his sixteen cows reduced to one after rapid losses. Brother Veter also hit hard with six cows down from a twelve head herd. Other farmers saw losses of one to three cattle. Veterinarian found arsenic indicators. authorities notified. investigation ongoing. Feed from the West likely contaminated during transit or on route.
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New York
West Caldwell
N. J
Josiah Bleauvelt
Veter
oMhers
Progream
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
Relieves strains sprains bruises and muscle soreness with a clean liquid that penetrates without rubbing. Does not stain skin or clog pores unlike plasters or ointments. A well known remedy for chronic rheumatic pains neuralgia gout lumbago and post exertion grippe. Available from all druggists.
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Sloan
Thirteen Convicts Escape From Joliet Prison
Thirteen inmates escaped Joliet State Penitentiary by breaking through multiple doors and a fifteen foot wall. Guards fired into darkness but hit no confirmed targets as the escapees fled southward. Guards pursued about sixty inmates, with two guards assaulted during the breakout.
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Joliet
Dee
State Penitentiary
Kaw
Anaily
Prises
Albert Chavelli
Fred
Murphy
Honnivanes
Beet sugar profits top half million on five hundred thousand input
A telegraph to President Wilson and Hoover from a county grand jury reports a Southern California beet sugar refinery earned about 905000 on 500000 invested while beet growers lose money. A second refinery with 3250000 invested made 900000 to 1,000000 in profits with prices lower than government approval. Farmers refuse planting and urge government action. Grace-Her Brother- Weill, what did he do? Grace-Turned out the lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Wison
Hoover Y District
Thomas Lee Wonlciie
Grace
Weill
Pendleton Announces Office Hours After October First
Notice states Dr. E B Pendleton will be in the office of Dr A B Riley daily after October 1 1917 from 1 00 PM to 4 00 PM and in his own office over Williams Drug Store from 9 00 AM to 12 00 noon.
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A. B. Riley
Williams Drug Store
EB. B. Pendleton
Four Weeks in Hospital in Cleveland Woman’s Testimony
A Cleveland woman recounts four weeks in hospital with fainting and pain. After attempting Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound on a friend’s suggestion she reports substantial relief, urging others suffering to seek the remedy.
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Mrs. Brown
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia B. Ve
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