Battle in Poland favors the Russians in Galicia drive
A contested dispatch from Petrograd to Paris and multiple war fronts describe Russian advances in Galicia and near Cracow, with check on Von Hindenburg at Warsaw. German and Russian reports praise gains and prep for a western offensive while diversions target French fortresses and Argonne actions. British naval raids and air attacks feature alongside claims of Turkish and Egyptian successes.
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London
Egerel
Ula
Wartha
Poland
Petrograd
Paris
von Hindenburg
Warsaw
Nicholas
von Hitcenburg
Galicia
Cracow
East Prussia
Argonne
Ypres
Flanders
Soissons
Aisne
Rheims
Turkey
Caucasus
Egypt
Persian Gulf
German East Africa
Lippe
Dasseldorf
Antwerp
Friedrichshafen
Praises Small Towns in North Carolina Visits
Deputy Insurance Commissioner Sherwood Brockwell returned from a tour of western North Carolina towns praising their rapid improvements. He noted extended paving better lighting and internal upgrades in Hickory Newton and Statesville and said several towns compare favorably to larger areas in other parts of the state.
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Raleigh
N.C
Sherwood
Brockwell
North Carolina
Hickory
Newton
Statesville
Tonight's tonic promise from Chamberlain's Tablets
An advertising assertion urges readers to take Chamberlain's Tablets tonight if feeling dull stupid billious or constipated with a claim you will feel better tomorrow. Available at Grimes Drug Co and Moser & Late.
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Grimes Drag Co
Moser & Late
Belgian famine crisis grips world as winter comes
A Belgian famine report warns of starvation for seven million Belgians as homes are destroyed and food supplies run low. The American Commission for Relief in Belgium appeals to the U.S. to provide monthly aid of wheat and corn totaling about 60 000 tons and 15 000 tons respectively, with other essentials. The plan faces a four to five million dollar monthly bill and widespread unemployment.
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Europe
London
Belgium
American Commission For Relief
Albert
S P Hall to Open Hamlet Drug Store in Hamlet
S P Hall of Charlotte forms the Geming Drug Company with 16000 capital to open a new drug store in Hamlet on Main Street. Incorporators are S P Hall M M Murphy and T J Smith. Hall, experienced with Burwell Dunn Drug, will manage the Hamlet venture and depart soon for the new business.
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S. P. Hall
Charlotte
Hamlet
Ree Hall Drug Company
I State
M. M. Murphy
T. J. Smith
Nest
Samuel P
Burwell & Dunn Drug Company
Main Street
I:il Drug Company
Hall
J.G. Hall
Lenoir
Charlotte News
General Runston Infantry Relieves Stars and Stripes at Vera Cruz
General Runston's infantry and narines numbering 6000 men haul down the Stars and Stripes at Vera Cruz since last April and capture the Mexican port under orders from President Wilson. A cash contribution of $1,538 will be requested by the North Carolina General Assembly to issue bonds before its next session begins. While cleaning a gun at his Guilford County home Sunday morning Robert Smith was struck full in the stomach by the discharge.
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Runston
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Rein
North Carolina General Assembly
Guilford County
Robert Smith
Rail traffic halted as Constitutionalists seize rolling stock
Vera Cruz reports rail lines to Mexico City blocked as Mexican railway officials say troops move by road after Constitutionalists seized rolling stock between Mexico City and Esperanza. Col Edmundo Martinez notes extra reason to prevent Vera Cruz passengers turning to General Villa. Inter Quosante line to Mexico City operates in sections with San Marcos stretch under ex Federal General Higinio Aguilar.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Esperanza
Edmundo Martinez
Gandido Aguil
Pasrs
Villate Inter Qosante
San Marcos
Piles Cared in 6 to 14 Days
Patient reports relief from piles with a claim of healing within 6 to 14 days and a refund offer if PAZO ointment fails. The note reads as an advertisement style medical claim with a photo reference.
Tuberculosis Day Should Mean to North Carolinians
A Raleigh editorial urges Tuberculosis Day as a national and personal responsibility. It stresses church driven education, school observances, and community action to curb tuberculosis, highlighting the State Sanatorium's overcrowding and the need for civic groups to help. In Mexico City, the army controls roads out of the capital as Zapata supporters gather and generals meet to discuss the crisis.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Heath
Mexico City
Zapata
Lucio Blanco
Zapita
Cause of Insomnia Link to Stomach Disorders
The most common cause of insomnia is stomach disorders and constipation. Chamberlains tablets correct these disorders and help sleep. For sale by Grimes Drug Co and Mocer Lutz.
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Grimes Drug Co
Mocer & Lutz
Bank Organized for Latin Trade by Southern Merchants
Merchants from seventeen Southern and Western states authorized a banking corporation to promote exchange of credits between the United States and Latin America and to back a cooperative trading company for Latin American commerce. The conference also urged bank branches in Latin America, modern river terminals, a larger American merchant marine, and broader federal support for inland river development. An executive committee of seven, to be named within ten days, will finalize plans and capital needs.
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Memphis
Tenn
Latin America
United States
South
Central America
Mississippi Valley
Central West
Federal Reserve Board
Mississippi River
Congress
an_ ap
Edward E. Gore F
Chicago
West Indies
Railroad Committee Organized in North Carolina
Raleigh Nov 20 H Ed wards general superintendent of the Atlantic and Western Railroad Company chairs the short line railroads committee seeking repeal of the long and short haul clause of the Justice infrastructure freight rate act. He reports full organization and favorable legislative sentiment to restore competitive freight handling with connections, resuming profitable operations.
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Raleigh
H. ¥. Edwards
Atlantic and Western Railroad Company
North Carolina
Thort
Frost Proof Cabbage Plants Explained by The Progressive Farmer
The so called frost proof cabbages are Early Je Nee Wakefield plants sown in fall and wintered outdoors. No frost proof variety exists seed can be bought from any seedsman. Sow mid September transplant November or late October. Stable manure used heavily is effective. Plant in east west furrows deep enough to cover stems and expose furrows to south to shelter from morning sun when frost.
Waste Not Your Hours by John Russell Hayes
A reflective verse urging weary people to pause their busy routines and seek wisdom in nature. It contrasts social distractions with quiet fields and forests as a path to revived faith and humane hearts, calling readers to heed nature’s call before too late.
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John Russell Hayes
Diet and Woman's Beauty Dieting Rules for Health and Appearance
Dr W C Latson advocates moderation and simplicity in daily meals to achieve clean blood and beauty. He urges long intervals between meals, limited meat, and simple salads with olive oil. warns against sugar salt butter and heavily flavored condiments as harmful to heart and skin. stresses seven hour gaps between meals and five or six hours to digest.
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W. RC
Outing Magazine
What Is Left For Cotton Farmers to Do
The Proressive Farmer outlines steps for cotton growers facing market and production pressures. Advice includes holding cotton for lint quality, borrowing from banks, pooling and properly grading cotton, cutting acreage by half next year, and coordinating with neighbors to grow feedstuff and market excess outputs with state agricultural aid through institutes, bulletins, and demonstrations.
Jen's Hats Shines at Lowe & Co Window Display
A fragment advertises Jen's Hats in Lowe & Co window display. Mentions Elook for the fine display and tonic claim. Narrative appears garbled but indicates fashion item promotion and local shop notice.
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Jen
Lowe & Co
Adi
Villa advances amid Mexican civil turmoil in 1915 dispatch
Washington reports official cables show General Villa moving toward Queretaro and Mexico City while Obregon plans departure from the capital to join Carranza or strike toward Vera Cruz. Unclear defense posture risks, rail lines disrupted, Zapata rumors of Puebla occupation circulate among Villa and Carranza factions.
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Washington, D.C
Mexico
Gutierres
Aguas Calientes
Villa
Ira
Queretaro
Mexico City
General Obregon
Carrar
Forma Vac
Carranza
Pablo Gonzalez
Zapta
Vera Gros
San
Puebla
Zapata
Russian Police Find Secret Plot In Petrograd Duma Arrests
Police in Petrograd report a revolutionary plot involving several Duma members. An official release says anti-war agitation and a plan to convene a secret Social Democratic conference aimed at overthrowing the state prompted arrests. A meeting was planned eight miles from Petrograd. eleven people were seized, including named Duma figures.
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Petrograd
Polce
Duma
Crrties
Social Democrat
Poice
Eld
Petrovisk
Badayuff
Mouranoff
Sami
Roere
Special Bargain Sale of Men's Hats at Lowe & Co
For dyspepsia, our national ailment, to Bese Beetles) Basser mended for strengthening digestion, meteri A. Special Bargain Sale of Men's Hats at Lowe & Co., Sat urday. See their window.-adv. j. Dosn's Kerulets ae recommended by many who say they operate easily, without griping and without lead after Ouests, 25¢ at all drug stores, o's
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Basser
Lowe & Co
j._Dosn
O'S
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