Amateur yachtsmen form motor fleet in English Channel actions
Dover June 4 amateur yachtsmen who joined the British auxiliary patrols now serve as motor launch crews in the Channel. They ferried smoke screen escorts at Zeebrugge and fought alongside destroyers, many armed with small guns and American built boats. Their training and local water knowledge turned hobbyists into professional sailors serving under the senior service.
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Dover
Eng
English Channel
Zeebrugge
British Isles
Pres
Admiralty
Artillery Duel Flares Northwest of Toul
After weeks of inactivity an artillery duel broke out the morning northwest of Toul. American and German batteries exchanged heavy fire for hours with gas and high explosives. The clash ended by noon with no infantry engaged.
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Toul
France
Associated Press
Aviation Students Have Trying Days at Italian Seaplane Camp
May 2 correspondence describes American and Italian training days at a seaplane camp near Venice. Students endure long schedules under Navy instruction covering manuals, motors, aerodynamics, radio, navigation, and drill. Instructors and experienced sailors answer questions about bird strikes and submarines, with evenings for dialect and music before 10 PM curfew.
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Italy
Associated Press
Navy Department
William S Hart Stars in The Tiger Man at Auditorium
William S Hart headlines The Tiger Man directed by Hart and supervised by Thomas H Ince. J G Hawks wrote the scenario. the desert gold rush tale follows Hawk Parsons bandits and a preacher's wife who seeks aid. The film promises Hart’s classic western portrayal with strong supporting photography.
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William S. Hart
Mr. Hart
Thomas H. Ince
Hart
Hawk Parsons
Hawk
Thedford’s Black-Draught credited with saving husband’s life
Mrs. Kate Lee Able of Rossville Georgia describes a severe abdomen injury and illness from heavy lifting. After medical failure a large castor oil regimen failed. She credits Thedford’s Black-Draught with relief after a large dose, saying it helped him recover and stay fit for work. NC-131
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Rossville
Mirs
Kate Lee Able
Thedford
Most Hopeful Battle Report Says No Ground Gained
London dispatch reports the latest battlefield briefing as the most hopeful since the conflict began with no ground gained by the enemy on the day. Reuter’s correspondent with French headquarters notes improvement after a difficult period.
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London
Reuter
France
Charlotte Traveler Praises Dreco Medicine
Mr L A Todd of Charlotte endorses Dreco after relief from severe stomach upset, gas, diarrhea, and kidney pain. He reports normalization of urine, reduced back pain, and improved strength after two bottles. Dreco sold at local drug stores and Ring Drug Co in High Point.
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Dreco
L. A. Todd
East Ninth Street
Charlotte
High Point
Ring Drug Co
French Reinforcements Reported in Battle Line
Berlin says fresh French units have taken their place in the battle line but German authorities claim the reinforcements could not hold the positions assigned to them. The report comes via London on June 4.
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Berlin
London
Attle Line
C. and Y. Railway Schedule of Arrival and Departure
The schedule lists times trains may be expected to arrive and depart from stations shown. It notes that arrival or departure at the stated times is not guaranteed with stops at High Point Thomasville Gordontown Carad Denton and High Rock.
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