Man on horseback was Korniloff
Paris reports in reviewing Russian upheavals that General Korniloff differs greatly from the late General Boulanger. Korniloff, famed for bold exploits from Turkestan to Mukden, survived captivity after a dramatic escape and return to Russia.
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Kornilofe
Vorniloff
Boulanger
Algiers
Cochin China
United States
Chamber of Deputies
League of Patriots
Chamber
Kenally
Brussels
Republic
Khorniloff
Turkestan
St. George
Wool dress cloth length fixed for 1917 18 winter
Paris officials report wool fabric for dresses in the 1917 18 winter season will not exceed 41 metres nearly five yards. A leading house director notes the trend toward shorter skirts and tailored costumes, with wartime fabric use already trimmed by about 25 percent. He says makers will mix materials and not exceed the Chamber's limit, with winter models already prepared.
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Paris
America
France
Verestchagin Paintings Shown In London Winter Exhibition
London notes an exhibition of Vasili Verestchagin paintings, the Russian battle artist known as the apostle of peace. Killed in 1904 when the Petropavlovsk exploded near Port Arthur, his work, including Apotheosis of War, is described as a grisly revelation and protest.
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London
Vasili Verestchagin
Russia
Verestchagin
Petropavlovsk
Port Arthur
Berlin
Exposition to Show Chemistry Advances for War and Peace
New York reports the Third National Exposition of Chemical Industries at the Grand Central Palace next week. A series of daily conferences will gather leading American chemists to discuss rapid gains in chemistry and its future role in national war effort and global commerce.
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New York
Chemical — Industries
Grand Central Palace
America
British Builders Have Great Advantage Over Americans
In northern England shipyards, Britain’s builders enjoy close access to iron, coal, plates, and rolling mills, enabling near self supply. Yards convert facilities to weapon and vessel components, shifting to steel for armor and projectiles. They urge balanced US shipping growth while barring wartime worker enlistment.
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England
Tlle
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertisement Claim
Advertises Foley Cathartic Tablets from Mann Drug Co as a gentle once daily remedy to prevent self poisoning by cleansing the bowels. Claims relief for indigestion constipation sick headache bloating biliousness sour stomach gas coated tongue bad breath and other digestion related disorders.
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Mann Drug Co
Horse Chestnut Collector Appointed Across France
Paris reports a new official role the Horse Chestnut Collector to oversee schoolchildren’s chestnut gathering. Each commune will verify collected quantities for national defense. The chestnut harvest is large and previously underutilized as fodder. The government seeks to reduce waste and use chestnuts in fodder and in manufacture of alcohol and acetone.
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Paris
France
Black Hills Federation of Women's Clubs Opens annual Session
Lead S C Sept 21 The Black Hills Federation of Women's clubs meets in annual session here with delegates from all territory clubs. The two day convention will focus on services women can render to the nation during the war.
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S. C
Black Hills Federation of Women’s Clubs
Fights Tonight Feature Callahan Geldie in Pittsburgh
Frankie Callahan faces Young Geldie in a 10 round bout in Pittsburgh while George Alger meets Eddie Shevlin in a 12 round match in Boston. Both bouts headline a boxing card with regional venue action and notable matchups.
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Frankie Callahan
Young Geldie
Pittsburgh
George Alger
Eddie Shevlin
Boston
Interurban Motor Lines Schedule 1917 High Point Route
Schedule of the Interurban Motor Lines serving High Point Winston Salem and Greensboro effective March 20 1917. Timetabled departures from High Point Elwood Winston and Greensboro Guilford Hotel with connections to westbound trains and hotel pickup. Local fare seven cents per mile and one suitcase free. sober drivers and prompt service. cars for hire and special trips.
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Ruissia
Joe
the Petrie Co
Toggery
Ewos
Clascow
Associated Press
Great Britain
Britain
Pedte Xia Bank 4 & Trust
Wescott Roberson, Chm
W. C. Idol
Cashier
Black Hills
High Point, N. C
Isligh Point
Winston-Salem
High Point
Greersboro
Winston Salem Line
Winston
Elwood
Zinzendor
Eavimg Winston
Kikin
Wilkesboro
Mt. Airy
High Point Greensoro Line
High Point Elwood Hotel
Greensboro
Ly. Greensboro
Guilford Hotel
Interurban Motor Lines
O. A. Kirkman, Sec. and
Treas
Axminster Rugs
Union and Fiber Rugs
Welborn Furniture Company
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