Disembarking Armies Open Vast French Camp
The arrival of 26 000 American troops from 13 transports floods a vast Western France reception camp near American port. Major X explains camp size from 2 500 acres to expandable capacity as tents rise along muddy fields. Meals, water, and logistics stretch to 1 600 000 meals monthly while new ships continue bringing troops.
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France
United Sates
United States Army
New York
Central Park
New York City
Manhattan Island
Notes on the History of Sothebys Book Auctions
Clement H Shorter reviews G T Hobsons Notes on the History of Sothebys in the London Sphere. The piece traces Sothebys origins 1744 and 1778, the 7000+ catalogs, famous letters and autographs, rising prices, and a critic's nostalgia for London's Strand sales and 1 pm auction hours.
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England
Clement H. Shorter
London
Sotheby's
Shorter
G. T. Hobson
Samuel Baker
Baker
John Sotheby
Rothebya
Milton
John Wilkinson
William Hodge
Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge
Botheby
Morrison
Mary Queen of Scots
Nelson
Sir William Hamilton
Lady Hamilton
Henry Fielding
Robert
Elizabeth Browning
Thirst a War Weapon in Desert Campaigns
The desert defense against Turkish attacks on the Suez canal relied on denying water sources. Engineers and Australian light horse cut and drained water holes, removing millions of gallons near Er Rigm while resisting Turkish efforts to bore wells at Jifjatia. Patrols maintained pressure as the line stood firm.
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Suez Canal
Reces
Er Rigm
Wadi Makehelb
Light Horse
Todd
Ee the Turk
Jifjatia
Kr Kigm
Qaperin
Turka
Huns Must Hold Now or Leave French Soil
Frank H. Simonds analyzes whether Ludendorff can regain the offensive after the Second Marne and whether Germany can retreat safely behind the Hindenburg line or be forced to concede ground further. He compares 1917 conditions with 1914 tactics, argues Foch seeks to destroy German armies, and outlines possible German retreats and their political-military consequences.
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Frank H. Simonds
New York Tribune
Ludendorff
Foch
Mangin
Soissons
Picardy
The
Marne
Hindenburg
Woch
Joffre
Alsace
Lorraine
Belgium
Luxemburg
Charleroi
Tle
Somme
Moselle
Amiens
Rheims
Nancy
Belgion
France
Maunoury
Aisne
Hl Aisne
Paris
Armaeons
Ypres
Ciem
Second
Ludenderte
Meuse and Scheldt
Hindenburgine
Switzerland
Rawlingen
Stratepaints
Ludensdorfia
Voth
Haig
Arras
Nivelle
Foche
Littlefeld
Napoleon
Bernhardt
Fook
Lila
Dimeelf
Pooh
Ludendorf
Alps
Atlantic
Horne
Marel
St. Quentin
Moch
Ladendorff
Hindenburg Line
Bormine
Olve
Scheldt
Meuse
Rhine
Nieuport
Belfort
Lisle
Valenciennes
Maubeuge
Mirson
Merlorea
Verdun
Plumer
Rheima
Bblew
Och
Germany
Berlin
London
Vienna
Sofin
Constantinople
Marne Alnes
Lanstrum Wins Republican Nomination for Montana Senate
Dr. C. M. Lanstrum of Helena defeats Rankin for the Montana U S Senate nomination. Rankin, currently a Montana representative, sought the same party nod in a sensational race.
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DR. c. Win
C. M. Lanstrum
Helena, Mont
Mise Rankin
Mies Rankin Bs
Montana
Japanese Farmers Grow Rich From War Profits
Tokyo reports say Japanese farmers, relieved of heavy debt, now hold 125 million dollars in loans and invest in Hypothec Bank debentures. War demand lifted prices for rice, silk, and tea, boosting farmer prosperity while urban workers face higher living costs and stricter loan access.
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Tokio
G. Shimura
Depios Lita
Shimuru
Siberia
Japan
Jefferson to the People from Jeffersons Second Tinugurcal
Jefferson writes to citizens about accepting public duty and the burden of leadership. He asks for indulgence for personal errors and pledges to promote happiness and freedom, seeking unity under a trusted but fallible administration.
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Jefferson
Ihome
Fewer Falls From Buffalo Express Old Gentleman
An elderly observer recalls Niagara Falls from fifty years ago, noting the cataract less dramatic now and recalling idle days when he did not work at all, reflecting on aging and memory.
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Buffalo Express
Hackman
Nev. Fontana Honored At North Dakota Synod Dedication
The Nev Fontana, sentenced to three years in federal penitentiary for preaching disloyalty, was honored by the German Evangelical synod of North Dakota as principal general at the dedication of a new arch. The president of the synod announced the pastor No new telephones will be in New York City during the war except for essential use. Uncle Sam urges housing for munition workers and food production at home is up 6.2 percent.
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Nev. J. Fontana
Federal Penitentiary
German Evangelical Synod of
North Dakota
Reynod
New York
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