World War I Battle Report From Early August Front
French and British forces reportedly advanced from Mons to the Luxembourg frontier against German lines but were forced to withdraw to covering positions due to unforeseen difficulties. Heavy losses were sustained on both sides as troops regroup for a renewed offensive amid the retreat into Lorraine and Alsace.
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Warmy
Belgic
Lave
Mons
Luxemburs
Germany
Breah
Lorraine
Alsace
Roubiax
Lille
Conclave Date Unsettled for Next Pope Election
Rome reports from the Havas agency quote the Messagere indicating the conclave date to elect a successor to Pope Pius XII has not been fixed. Sparse text notes uncertainty about when the papal election will occur.
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Rome
Havas
All Nations Report Mixed WWI Front Movements
The conflict talks of battles on the Namur to Charleroi line and German advances toward France via Oudenaarde. Reports claim 10,000 prisoners and fifty guns captured by German forces, while British officials warn against premature optimism and Austro-Servian reports hint at battles on the Drina. Russian border reports show opposing lines with cautious progress.
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Belgium
Alsace
Namur-Charleroi
Exchange Telegraph
Paris
Melvy
Reuter
Ghent
France
Oudenaarde
Gertman
Crown Prince of
Bavaria
Metz
Vosbes
Kb Addy-Tint
Germany-Japan tensions trigger land sea actions and diplomacy
Reports from Peking and Berlin describe Germany failing to answer Japan's ultimatum and beginning operations on land and sea. Premier Ohana cites documentary evidence linking Germany and China's stance, while Japan seeks to avoid provoking China or America. Dispatches note German reservists arrested in Siberia, and Shimanday of the opposition argues keeping Kiaochow risks revolution and angering the United States.
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Germany
Japan
Kido-Chow
Onothe Weima‘tate
Mon Tadass
Ohana
Sughittid
Peking
Werej
Ue Tau
Ital
Siberia
Kano Chow
China
America
Ceriuan
Yallow
Port Arthur
Lium
Women to Fight for Country in Swiss War Mobilization
In Nish To Go Aug, Swiss mobilization prompts news of women volunteering to fight alongside men. Reports from the cantons describe women cutting hair, enrolling, and aiding in defense efforts. War impact seen in Alpine villages as old and young women join the effort amid good fruit crops.
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Gymera
Switzerland
Naneou
Ty Trishand
Alpine
Switzerlind
French repulse Germans at Maelhausen entrenchments
Basel dispatch reports French artillery repelling German assaults around Maelhausen for three days. Heavy losses on both sides are indicated by a long line of wounded German troops. Night explosions and searchlights illuminated the mountain post held by the French as Baden observers noted the activity.
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Muelhausen
London
Basel
Swiland
Maelhausen
Althix
Baden
Holland Neutrality Aims Shield Wheat Supply Amid War
Aug 25 report quotes Dutch minister Aronh stating Holland will stay neutral and restrict wheat exports to meet domestic needs. He notes no shipments to other nations unless shipments are clearly destined for Holland and backed by proper documentation. The stance aims to assure self sufficiency despite global shortages and blockade pressures.
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Holland
Landord
Enelodd
Aronh
Anids
Amdriea
Ano
Soapweed put to use: made into gold and twine
Santa Fe shipped 15 cars of soapweed this season from Hugoton station on the Dodge City and Cimarron Valley line. The weed, once seen as pests on the southwest Kansas prairie, is now valued for potential uses and prices around eight dollars per ton.
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Hugoton
Santa ‘Fe
Hugoton Station
Dodge City &Cimmaron Valley
Kansas
Russians Claim Victory in First East Battle
Paris dispatch says Russians won the first major eastern battle after six days of fighting. Front stretched about 30 miles along the main railway from Waytkahnent to Wien on the Russian border. Germans attacked Thursday, but Russian troops held firm as German efforts to threaten the Russian right wing failed. Russians pressed a vigorous assault on German concentrations to the north.
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Paris
Mai Petersburg
Waytkahnent Il Wien
Diy
Dikuhnen
Lyck
Wieree
Gumbien
A Texas Wonder and Related Health Claims
An advertisement touts A Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles diabetes rheumatism and other urinary irregularities for men women and even children. It promises mail delivery on receipt of 1 00 and notes a two month trial with strong testimonials from Kansas and St Louis.
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Texas
Kinney
Benn
Kansas
E.W. Wall
St. Louis
Germans Organize to Promote Sentiment and Raise Relief Fund
Guthrie Oklahoma April 25 meeting of a German organization led by Henry Braun aims to foster favorable sentiment and raise a relief fund. The assembly drew many Germans from across Oklahoma to bolster community efforts through literature and charitable support.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Satanda
Pert
Henry Braun
Turin
Vereuy
Worganiz
America
Lawrence Business Recap Signals Strong Start
A scrambled OCR fragment hints at a Lawrence business column praising a strong start. It references better performance, potential guidance, and a positive outlook for local commerce, though the text is incomplete.
New Meat Source From South Africa Lays Groundwork
Aug. 5 London reports Britain will gain a new meat source from South Africa alongside Argentine, Australian, and U.N. aid. The nation aims to lift alfalfa crops, expand irrigated areas, and improve stock with imported blooded cattle. A farmers’ delegation visits England to study frozen meat handling as the first meat shipment to England is slated for next February. impact on prices remains uncertain for years.
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Afria
London
South Africa
United
Nadv
Australia
Eyine
Dian - Ati
Wipire
England
Real Estate Transfers Fe Cole and Wife in Nemaha County
Fe Cole and his wife transfer property in Nemaha County as part of a recorded real estate action. The notice lists the parties, parcel details, and the filing date in a standard county recorder format.
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Fe Cole
Nemaha Coun
Progressive ticket slate listed for state and county positions
Readers are shown a long list of candidates across state and county offices. Names cover Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Treasurer Attorney General Superintendent of Public Instruction State Printer Congress and local county roles including Sheriff County Attorney Clerk of the Court Register of Deeds County Superintendent and County Commissioner with multiple party attributions noted.
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Progressive
Lawrence Business College training offers stenography hope
A reader-friendly notice describes Lawrence Business College providing training to become a proficient stenographer or bookkeeper. It portrays a young woman rising from drudgery to promising work through the course, inviting inquiries by phone and highlighting business education opportunities.
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God Jhoney
Notice to the Public on Employment and Services
Notice to the public regarding taxi phone call options and pricing details. A note mentions no change in notices from Law Yee, a F. Brock, and invites readers to call 820 for poultry prices. The text references job interview questions and hints at a course in Lawrence Business College to better answer such questions.
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Bonner Springs
Law‘yenee
A F. Brock
Lawrence Business College
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