Metz Fortifications and Iron Regions in World War I Context
The article describes Metz as a key fortress city protecting the German southwest frontier with 28 surrounding forts. It notes Metz sits on the Moselle near the French border and highlights Lorraine iron and coal fields, including Briey, as major global producers. It details historical fortifications, terrain, and proximity to American lines with forts like Kronprinz and de Sommy nearby.
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Metzstuke
Metz
France
Germany
Moselle
Maselle
Seille
Lorraine
Rhine
Bassin
Briey
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Luxemburg
Franco-Geringen
Thionville
Gravelotte
Haeseler
de Sommy
Kronprinz
Arnaville
Liege
Ger
Valley Grove community notes busy with visits and harvest
Oska Joosa and nearby families share weekend visits across Valley Grove. Residents clear sorghum, plan harvests, and attend lectures and operettas while many travel to McLouth and Lawrence for markets and events amid lagrippe season and changing weather.
Enrollment Opens at Sigel School with Twenty Scholars
Sigel school started Monday with an enrollment of 20 scholars. Attendance at the fair in Topeka included Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Buchheim, Mr. and Mrs. O. Q. Thomas and sons, Dale French, and several Petefishes and Buchheims. Mr. Leo Cox and Mrs. John Buchheim aided Mr. B. S. Sanders during the day. The YenNesté couple visited A. E. Petefish’s home Friday evening and Howard and Russell Petefish went to Lawrence Sunday. Monday saw many farmers preparing for the term.
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Otis Smith
Oska
Joosa
W. L.jagi ‘R
Viet
Millard — Stewart
O'Neal
W. i. Smith
B. W. Erwins
Johnnie Smith
William Lombard
Edgar Osborne
Wm. Osborne
Lecompion
Rela
Alfred” Ward
Mac Grants
Ira Ward
Harry ‘Stawson
Fred. Champion
Kansas City
Frank Saget
Topeka
Sunda
Margaret
Heges
S. Mirence
Lawrence
Amon
Agg
Oaine
Horace
Smith
John Einktein
Harry Lobb
Mc Louth
Avery
Priv
Leslie
Carpen T
Baptist Church of Efaith
Jayerbaceisie
Elmer Megtdlown
Erwin
Migeand
Sega
Walt
McLouth
Valley Grove
Potevak
John
France
Omer & Tate
Mason
Qi Goel
Veda
Jie
Sam. Adasas
Giara
Roy Vistas
Doris
Adel Gr
Charles Petje
Lottie Eggert
Oskaloosa
Kaw Valley
Dan Smith
Orin Smith
Howard ‘Eggert
Ralph
Rees
Tom
Lombard
Isom McGrew
Christia Deaver
C.E
Glen Cox
Charlie Martin
Lee Cox
Mrs.Sanders
Louise Kelly
F. J
Hureday Ternoon
M.C. Petefish
Lillie Richardson
John Christy
Sara Kelley
Kan
Jove
Petefish
Burt Joiner
Cox
L. H. Petefish
Lawrencé
Ida Buchheim
George Strahan
Faye’ Petefish
F. J. Buchheim
D. Thomas and Sons
French-and- Dale
Taye-Marie Petefish
J. Roy-Goff
May -Petefish
Fee Uox
Glen “Cox
John Buchheim
James Sanders
Leo Cox
B.S. Sanders
H. G. ‘Yen ‘Nesté
A. E. Petefish
Howard
Russell Petefish
Ool
War Infants and Children in Use perence at Reure Always
University reports record enrollment in language courses with French the standout. A four hour “War French” course for S A T C men expands to thirty three sections, twenty students each, and shortages of instructors loom as demand soars. Also noted are local social moves as McNish contact and a Austin visit by Mrs. J A Bradley and daughter Katherine.
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Reure
AHL
Othe College
Freezone promised to remove corns quickly in Cincinnati notice
An old advertisement-like piece from Cincinnati touts freezone a sticky liquid that dries instantly and removes hard or soft corns when applied to tender areas. It claims minimal irritation and rapid relief with a quarter ounce bottle said to suffice for all feet.
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Cincinnati
Fretzone
Metz line and coast defense in German plans
Fragmentary notes describe Metz as a key bastion in German defense along eastward rail lines toward the coast. Scattered names and local mentions appear, including Kansas City and Linwood connections, with social calls and weekend visits noted among residents.
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Metz
Laon
Seoul
Aaon
panQx
Tun
Fall Leaf Visit Notes From Kansas City Crew
Fragmented local social notes describe Mrs Houbard of Kansas City visiting Harve Schallack. Williamston and Eudora visitors include Mr and Mrs Louis Kirkman and the Stone family. Mrs Fetty of Lawrence spent the weekend with George Abbott and family. Mrs Abbott and Mrs Christiansen of Kansas City joined Mrs Adair for Saturday evening greetings.
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Peel
Riley Tegan
Beavenworth
Tesse B. Reece
Kansas City
eMiss
Alice’ Roemer
Eva. Snapp
Nellie Abbott
George Adair
William Snapp
Frank Roe Evert
Frank Bryant
Weaver
Nell Ot
Nellie ” Abbott
Alice Koer
Ase
Sophia ‘Bryant
Millie
Eva_ Snapp
Scott
Holton
Kansas
Zon
William Scott
Louis Kirkman
Arthur
Kirkman
Linwood
Muiss Mollie Ovine
Sid
Stravad
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Muscle Aches Relief
A battered, OCR like note touts Sloan's Liniment to ease rheumatism and muscle soreness. It claims broad relief for weather related aches and is marketed toward women and thousands of users seeking refreshing soothing effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
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Pont-a-Mousson
Frankfort
Eiaw
Pershing
Aken
Prussia
Valley Grove News
New York
McCulloch
Dmg
Isself. McNish
J. A
Bradley
Katherine
R. C. Nance
Austin
Texas
Artful Dodger
George Patillo
Saturday Evening Post
City Drug Store
Ile
Fiegess
Aus
Louk
the Eriksen Furniture
Parker’s ‘Carnival Company
Aale
Baldwin
High Prairie
Guernsey
Jersey
Jarrow
Buller& Johnson
Janesville
Great Western
Ates Hearst
Bich Prairie Ladies
Lynch LL
Lyoms
Homas
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