First Military Tanks A History From Bohemian Wagons
In the Des Moines Register account a Bohemian nobleman John Zizka and his wagon forts are described as early armored warfare. The piece traces ancient chariots to 15th century wagon forts used against German princes, detailing tactics, defenses, and victories at Zizka's Hill near Prague.
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John Ziska
John Hus
John
Hohenzollerns
John Zizka
France
Zizka
Rome
Europe
Germany
Hungary
Bohemian Tank Corps
Pragué
Frederick of
Hohenzollern
Elector of
Brandenburg
Frederick
Kaiser Wilhelm
Vitava
Des Moines
New York Styles in Autumn and Winter Suits and Dresses
McCall Design features show early fall and winter modes in tailored and semi tailored suits and universal one piece dresses. Coats vary from Eton to long panelled styles while sleeveless coats appear for formal and sports use. Bright braids color edges and fringe detail popular.
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New York
The
Mercury
McCall
Eton
Verone Clarke
Spanish Influenza Warnings From Europe To U.S. Readers
Dr. W A Evans in the St Louis Globe Democrat notes widespread influenza in Europe beginning with Spain and spreading to Germany. He warns of a possible U S outbreak next winter and urges precautions including rest, ventilation, and seeking mild climate for the elderly. Asserts past epidemics show ventilation and care are key.
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W. A. Evans
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Europe
Spain
Germany
Willhelm
Wilhelm
Virginia
Louisiana
Wisconsin Public Health Service
Mathers
Chicago
California
Florida
Mississippi Coast
Southwest
Bokhara
Pétrograd
Paris
London
New York
Anders
Militant Lawyers Praise Home Boys in War Effort
H. C. Bell lauds young Illinois and allied state soldiers in Europe for bravery and matches their prowess to the Rainbow Division. He notes the U S government lost 300 million dollars in railway operations during the first six months of federal control, reflecting on war strains and efficiency.
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Europe
Clark, Crawford
Art Poormans
Olen Clementies
Charlie Joneses
Stoy Maxwells
Indiana
Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
H. C. Bell
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Spanish
Castoria
Militant Lawyers
Is Hare
Hamilton Club
Major Rathbone
Abraham Lincoln
Booth
Herald
Marshall Herald
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