Allies Reach Near Douai as Laon Falls to French
France reports Laon entered by French Fifth Army near St Gobain forest after heavy progress. British advance north toward Douai sees Faubourg de Esquer, Douai prison, and most of Flers captured. Near Valenciennes, edge of Lion Saint Amand reached and British lines push along the Sechelt canal.
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Paris
Laon
le Fere
la Pere-Laga
Danley
Vergigny
la Fore
Serre
de Stuteau Ucnot
St. Gobain
St. Nicholas-Aus-Bois
Bury
Forest of
St. Nigh'dur Aux Bos Hes Elgut
Suzy
Linn
Alletta
Ealian
Indy
Mangin
Champaxgne
Retourne
Tethel
Doual
Haig
Faubourg de Esquer
Flers
Hordwear
Valenciennes
Lion-St. Amand
Deniain
Sechelt Can
Dounk
Gire
Airm en Take Meals While on the Wing in Wartime Skies
In England and across the eastern theaters of war airmen endure long flights over deserts and forests. Lieut Walmsley recalls flying over East Africa and other fronts, noting dull stretches, occasional letters from home, and meals served aloft with tea and lettuce sandwiches. The roaring engine provides the evening orchestra as pilots pass the miles above.
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England
Palestine
Mesopotamia
India
Esat Africa
East Africa
Lieut. W. Walmsley
R. A. Fy
la Vie Parisienne
Rider Haggard
Aun
Kings Have No Luck In A Gypsy Camp Leader Faces Charge
The Gypsy king, head of a band, was jailed on a looting charge and urged to work. He found a job in a munition factory while his crown sits vacant, and the camp’s others show little interest in stepping into his footsteps. Constantine and Nicholas are referenced, and Cleveland mourns its king in this troubled scene.
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Constantine
Nicholas
Bulgaria
Cleveland
King
TIRED CHASING HUS Ohio Soldier Says the Work Is Fatiguing
Private George A. McDonald of Cincinnati writes from the front describing fatigue from constant pursuit of German forces. He states that Germany’s vandalism is widespread and that active fighting continues near Tomina where a week earlier a battle raged, with vivid evidence of German aggression noted.
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Ohio
Germany
George A. McDonald
Cincinnuti
Tomina Esty
Uncle Sam on Flu Advice From Surgeon General Blue
The influenza crisis is examined by Surgeon General Rupert Blue. The disease, not clearly Spanish in origin, spreads by droplets and crowded homes. Guidance covers recognizing symptoms, home care, isolation, hygiene, nourishment, and avoiding unsafe remedies.
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Surgeon General
Washington, D. C
Alphonso
Spain
United States
Rupert Blue
U. S
Valencia
Orient
Fussice
Ely Mued
Europe
Cure for Catarrh Promises $100 Reward
Readers learn that a catarrh cure exists. Trull's Cotard Medicine claims to cure catarrh by internal action and blood circulation, strengthening constitution. Proponents offer $100 to any case that fails to cure, with testimonials available from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists for 10 cents.
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Trull
Acta
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
All Druggiet
Ioc
Health Advice on Respiratory Etiquette and Air Quality
The passage urges caution about coughing and sneezing without covering mouths and warns against crowds and stuffy spaces. It advocates keeping homes and workplaces well ventilated, spending time outdoors, and walking when possible. Emphasizes following doctors and health regulations.
Forty third keel layed at Hog Island Yard
The 7500 ton steel cargo carrier Schepany began keel laying at Hog Island shipyard with more ships soon. The yard employs 85,000 workers and needs riveters. learners earn 50 cents an hour and can reach up to 26 a day after training as riveters become faster.
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Philadelphia
Det. W
Schepany
Delaware
Ninth Federal Reserve District Tops Liberty Bond Subscriptions
In Minneapolis on October 24 the Ninth Federal Reserve District earned recognition for oversubscribing the fourth Liberty loan. The district’s total subscriptions reached $270,001,000 while Treasury reports show $212,120,050 signed by subscribers in the county. It pays to trade in Marshfield.
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Minneapolia
Minn
Ninth
Federal Reserve District
Nenny
A. I. Rogers
Treasury Department
Washington
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National Research Council
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Real Gravely
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Eureka Mfg. Co
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