World War I Peace Talks and Verdun Victory Report
Berlin and London react to German peace proposals while Allied leaders consider terms. A French assault north of Douaumont yields a brilliant victory with around 9,000 prisoners, 81 guns, and multiple villages captured. The operation, planned by Mangin and led by Petain and Nivelle, cripples German positions along the Meuse and Woëvre fronts.
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Germany
Barne
Berlin
Hol' Jear
Google
Frankfort
Paris
Douaumont
Meuse
Woevre
Vache
Lanville
Louvemont
Chambrettes
Haudumont
Bezonyaux
Cautiers Wood
Bezonvaux
Pepper Hill
Verdun
Nivelli
Petain
Mangin
Artillers
Verdum
Berlin Faces Food Shortage Amid Meat Prices Rise
Berlin reports ongoing food shortages with horse meat selling at 3s per pound. The scarce supply prompts shifts in consumer choices as officials monitor markets.
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Berlin
Estimates press for 1,000,000 troops by March
The Supplementary Estimates provide for 1,000,000 troops to be called up by the end of next March, thereby making the British war establishment 5,009,000 men.
To all kinds of Furniture Omega Regal Mail Hotel
An unclear notice advertises furniture offerings at a hotel location, mentioning contact details and a call to visit. The fragment hints at a sale or display event but lacks concrete dates or entities. The readable phrases imply a promotional aim with unspecified terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regal Mail
Donkeys in India and the curious cart question
A fragmentary reminiscence describes donkeys in an Indian setting where a ragged keeper ejects them from a garden with persuasion and a stick. The narrator questions why carts are not used and notes the peasant preference for cheaper animals, with a remark on the impracticality of burdened donkeys for transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimbsy
Tava
Aer
Ani
Atinguy
Mai
Advertise and Prosper in Business Growth
An extended promotional piece argues sixteen reasons to advertise, stressing intelligent, continuous investment. It compares ads to a growing force that returns value, enhances visibility like a window and stock, and urges perpetual use of advertising space to boost opportunities. It ends with a note that The Meekatharra Miner will meet.
Meekatharra Local Directory and Tailor Ad Update
Warden and officials list Meekatharra offices and committees including Mining Registrar Clerk of Courts Ivor Thomas and Justices of the Peace. Meekatharra tailor advertises hand made and ready-made suits with fittings, Ladies costumes, English French serges and velours, brief notice of tailoring establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivor Thomas
Meekatharra
Labby and the Brigand At Country Road Adventure
An old narrative recalls Labby and a brigand amid a Mexican journey from Maxicy to Vera Cruz. The brigand and two or three companions attempted a raid on a diligence, demanding money while passengers obeyed. After a tense pursuit, the party retired to a church, and the travelers continued, while the brigands boasted of their exploits to fellow travelers at table d hote.
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Babouchere
Air
Estinabis
Ner Vis Dubit
Maxicy
Vera Cruz
Ievy
Pucda
Ung
Recruitment Terms for Western Sestralia Front Reinforcement
Western Sestralia seeks 25 recruits daily to reinforce Western Australians on the front. Age 18 to 45 years, minimum height two feet two inches, chest 33 inches. Rates of pay shown for ranks Lieutenant Sergeant Corporal Private. 6d to 10s per day.
Monthly Auction Sale at Liddles Stables
Auction notices invite entries for monthly sales in the first week each month with dates to be advertised. Items include second-hand furniture in good order, horses, cows, harness, drays, sulkies, and other goods. Shipments and stabling offered at Liddle's yard behind Mahony's store. Mr Goss to conduct the sale with prompt service.
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Liddles
Mahony
Goss
Liddle
Hill
Meekatharra Agency Seeks Repairs and Bicycles
Meekatharra Cycle and Motor Cycle Agency advertises prompt cycle repairs and stove repairs, a first-class lock and gunsmith, secondhand bicycles for sale, and inspection invited. It lists agent status for leading motor tyres and prams and go carts retreaded quickly.
For Sale by F W Moloney Proprietor to Printers
Printer’s notice offering a selection of presses and type for sale. Items include a Double Royal Wharfedale Machine by Dawson with flyers and roller moulds, a Double Demy Albion Press, two demy folio platen machines, two guillotines, a Double Royal composing stone and stand, a galley press, large quantity of news and jobbing type, easy terms, contact W.
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Dawson
Albion
Harrild & Sons
Chandler and
Price
Harrild and Sons
Useful Pets and the Chickas of Singapore
In Singapore I noted many lizards roaming hotel walls and houses. The Chickas, as locals call tiny tame lizards, are considered harmless and even kept as amusing house guests. One is found on the dining table, another under a boarder’s inkstand, while a Scot nicknamed his pet “Jock.”
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Singapore
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a corrective remedy claim
The notice touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a corrective for many disorders of blood stomach liver and kidneys. It asserts pills purify blood cleanse stomach energize liver and stimulate kidneys to proper function preventing common ailments when taken occasionally. It emphasizes widespread use in Australasia and urges early treatment to avert disease and restore health.
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Storne
Morse
Netore
Australasts
Esplanade Hostel Geraldton Opens For Guests
Proprietor announces takeover of the Esplanade Hostel Geraldton and offers modern, clean accommodations for Goldfields residents and nearby districts. Promises civility, attention, moderate terms and obliges good service.
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New York
Herald
Kington
Tribune
New York Times
Ninne
Keely Whee Seeam
Peon Seitens Paros Detalom
Seule
Dm Ieee
India
Local Directory
Mr L. Crockett
Justices of the
Messrs
W. D. Spurs
J. Coombes
HH. Wansbrough
T. G. Oates
W. R Burnside
Police
Barry
Meekatharra Road Board
AL L. Roberts
J. Seatle
T. Alanson
J. Brosnan
J. Haprahan
W. Stakey
Peak Hill
J. S. D’alton
Merkatharca Fire Brigade
W. Marshall
L. Hotchit
A.W.A. Union
Jas. Maher
J. Hanrahan
Postal
Fostmaster
J. Gerrans
T. A. Scott
W.A. Bank
C.M. Laurie
Meekatharra Racing Club
R. Davies
R. A. Harrington
Hla. Barton
Chamber of Mines
Mittee
Aurchison Com- Roberts
J. P. Keene
L. McCard
St Johns
W. D. Spiers
A. Kemp
Road Board Hall
J. D. Grant
J. D'Alton
Brigand
Australian Expeditionary Forces
Meekatharra Cycle and Motor Cycle Agency
F. W. Moloney
Herber Nowtun
Esplanade
Geraldton
Miss Jones
Proprietress
Tomumonnvalth
Bank
Austratia Sthney
Ofa General Gankha
Savings Bank Department
International Savings Bank
Depa Sweremor Ee Barts Riller Rvves Es
Eeu
Syd. Chambers
Yak Mai Waren Melkato Amy
Ijars and Cigaretts
Uv Bank
A. McRae's
Whole Sale
Park. &c
Main Street
Meekatiiara
BOOTS
sHuus
Adlreen
Meskatharra
J. SaggersiCo
Wholesale & Retai Butchers
Meekatharta
Murchison Club
Old-Establishe Hnune
Darlot and
Austie Atrects Cue
Peter Ross
Royal Hotel
Nannine
Stationery
Dawirl Jaws Covcay
I ‘Te Minty Birest Wocketbarra
Marchines Goldfields
Western
Uatrela
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