Front News Roundup Shows Allied Gains Across Front
The report details Allied advances in France and Italy, with French, British, American, and Australian troops improving positions. It notes American parries near the Marne and actions around Soissons, Ypres, and Ocris, while Italian forces push north in Albania and Austrians realign defenses.
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Albania
Vienna
London
Skumbi
Berat
Figitine
Italy
Cernone
Asiago
France
Corcy
St. Paul
Soissons
Paris
Marne
Somme
Villers-Bretonneux
Ypres
Ocris
Texans Who Died for Their Country Names of Texas soldiers killed or missing in World War I
The adjutant general announces a master list of 1918 registrants sent to local boards to determine order numbers. The names include Private Joe V Salac Buckholtz Private Nathan L Pizer Houston Lieutenant Wesley Freml San Antonio Lieutenant Frank C Linn Jr San Antonio and others with deaths from wounds or disease and several missing or wounded in action.
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Texas
Europe
Joe V. Salac
Buckholtz
Nathan L. Pizer
Houston
Wesley Freml
San Antonio
Frank C. Linn, Jr
Austin
Tex
Adjutant General's Department
Wool Brings Record Price in Lake Charles Market
Lake Charles Calcasieu Parish handled 15100 pounds of wool from eastern imports sold at 62 percent per pound, the highest price ever seen at the market.
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Lake Charles
La—De Quincy
Calcasieu Parish
California Syrup of Figs Ad Offers Quick Relief for Children
A vintage ad claims if a child is sick, cross, or feverish a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs will cleanse the stomach and bowels within hours. It touts a pleasant taste, easy dosing for all ages, and warns to insist on the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Adv
Grove
Helsingfors Capital History Tied to Russian Era Relocation
Helsingfors, now the Finnish capital, is among Europe's youngest capitals. It moved from Abo after Russia annexed the grand duchy when Czar Alexander I deemed Abo too close to Sweden. The note adds a quip about self-made men blaming others for their failures.
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Helsingfors
Alexander I
Grand Duchy
Thither
Abo
Sweden
Czecho-Slovak Colonel Arrives in Tokio on Mission to U.S.
Colonel Vladimir Hurban of the national Czecho-Slovak council arrives in Tokio from Vladivostok and expects to depart soon for the United States to discuss the Siberian situation with the Washington government.
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Tokio
Vladimir Hurban
National
Vladivostok
United States
Washington
Goose Creek Oil Wells Flow 6500 Barrels. Batson Well Starts
In Goose Creek two oil wells came in on Wednesday with flows of 5 000 and 1 500 barrels respectively. A third well began flowing at Bat son. The report notes the Goose Creek yields as a combined 6 500 barrels.
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Houston
Tex
Goose Creek
Batson
Best Medicine for Women Promoted in Local Notice
Mrs Sara Shaw from Portsmouth Ohio reports irregularities pains and weakness improved after taking Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound She credits the remedy with restoring her health and urges other women to try it for relief The notice invites readers to seek special advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts with forty years of experience cited.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sara Shaw
R. No
Honeymoon Waning in Birmingham Age-Herald Quip
Witty exchange recalls the joke that the honeymoon ends as a husband notes his wife’s steady rise in earnings since their marriage. The Birmingham Age-Herald frames the quip with bold lines about financial change and domestic reminder.
Lemon Juice Freckle and Tan Lotion Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes a facial lotion made from lemon juice and Orchard White to clear freckles tan and sunburn. It claims harmless results and cheap cost with lemons from grocers and Orchard White from drugstores. The copy includes promotional phrases and decorative flourishes about beauty routines.
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Ady
Kidney disease warning and Haarlem Oil remedy ad
Get immediate kidney and urinary trouble relief with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. The ad promises quick relief and refunds if not satisfied, notes a 200 year history, and urges purchase at drug stores with the Gold Medal brand. Also includes a moral on self restraint and a convoy lighting note from wartime road use.
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Bright
Haarlem
Hoffman's Execution At Camp MacArthur For Assault
Nat Hoffman, formerly with the Nineteenth Field Artillery supply company, Fifth Brigade, was hanged in the Camp MacArthur stockade at 5:98 AM Thursday. He was court martialed for criminal assault on an eleven year old schoolgirl near the camp last April. Conviction stood after Washington review and the sentence was carried out.
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Waco
Tex
Nat Hoffman
Nineteenth Field Artillery
Fifth Brigade
Camp MacArthur
Hoffman
Washington
Bandits Rob Train in Kansas Panola Heist
A Missouri Kansas & Texas passenger train was held up near Panola by about a dozen bandits Wednesday night. Gunfire wounded four people before the robbers looted mail and baggage cars and escaped into timber near Osawatomi.
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Paola
Kan
Panola
Osawatomie
Mexico Notified On U S Export Policy
Mexico City received notice via the American embassy that the United States government will permit free exportation to Mexico of certain foodstuffs under specified restrictions and under the direction of the federal food administration.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Federal Food Administration
Untitled dioup with army and wealth advice
A fragment shows a young man urged to join the army or navy to help win the war and later receive tips on becoming rich or famous. The dialogue hints at social mobility and mentor figures amid wartime context.
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Army
Long bill and weird homestead quips spotted
A quirky OCR fragment notes a humorous line about an extraordinarily long bill and mentions a Provissor store. It adds a pun about a centipede not minding a foot in the grave, reflecting light local chatter.
Chile Cabinet Resigns After Short-Lived Unity
In Santiago the Chilean cabinet resigned after a brief tenure formed on April 22 this year. Prime minister and members stepped down amid political shifts in the capital.
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Santiago
Chile
Typhoon Hits Manila Causes Wide Damage
Typhoon struck the Philippines Saturday blowing down wires and causing extensive damage in Manila and surrounding areas. Local reports describe downed lines and property impact as residents assess the aftermath.
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Manila
Philippines
Kingsville Receives First Cotton Bale of Season
Kingsville Texas marks the start of the cotton season with the first bale sold for 45 cents per pound. The sale reflects market demand as local growers begin the harvest period.
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Kingsville
Tex
Snow in Boulder Briefly Falls Amid Light Denver Snow
Snow accumulated for a quarter hour at Boulder on Wednesday with light snowfall also observed in Denver. No significant disruption reported and skies remained variable as temperatures cooled.
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Boulder
Colo
Denver
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Relief
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel, claiming it cleanses a sluggish liver and relieves bilious symptoms without causing sickness. It promises morning relief, improved digestion, and energy, with a guarantee and money back if expectations aren’t met.
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Dodson
Hot Weather Poisons Hit The Stomach First
Hot weather poisons attack foods and upset digestion causing gas and indigestion. Eatonic Tablets claim quick relief by absorbing poisons and neutralizing acids, promising safer meals and restored appetite. Visit a druggist for a box and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Eatonic
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