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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
5
The Great Russian Army under General Rennenkampf drives toward East Prussia near the German frontier as its units push through enemy lines and advance into German territory.
The British official press bureau reports German artillery bombardment around Ypres and Dixmude as they strive to break through French, English, and Belgian lines to reach the coast. British and French forces claim limited progress beyond Dixmude, with heavy naval losses and ongoing global war movements shaping the eastern front.
German cruiser Emden was beached on a Cocos Islands shore after a running engagement with Australian cruiser Sydney. Most of Emden crew and captain reportedly saved. Sydney casualties said light. Emden had sunk numerous British ships in Indian Ocean raids before its demise.
The German cruiser Koenigsburg, after disabling the British cruiser Pegasus at Zanzibar harbor on Sept. 19, is bottled up at Mafia island off German East Africa as channel access to the harbor is blocked.
Carranza and Villa factions fight as Washington defers a troop withdrawal date until a clear regional control is established. Reports from Aguascalientes and Cordoba indicate Carranza loyalty among chiefs, Villa urging arms, with U.S. amnesty and tax guarantees approved. Carranza names Cordoba as base. Gutierrez proclaims interim presidency at Aguascalientes.
The Russian embassy states victory on the San River in Galicia with 200 guns six trainloads of supplies and 40000 rifles seized from Austrian forces. 30000 Austrian prisoners were captured as the Przemysl offensive was renewed violently.
The British monarch names Walter Cunliffe a peer for services during the financial crisis. Cunliffe, governor of the Bank of England, receives a peerage in recognition of his role in stabilizing the economy.
An advertisement warns against calomel mercury and hepatic damage. It touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative, claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels without salivation and improves energy and mood. It emphasizes a money back guarantee and broad consumer use.
The article cites Napoleon wars costing France 1.0 billion dollars, the Civil War government payments at 3.4 billion, Franco German war at 1.58 billion plus 1 billion indemnity, and other major conflicts. It notes brief, intense campaigns with large armies and substantial expenditures per war.
Montague Glass declares he would not marry a woman lacking a desire for equal rights for women. He notes his wife meets his standard of a sensible partner who shares this view.
Snippet notes how Londoners faced air raid anxiety amid German Zeppelins. The remark contrasts general confidence in beef eaters’ nerves with the sudden fear that hit the city as raids approached.
A Washington woman recounts recovery from stomach catarrh after four months bedridden and credits Grape-Nuts with improving digestion and strength. She notes her baby gained healthy weight and claims the food provides lasting nourishment. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich and the famous Road to Wellville booklet.
A humorous exchange mentions a large sea battle on the front page. The dialogue reflects a joke about historical events and an aside about a spouse’s secret.
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