German Strategic Errors in War Notes
Commentary from Bulletin des Francais at Bordeaux examines German miscalculations in World War I up to November. It argues Berlin underestimated France and its allies, misjudged British and Russian strength, and overemphasized a six week victory, leading to a prolonged Western struggle and strategic failures in Belgium and beyond.
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Bulletin Des Francais
Bordeaux
Germany
France
Berlin
Poland
Russia
East Prussia
Gery
Belgium
Thionville
Moselung
Marne
Nieuport
William
Calais
Ssession
Swiss Cheese Crisis Hits Alpine Supply Lines At Sea
Captain R Gotsche of the Scandinavian American liner United States reports a rough Atlantic crossing delayed by weather and a broken propeller blade. Swiss cheese overproduction and reduced demand from Switzerland, once a key customer, leave caves unused and hotels in Lucerne near empty. The voyage carried 26 first class, 458 second, and 39 third class passengers and mails.
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R. Gotsche
United States
Christiansand
August Keller
Atlantic
Gettee
Keller
Switzerland
Alps
Germany
Lucerne
Art Treasures Saved War Damage Report to German Gov
A German report notes Belgium art survived much war damage. Villages and churches at Vilvoorde Dieghem Grimberghen Steen Hal Nivelles Malines underwent intact or repairable harm. Four early 20th century Brussels pictures burned in Berghem. Van Dyck altar moved to Brussels gallery. City guards tightened for churches and museum.
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Belgium
von Falke
Vilvoorde
Grimberghen
Dieghem
Steen
Elewet
Peter Paul Rubens
Brussels
Berghem
Nivelles
Malines
Spanish Ship Protest Seizure of Federico at Toulon
The article from La Vanguardia, translated by the German Information Service, reports France seizing the steamship Federico at Toulon and detaining its passengers on suspicion they planned to join German or Austrian armies. It references a prior case, the Manoube, and notes diplomatic protest and a prize court pending decision.
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la Vanguardia
Barcelona
Spain
Federico
Toulon
German Information Service
Manoube
Tunis
Agradat
Cagna
Italan
Hague
Britain Adds New Absolute Contraband List
Washington reports Britain issued a new absolute contraband list dated December 26. It keeps the previous conditional list and adds many items including nitric acid glycerine acetone various nitrates chlorates cyanamide and several ferro alloys plus resins oils and metals such as tungsten molybdenum antimony copper batteries tires rubber and submarine signaling gear.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Anxiety Over Countess Detains In Brussels
Secretary Bryan seeks through the German government to locate Comtesse de Buisseret Steenbecque le Blarenghien once Miss Caroline Storey of this city. Last heard she was in Brussels and ill after an operation. Diplomatic cables have yielded no response from authorities.
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Washington
Bryan
Comtesse de Buisseret
Steenbecque le Blarenghien
Caroline Storey
Brussels
Petrograd
Storey
Rotary
Variety of Embroidered Voile and Crepe Blouses Dealer List
Classified ad lists numerous blouses in Voile Crepe de Chine and satin with embroideries, laces, and trims. Prices range from 1.90 to 10.75, plus house gowns, negligees, and bath robes. Items include chiffon voile outfits, jabot effects, and buttoning necklines in white, flesh, putty, and black-and-white patterns.
Imported Corsets and Brassieres Offerings
An advertisement lists corsets from La Vida, La Spirite, and McCreery lines in various fabrics and sizes with prices from 1.60 to 7.50 and brasieres in Cambric, embroidery, and silk tricot, with front hooks and lace detailing.
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McCreery
Lingerie Gown and Underwear Prices Listing
A dense catalog of women’s undergarments including Nainsook gowns, cotton crepe slips, cambric and sheer fabrics, and Valenciennes lace trimmed items. Prices range from 50 cents to about 10 dollars, with multiple styles like empire, square neck, and embroidery rich designs.
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Valenciennes
Misses and Children's Underwear Items
Fifth Floor displays Misses and Children's undergarments including gowns of nainsook with lace, cambric skirts with embroidery, and knickerbocker drawers. Sizes range from 2 to 16 years for children and 4 to 16 years for misses, with prices from 38 to 95 cents.
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Nainsook
Bronze and Marble Sale Brings Statues Lamps and More
A sale offering a choice collection of Bronze and Marble statuary Marble lamps pedestals bric a brac ivories and Dutch silver advertised at 25 percent below regular prices for shoppers seeking decorative pieces.
Blankets And Comfortables Price List From Ledger
A catalog-like list details numerous bedding items with prices per pair or each. Includes Fine White Blankets in single and double sizes and colored jacquard blankets, Comfortables with silk or wool fillings, Japanese silk options, and bed spreads with various finishes and values.
Household Linens Offer Expanded Designs and Prices
A catalog listing shows Latin Damask, Irish Damask, and hemstitched linen items with varied designs and prices. Items include tablecloths, napkins, towels, tea cloths, sheets, pillow cases, and bath mats with price ranges and values across several fabric types. The retailer highlights a larger selection of linen garments and household textiles for immediate purchase.
Silk and Lisle Garment Prices In Early Retail List
An old catalog lists women's wear including silk vests in white or pink from 1.50 to 3.75, silk bloomers and combination suits with knotted tops or bloomer knees, ribbed union suits in white and wool at 1.00 to 2.00, lisle and lisle ribbed vests, and black worsted tights priced from 35c to 1.75, reflecting varied undergarment options and color choices.
Dinnerware at Considerably Reduced Prices
Auction style listing details various porcelain and china sets with 101 piece configurations in multiple designs and borders. Prices range from 15.00 to 65.00, including American Porcelain Bavarian China Limoges and Old Abbey patterns with gold edges and open stock offerings.
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China
Old Abbey Limoges
Limoges
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French Army Journal
England
Mme. de Buisseret
34Th Street
Bath
Marseilles
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