Mock Attack by French and American Troops in Snowbound France
Fragmented report describes a joint French and American military exercise in France with officers observing a staged attack over snowy hills. Generals Castelau and others entertained at a club as guardsmen display. Separately US troops defend a ridge with armored units and aircraft, amid icy roads and disciplined lines. Local holiday notices list Cross sewing meetup and residents visiting kin during Christmas period.
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France
Ldsiong
Sadonnd
Nha
Meg
Mae
Hue
Local Family Notes and Visits In Kittery Area
A list of locals and visitors in Kittery and nearby towns including Mrs. Mery Beasley visiting New Haven, Mrs. Elizabeth Wells of Guifstown hosting relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Apthia Ticker with child from Love state area staying with relatives in Yar Houplil. Also mentions a Tuesday meeting at the Methodist, Riversna Lodge Fellows, and daily social happenings such as guests from Bath, Portland, and Lawrence, with several trips and visits described.
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Lester Bowker
Pring Avenue
Anneleat
Riversna Lodge
oFd Fellows
Negukis
Apthia
Dred
Love Tate Area
Yar Houplil
Steward Whirk
D N
Portemouth
Dame Street
Leroy Kittredge
Willan Wiltlima
Lovedane
Jroston
Aire
Andrew Yul
Pleasant Street
Elizabeth Wells
Guifstown
N, FL
Josephine Ilutsdell
Derry
N. Th
Edna Welerson
Ralph Geryr
Ned Cross
Lealle L Willams
Love Lane
New York Est
Clareice Il
Moody
Otls Avenue
Lawrence
Joeng Kramer
Trowichanil
Mass
Australian referendum on conscription votes defeat
The complete returns show 174000 votes against conscription with a tally of 438000 against and 76 for. The referendum was held in Melbourne and counted across the nation.
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Melbourne
Louden
May Change to St. Petersburg
A letter from Sweeny via TDondom indicates the Lonnists consider changing the dame of Petrogind ball to St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Sweeny
Tdondom
Chang
Petrogind
Bael
Local Social Notes From Kittery Point and Surroundings
Community gossipy notes from Kittery Point and nearby towns detail visits, family gatherings, and holiday plans. Residents including Mes Bury, Miss Daubert, and Mrs Phillips host relatives from Vermont, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Church service led by Port Howth Salvation Army captain concludes a quiet week.
Halifax Disaster Death Toll Update at 1500
The Halifax death toll and missing persons figures were released from the mortuary at Lae Hautes noting near 1,000 women recovered and about 300 more missing. Many others were moved to hospitals across the river. Over the past week 122 bodies were recovered from the wreck site.
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N.S
Lae Hautes
Chania Barnstead
Congress to Force War Shaping World News Front
Asgockited Press reports on wartime fronts with Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary. Reinforcements push to break through near Venice while British and French support strengthens the Allied defense. South America and Argentina move toward escalation, public anger at Germany deepens after ministerial revelations. The global mood shifts toward decisive action and war.
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Germany
Tuxburg
Exeter churches mark Christmas with services and anniversaries
The Exeter community held Christmas services across denominations. The Most Congregational church featured a “Birth of Christ” solo concert and Rev. G. S. White sermon. Christ Church observed its anniversary with a sermon by Victor A. Meavighton and special music. The Methodist church planned a Christmas sermon by Hon. John D. Leneh and a Christmas program for Sunday school. Phys Church announced a Christmas sermon by Dr. S. While Mrs. Treile Quimby and Mrs. Eleana Quilmn attended services. School and faculty activities included charitable carolings and a cleanup project along Pilmion Plebs Beyond. Student life noted the death of Jette, a local youth. Officers and residents prepared for holiday observances and charity events.
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Dee. M
G. 8. White
Christ Church
Methodist Church
John D. Leneh
Joel
Biamniay School
Phys
Tveile
Eleana Quilmn
Ing. O
Willliam A. Evanels
Aeademy
Batarday
Cavel
Pilmpion Plebs
Miele O. Jette
and Joux Jette
Hahjaca
Coast Artillery Company
Edward Lohavin
Fort Slocum
N.Y
Kulph
Porkitty
Medinal
Torpa
Coport
Fort Oglethorpe
Exeter
Corking
George PM. Lehinda
Washington
Paris DPulta del Phia reports rush of American women
Paris correspondent notes American women emigrating amid war effort and social upheaval. The report mentions authorities and varied motives among women of different means seeking new roles and security abroad during the crisis.
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Paris
Dpulta del Phia
EL 1
Women in War Effort Across the Atlantic
The piece discusses various ways women across the Atlantic engaged in wartime support without prior preparation. Rich women aiding settlers, supplying aviation, presenting bouquets to wounded soldiers, and some women following husbands or lovers into danger are noted. It cites past examples from 1814 under Kitchener and English and Canadian wartime practice, urging American women to learn such duties at home during the current war.
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Kitchener
England
United States
Detroit
Obsequies for Albert U I Mekford and York leader in county
Funeral services held Sunday for Albert UI Mekford at his New Castle home with Pastor Rev Merry delivering a eulogy. Pallbearers from local lodges included Lartten and Parlton of Wentworth. Interment in Hiverside cemetery directed by J Verne Wood. Delegations of former navy yard artisans and Knights of Pythias attended. Separate service for George 17 Maisted of York followed at York Corner with Masonic rite. Maisted, a longtime York County figure, served as deputy sheriff, town clerk, coroner, and printer, leaving a prominent legacy in local public life.
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Albert UI
Imekford
Tle
New Castle
Kew
le Merry
Floulling
CU. Anizeen
Orville G. Amma~geen
Wiliam
Navy Yard Asacchites
1. O. QO
Portynouth
Knights of Pythias
Prescott
Merry Teals
George
York
Fternoon
Targony
Deluzaton
St. Aspinard Loder
A. & Alm
York County
Postmastoy
F "Rancis
Susan (Grant
Ine Yon
James Parrel
Ornthorg Witd
Police Ordered to Report All Lighting Waste
Boston Police were instructed by Commissioner O Meara to report all lighting waste to the fuel administrator, seeking strict compliance with a national order to curb electricity use. Officers must note duration and apparent violations, report to headquarters, and inform premises owners when violations are observed.
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Boston Police Department
Pajee
O'Meara
Inter
Alice
Poeraon Ion
Tn Avision
O'Meara Ty
Nida
Ity Ferma
Cheanent accident insurance details at Elsie’s sale
An alert notices emergency services and insurance terms amid a local incident. It mentions Dr Shaman’s electric setup and a sale at Elsie’s street address with prices 800 and 600, indicating a claim or service context.
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Cheanent
Shaman
Elsie
Aeroplane Attack Proposal Urges Bombing German Fleet
New York dispatch reports Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske endorsing torpedo plane and bomb attacks on Germany. He argues Germany’s naval eggs lie in one basket and could be shattered from the air, while submarines remain only one weapon in a broader strategy.
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New York
Aire Binnes
Bradley A. Fiske
Allan
Lawley
Aero Club of Amerie
Uie
Germany
Tiske
Ins
Oeen
Addmiral Fiske
Christmas Events and Holiday Returns in Newington
Newington residents enjoyed a Christmas program by the ywimars and minor grades with songs and gifts from a tree. Teachers and students prepared a noon dismissal for a two week vacation as families welcomed returning loved ones including Willa Hoyt on leave, Elbridge Knox, Mary Mackenzie, Stanley Quel, and Doris Beano visiting for the holidays.
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Newington
Mynday
Mise
Seaver
Geass
Regis
Cepela
Lee Pond
Haya
Willa Hoyt
Portsmouth
Elbridge Knox
Canada
Mary Mackenzie
Rosamond Packard
Stanley ‘Uel
Oyston
Ita Suhuhs
Thiel
Doris Beano
Smithcolton
Dean's Regulats Laxative Promoted In Stores
A mild, easy action laxative marketed as Dean's Regulats appears in local stores. The product targets gentle relief and is advertised for regular use with simple branding and shopper-friendly display signs.
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Dean
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