Forces in Present Drive Compared With Five Other Great Battles
Paris dispatch argues the summer offensive is the largest western front action to date. It projects Allied strength near 1.7 million combined British French and additional German reserves across an 85 mile front, with potential gains including Lille and nearby rail hubs if successful.
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Western Front
Verdun
Werbert Corey
Paris
Low
Lille
Ypres
Champagne
Artois
Marne
Take Advantage Or New U S Law In Insular Manila
A Manila report explains a new retirement law for American employees in the insular government. Those with six or more years service may retire in three annual installments receiving at least two thirds of their final salary, up to a full year’s pay after ten years. Applications must reach the governor general by month end and decisions hinge on staffing needs and the value of the employee. The piece notes the process may delay retirement even for eligible staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lille
Verdun
Germany
Joffre
Robertson
Manila
Emplex
Serbian Army Cafe on Corfu to Saloniki Transport Feat
Reuters reports the Serbian army’s transfer from Corfu to Saloniki, with over 100000 troops moved safely through submarine-infested seas. French transports aided by British warships enabled the steady flow, and the men, now encamped near Satnoki, appear fit, cheerful, and ready to advance. They praise Allied help and show strong morale despite separation from families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Saloniki
Corfu
Satoniki
Albania
Serbia
Tanlac praised by Quincy user and Tanlac Man ad
The Tanlac Man at Brown and Mays Drug Co. touts Tanlac as widespread and effective. J M Robertson of the Sailors and Soldiers Home in Quincy testifies after 19 years there that Tanlac relieves shingles and stomach and blood troubles, calling three bottles worth $5 in value. Tanlac is sold at Brown and Mays Drug Co with a trained expert and postpaid options.
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Tanlac
Brown and Mays Drug Co
America
Illinois
Quincy
J. M. Robertson
Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Home
Robertson
British Issue Call for Doctors Mobilize or Conscription
London special report says the government asks for more army doctors. Surgeon General Sir Alfred Keogh urges the medical profession to mobilize volunteers. without it, medical conscription may be imposed. Private practitioners faced with pressure to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alfred Keogh
Prac
Medical staff crisis prompts reform to save doctors
British Medical Association members warn the army overtaxes doctors. They say only 30,000 medical workers serve 41 million at home, while 16,500 doctors serve four million abroad. Proposals include using army units as medical units, new front line hospitals, and releasing doctors for home duty when base work is light.
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British Medical Association
War Office
Royal Army Medical Corps
Graive
Royal Medical Corps
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Freeman
Rexall
Schwindeler
Kodak Films
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Liggett
Fenway & Guth
Eli Lilys
Quincy Ice Dealers
South Tenth ST
Utice
Vimy Ridge
Vimy
U.S. Law
Los
Oxfords
Corf
Hamp
Stire
Mer
Palm Beach
Sewageer
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Chicago
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