Japan Demands German Evacuation as War Fears Rise
Japan demands Germany withdraw from Kiaochow and evacuate from the far east. Washington urges safeguarding of American interests as Europe battles intensify. Tokyo suspends optimism, while Britain and the United States weigh reactions to the widening crisis.
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Japan
Germany
Far East
Kiachow
United States
Takaaki Kato
George W. Guthrie
Orient
China
Japanese War Office
Okuma
Kato
Great Britain
Pacifica
China Sea
Pacific
Asiatic
Asia
Kiaochow
Washington
Wilson
Tumulty
Bryan
Germany Presses West As Russian Advance Looms
German forces push to break Western front while Russian troops report gains on the eastern border. Heavy fighting spans a 12 mile Lorraine front with Metz bombarded by French aircraft and a Dinant artillery duel. Allied forces claimed several successes as Russian reinforcements reshape defense plans.
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Brussels
Luneville
France
Nancy
Saarburg
Alsace
Strassburg
Metz
Blamont
Cirey
Thann
Liege
Namur
Maesricht
Holland
Aix-la- Chapelle
Ourthe
Meuse
French War Department
Vosges
Saales
Lorraine
Germany
Russia
Dinant
Austria
Reports French Victories From Paris Eye View
Special correspondent C F Bertelli reports French successes on the eastern front from Saale to Strassburg with gains in the valley of the Saar and positions near Schirmeck Marsal and Dieuze. In Belgium French forces also win at Dinant as German reserves mass near Mezieres ahead of Mainz.
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Japan
Washington
Belgium
Valley of the Meuse
United States
Germany
State Department
Vienna
Reuter Telegram Company
London
Zalesce
Brody
Sokal
Galicia
Lembrg
French
War Office
Europe
Russia
Wilson
France
Great Britain
Austria
America
Antwerp
Brussels
Uhlans
Wavre
Legation
L’humanite
Paris
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Turkey
C. F. Bertelli
Chicago Examiner
Saale
Blamont
Alsace
Saar
Schirmeck
Mount Donen
Strassburg
Marsal
Dieux
Bruche
Be- Barre
Dinant
Vieuse
Mezieres
Meuse
Namur
Mainz
Good-Natured Rider Helps Ram-Struggling Stranger
Robinson, a willing helper, stops on a country road to assist a stranger wrestling with a ram. He takes the ram by the horns to help the man open a gate, though the stranger warns of the ram’s aggression. The tale ends with a wry remark on art and marriage.
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Robinson
Child Reveals Grim Truth About Friends Caretakers
The story notes that a well off family keeps several servants and that a visiting girl discloses a shocking custom their friends use their own grandmother as a cook. The child fears parental disapproval while exposing the harsh kitchen arrangement.
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Lillian
Harper’s Magazine
Polio for Women and Polo Pioneers
A London Daily Mail note praises English women's polo as outstanding and questions why American women lead the field with polo for women. It cites hard matches in the United States and extols the riding spirit of women who hunt and ride with zest. A witty aside on letters and husbands closes the piece.
Postum Beats Coffee For Health Claims In Ad
An advertisement touts Postum as a coffee substitute that eliminates headaches nervousness insomnia and other ills caused by caffeine. It cites a testimonial from a person claiming better health weight gain and fewer colds after switching to Postum, available in Regular and Instant forms with pricing.
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Astoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Lal
Zers
Postum
A Philaman
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Rip Van Winkle Lesson Teases Alarm Clock Insight
The dialogue playfuly contrasts a long sleep with a modern twist. Teacher asks what we learn from Rip Van Winkle while Tommie quips that alarm clocks teach the value of waking.
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Rip van Winkle
Tommie
Indian Vegetable Pills Promise Quick Liver Relief
Advert shows Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills claimed to cure grouchiness by stimulating the liver, urging readers to ring up for a quick remedy.
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Wright
Tru- Carter
Eyewary Remedy Ad Encourages Homeward Restfulness
A vintage medicine advertisement promotes Yry blurine Eye Remedy from Marine Eye Remedy Co. of Chicago. It highlights relief for red, weak, watery eyes and granulated eyelids with no smarting. Request the company book about eye care.
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Marine Eye Remedy Coy
Chicago
Not the Least
Sore eyes and granulated eyelids heal promptly with Roman Eya Bale sam Ady. It is better to live so neighbors will not feel like congratulating your widow.
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Eya Balesam
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