U-Boat Toll Increases 1917 Sinkings Rise In Week
Nine teen merchant vessels were sunk by mine or submarine in the past week per an admiralty statement. Thirteen ships exceeded 2000 tons, six under that tonnage, plus three fishing craft. The weekly loss triples the prior week’s tally of fifteen vessels, ten over 1600 tons. Spain’s vessel also reported.
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Paris
HOME
Sabragrines
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Cerettho
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Pimples Burned Itching Swelling Cleared by Cuticura
Arthur W. Paxton of New Casne Vermont writes that four years of facial and neck pimples causing burning itching and swelling vanished after using two cakes of Cuticora Soap and one box of Cuticora Ointment. The notice promotes Cuticura soap and ointment with a mail sample offer.
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Arthur W. Paxton
New Casne
Vax
Dept. Ut
Honga
WWI Vessels Sunk and Losses Reported Across Nations
Reports from Paris London and Madrid detail wartime losses for the week ending February 14 1918. French and British records note multiple merchant and flying vessels sunk by mines submarines, with Norwegian and Spanish ships also affected.
Losses Exche by Submarines and World Shipping Output
Washington reports that submarine sinkings in 1917-18 more than doubled total US and UK shipping production. Andrew Bonar Law notes Britain produced 1,163,?74 tons and the United States 1,?22 tons, totaling about 2,004,697 tons, with global sinkings near 6,000,000 tons. Officials foresee improved output in 1918 as navies plan stronger production and early summer results.
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Norway
Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Andrew Bonar Law
Iidapam
Italy
Tratee
United Suutex
Seemairy Kiyntets
Sir Founce Inlee
Imal Etatf
Uncertain output projections for 1924 ship tonnage
The text cites varied United States ship tonnage estimates for 1924 from 2 500 000 to 4 000 000 tons with officials confident of at least 3 500 000 tons. Britain is not expected to raise its 1917 figure, Japan faces steel shortages but is expected to increase output later. Other nations show little change amid wartime recovery signals.
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United States
Leout
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Japan
Ids
Camp Travis Medical Officers Rated Highly in Gas Defense
Medical officers at Camp Travis excelled in the gas defense training with about 70 attendees. 20 earned excellent, the rest very good, under British and American instructors. The Lewis automated rifle course for 40 infantry lieutenants yielded 18 excellent and the rest good, with instruction by US and British staff and comprehensive range practice and tactics.
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H. A. Dedames
G. Clumbers
D. Grant
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Arthur D. Jllison
Sanitary Corps
Lewis Automated Rifle Section
Infantry School of Arms
McLendon
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Frenry
Stobertson
344Th Machine Can
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Setth
Tlebt
P. Ie. Gerling
D58th
Pope's Cold Compound and drills claimed to aid marching
The piece touts Pope's Cold Compound as a quick relief for colds with claimed benefits for nasal passages and headaches. It also describes morning drills to strengthen leg and back muscles for marching, listing three exercises with slow, deliberate execution and a claim that four to six months of practice enables walking into Berlin for pedestrian utility.
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le Laure
Pope
Aisy
Citnrp
Traiis
Berlin
Meat to blame for kidney troubles and a cleansing remedy
An old advisory claims meat forms uric compounds that paralyze kidneys and cause dull pains in the back and headaches. It recommends drinking four ounces of Salis and a grape-juniper solution with water before breakfast to flush kidneys and neutralize acids, promising harmless, pleasing effects.
Ogden on Staff Duty With Brig Gen Muaros Brigade Command
Ogden of San Antonio named aide to Brigadier General Muaros Near land former chief of staff Southern Department to command the 162d brigade of the 8st Division National Army at Camp Jackson. Lieutenant Oxden a reserve officer and UT alumnus, son of the late Judge Charles W. Oxden of San Antonio. He recently practiced law in New York and is married to Mint Noda Quackenbush of New York. they reside near the Nuecos.
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Herbert 8. Ogden
San Antonio
Muaros Nearland
Southern Department
Camp Jackson
Oxden
Camp Stanley
Dudge Charles W. Oxden
University of Texas
Pric Holly Law
New York
Dresses with white collars and trimmings sale at $2.19
Dresses featuring white collars cuffs and belts with contrasting trimmings priced at $2.19, down from $2.50. Store offers second floor displays and shoppers are urged to browse the bargain selections.
Vandalism and Violence Reported as Invaders Advance
Reports from Paris dated February describe Austro German forces causing widespread vandalism and brutality as they move through northern areas. Clashes erupt. civilians endure pillage home looting and terror as German and Austrian troops clash with local forces. Reports mention killings, prisoner mistreatment, and fear of intensified fighting with military conscription considerations in the region.
Camp Travis Road Widening And Paving In Canton Area
An Army quartermaster announces widening and paving of Wilson Street and Avenue 1 45-18 in Canton area to improve traffic toward Camp Travis. The project adds a 40 foot width on Avenue 1 and 30 foot width on Wilson Street and Nes Braunfels Avenue to remove sharp turns and ease congestion. A civilian alien, Alfonso Zwonarz, detained at Wortham Trouston, is sent to permanent detention at Wort Oglethorpe, Georgia, during the war.
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Ninetash Division
Nhith Street
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Foraver Il
Wison Street
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Fo Georgh
Alfonso Zwonarz
Wortham Trouston
Wort Oglethorpe
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