Serbian Lands in Need Food and Shelter for Returnees
Serbians face mass displacement as hundreds of thousands left homes and farms to escape fighting. Government struggles to provide grain and farming supplies amid ruined roads and railways while seeking aid from abroad. American and British aid is welcomed as Serbia fights to restore population, industry, and army. General Mishitch praised. Putnik in weak health after detention. United States and Allied relief seen as crucial to survival.
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Kragcievatz
Serbia
Turner Vears
Austria-Hungary
Russia
America
Ufe
Lily
Madame Slavko Graulich
Madame Grouncalec
Red Cross
Nish
BellBrade
Berlin
Paris
United States
Belgium
Surrecy
Siriergest
Seerecy
Mishitch
Sechia
Vield
Marshal Putnik
Austria
Explosives Factories Described in Wartime Report
London reports reveal how British factories produce explosive materials for shells. The piece details the dangerous process from acid mixing and cooling to nitro glycerine washing and dynamite making, noting secrecy and measures to mislead spies. It mentions cordite, lyddite, and B powder as highly restricted items and hints at false orders to trap traitors.
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London
Tr Ig
Mamstead
Allied struggles amid supply and transport limits on front
An officer discusses Allied plans and Serbia's defense as shortages of transport delay operations. He notes plentiful supplies but doubts about advancing east of Belgrade, promising continued defense with Russian and French allies. He stresses resolve, Coalition endurance, and the precarious hold on Macedonia amidst austere war fatigue.
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England
France
Belgrade
Serbia
Macedonia
Alcohol supply tightens in Germany and Paris liquor controls
Alcohol supply in Germany is far below demand prompting the spirits central to limit brandy and spirit deliveries for many uses including drinking. In Paris the Chamber of Deputies approved key liquor regulation bills limiting new bars and tightening sale rules, with final passage expected next week.
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Burlin
London
Germany
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Uanbanidler Aus Pal
Dutch German frontier patrols clash as tensions rise
Amsterdam feb 27 Dutch and German frontier patrols at the Belgium border have been ordered to withdraw from close contact after multiple incidents. Dutch and German troops now maintain a 100 yard separation. smoking and smuggling are combated with strict patrols and fortified trenches. Dutch officials defend neutrality while some citizens press for intervention. an anti war league seeks signatures urging the Netherlands to act for peace.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Helxium
Flanders
Limburg
Belgium
Holland
Beigium
Geremany
Volland
Germany
Fremier Carl van der Linden
Cieen
Caldwell Named Young Attorney Selects for New El Paso Court
Governor Ferguson named Ballard Caldwell of El Paso as judge of the new Sixty-fifth District Court for El Paso and approved the act creating the court. The measure appears to perpetuate the special district court of El Paso which expired last January.
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Ebraca
Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Ballard Caldwell
Better Than Sparking Spanking for Bedwetting
A garbled ad claims spanking does not cure bedwetting and offers a home treatment by Mrs. Al Bummers of Notre Dame Street. It asserts a cure for children and adults with wine difficulties, urging readers to write for more details.
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al ‘Bummers
Notre Dame
Rey
Manny
Thirty four saloon licenses revoked in El Paso area
Austin Feb 27 Despite threats of mandamus against Comptroller Terrell and County Judge Pool these officials revoked 34 retail liquor licenses issued just before Terrell took charge The investigation showed the permits were issued to men operating through the same brewery at El Paso Some 33 saloons in El Paso and 24 more could have made 9 saloons total in the city The inquiry began after an application for a permit exposed the prior issuance and may extend to licenses in other cities with continued inquiry by Comptroller Terrell and Wumphrey
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Austin
Tex
HB. Terrell
Ardion Pool
Ml Paxo
Terrell
BY Paso
FE Paso
el Paso
Offics
Worrell
Wumphrey
European firms rush to hold sales in new territory
A source reports business leaders claim U S merchants err by not sending traveling salesmen into the territory. English firms show a three to five advantage in soliciting orders, with German houses also keeping agents active despite uncertainty about outcomes. The note suggests European manufacturers are eager to keep the field well studied.
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United States
Fithair
Greatest Cold Cure Claim from Castarets Ad
An old advertisement touts Castarets as a cure for a cold by “livening the liver” and cleansing the bowels. It urges taking one or two boxes at night with a promise the cold will be gone by morning.
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