British Stand at Craonne and Marcy on the Aisne
London dispatch from Perry Robinson describes British actions on the Craonne sector of the Aisne front. Despite heavy bombardment and a German assault using tanks, the 50th Division held lines at Craonne while gunner bravery at Marcy rescued a wounded comrade, swimming canals and guiding him to safety amid fire.
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London Times Serviet
San Antonio
France
Perry Robinson
Aisne
Rheims
Craonelle
Berimicourt
Iaxtra
Lnes
Craonne
50Th
Marcy
50Th Division
Break a Child's Cold by Givin Syrup of Figs
An old advertisement touts Californian Syrup of Figs as a remedy to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels for sick children. It promises quick relief for colds feverishness sore throats and constipation and urges asking a druggist for the genuine bottle with clear directions for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Captured by U-boat and hero of two escapes told
Henery Priessman recounted his harrowing experiences after Arcadia was torpedoed. He described capture, 60 hours without food, 72 days in Ostend prison, and a February escape in German uniforms. He turned over harbor plans of Ostend and Zeebrugge to naval authorities, aiding the Brent raid days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arcadia
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Henery Priessman
Whniing
Red Cross
Priessman
Navy
Towis
Crat
Eebrugge
Brent
Belgium
Hotland
England
What Verdict Means
London report explains the verdict in the Maud Allen Salome case. The jury found Allen pandered to a specific form of vice defined in the case brief, under the charge connected with her Salome performance.
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London Times
San Antonio Light
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
London
Maud Allen
Salome
Housekeepers Save Millions by Preventing Food Waste
A 1920s advisory urges housekeepers to curb food loss from rats and pests. It cites $200 million yearly waste, promotes Stearns Paste as the rat killer used by the government, and urges households to buy a snail box of the remedy to protect food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
LaFollette’s Son Enlists. Danish Minister Resigns
LaFollette’s youngest son Phillip LaFollette reports for training at Fort Sheridan after being a Wisconsin University sophomore. In Washington Maurice Francis Sgan resigns as United States minister to Denmark due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFollette
Madison, Wis
Filbert M. LaFollett
Hays
Fort Sheridan
University of Wisconsin
Denmark
Washington, D. C
Maurice Francis Sgan
United States
State Department
IM Health
Remove Corns at Home with Cactus Compound
Readers learn a simple home remedy for corns or calluses. A small bottle of Cactus Corn Compound is painted on the corn and, within days, the corn comes off without pain. The ad notes low cost and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Flour Donations Surpass Need As War Aid Moves Forward
The campaign to resume after the fourth Liberty Loan sees contributions from Conuibutes Flour TON D CG and others, with 40 367 barrels or 127 carloads of flour turned over to the Food Administration for overseas shipments to the army and allies. Dr David Roberts arrested in Milwaukee on charges related to the murder case of Grace Lusk, following his Waukesha conviction. Norway maintains one agricultural college and three experiment stations under government oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Roberts
Milwaukee
Wis
David Roberts
Grace Lusk
Waukesha
Begin to Purify Your Winter Blood
Through winter blood accumulates poisons from little perspiration and rich foods. Sulpherb Tablets, blends of roots herbs sulphur and cream of tartar, touted as blood purifier and tonic. Thousands yearly use them to cleanse winter poisons and prevent spring illnesses. Sold by druggists in sealed tubes with directions.
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Adginson
New York
K. L. Mayers
Houston St
Gunter Hotel
Josee’s
Saatantonio
TEX
Billings
Berlin
Britain
Baker
Congrew
War Industries Board
Feedral Farm Loan Board
Wey
Government of
Norway
Safety Deposit Boxes
San Antonio Loan & Trust Co
West Commerce Street
West Texas Military Academy
Texas
J. Tom Williams
Telephone Crockett 1300
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