Germans Press Forward In Front Of Oise Front
Paris reports fierce fighting along the Montdidier Oise line with German efforts to turn the Oise salient toward Camigne and Villers-Cotterets. French resistance remains tenacious with gains by French troops east of Mery and Genlis wood and repulsed German assaults on the Aronde front.
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Oise
Cam- Piegne
Villers-Cotterest
Soissons
Paris
Montdidier
War Office
Mery
Genlis Wood
Aronds
St. Maur
Loge Farm
Antheuil
Matz
Chevincourt
Mareet-Sur-Matz
Aisne
Marne
Villers-Cotterets
Dommiers
Curry
Ambieny
Aronde
Marest-Sue-Mata
Witte
Franch
Montdidier-Noyron
Eatonic Tablets Offer Quick Relief for Digestive Distress
A historical ad promises a 50 cent box of Eatonic tablets will remove indigestion heartburn and sour stomach quickly or the buyer is guaranteed refund. The copy emphasizes personal guarantee and direct payment by the advertiser.
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Eatonic
Eatonic Tablets Promise Quick Relief for Bad Stomachs
Public notice by H L Kramer promotes Eatonic Tablets as a modern stomach remedy for indigestion dyspepsia heartburn and related symptoms. The appeal targets millions suffering from stomach weakness and offers a money back guarantee with a trial box and postpaid refund.
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H. L. Kramer
French Counter Attack Heaps German Dead in St Maur Push
Paris dispatch reports French forces rebounding to retake Belloy and reach St Maur outskirts. Germans abandon horses and guns as counterattacks fail to break the line, with observers noting renewed French hitting power and shifting momentum in the battle.
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Paris
Havas
Belloy
St. Maur
M. Bidou
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
Compiegne
von Schapeler
German high command hints main western offensive ahead
London dispatches say German officials imply the latest thrust has achieved its aims and that counterattacks by France are under way. Critics contend von Ludendorff plans unveil a larger blow on the western front, with fresh divisions and Austrian support to come, after recent gains.
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London
von Ludendorff
Ypres
Noyon-Montdidier
Austria
Counter blows key Allied push in France on June 1
Allied forces launched a major offensive near Domfront and Balloy supported by tanks. They regained ground, advanced about 1500 meters, and broke German positions near Port and Loges farm. French troops showed bold courage as German units suffered heavy losses, with many prisoners and disrupted command.
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Domfront New Raebescourt
Waequenoulin
Balloy i
Sto Aber
Porte
Loges Farm
Anetheuil
Merv
St. Maur
Sunny
ur-Matz
Dais Comradins
Marines Take Belleau Wood in Major Advance
June 12 dispatches report American Marines brilliantly seized Belleau Wood in the Chateau Thierry sector west of Nouresches and south of Belleau, driving German troops from the strong position. The war office said about 200 enemy soldiers were captured during the operation.
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Belleu Wood
War Office
Behlen Wood Les
Chateau- Thierry
Nouresches
Bellew
Belten Wood
Fraqt
Wheatless period for Texas to end June 15 says Peden
Administrator Peden of the Federal Food Administration Texas says the wheatless period will end on June 15 as the Texas wheat crop becomes available. Merchants may buy flour from usual sources and sell to consumers at six pounds per person per month with substitutes. Texans are urged to still use as little flour as possible.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Peden
Federal Food Administration
French Check Han Drive In Great Battle
French defenders hold a key position near Plement after repulsing fourteen German assaults. The German line is reinforced by artillery as the attack progresses, while French airmen bombart lines of communication and positions behind the front.
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Plement
Great Crisis Approaching New Lid for Channel Ports
A 1918 Pall Mall article, reprinted in the San Antonio Light, describes German forces pressing on Compiegne as World War I nears a decisive phase. It claims Ludendorff may be playing his last card, with German losses mounting and Allied Haig forces staying firm to defend Paris.
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London Times
San Antonio
Chihidelph
The
Public Ledger Co
Hoadon
Fime
Ludendorf
Britain
Ius
Compiegne
Trench
Truminal
Paris
Loch
Ludendorff
Germany
Tarcandarfl
Sonera Aig
Varios
Haig
Park
Cosmetic corn remedy claim targets pain and growth
An advertisement urges using Cactus Corn Compound to remove corns at home. It claims cutting corns is painful and dangerous, and promises painless removal in days. The bottle supposedly costs only a few cents and money back guarantees are offered.
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Cactus Corn Company
German Plan to Crush Allied Armies Near Paris
The article warns of a major German thrust toward Campagne and Paris, seeking to strike the nerve center of Allied forces. It mentions possible German fleet involvement and reports that General Foch and Allied command remain confident they understand Germany’s strategy despite rumors. The piece emphasizes Britain and its allies stand ready and unconcerned by the massive forces facing them.
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Channel
Foch Ang
Campiegne
Paris
Germany
Great Britain
Sugar sale restrictions issued by state administrator
State Administrator Peden announces immediate limits on sugar sales for Texas. Retail sales to city trade capped at two pounds and country trade at five pounds per transaction, with preserving purchases not to exceed 25 pounds and a sale no more than once every four months. Merchants must obtain purchaser statements for preserving use and follow a three tier sale order before certifying manufacturer needs.
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Texas
Peden
Peden Saies
The
Food Administration
Staten A
War Crosses for 92 Americans in France
Ninety two American soldiers were decorated with the French War Cross for gallantry on the Toul front. Copies of the order and medals were presented by a French general while American officials and the commanding officer praised the valor shown in combat.
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France
Toul
Runaway Horse Injures Three in Guadalupe Street Incident
A horse pulling a light express wagon ran away on Guadalupe Street at 6:15 PM Tuesday, injuring three occupants. Mrs. Theodora Garza sustained the most serious injuries, with minor head and shoulder bruising. Saragosa Carson and Edu Santos escaped with light injuries. all declined hospital care and were treated at home by police ambulance.
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Guadalupe Street
Theoroda Garza
Zacatecas Street
Saragosa Carson
Edu Santos
Montezuma Street
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Officer Maj. Brooks Recovering After Plane Crash
Maj John Brooks of Kansas City commanding Scott Field injured in an evening plane crash near Bellville. Lieut Bardwell of New York City killed instantly. Bardwell suffered a broken neck. Brooks had a broken jaw and internal injuries but is expected to recover. The aircraft fell 400 feet to the ground at 8 o’clock.
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Bellgvillg
John Brooks
Kansas City
Scott Field
St. Bardwell
New York City
Bardwell
Major Brooks
Cardwell
Arsenal additions eyed with 175000 expenditure
Col. Kenneth Morton, arsenal commander, recommends nearly 175000 in Sundry Civil Bill funds for a storehouse about 725000, a paints storehouse 15000, and repairs and equipment for machinery totaling 28000. The plan outlines major expansion at the San Antonio arsenal.
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Arsenal
San Antonio Arsenal
Kenneth Morton
Red Cross Convalescent Building Opened at Fort Sam Houston
A new Red Cross convalescent building at Fort Sam Houston base hospital is ready and will be formally tendered to the Army Medical Department at 3 p.m. Sunday June 16. Col Jera B. Clayton received a letter confirming the completion and inviting officers enlisted men and their families to attend. The cross shaped facility mirrors the Camp Travis hospital design and serves as a rest and recreational resort for convalescents.
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Red Cross
Fort Sam, Houston Base Hospital
Medical Department of the Army
Jera BR. Clayton
American Red Cross
Camp Travis Base Hospital
Specials balance of this week for picnics and pantry
Balance of the week specials include picnic hams 24¢ per pound salt pork 30¢ per pound Best Peabury coffee five pounds for one dollar Consumers Supply Co 122 Garden Ady
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Consumers Supply Co
Ady
King George to Observe Independence Day Match
The Evening News reports King George will attend a Chelsea baseball game to celebrate Independence Day with Queen Mary and other royals. Expected royal turnout and foreign interest rise as Americans request tickets for travel and viewing.
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London Times
San Antonio
Phiadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
London
the Evening News
George
Chelsea
Mary
Duchess of Argyle
German War Aims Reported Not Welcoming Fresh Peace Offers
Berlin newspapers report a forthcoming German statement on war aims, saying Germany does not intend to make any new peace offer. The Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam cites the claim in London on June 12. The note implies no immediate peace overtures from Germany in the near term.
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London
War Office
Zebruzge
Brugsciss
Bruges Docks
Bruces Canal
Chistelles
Mariaster
St. Deis
Germany
Berlin
Amsteram
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