Destruction Wrought by Battle in France Is Appalling Beyond Words
A correspondent describes April fighting in the Cambrai to St. Quentin sector in France. He details massive German losses, ruined villages, and scorched earth practices that emptied much of the Somme and Santerre Picardy region of life and left a wasteland unfit for habitation for a generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Ludendorf
Germany
Amiens
Nesle
Hum
Somme
Santerre
Picardy
Ha- Paume
Peronne
Neslo
Ham
Tver
Whalst
Sailly
Miraumont
le Barque
Dompierre
HY Dante
Lalserdom
Scena
Ancre
St Pierre Vaast
Salis
Cotriges
Wapaume
Guyoncourt
Russia
Famous medium Eusapia Paladino dies in Naples
London Times reports the death of Eusapia Paladino a renowned medium of modern times in Naples. Born to peasant parents in Minervino Murge she remained illiterate but sharp witted. She began displaying powers at 22 in 1880 and drew vast European and American attention with supportive and critical writings.
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London Times Service
Fhe
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Milan
Eusapia Paladino
Naples
Minervine Murge
Europe
Atlantic
Owas
Oxford University
American Soldiers Need More Fun Says Pratt After France Visit
Herbert L. Pratt of Standard Oil urges greater physical and mental recreation for U S troops overseas to relieve war strains. He praises YMCA efforts in France, calls for big men as overseas Y M C A secretaries, and argues home front support must extend to play and morale to hasten victory.
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Man
France
United States
Herbert L. Pratt
Standard Oil Company
Fronce
Wen
Justatis
Strasl
England
Mr. Pratt
Choen Messapedt
Pershing
VY. M. CG. A
Y. A
Sammy
Lemon Juice Freckle and Tan Lotion Recipe
A vintage cosmetic tip explains mixing juice of two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White to create a freckle sunburn and tan lotion. It promises lighter skin, clearer tone, and a fragrant daily application for face neck arms and hands. The grocer supplies lemons and drugstores three ounces of Orchard White for a few cents.
Exports Increase Through Eagle Pass in May Report
A Mexican consul report shows U S exports into Mexico via Eagle Pass rose by 66119 to reach 491824 in May from 425709 in April. The month marks the best business through Pere sines since last December amid rising trade activity.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
United States
Mexico
Teodoro Jesieres
Thur
Pere Sines
Freezone promises instant corn relief with a tiny bottle
An ad touts Freezone as a painless remedy for hard and soft corns and calluses. It claims quick, irritation free relief and low cost, branding Freezone as a leading home foot care discovery.
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Keene
Albert
Bath
Colches
Mazda
SAN Antonio Public Service Company
Crockett
Avenue C
Fourth ST
Ford
Ford Service
Texas
NOA Spears CO
Losoya St
L. Smith
Misterate
Boston
Roca
GiesRoom
Our Exchange Department
Énaz
Exchange Department
King Furniture CO
Commerce St
America
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