If the rear guard holds in war’s grim math
Lieutenant Colonel Repington explains the rear guard concept from the Italian front as Germans and Austrians forced a retreat. The piece defines a rear guard as troops sacrificing to delay the pursuing foe, wreck routes, and protect the main army, noting such action rarely earns glory but can decide a campaign’s outcome. It cites Napoleon and Civil War examples to show enduring value in perilous, preventive fighting.
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Repington
London Times
Isanzo
Fote
Tigramento
Gener Cadorha
Organiae
Resington
Hermes
Alps
Amaire
Napoleon
Mutiny at Kiel Undermines German Submarine Effort
Fragmented report from Kiel describes German sailors mutinying over submarine service, attacking officers, and fighting on two ships. The event follows an August mutiny and signals widespread reluctance to serve at sea, threatening submarine effectiveness and Germany’s war strategy.
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Kiel
Davie
Rhett Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Germany
Rear guard of retreating Russian forces holds at Bukaciire
The dispatches claim heroic Russian rearguard actions during the retreat toward their lines, credited with delaying German assault as Berlin’s army massed. Uncertain reports on whether the rear guard reaches Tagliamento or returns to main forces, with many destined to die, be captured, or suffer alone.
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Bukaciire
Russia
Berlin
Tagliamento
New fractional currency proposed to ease wartime price strain
Citizens discuss adding new small coins such as seven and a half cent pieces or two and a half cent pieces to relieve penny famine and reduce bulk cash for everyday purchases like cigarettes and bread. Proponents argue such coins would hasten business and cut consumer costs amid wartime taxation and price inflation.
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Tex
Jim Fron
Tim
Toxtill
Betis Fave do Planters in wild misspelled bout
In a garbled report, Betis Fave do Planters face Midenburg as Une Geriiins urges a walt to win the wien. The piece questions how they can win with midline Triden repeatedly pushing them away, while Vis Ue and Ian Pinders chase in.
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von Midenburg
Walt
Wien
Mide Triden
Ana
Vis Ue
Ian Pinders
Veiled Threats and Trade War Rhetoric Surface in Dutch Official Remarks
Dutch official Cornelius Van Aalst warns of intensified pressure from the United States amid embargo tensions. He asserts the Allies face coercive moves and vows to uphold strategic trade positions while condemning what he calls aggressive American policy. Public sentiment and military concerns loom as analysts debate response options and the potential impact on Dutch and allied interests.
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Axi Theadoce
Hs. Mx
Cornelius van Aalst
Netherkinry
von Aulet
von Aarominda
Van
van Aalstontortells
Vanity and vaudeville charm at Majestic theater
At the Majestic, a lively vaudeville program showcases Olga DeBaush and Esther Walker with musical numbers and comic bits. Donahue, Stewart, and a chorus of young women perform in a fast paced revue amid singable tunes and acrobatics.
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Majestic
Majestic Theater
Jack Uratner
Olga DeBaush
Dunne
Esther Walker
Anitra
Crainor
Alice Stewart
Miss Stewart
Donahue
Jay
Berhard
Riddie Janis
Wolin
Hamor
Mithys
Rover i
Jarre
Caldwell County Roads Plan Prompts Tax Measure
Caldwell County residents will vote on bonds to fund road construction after a group of citizens proposed a program to build a complete internal canal and highway system. The plan envisions connecting Caldwell to the San Antonio highway while improving county routes and trunk roads. Officials ordered immediate asset inventories as part of a forthcoming detailed survey to be filed by December.
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Caldwell County
Chrowehhe County
Bolly
San Antento-tloustate
Four Sons in Army Life and a Baby to Be a Soldier
A mother, Mrs. Brown, declares all four sons join the army, oldest Ernest 21, James Ferguson 17, Howard M. 15, and the youngest, amid border service and Pershing’s forces, plans for a future soldier. She notes their service, training, and a family sacrifice as she raises her baby to be a soldier.
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Frange
Ort Bam Tongtan
C. Brown
Brown
Ernest Brown
Foke & One Company
San Antonio
Wawarmong Thone
Pervive
France
James Ferguson Brown
Orante
Waa
General Pershing
Crumes
Howard M. Brown
West Texas
Tort Worth
Batiery
Texas
Guadvugia
Liu
Lele Sam
Mra. Brown
Paice
Bose
Mello
Dayling
Ind
Hold Temperance Rally At Mont Whe Ptlichils Meeting
A temperance convention gathered fourteenth Abstrict at the Mont Whe chapter with leaders from Brandes Davis Meg til Lyte and others presiding at Aveta College Stemi. Sunday services featured speakers from several churches and a Sunday evening program at the Park Haptlat.
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Chrietkin Temperines Union
Obgervine
Ethue
Brandes Davis
Jon Weed
Dd Garton
Tenney
Ives
Aveta College
Stemi
Rennie Webby
Feytist Hovel
Sant Bonday
Ivorella Park
Ghani
Curtia Adelyeaeed
AE Woldions Jizmdani
Movets Ramey Den Dispute Echoes in Jeremy City
In Jeremy City a leadership dispute centers on Movets Ramey Den and Mr Nave b Mek Mocein Reuasay amid confusion over authority and actions. Local officials investigate unclear steps and residents await clarity on governance and accountability.
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Ramey den
Jeremy City
Nave
Dog Travels 400 Miles Near Asheville
A dog named by owner John Smith reportedly traveled about 400 miles along rivers and terrain before returning home. The animal, described as a shepherd or Greyhound mix, allegedly escaped and wandered until reappearing at Smiths door. Local observers note the journey occurred recently and the dog appears to be in good health.
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Asheville
Wwe
Jorge Shepherd Doe
John Smith
Smiths
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