Austria Gives New Route For Allied Attack
The British view Austria Hungary as a potential base for Allied offensives against Germany. Three invasion routes are outlined via Transylvania, Belgrade and the Danube, or through Labach to Fiume and Agram, with control of the Austrian fleet seen as essential to use Fiume as a base for operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Sidebotham
London Times
Bredal
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
Mdon
Austria
Germany
Rouminia
Danube
Transylvania
Hungary
Poland
Silesia
Gorciice
Belgrade
Jugo-Slavia
Bosnia
Snd
Herzegovina
Adriatic
Labach
Fiume
Agram
Bohemia
Italy
Home Made Cough Syrup Featured In Ad
A Chicago reader from 2734 Armitage Avenue endorses Mentho Laxene as a cure for a four year cough and colds in a family, praising its quick relief and claiming it as the best remedy. The ad describes a home made version and provides directions for crafting a full bottle of the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dennings
Armitage Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Sittee
Sloan's Tiniment for Rheumatism and Aches
Advertises Sloan's Tiniment as relief for rheumatism, stiff muscles, sprains, and external pains. Claims quick circulation, warmth, and comfort. promotes use in a first aid kit. Priced 30c, 60c, and 1.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confort
Sloan
Kaiser Surrenders 60 Palaces for Wounded
Emperor William orders 60 imperial palaces converted into hospitals and recreation homes for invalids. Among them is Sans Souci at Potsdam, built 1745 to 1747 for Frederick the Great, per Copenhagen dispatch to Exchange Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fandon
Wiliam
Lakee of Sans Souci
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Sans Souci
Potsdam
Frederick the Great
Austria in the War and its Impact on Germany
The analysis argues Austria Hungary’s military potential was high yet hampered by lack of national unity and court snobbery. It cites Austrian maps and artillery as strong, but warns political and economic blockades, disintegration within, and Bulgaria’s loss as factors in Austria’s defeat and Germany’s weakened position. It notes Austria’s navy loss making the Mediterranean an Allied lake and discusses broader strategic consequences for Germany’s war options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finmi
Austria
Auustria
Germany
Russia
France
Mediterranean
Bulgaria
Bavaria urged to ask peace for herself
The article discusses German calls for self-initiated peace and critiques Ludendorff’s leadership. It notes press commentary from the Frankfurter Zeitung, Vienna correspondents, and Vorwärts on Germany’s top command and the push for peace at the table amid a broader political shift. Financial panic continues as Germany hoards money. paper money circulation surges and printing strains rise. Holland sees currency turmoil with one pound sterling equaling 82 marks, highlighting the wider economic distress amid wartime uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludendorff
Frankfurter “Eitung
Laudendorff
Vienna
Laminaseh
America
Count Andrassy
England
Washington
London
Vorwaerts
Germany
Limes
Imperial
Vines
Holland
Arrest of Mrs Stokes in New York for voting breach
Mrs Stokes, once convicted in Kansas City last May of violating the espionage act, was arrested by State Superintendent of Elections Marshall on the charge of legally registering to vote. Marshall says the conviction voids her franchise and that registering was a felony. Also notes Matt Crosby, aged 91, named as oldest cowboy in active service, notable for long range riding and Indian wars service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Fra
Stose Pastor Stokes
Kansas City
Marshall
Stokes Hind
Ocate
N. Mo
Matt Crosby
United States
Crosby
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Southwest
Allied Forces Drive Across Front in Major WWI Push
British French American and Belgian troops press a 200 mile battle line from the Dutch frontier toward the Meuse and Aisne as German resistance collapses. Haig seizes Le Quesnoy and advances toward Maubeuge while Americans cross the Meuse near Stenay, outflanking Sedan to Metz and threatening the Moselle region.
Crushing Blows Against Enemy March On Montmedy
Our vigorous advance forced the enemy to abandon un damaged munitions food and engineer materials. Weather enabled reconnaissance and infantry actions as 45 day bombardment and 100 pursuit planes struck Montmedy with over five tons of bombs. Thirty enemy planes were destroyed or driven down out of control and three balloons were burned. Seven of our planes are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mein
Montmedy
Huns Strengthen Defenses Near Verdun Front
German reports say Meuse line north of American front is being fortified from Mezieres to Diedenhofen with tank traps completed in several sectors. American troops pushed forward on the right and left toward Lanueville and Les Grandes Armoaises, gaining about five kilometers as they approach Carignan and Sedan within shell range. The center saw the strongest advance, despite stiff German resistance, as the apex of the line was driven forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Verdun
Meuse
Gree
Mezieres
Montmedy
Longayon
Diedenhofen
France
Laneuville
Stenay
Les Grandes Armoaises
Beaumont
Carignan
Mezieres-Molz
Sedan
Americans Drive Through German Lines Near Meuse Front
German resistance remained stiff on both flanks as American forces pressed toward Vertieres Oches and the Meuse while breaking rail lines to limit German movement. Allied troops captured areas north of Halles Wiseppe and pressed toward Stenay as artillery and armor met stubborn counterfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaufaut
Dueck
Sedan
Metz
Vertieres
Oches
Therater
Fresh American attack risks cut of Meuse railroad line
From La Mouilly station near Montmedy, reports describe a new American push on the Meuse east bank. The movement could sever the Shuttle line between Thionville and Mezieres, hindering enemy deployment and blocking the Meuse front from linking with Thionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Mouilly
Montmedy
Hoinville
Se‘dan
Mezieres
Meuse
Montmedy-Louguyon
Chat
Thionville
Nduel
Germany to seek terms from Foch on surrender and demilitarization
Military experts foresee terms requiring Alsace Lorraine evacuation, Rhine fortress occupation by allied forces, surrender of submarines and much of the high seas fleet, and removal of German land defenses around naval bases. The army would return home, leaving heavy weapons and air power under Allied and American control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsacé-Lorraine
Rhine
Germany
Frence
Belgium
Kaiser Is Busy Praying Says German Officer
Paris dispatch reports a Prussian officer in Allied custody revealing the German military faction’s view that the Kaiser is guided by defeatists and spends time in prayer and Bible study. Many Germans favor peace at any price, Bavaria seeks independence from Prussia, and retreat to the Siegfried line could buy terms. officials fear loss of territory and heavy economic ruin if Alsace Lorraine and other lands are evacuated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Campbell
London ‘Times Servite
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Germany
Bavaria
Prussia
Siegfried Line
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Terms of 1870 Recalled in Armistice Talks
Paris reports French papers debating the 1870 terms. Germany’s past demands, coal mine destruction and prisoner exchange are cited as context for armistice terms. Deputy Georges Roussenat proposes four naval provisions including disarming German submarines and securing key bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Scott Mowrer
San Antonio
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Daily News Co
Paris
Lesournal
Germany
L’ouevre
Georges Roussenat
Chamber Naval Comms
Cuxhaven
Heligoland
Pola
Cat- Lara
French Forces Gain Ground Across Multiple Fronts
Paris reports French successes force German withdrawals along the front. Between the Oise and Aisne, the French advance about a mile on a five mile front as the first army resumes attack. They penetrate the Han ding line between Soissons and Chateau Porteien and push east of 1st Quentin Le Veut toward Herpy. French troops push near Guise and take Bergues Sur Sandre. The first army and British advance on the Sambre Oise canal capture villages, take prisoners, and seize cannons. On the Argonne front the French hold the south bank of the Ardennes canal between Semuy and Techesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
War Office
Oise
Aisne
Soissons
Chateau Porteien
Quentin-Le Veut
Herpy
Guise
Bergues-Sur-Sandre
Sambre-Oise
Argonne
Froidmont
Autremencourt
Cuivieux
Gondelancourt
Machioncourt
Two Great Battles Raging Near Front in Two Sectors
Paris reports a decisive Franco British and Franco American offensive across two sectors. In the north British generals Horne Byng and Rawlinson unite with Debeney to pierce the German pocket near Volland Metz threatening Mons and Maubeuge. Sambre Canal has fallen and allied forces push forward despite German resistance. American troops hold at Beaumont within eight miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Horne
Byng
Rawlinson
Debeney
Volland - Metz
Sambre
Mons
Avesnes
Maubeuge
Belgium
Oise
Aisne
Gouraud
Liggett
Meuse
Verdun
Beaumont
Hat
Beauty's Tip on Darkening Gray Hair
An old advertisement claims La Creole Hair Dressing darkens gray or faded hair to a soft even shade. It promises longer, lustrous hair and a younger look, offered for $1.20 by Van Vliet-Mansfield Drug Co, Memphis Tennessee, with a refund if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Viect-Mansfield Reug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair
A 1900s remedy promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair naturally. Instructions describe applying with a sponge to strands, claiming hair becomes darker, glossy, and younger looking after one or two uses. The note emphasizes it is a toilet preparation, not a medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
J Wyeth
Donkeys Head Fortress Captured by American Doughboys
A storied Argonne height known as Donkey's Head, long a German stronghold, fell to American attacking forces in a swift operation. The position, once a formidable fortress with a rock tunnel trench, dominated the valley and front lines, illustrating American military progress in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Argonne Forest
America
Argonne
Argonne, Froest
Congress Nears Grand Canyon National Park Status
Washington reports Congress appears ready to designate the Grand Canyon of Arizona as a national park, placing 600000 acres under the national park system. The House public lands committee cites lack of development and road access as reasons for the change, noting few private parcels remain and emphasizing planned road, trail, and lodging facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Yrarg
House Public Lands Committee
Senate
Grand Canyon National Stark
Janav
Guermoens Gulf
Imeasuring
War costs under mark
Washington reports war expenditures for October at 1.0048 billion, against prior estimates of 24 billion for the fiscal year. October receipts of 4.08 billion from popular borrowings boosted the Treasury balance to a new high of 1.8558 billion, with 2.295 billion from Fourth Liberty Loan payments. Total war cost now estimated at 20.061 billion, of which 7.017 billion has been loaned to the Allies. About a quarter of expense raised by taxation, nearly three fourths from Liberty Loans and War Savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Uepreneury
Treasury
Early migration of wild ducks spotted near Dawson
Vast flocks of wild ducks pass southward over Dawson two months ahead of normal. The Yukon River is black with birds at times as Forests flocks migrate northward to the Arctic. Many ducklings remain unable to fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daca
Associatoid
Dawson
Yukon — Territory
Yukon
Arctic
Just Once Try Dodson's Liver Tone Calomel Warning
Dodson's Liver Tone is marketed as a safe alternative to calomel, claiming calomel is mercury and harms bones. The ad promises quick relief from laziness, biliousness, and constipation, with a money back guarantee if not improved by morning. It urges readers to buy at drug stores, even giving it to children, and asserts Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels without causing salivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Mel
Dodgson
Families Separated By Huns On Eve Of Deliverance
Amsterdam reports Belgian and other refugees crossing into the Netherlands describe German cruelty. Men of military age were detained while families were allowed to proceed. Looting, heavy fines, and forced salutations accompanied deportations. Dutch border troops aided refugees and moved sick to hospitals. A German frontier guard tried to pull back escapees but was driven off by Dutch crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Valcuviennes
Conde
Jil
Douai
St. Amand
Breda
Belgium
I J
Lack
Camp Travis Leads In Postoffice Revenue Costs
Camp Travis leads military postoffice branches with October receipts of 19 196.07 and operating costs at 13 percent, compared with Kelly Field 54 7 18 receipts and 2h 6 percent, Camp Stanley 3 078.30 receipts and 22 percent. Postmaster Armistead notes 87 percent of gross receipts return to the government and urges similar cooperation at other branches to boost results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Travis
America
Kellyield
Camp Stanley
Eighly
Armistead
Post Office Department
Health restored after flu tough year in Charleston
Lewis Newnan of 506 Northland St Charleston writes about recovery from a severe cold and grip using Foley's Honey and Tar. He praises it as the best remedy for grip and colds he has used, noting improvement after initial severe illness and recommending it for coughs and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Newnan
Northland St
Charleston
Foley
A. M. Fiscler
Jobs for Carpenters at Camp Eastisee Hall Virginia
The U S civil service seeks unlimited first class journeymen carpenters for government construction at Camp Abraham Eastisee Hall Virginia. Two months work is guaranteed with transportation provided and wages 5 cents per hour plus overtime. Housing and meals are provided and after two months the government will help find further work. Interviews for applicants age 20 to 50 to be held at the local civil service office in the post office building. Forest fires in Alaska report extreme temperature swings from Dawson to Helly with highs near 85 in the shade and deep freezes during winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service
Camp
Abraham Eustisee Hall
Virginia
Secret of
the Civil Service
Offiche
Thedford's Black-Draught Praised By Mississippi Family
Edinburg Mississippi resident Mrs. Tula Mc Lauchlin extols Thedford's Black Draught as a reliable liver and stomach remedy. She cites relief from indigestion gas sick headache and winter grip and cold benefits including reduced doctor bills. The note summarizes common liver trouble and urges others to try Black Draught.
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Edinburg
Tula McLauchlin
Thedford
America
Mississippi
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