Germans hated by Ostend residents for brutality and theft
London journalist Perry Korenson reports in 1918 from Ostend Bruges and surrounding Belgian towns under German rule. Civilians describe Germans as brutes thieves and kidnappers with widespread looting and requisitions. Despite damage, locals celebrate Belgian pride and Allied advances as the German exodus ends.
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Perry Korenson
London Crimes Service
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Iberated
Ostend
Bruges
Belgium
Cambrai
Lille
Hrages
Cuticura Heals Scaly Spots Ad from Texas Family
A Texas mother reports Cuticura cured her child’s head with scaly spots and hair loss. She used Cuticura Soap daily and Cuticura Ointment at first signs of pimples redness or irritation. The testimonial invites free sample and mail request.
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B.S. Beil
DeKalb
Texas
Campa
Adi Doesssrq
Baek
Pine and Honey Cure Promises Quick Cold Relief
Dr Hell's Pine and Honey product claims to ease coughs and congestion, soothe a irritated throat, and relieve grippe bronchitis and hoarseness. Sold by druggists in 30c 60c and $1.20 sizes with economical pricing.
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Dr. Hell
Influenza Spreads in 27 States as Camps See Decline
Washington reports mixed signals with 27 states still seeing influenza spread in cities and rural areas. Pennsylvania bears a heavy burden with an estimated 350000 cases and 150000 in Philadelphia. Army camps show a brief rise then fall in cases.
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Washington ,D. C
Public Health Service
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Philadelphia
Delaware
Mains
Massachusetts
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Litho
Kansas
Realty
Louisiana
Massouri
North Garviat
Ohio
South Dakota
Virgina
Wisconsin
Utah
Washington
Cabell Receives Promotion to Major General in Southern Department
Maj. Gen. Do Rosey C. Cabell, commanding general of the Southern Department, is confirmed by the War Department for promotion to major general after his recent assignment. Brig. Gen. John J. Hartman succeeds Habel as commander of the Arizona District and heads the Infantry Officers Training School at Camp MacArthur. Washington issues call for 2000 merchant mariners to fill fireman posts amid influenza shortages.
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Southern Department
War Department
Department
John J
Hartman
Habel
Arizona
Infantry
Campy Macarthur
Washington
Leon Springs
Washington, D. C
Germans Note Sparks United American Push for Unconditional Surrender
Major U S press reaction portrays the latest German note as unacceptable and urges President Wilson to reject negotiations. Editors emphasize unconditional surrender, condemning German conduct and calling for a peace founded on victory and justice, with Foch-led terms as the path to end the war.
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Houston
Germany
Foch
London Leaders Assess German Reply On Peace Talks
The Marquis of Lansdowne and Viscount Haldane critique Germany’s reply, urging cautious steps and continued military strength. Lansdowne backs Wilson’s leadership while warning against concessions, and Haldane sees indirect German concessions but calls for careful peace terms.
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Wilson
Viscount Haldane
Germany
German WWI peace note viewed as demoralized and evasive
Paris observers and parliament debate a late German reply to Wilson. They see low morale and demoralization in the German people, terming the note evasive and vague and suggest the German general staff seeks an armistice at any price to reorganize forces.
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St. Louis
Germany
Paris
Wilson
Renly
Armi
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The
Figaro
France
Teuton
German Peace Note Draws World Reactions
International press analysis condemns the German note to President Wilson as a deceptive peace maneuver. Editors in Paris and Berlin call it insincere, warn it fails to reveal true intent, and stress that the Allies demand an armistice on Allied terms with no concessions to German excuses.
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United States
German Press Attacks German Peace Terms In Mixed Notes
London papers comment on German replies to President Wilson noting deception in translating terms and terms of peace. Editorials discuss Alsace Lorraine and Poland as international questions while criticizing the German press for hoping to retain Prussian Poland and manipulate plebiscite outcomes.
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Mubliggenger
London
Hvening
Geremany
Pall Mall Gazette
Star
Wilson
Germany
Waerens
Corman
Alsace- Lorraine
Poland
Tageyblatt
Appeal For Freedom
Vissign Moles
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Natural Hair Color
An old remedy Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray hair naturally and evenly. Users dampen a sponge and apply the mixture, with a single morning application masking gray and yielding lustrous, youthful-looking hair. The product is advertised as a cosmetic aid, not a medical cure.
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Wyeth
Suppress Polish Propaganda and Liquor Law Watch
Berne Switzerland reports German authorities consider strong steps to curb Polish propaganda in the Polish provinces of Prussia. In Austin Texas Comptroller Yorrell says his department is receiving liquor license applications in anticipation that prohibition may be declared unconstitutional. Applications are not yet acted upon.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Solf
Dallas-Galveston
Texas
Germany
Frankfurter Zeitung
Losen
Prussia
Silesia
Cologne
Berne
Switzerland
Austin
Tex
Yorrell
Sam T L Bostier Endorses Black Draught Liver Remedy
Cameron Oklahoma resident T L Bostier testsifies that Thedford s Black Draught is the best liver and stomach medicine. He notes malaria in the area makes a liver remedy essential and calls Black Draught reliably effective for decades. He urges readers to try it and buy from local druggists.
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Cameron
Okla
T. L. Bostier
Sam
Thedford
Sloan's Liniment Ad Promises Rapid Pain Relief
An old style advertising snippet touts Sloan's liniment for rheumatic and external pains. It claims instant relief for joints muscles and bruises with a big bottle kept on hand and promoted by widespread sales.
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Sloan's
Mairmont
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