Berlin edges to chaos as Ludendorff is ousted
Berlin telegram via The Hague reports General Von Lossberg replacing Von Ludendorff as German military influence surges amid panics in Cologne Dusseldorf and Westphalia. Banks run on deposits and emergency currency circulates in Berlin while political leaders seek time with paper decrees.
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the Public Ledger Co
London
Berlin
Hague
von Lossberg
von Ludendorff
Lossberg
von Armin
Flanders
Frankfurter Zeitung
von Tudendorff
First Peoples
Reichstag
Max
Charles Tower
Angue
Daily Mail
Ludendorff
Prince Max
Hindenburg
Kasset
Cesar
Iso
Frankfurt Gazette
Army Suilt
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Westphalia
Greater Berlin
Rhine
Dusseldorff
Waiser
Rhinish Zeitung
Charles T
Germany
Leipzig Zeitung
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair Color
A widely advertised preparation, Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, claims to restore gray hair to a natural dark shade. The potion is applied with a sponge or brush and supposedly darkens hair within days while adding gloss and a youthful look.
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Wyeth
Sloan's Liniment Relief for Aches and Fevers
This compact ad touts Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for feverish aches and pains. It promises quick penetration without rubbing, soothing warmth, and relief from congestion and inflammation. Priced at 30 cents, 60 cents, and $1.20 for larger sizes.
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Sloan
German General Ludendorff Resigns Shocking Public in Germany
Amsterdam dispatch reports the resignation of General Ludendorff as a pivotal blow to German morale. Vorwaerts argues the military element loses political influence, while questions emerge about Hindenburg's next move and the future regime. Public sentiment foresees further changes shaping Germany’s leadership.
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Amsterdam
von Hindenburg
Germany
General von Ludendorff
Vorwaerts Jae
Berlin
Ludendorff
Vorwaerts
Georg Bernhard
Er.lin Vossische Aeitung
Tardendorff
Jrotherland
Theodor Wolff
Jageblatt
Armis
Health Talk Spanish Influenza or Grip
An old enemy is with us again and whether we fight a German or a germ. The influenza runs a brief course with care and a strong system. Three O s a clean mouth clean skin and clean bowels. Daily laxative May-napple leaves aloe root jalap. Hot lemonades and bed rest. Anuric tablets to prevent bronchitis or pneumonia every two hours with lemonade. After attack broth milk and simple diet to strengthen. After fever tepid baths with sugar and a tonic like frantic tablets or Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery.
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Pierce
Pierre
Ludendorff’s Dictatorial Grip Blamed for German Downfall
Wolff portrays Erich Ludendorff as a dictatorial force who dictated policy for two years. He claims Ludendorff influenced military, political, and diplomatic decisions. The article also blames Ludendorff for the falls of Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg and Foreign Secretary von Kühlmann.
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Wolff
Hindenburg
Wilson
Maximilian
Baden
Ladendorff
Germany
Ludendorff
von Bethmanun-Jolwes
Richard von Kuehlmann
Police Fire On Speeding Car At Midnight Pursuit Ends
Police chase along South Presa Street ends when a chauffeur fires bullets into a rear tire and crashes. The driver and a passenger flee. both occupants are later arrested for intoxication and speeding. A second verse notes multiple drunken arrests and fines in the same night, with vagrancy and vice charges also pursued. Additional indictments surface in Milwaukee related to Socialist figures.
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Cossack
Conroy
South Presa Street
Chaun i Four
Gore
SHC
Longest naval flight to reach Long Wight in history
Three naval aircraft arrived at Long Wight after a coastwise flight from Philadelphia. Reported as the longest journey yet completed by naval planes in the country. The planes departed Philadelphia last Thursday.
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Long Wight
Philadelphia
French Planes Attack Massed Hun Convoys and Depots
Paris reports aerial operations on October 27 where 200 French bombing and 80 pursuit aircraft attacked Seraincourt and surrounding targets. The raids damaged depots and barriers, disrupted traffic, ignited fires in barracks, and destroyed nine enemy planes with one captive balloon burned.
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Paris
Seraincourt
Minntlion
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Fast Neuralgia Relief
An old market ad-style warning urges readers to buy St Jacobs Liniment from a druggist. It claims instant pain relief for neuralgia and aches, including facial pain, without skin burning or discoloration.
U-BOATS RESTING AS WAR PREPARES FOR BIG PUSH
Reports from London on October 20 indicate German submarines are being recalled and limited activity continues. Admiralty officials doubt a full abandonment of U-boat warfare while noting possible moves to boost Allied morale and prepare for a major future push. In Washington on October 29 Secretary Baker denied plans to draft all men to 45 by January 1. In Gainesville Texas Marvin Tones, a young congressman, waived draft exemption and joined Class TA after returning from the war zone.
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Admiralty
Germany
Arts
Tan
Washington, D
War Department
Baker
John R. Mott
Gainesville
Tex
Marvin Tones
Congress
Jan
Captain Denison Promoted to Major in Army
Captain Raymond Denison M C, post surgeon at Tort Sam Houston and surgeon of the 7th Cavalry, has been promoted to the rank of major per telegraphic information from the War Department received Tuesday.
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Denison
Raymond €. Denison
M. C
United States Army
War Department
Sam Houston
7Th Cavalry
Austrian Publicist in Switzerland Visits Emperor Before Departing
Berne reports Baron Chemecky an Austrian publicist arrived in Switzerland according to Neue Zeit of Zurich. It says that before leaving Vienna he had an audience with Emperor Charles.
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Switzerland
Berne
Oets
Use Cuticura For Children's Scalps
Advice promotes Cuticura for healthy hair by nightly ointment on scalp parts and morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap. The ad claims a clean scalp yields thick hair and offers free samples by mail. Prices listed for Soap and Ointment and a postcard address for sample requests.
Kaiser and God Partnership Dissolved Amid War Decline
Martin Green argues the Kaiser ended the August partnership with God as Germany wore down, shifting blame for war losses to divine support. He cites the Kaiser’s changing rhetoric, from confident godlikeness to diplomatic appeals, and notes a retreat from sword to pen as U.S. forces rise.
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God
United States
Germany
Frederick
Great
Berlin
Russia
France
Kaiser
Hartman Seeks Support for 14th District Congressional Bid
Republican nominee John D. Hartman requests votes for the election on Tuesday November 1st in the 14th Congressional District of Pexas. Political advertisement notes his candidacy and calls for support.
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Pexas
Ceeepee
Wood pulp’s Part IX War spans daily life and front lines
The article stresses wood pulp as essential to modern life and war effort, noting its role in munitions, clothing, and countless goods. It argues pulp shortages affect newspapers, textiles, and many conveniences, highlighting widespread dependency across industries and even soldier equipment.
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London
Europe
Woodmen of World Launch Special War Stamp Drive
The War Savings Stamp drive led by the Woodmen of the World began Tuesday with 30 workers and will double for the afternoon push. C C Chaffe heads the campaign assisted by Mrs Ray Toomey and Mrs Mary Saylor. The Woodmen Circle offices at Grand Opera House and nearby booths report strong sales with over 1680 collected last week and seven hundred dollars in a single day.
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Woodmen of the World
C. C. Chaffe
Ray Toomey
Mary “‘Saylor
Woodmen
Kelly Viel
Gunter Corner
Camp ‘Travis
Woodmen's
Oilcloth Creations Show Up in Handy Home Bags and Hats
The article highlights oilcloth usage beyond bags such as oilcloth knitting bags lined with cherry silk. It describes a flat bag shaped like a flower pot with three seams and seamless handle, edged in bright buttonhole stitching. Wool embroidery and patterns match hats and parasols, with milliners copying the oilcloth bag motifs onto hats and a Leghorn hat trimmed with black oilcloth quills. Black oilcloth is praised for versatile effects similar to ribbons.
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Milwaukee Free
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Quick Relief From Calomel
A vintage advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, all vegetable laxative better than calomel for liver and bowels. It claims calomel causes bone necrosis and salivation while Liver Tone cleanses with no side effects, suitable for children and adults alike.
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Dodson
Jake
Caixon
Ladson
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