Americans Break German Defense on Meuse Front
Report from France on April 15 describes an American assault on the left bank of the Meuse. A three hour battle hurled back German defenders. 4 killed, 11 taken prisoner, 22 wounded. An Italian born private distinguished himself by capturing two Germans after chasing them in No Man's Land. The piece notes German trench daggers, German youths, and American remarks about the foe. Also mentions Liberty Bond purchases by Beary's camp No. 3 in Camas Washington totaling $1,550.
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France
Meuse
Trish
Fied
No Man’s Land
Leaders Warn Home Folks of Battle Pride
Washington dispatch asserts Germany intends to sacrifice over 1 million lives in a West Front offensive, with socialist and militant leaders reportedly agreeing to tolerate casualties up to 1.6 million. German leaders allegedly seek rapid victory and peace through annexations, signaling a risky mobilization plan.
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Carl D. Groat
Washington
Germany
West Front
Hindenburg
Kaiser
Fresh Masses of HMNS Reach Battle Field
Allied forces face fresh German units as about 120 enemy divisions, some 1.44 million men, are identified in the Somme and Lys theatres. Reports say Germany holds 200 plus divisions on the Western Front with 2.4 million men, while Russia and Romania send fresh troops. German artillery harasses Amiens but aims to avoid total destruction.
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Germany
France
Ehase
Somme
Lys
Russia
Rumania
Hindenburg
Weat
Switzerland
Amiens
von der Marwitz
Noley
Crepe de Chine Underwear Sale Details
Intense sale of silk underwear offers crepe de Chine pieces at 3.45 and 4.95 with envelope chemises, satin stripe tubable silk, empire and surplice yoke styles, lace and ribbon embroidery, and models in pink crepe de chine gowns. Some plain tailored pieces with rosebud trimmings priced at 4.95.
Toilet Articles and Household Drugs Attractively Priced
A catalog of discounted items includes Violet See Vanishing Cream in jars and tubes, Phillips Milk of Magnesia 45¢ a bottle, Hepatica, Sloan's Liniment 0. TH¢, Phoenolax Wafers 1¢, Jad Salts 75¢ for Wednesday, Fellows Syrup Hypophosphites large $1.25 small 55¢, Beef Iron and Wine 50¢, French Ivory mirrors and brushes priced, various 25¢ to $2.75, lower main floor noted.
2200 Women Rally to Rout General Waste in Seattle
2200 women have answered a call to combat General Waste and his army of retainers invading Seattle homes. They will mobilize at 43 points across the city for a 3 15 Wednesday action as Frances Hopkins announces a six lecture food conservation course for housewives, with weekly lectures in Seattle schools. More than 3000 are expected to sign up by next Wednesday.
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Seattle
Frances Hopkins
Miss Hopkins
Rail officials target Seattle terminas plan after big carload drop
Frank R. Hanlon, export agent, told the general managers committee that exports piled on Puget Sound were reduced by 425 carloads in a week. The committee planned to decide Tuesday on a unified Seattle terminals plan at the earliest date.
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Puget Sound
Frank R. Hanlon
General Managers’ Committee of Railroad
Seattle
Daffodil and Billie Burke Dresses at 1.95
Spring wash dresses highlighted with Daffodil and Billie Burke models priced at 1.95. Billie Burke features light, medium or dark percale with collar and cuffs in white or matching colors, while Daffodil offers a chambray waist and plaited skirt with striped or checked percale trim. Third Floor The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Daffodil
Billie Burke
Economical Baby Wear at Bon Marche Shop
Bon Marche Baby Shop offers infant and toddler fashions in sizes 2 to 5 years. Featured items include pussy willow and khaki coats with embroidered georgette collars, white dresses with yoke embroidery, carriages robes, embroidered pillow covers, and 12x14 to 16x18 inch pillows. Also present are down pillows, baby blankets in multiple patterns, soft sole shoes, washables, and pique hats priced from 39 cents to 3.95 dollars.
Boys Suits Reduced At Bon Marche One Weekend
The Bon Marche offers 135 boys suits at 3.95 each with limited sizes. Light and dark patterns include cotton serges and diagonal weaves as school wear options. Coats feature pinch-back style or belt options on the upper main floor.
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BON Marche
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Liberty Bonds
Beary
Camas
Wash
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Ovida
Imat
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William Philip Simms
United Press
Tara Price
Siz
DON Marche
BON Marche Baby Shop
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