We Are After Plunder Teutons Say
British armies in Flanders report German troops press the Lys front and claim a bulge toward Ypres. An Alpine corps officer boasts of capturing substantial British food and vows more booty as British tanks advance were met with heavy German artillery and counterfire.
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Flanders
Lys
Ypres
Mount Kenigme
Bailleul
Unita
Bernhardt
Wytte Ball
Nieppe
Rfed
Alpine Corps
Ruth
George Creel Named To Lead Information Committee
Washington April 19 The special investigation committee yesterday decided that George Creel chairman of the committee on information had been cleared in a report by Postmaster Burleson. The panel rejected Treadway's assertion that tons of literature were blocking to France as baseless.
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Abshington
George
Committee On Information
Burleson
Treadway
France
Soldier killed as tornado hits Shelby Mississippi
A tornado swept through Shelby Mississippi yesterday killing a soldier and injuring many others. The storm struck late Wednesday causing extensive damage and the toll was still rising as details emerged.
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Shelby
Miss
Count Czernin Resigns Over Peace Letter Fallout
Washington reports Teuton press comments credit Austrian Count Czernin with resigning amid confusion after Emperor Charles peace letter leaks. Kreuz Zeitung says Czernin was unaware of the letter and bungled explaining Austria’s stance to Clemenceau, while Frankfurter Zeitung notes the emperor’s warning came late.
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Washington
Charles
Czernin
Teuton
Kreuz Zeitung
Clemenceau
Frankfurter Zeitung
Newspaper mourns resignation after letter cited
Several papers express regret as the letter is described as the determining cause of retirement, noting his departure followed by broad sympathy and commentary on the decision.
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Nizea
American Hero Receives French War Cross
Lieut. Patton of New York, a medical corps officer with the American Army in Lorkbaine, was awarded the French War Cross for tending wounded after a gas shell bombardment. He struggled to breathe through his respirator, removed it, and continued aiding the injured until he fainted from exhaustion.
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Lorkbaine
Lieut
Org Patton
New York
French Chief Praises U S Aviators Winslow and Campbell
Washington April 19 The French commander of the legion sent letters of congratulations to Lieutenant Winslow and Campbell for bringing down two German airplanes after a minute’s combat on Sunday. The commander expresses sincere congratulations in the name of the troops and prophesies further glorious American aviation success.
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Liceutenant Winslow
Campbell
Childrens Wash Suits and Dresses at Bargain Basement
Neat wash suits in gingham percale Devonshire cloth madras and kiddie cloth for ages 2 to 8 with belted and other styles in bright colors. Dresses priced at 1.49 in plaid and checked gingham with plain chambray or white repp belts for ages 6 to 14. Bring your little girls for good quality garments at low prices.
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Madras
Dresses for Little Girls in Plaid and Gingham Styles
Dresses for girls aged two to six feature simple girlish designs in plaid and striped gingham with chambray and occasional velvet ties. Prices shown as 69c and 98c indicate affordable, period wardrobe options.
Children's Rompers and Creepers Sale Items
District catalog advertises gingham percale chambray and Devonshire cloth rompers and creepers in sizes from 6 months to 6 years. Seconds of a well known make require only a rubbing to finish.
Boys Sport Blouses for 59c
Blouses of striped and checked gingham madras and percale with short sleeves and sport collars in mercerized material sizes 6 to 14 years.
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Madras
Percale
Boys Outing Flannel Pajamas in Stripes and Plain Colors
A listing for boys outing flannel pajamas priced at 85 cents. One-piece pajamas feature low collars and a single pocket, available in sizes 2 to 12 years, with stripes and plain color options.
Dresses for sale 1.98 in assorted fabrics and sizes
The dresses in this lot are priced at 1.98 each and feature fine chambray repp and plaid gingham fabrics. Some styles are smocked while others pair with matching bloomers, available in sizes 6 through 14.
Neat White Shoes Describe Canvas Comfort and Style
A brief note highlights white canvas shoes with comfortable fit, round toe, and button-style design. The description emphasizes neat appearance and practical wearability.
Children’s Hairbow Ribbon in Dresden and Floral Styles
Shopping note lists 35 cent hairbow or sash ribbon for children’s wear at the Don Marche. Describes Dresden and floral effects in light colors, taffeta with fancy edges, novelty stripes and moire textures. Upper main floor display location.
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Dresden
Gunmetal Shoes For Boys Priced At 3.50
Boys gunmetal calf shoes on English last with lace style and leather soles priced at 3.50. Sizes 1 to 5 1/2 available on main floor.
Cotton Union Suits On Sale In All Sizes 75c
Boys' cotton union suits offered in all sizes at 75 cents. Describes suits as suitable for spring and summer, in ecru color and of good quality. Also notes porcelain knit style with short sleeves and knee length.
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Ecru
Quality Girls Union Suits in New Low Prices
Pure white ribbed union suits for girls sizes 2 to 16 offered at 50c 75c and 85c. Low neck no sleeve or elbow sleeve Dutch neck styles available. Excellent quality garments advertised by the retailer.
Kodak sale at Bon Marche Fourth Floor
The Bon Marche on Mayflower Coffee promises value on photography gear with Eastman Kodak cameras priced from $7.50 to $72.50 and Brownie cameras from $2.00 to $14.00. Aimed at boosting seasonal use with appealing flavors, the store highlights durable options and a steady customer return.
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Eastman Kodak
BON Marche
Children's Cotton Stockings 30c Pair
Stockings of the better kind such as these are the safest to buy. Heavy cotton with elastic ribbed legs and reinforced seamless feet in fast black all sizes. Upper main floor The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Kosher Sausages and Packed Goods Featured
The delicatessen advertises Kosher salami priced at Ib 50 cents and kippered salmon at Ib 30 cents. Mayonnaise dressing costs Ib 43 cents and Heinz mixed pickles are 22 cents per pint. Also offered are Victory Rings iced cookies at 26 cents per pound.
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BON Marche
U S Aviator Fights First Duel With German Lance Corporal
In a 1918 narrative Lieutenant Granville A Pollock recalls a single handed duel during World War I above the Cheminden Dames front. He pursues a lone German aircraft as two others appear and details engine trouble and close combat with aerial maneuvers. Major Lufbery later downs the other German craft.
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Granville A. Pollock
Lafayette Flying Corps
French Foreign Legion
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Cheminden Dames
Bocie Flier
First Army
Flanders
Dejeuner
City’s Swimmin Hole Open Saturday Night
Crystal Pool in Seattle will open for the season Saturday night with renovations and new equipment. Manager G. EB Sherwood announced the upgraded facility includes a refurbished pavilion, scrubbed and repainted pool, heating apparatus, and a chlorine sterilizing plant for purifying seawater before entry.
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Sherwood
France
Daniels Praises Men for Bravery at Sea
Secretary Daniels commends five armed guardsmen for bravery after surviving drift on a life boat from the submarine Actaeon which sank November 29. Survivors include John A. Carroll Washington D C Osmond P Brez kine Bath Maine Wm J Seashanamee Cambridge Mass Henry J Earl Hopedale Mass Albert I Daniel son Minneapolis Minn.
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Washington
Actaeon
Daniels
John A. Carroll
Washington, D. C
Osmond P. Brezkine
Bath
Maine
Wm. J
Unclear Meeting Notes From City Committee Session
Fragmentary notes reference a city committee or council meeting with scattered terms like ship, Patte Duwa, university, and census. Details are incomplete and names or actions cannot be confirmed from the readable text.
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WM. Philip Simms
United Press
Baker
America
Underwood & Underwood
Pan George Creel
U. S
Ameri
Weeradics
Royse
Girle Bhoes
Seattle
C&ps
Little
Tite Bon Marche
Kodak
U.S
Bowie
Karlsruhe
Lufberry
Lafayette Iscadrille
Bodie
Crystal Pool
le Boucher
Freig
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