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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1919
Page
3
Ludendorff describes German troops looting in Poland and warns that ice and poor command decisions endangered the army. He cites the summer 1915 collapse after early gains and notes the Riga line as a temporary stand, with supply and communication links stretched along lake and swamp corridors from the Dwina to the Pripe.
Excerpt recounts Ludendorff detailing wartime moves from Kovno to Lida, rail and road logistics, front consolidation, and civilian hardship. He praises German resilience, notes looting by troops, and describes medical care, horses, and morale efforts behind the lines.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children with a fruity taste and full dosing directions. It urges mothers to look for the California name on the bottle and mentions Boldt's in Naptown at 1414 3d Ave and 913 2d Ave as a place to buy.
The passage explains how Ludendorff sought to place conquered lands under tight military control and compel local populations to work in fields and factories to defeat the naval blockade. It notes German criticism of this policy but frames it as a matter of military necessity.
The ad claims Lavoptik eye wash with witch hazel hydrastis camphor and other ingredients can relieve weak or strained eyes after a single application. A Seattle reader reports immediate relief for an afflicted man and his mother, who improved within a week. The ad guarantees a bottle of Lavoptik to help.
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