U S Officers Learned Of Plans For Tank Blow
Washington Nov 1 American army officers returned from France knew the British planned an unprecedented tank offensive in Arras. They described tanks as monsters and noted British commanders foresaw a big tank drive. American tanks, based on Caterpillar tractors, would be larger and powered, with longer caterpillar treads. Experiments and a $1,000,000 armored motor carriage fund are under way to adapt the new methods for Pershing’s expeditionary forces.
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France
Arras
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Pershing
Haig
How Fat Actress Was Made Slim
An actress credits Marmola Prescription Tablets with rapid weight loss, claiming two to four pounds per week. The ad-style piece urges readers to buy Marmola Tablets from Marmolla Co via Detroit, Michigan, promising harmless, effective results.
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Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Standardizing Wood Loads to Prevent Shrinkage Disputes
L. J. Allen, chief inspector of the weights and measures division, tests under way to resolve misunderstandings between dealers and consumers over wood cord shrinkage. He aims to standardize loads so a half-cord equals a full load regardless of cut length.
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Wweights and Measures Division
Department of Public Utilities
Testa
Ana
Allen
German Spies Stir Trouble Up in Mexico
Washington reports that hundreds of Teuton agents are stirring conflict in Mexico through Villa Zapata and Diaz factions. The effort aims to discredit Carranza, provoke American intervention, and disrupt U S war output from Tampico and Tuxpan while funding and arming Villistas.
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Washington
Nov
Teuton
Villa
Zapata
Felix Diaz
United States
Tuxpan
America
Teutonapies
Carranza
Bargain Shoes for Boys Girls and Women Sell Cheap
A sale offers boys leather weather shoes at 1.95 and girls shoes at 1.68. Ladies two toned shoes with black kid vamp and pearl top, in 12 to 16 inch tops, previously worth 10.00, now 2.98.
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Great Larsen-Mueller
Portland
Red Cross
Seattle
Rogers
Drawing Talent Finds Path to Fashion Work
A 26 year old artist asks if there is a place to pursue drawing women in dresses. Advice urges exploring design schools and fashion houses for training and employment in clothing design. A separate note offers tips for hosting a marshmallow roast using Christman candies, wax, and nut picks for ambience and economy.
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Hazel
Christman
Miss Grey Answers Readers on Hair, Marrying, and Cats
A reader asks about preserving a child's natural golden hair. Miss Grey urges not to use artificial remedies and to keep hair clean. Another letter seeks career guidance for wartime service and is advised to study medicine and surgery. Additional notes discuss calling-card etiquette, a sister’s marriage objection, and a Citizens Cross issue proposing cat licensing over bounties to curb cruelty while funding Red Cross efforts.
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Lear Mies Grey
Chicago detects growing motor ban dits as Mooney unveils pocket tank
Chicago police report a surge in motor ban dits prompting chief James L. Mooney to devise a compact "tank" to counter the issue. The effort aims to curb illegal activity and restore order, with officials noting the problem's expansion across the city.
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