Libau Port Studied as Key Naval Base in War Geography
Libau, a major Baltic port captured by German forces, is highlighted by the National Geographic Society as a fortified naval and commercial hub of the Russian empire. The study notes extensive defensive works completed by 1906, with a complex harbor system and readiness to build and equip naval fleets.
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Kiel
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Clears Pimples with Tesinol Soap and Ointment
An old advertisement touts Tesinol and Resinol products to clear pimples and smooth skin. It claims hot water and soap cleanse pores, remove blemishes, and speed healing of sores burns and chafing. Sold by all druggists for adult skin and babies tender skin.
Libau Libau Baltic port and industrial hub before war
Libau a Baltic port in Courland with a large harbor and modern docks. Exports reach about 30 million dollars yearly led by butter flax timber pork and grain. Rail links to Moscow Petrograd Kharkov and Orel. City rivals in industry with naval station and multiple factories including explosives machinery belts sails and linoleum. Population around 70 000 with German Jewish Lithuanian roots and German street signs before the war.
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Courland
Siberia
France
Germany
Libau
Russia
Libux
Livan
Moscow
Petrograd
Orel
Baltic
Liben
Order of the Brethren of the Sword
Charles XII
Sweden
Washington Notes and Racing Plans From May 19
West Virginia horseman C Snead visits Washington after the Virginia spring fair circuit. Races begin June 2 in Marion Virginia with future meets at Bluefield June 30 and Oak Hill July 5. Executive Commerce Board calls meet in Washington during Pan American sessions with business leaders from across the country. James G Davis sails home aboard Adriatic after delays. he served as a U S postal clerk and was involved in Titanic era vacancies. Col Joseph McDermott and Mrs McDermott, guests at the New Willard, have returned home. Commissions issued to
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C. Snead
West Virginia
Virginia
Snead
Horsemen's League
Virginias
Marion
Bluefield
Oak Hill
Executive Committee
Board of Commerce of the
United States
Washington
Star of the Chinese Commission
Chambers of Commierce
Executive Commission
James G. Davis
United States Seat
Adriatic
Mr. Davis
St Paul
Nej Owas
Nuffolk
Western Railroad
Sir. Davis
Sea Post
English Channel
Three names listed in local notice
Albert R. Bibbee Dunloop and William Blaker Oakmont appear in a brief local notice item. The fragment confirms individuals connected to the notice but offers no dates events or actions. Further readable context would clarify roles and stakes.
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Albert R. Bibbee
Dunloop
William ©. Blaker
Oakmont
Public school program at Salem college auditorium
Monday night at the college auditorium a free public entertainment by primary and elementary pupils from the central building and west end featured drills songs and a cantata In a Flower Garden grades one through six The seventh grade presented an elaborate drill under arches with white attire and flower garlands A ceremony awarded 29 grammar graduates moving to high school Also reported real estate interest in Pennsboro a city cleanup day and plans to creame a levee runoff Citizens accepted cleanup efforts while city officials consider levee work Stanley Young on business in Pittsboro and Rev E J Wooster reported sick
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Salem
College Auditorium
West End
Ifm
VanHorn
Pennsboro
B. Lowther
Harrisville
Ayery
Stanley Young
Pittsboro
E_ J. Wooster
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Joseph McDermott
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