German Armies Suffer Checks In Poland Invasion
Russian headquarters report German columns north of Mlawa and from Thorn toward Warsaw were repulsed or checked by counter attacks. A separate German thrust near Plotikow and Constochowa reportedly stalled, with 2,000 prisoners claimed by Russians. Berlin says northern Poland offensive persists as Warsaw near threat.
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Poland
Mlawa
Priggian
Petrigrad
Warsaw
Loda
Lowlex
Thorn
Liv Hunslan
Colum
Tigslun
Cricaw
Plotikow
Caonstochowa
Russia
Cracow
Ueilia
Valjeve
Hornlin
Morta
Towle
Wier Eaw
Mytrograd
von Mackenzon
French Retake Ypres Trenches After German Counteroffensive
Paris reports rapid Allied progress this week as German offensives push toward Ypres. The French say multiple counteroffensives failed to dislodge troops, with one attack narrowly failing to break the line and the allied trenches at Ypres being re taken after renewed fighting.
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Paris
Payt Wook
T Ypres
Horn
Russians May Retreat From Warsaw In Poland Warfront
Telegrams from Petrograd say Russian forces may abandon lines near Warsaw as German troops press from Lodz and pursue a broader retirement of their armies in Poland. The report notes weakening Austro‑German positions and shifts in troop deployments along the frontline.
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Poland
Tom Petrograd
Millions of Xmas Trees Toll From the Forest
In Michigan Vermont Wisconsin and nearby, millions of Christmas trees are cut for the Yuletide market. Women captains guide shipments while daughters prep the haul. Prices for cutters are low, fueling dissatisfaction and potential price rises at markets in New York Philadelphia and beyond.
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Wyoming
Old and New Use for Wire in Early Industry
An elderly steel founder recalls how wire production boomed from war needs and fencing, with fashion driving growth during the hoop skirt era. He notes a peak when orders flowed in and mills ran at capacity, then mentions the lasting impact of that early demand. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Devoe and children visited Columbus on Saturday.
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Stites
New York
Waahligten
Panaretos
Turkey
Constantnople
Itadera
Enver Pasha
Germany
Bulgaria
Gresce
Will Street Journal
John F. Devoe
Columbus
The High Cost of Living in Various States
A garbled notice lists names in troubled order including Mr and Mrs Dun of Walker Maine and Mr and Mrs Hogue East Grindler Street with mentions of Ralph Buanh Kansas City Missouri and Mrs Nard akwen of Li Raat Prout Street, reflecting a disjointed local item about rising expenses across states.
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Walker
Y. R. Hogue
East Grindler Sireet
Ralph Buanh
Kan
Joe City
Afr
Anil Mra
Nardakwen
Li Raat Prout Street
Death of Elizabeth Vincent Ailingabeth Vincent in Vernon
Elizabeth Vincent Ailigabeth Vincent died at her home on the Sychar fond Saturday morning at 1 05 after a two week illness of pneumonia. She was 60, leaves two brothers from Vernon and one sister from Kaar Gambler. Funeral Monday at 11 30 at Maude Vincent home officiated by Alder Ashton, interment Jelawny cemetery. The funeral of Golilie Dodd Monday at 5 40 at the home of her Mother Mrs. Allen Robins, interment Mound View Cemetery.
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Sychar Fond
Miss Vincent
Ison
Mark
Vernon
Maude Vincent
West Chestnut
Alder Ashton
Jelawny Cemetery
Dodd
Phe
Teino UE
Allen Robinsen
Mound View Centuary
Cigarettes In Ghina Offer Unbelievably Low Prices
A Consul reports Chinese cigarettes sold at astonishingly low prices in Chungking. Pack of ten costs a vent and includes a Japanese bamboo holder. Cartons of 500 hover at 49 cents. manufacturers profit about one fifth of a cent per pack.
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Ghina
United States
Carleton Baker
Chungking
AmericansKilled In Mexican Mine Outing
El Paso on December 12 reports three Americans Thomas Bronds mining contractor Hin of Pittsburgh Pa and Michael McNornic were robbed and killed by Mexican outlaws while traveling by way of Calabaxas from a mine near Nacdeuri Sonora Mexico during a work mission.
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Tex
Thomas 1
Historic fainting spells in military and political history
The piece recalls Prince Oscar’s heart attack after a brutal engagement with Turcos and a Mexican War episode where Brigadier General Franklin Pierce fainted in action. It cites medical quackery about catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with dubious claims and a money back promise. The text mixes historical anecdotes with sensational patent medicine advertising.
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Hartford
Prince Oscar
Turcos
Franklin Pierce
New Hampshire
Pierce
Pension increases for Knox County soldiers approved
Congressman William A. Ashbrook secured special pension bills for two Knox county soldiers. J A Thhima of this city will receive 36 dollars per month, and J Winters ringer of Buckeye City will receive 40 dollars per month. A recital by Mile Ethel Mekee’s pupils at her home on Want Gambler street drew many parents and friends, with Miss Gertrude Monning contributing several solos.
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Ashbrook
William A. Ashbrook Bay
J. A. Thhima
Winters Ringer
Buckeye City
Mile Ethel Mekee
Want Gambler Street
Mise Gertrude Monning
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