Carisbad Soldier Reaches Hundred Thousand Dollar Liberty Loan
A Carisbad report touts a soldier going “over the top” as the Liberty Loan thermometer hits one hundred thousand dollars. James, Oliver, and Heckett led a drive that raised five thousand dollars in fifteen minutes, prompting cheers and patriotic fervor.
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Carisbad
Dames
Heckett
Oliver
Hame
Liberty
James
J. 8. Oliver
Liberty Loan
George Heckett
Beckett
Carlwbad
Joe James
George Theeckett
British Line Holds Firm Near Ypres Amid Rebel Attacks
Allied defenses in the Ypres region remain firm after the loss of Mont Kemmel. German forces under Von Arnim pressed at Locre and Vermeele, but the British line held with heavy artillery exchanges overnight. The official London report notes no new major German offensive and confirms severe casualties on their side as attacks around Loere and La Clytte were repelled.
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Preas
Mont Kemmel
Ypres
Locre
Mont Kemnel
Vermeele
London
Lys River
Loere
la Clytte
Nighttime fair weather with scattered rain
A brief forecast notes tonight and Sunday should be fair overall with showers possible. The outlook mentions a west portion and an east portion facing the weather pattern.
British Losses Rise in Early April Casualties
The Associated Press reports British casualties through April 2 totaled 18 180 after heavy fighting for over a month. Casualties are rising toward last year’s weekly highs when British offensives prevailed.
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Preaondon
Holland did not send an ultimatum to Germany
A Telegraphic dispatch from Washington dated April 17 says the German minister in The Hague did not depart for Germany as rumored. The Netherlands tax authority states no ultimatum was sent to the Netherlands by Germany on the sand and gravel dispute or any other issue. A German attack near Thennes southeast of Amiens was repelled last night as artillery battles continued between Villers-Bretonneux and Hangard.
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Washington
Netherlands
Hague
Germany
Netherland
Associated Press
Varix
Thennes
Amiens
War Office
Villers-Bretonneux
Hangard
Grendel
Counterattack Drives Enemy From Kemmel Voormezeele Ridge
Fierce fighting north of Kemmel and near Voormezeele. enemy attacked southwest ridge and wood but was repulsed. Afternoon fighting favored allies in the Han gard-Villers-Bretonneux sector as Sonme tenting continued.
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Kemmel
Voormezeele
Voorneneele
Sonme
Hangard-Villers-Bretonneux
Reception for Exemption Hoard selections at Carlsbad
Last night Carlsbad hosted a reception and dance honoring men chosen by the Exemption Hoard to go to Camp Funston. Mayor Grantham gave the welcome, Supt. Brinton praised the mark of service, and a Colonial themed musical program featured Jenny Linn, B J Stringham, a Stringham quartet, Miss Christian, Mrs Ralph H Turlington, J S Oliver, and Mink Owen. The Gerlach orchestra performed national airs, followed by a formal program and dance honoring the selectees.
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Carlsbad
Camp Funston
D. G. Grantham
Supt. Brinton
Carlsbad Achoola
Baby Arrival At Home Of Lee Hanson And Wife
Lee Hanson and his wife welcomed a measured home birth of their baby girl the family announced. The couple said both mother and child are healthy and thriving.
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Lee Hanson
Carlsbad Dance Event Delights Large Crowd
A crowded Carlsbad floor hosted seven hundred guests for a dance affair with Benner Wane absent due to car trouble. Carlbad music lover Benner Wane was praised for singing Marsellaire while Mrs. Julian Smith and daughter Hattie returned from Clifton Arizona. New Studebaker touring cars were shown at the Ohnemun Shop.
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Benner
Carlsbad
Studebaker
Ohnemun
Julian Smith
Miss Hattie
Clifton, Arisona
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Soldier Boy
Francs
von Arnim
Kemel
First National Bank
Holland
Nlice
Armory
Treasury
the National Bank OF Carlsbad
Federal Reserve Devils
Carlsbad Steam Laundry
Carlsbad Light & Powekr CO
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