Germans Retreat On 20 Mile Front In World War I
Allied forces press the German retreat along a 20 mile front from the Argonne to the Meuse as flanking movements threaten the Hindenburg line near Lille. American units, hampered by mud, gain combat weather as British and Belgian troops seize Damascus and 7,000 Turkish prisoners in Palestine aid. Damascus lies about 175 miles south of Aleppo, tightening pressure on Turkish bases.
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Monthois
Lys
Lille
Cambrai-St. Tin
Champagne
Damascus
Allenby
Palestine
Aleppo
Mesa
Turkey
Germans establish new retreat from Lens to Armentieres
London reports German forces have fallen back to a new defensive line stretching from Cite St. near Lens to Douvrin, east of Aubers, and toward Armentieres. British troops pursue, renewing attacks near St. Quentin and Cambrai as the army claims constant contact and ongoing advances with prisoners taken.
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London
Lens
Armentiers
War Office
Field Marshal Haig
Cite St
Douvrin
Aubers
Grenier
Armentieres
Fraco
St. Quentin
Cambrai
French Renew Air Assaults Push Germans Near Rheims
Paris reports indicate French forces, with British against the Germans in the St sector, renewed air strikes and continued advances in Champagne. Challerange fell under French control near Rheims while Loivre, six miles north of Rheims, and lines toward the Aisne were extended. German attacks north of Rheims and Champagne were repulsed with heavy losses and French gains remained intact.
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Paris
Champagne
Challerange
Rheims
Loivre
Moilesorth
Aisne
Vesle
Laneu
Orfeuil
Allied gains and air victories near Verdun in October front
Allied positions improved in local fighting while nine German planes and two balloons were shot down. American front near Verdun reports a heavy morning bombardment and excellent observing weather. Clear skies, sun, and a cold breeze dry mud and aid troop movements and transport.
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Verdun
How to Cook Whale Meat in the Home Kitchen
A Boston Transcript Nomad column recounts trial cooking whale meat as a patriotic experiment. It describes broiling, tomato sauce, giblet sauce, and a beige caserole method with onions, turnips, carrots, bay, vinegar, and peas. It emphasizes practical tasting notes and humorous thrift.
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Enterprise
Boston Transcript
Rescue Report Reverses Losses From Buena Ventura Sinking
Washington reports six American officers and men saved from the Buena Ventura torpedoing off the Spanish coast. The divers include Lieut. Joseph D. Sullivan of South Boston, Lieut. John A. Campbell of Milton Delaware, Lieut. Allen Musselman of Philadelphia, Assistant Paymaster William G. Morrisey Jr. of Brooklyn, Ensigns Anton Waine of New York City and R. H. Baldwin of Kylesford Tennessee.
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Washington
Navy
Army
Navy Department
Joseph D. Sullivan
L Street
South
Boston
Mass
John A. Campbell
Milton
Del
Allen Musselman
Philadelphia
William G. Morrisey, Jr
Brooklyn
N. Y
Anton W. Waine
New York City
R. H. Baldwin
Kylesford
Tenn
Governor appeals to lift Sunday driving ban in New England
Boston October 3 Governor McCail appealed to the national fuel administration through Fuel Administrator Storrow to lift the Sunday automobiling ban in New England. The aim is to allow thousands of people to enjoy fresh air and help check the influenza spread.
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Boston
McCail
National Fuel Administration
Storrow
New England
Prisoners Located In German Camps Listed
Washington reports 13 additional American prisoners in German camps per the war department. Included is Lieut Marland C Hobbs of Boston at Schweidnitz. A Busy Day prints a public opinion exchange on government ownership with a man answering Yes to avoid longer debate.
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Washington
War Department
Schweidnitz
Marland C. Hobbs
Chauncey Street
Boston
Washington Star
Durham man fined for reckless driving near trolley
F H Page of Durham faced a motor vehicle charge for driving suddenly in front of a southbound trolley, endangering passengers. Officers Chap man and McCarthy testified the auto stopped the trolley abruptly, with Page claiming no intent to violate the law. Page paid a $25 minimum fine plus costs. A separate case, James Curtin’s intoxication, led to 30 days at Haddam. West Point to shorten course to one year, boosting annual graduates from 200 to about 1,090.
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F. H. Page
Durham
Addison T. Chapman
Daniel J. McCarthy
Broatch
Chapman
Mr. Page
McCarthy
Page
James Curtin
Curtin
Schulling
Meriden
Haddam
West Point
Washington
General March
War Department
Drastic steps to curb influenza nationwide
Washington reports move to halt Spanish influenza as civilian cases rise while military units see some improvement. Public health officials limit crowds, delay store openings, close schools, and consider theatres and public venues shutdowns to prevent further spread and protect war effort.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Spain Praises Allies Resolution Adopted at Socialist Conference
Madrid October 3 at a conference of Spanish socialists a resolution was adopted praising the forces that are battling to emancipate humanity from military despotism. The statement reflects Allied support in the context of the ongoing war.
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Spain
Agence Radio
I. N
Madrid
Illness News From Rocky Hill Area
Rocky Hill Oct 3 report notes Mrs. Oran A. Moser critically ill with pneumonia. Wallace Peck at Camp Devens improved slightly. Charles Arden Whapies returns from Deep River. Mrs. George W. Wheeler back in Bridgeport after visiting Mrs. E. A. Peck and family. Edward Lockwood admitted to Lakeville institution. Justus Churchill returns from Camp Devens. Moser children stay with grandparents in East Hartford during mother’s illness.
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Rocky Hill
Oran A. Moser
Wallace Peck
Camp Devens
Charles Arden Whapies
Deep River
George W. Wheeler
Bridgeport
E. A. Peck
Edward Lockwood
Lakeville
Justus Churchill
Camp Devon
Ayer
Mass
Middlefield Busses to Portland Grange Schedule
Bus service from Baileyville departs at 7 with a 7 15 center point Friday night. If going modify G B Hawkes. A new kindergarten class at Congregational Sunday school admits children six and under. Rally Day Sunday welcomes all ages at church and Sunday school.
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Portland Grange
Baileyville
Center
G. B. Hawkes
Congregational Sunday
Haddam voters reject county building tax and local issues
Reports from Haddam include the town voting against a tax to cover its share of county building costs, while Cromwell goes dry by 60 votes and Portland votes license by 2. Other notes mention a fatal house fire in Middlefield, a cracked old courthouse accident, and local officials elected in Essex. Also cited are a Berlin Bridge Co estimate, October excursion fare to Chicago, and various community happenings.
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Nent
Central Lodge No. 1
Ee Williams
Kiningwo
Amy Guy
Middlefield
Haddam
Layig
Old Court House
Cromwell
Portland
Alexander Inglis
William Street
Berlin Bridge Co
Middletown
New York
Chicago
West Shore
Common Council
North Room
Universalist Church
Walter Shutton
Pacousett
George K. Burke
George A. Coleman
George B. French
Essex
Maplewood Opera House
East Haddam
Clinton
Fisher’s Island
Main Street
Pinex cough syrup promises quick relief for chest and throat
A vintage ad touts a homemade cough syrup mixing Pinex with sugar syrup or alternatives to treat bronchitis hoarseness croup and other coughs in 24 hours. It claims a pint of syrup provides a family supply at a fraction of store prices and guarantees satisfaction with directions from the Pinex Co. Ft Wayne Ind.
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Enaia
Pinex Co
Ft. Weyne
Ind
Why talk peace why America must back the boys and buy bonds
An editorial urging continued support for the war effort. It argues America joined the conflict to bring a criminal to justice, seize his loot, and punish his crimes. The piece urges readers not to retreat as military gains advance and to back troops by buying war bonds.
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America
Boston Post
Sew and Save Dress Satins in Many Colors
Fabric store offers dress satins 36 inches wide at $1.89 per yard. Colors listed include Old Blue Navy Blue Black Turquoise Old Rose Brown Taupe Plum Resida and Dark Green. Great for sewing projects and apparel.
Doran's B. D. G. Liniment Promises Fast Pain Relief
An advertisement extols Doran's B. D. G. Liniment as a miracle for lame and swollen muscles with instant relief and complete cure in days. It targets those with muscular congestion and rheumatic pains, claims widespread endorsement by physicians and nurses, and offers a $1 bottle with druggist service.
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Doran
B. D. G. Liniment
DORAN'S B G LINIMENT CO MERIDEN LISTINGS
Local advertising fragment lists DORAN'S and B G LINIMENT CO of Meriden Conn along with addresses including John J Cronin 226 Main Woodward Sirug Co Park Drug Store Main and Union Lts Phar Hampton Allen Co and G Fox Co. All items appear as retail listings.
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John J. Cronin
Main St
Woodward Sirug Co
Park /Drug
Main
Union
Phar
Hampton
Allen & Co
G. Fox & Co
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Buena Ventura
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Kelco
the City Savings
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Might and Main
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Tion
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Cash Bargain
Crisco, Can
Jemima
A.M. Bidwell
Bidwell & Lynch, Successors
Middletown Liberty Loan Committee
R. J. Atweil
Arthur B. Jenking
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