Canadian Troops Use Clever Trick to Reach Trench
In France during the war a Canadian force devised a leather thong and mud aided system to carry ammunition and supplies to a breached trench. Despite heavy shell fire they completed a dangerous push, regaining ground as stretcher bearers retrieved wounded while German and Allied lines held a tacit truces around dead and wounded.
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Associated Press
France
London
Western Canada
Rers
Corns Loosen Lift Right Off
An informal consumer note describes ineffective home remedies for corns and hopes for relief without cutting or harsh methods. It questions salves and tools that fail to remove the corn and mentions awkward attempts like cotton rings and improvised solutions.
Rising Infant Mortality Linked to Sugar Shortage
London reports an Amsterdam dispatch citing Berlin infant deaths rising due to sugar ration cuts. From December 1 each child will receive an extra half pound monthly while general rations are reduced.
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London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Deputies Find Prohibited Liquor at Two Locations
Deputy sheriffs reported locating illegal liquor at two sites yesterday afternoon. The first was at Charles Fritzs residence on St Emanuel and Texas Streets and the second at Ben Fishers on Water Street between Church and Government.
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Charles’ Fritz
St. Emanuel
Texas
Ben Fisher's
Water Street
Pope Benedict Denounces Bombardment of Open Cities
In a allocution before the secret consistory Pope Benedict denounces aerial bombardment of open cities and condemns those who defy the laws of God and man. He pleads for adherence to law to restore peace, harmony, and prosperity across Europe.
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Rome
Via
Phris
Benedict
Europe
Ang Land
Hobson Plans Race Against Underwood
Richmond Pearson Hobson would seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 1920 if a national prohibition plank is adopted by one or both major parties. S. A. Hobson of Fayette cites Alabama prohibitionist influence and says the contest would pit Captain Hobson against Senator O W Underwood.
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Birmingham
Ala
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Anti-Saloon League of America
S. A. Hobson
Fayette
Alabama
Hobson
Democratic Party
Captain Hobson
America
O. W. Underwood
Von Jagow quits post over U boat policy
A Berne dispatch cited Maximilian Harden in the Zukunft stating that German foreign minister von Jagow resigned due to disapproval of a submarine policy that offended the United States He also opposed deporting Belgians and French from occupied territories.
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Associated Press
London
Berne
Maximilian Harden
Zukunft
Herr von Jagow
United States
Not Quite Down and Out
An advertisement claims stomach trouble depresses men but proper treatment can revive energy. It urges Chamberlain's Tablets to improve digestion and invigorate the liver and bowels, promising prompt recovery in most cases.
Gregory May Be Named Judge of Appeals Court
President Wilson may nominate Attorney General Gregory to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the wake of a cabinet resignation. The plan under consideration envisions him succeeding Judge A P McCormick and later possible promotion to the Supreme Court when a vacancy arises. The Fifth Circuit covers Gulf states.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gregory
Wilson
United States
Court of Appeals
A. P. McCormick
Supreme Court
Fifth Circuit
Gulf States
Kerr Seek to Push Over Shipping Scheme
Alfred E. Clegg general manager Kerr Steamship Line said the firm is negotiating with France for a seaport to handle trade between France and the United States. H. F. Kerr president is in France finalizing details. Kerr ties to Mobile through prior leadership of regional lines and wartime citizenship.
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F. Kerr
New York
Alfred E. Clegg
Kerr Steamship Line
France
H. F. Kerr
Mobile
Carrbbean and Southern Steam- Ship Co
A. BE. Clegg
Two Norwegian Steamers Sunk in New Losses
London Dec. 5 Lloyds reports the sinking of the Norwegian steamships Bossi 1462 tons gross and Draupner 1126 tons as new casualties in the ongoing maritime losses.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd’s
Bossi
Draupner
Cardus touted as restoring strength for nervous patients
Mrs. Alice Green of Winston Georgia describes taking Cardus multiple times over four years. She reports improved strength, relief from headaches and nervousness, and weight gain after completing several bottles.
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Winston, Ga
Cardus
Alice Green
Timely Russian Arrival Could Save Bucharest
Russian troops arrive before Bucharest altering the Romanian defense. German encirclement plans near failure as Russian forces hindered flanks and disrupted bombardment, allowing Romanian retreat to hold western fortifications and defend a line north and west of the capital.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Bucharest
Carpathians
Danube
Krafft von Delmensingen
von Mackensen
Lake Greca
Teutonic
Piteshti
Bruce Hayes Seeks Alumni Support For Tulane Game Visit
Bruce Hayes former Tulane trainer and coach visits Mobile to drum up backing for a Crescent City trip timed with Tulane versus Georgetown. He plans talks with Spring Hill College faculty and hopes to meet Georgetown alumni to form a committee.
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Bruce Hayes
Tulane University
New Orleans
Mobile
Crescent City
Tulane
Georgetown University
Sayes
Spring Hill College
Georgetown
Neutrals Suffer Losses in Updated Lloyds Reports
Lloyds dispatches report multiple neutral ships sunk or damaged. The Norwegian steamer Hitteroy of 1260 tons net is sunk, Erick H. Lindoe also sunk, Greek steamer Demitrios Inglessis believed sunk, and the French vessel Therese sunk. Five of Nagata Maru crew killed and five wounded by gunfire.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd's
Hitteroy
Erick H. Lindoe
Demitrios Inglessis
Therese
Illinois Visitors Register At Club Rooms
Visitors from Illinois and other states check in at the Illinois Club at the Cawthon Hotel. The list includes Miss Myrtle Colson of Chicago and Mr. Victor E. Burnham of Belvidere among numerous residents from Belvidere Joliet Lanark Kankakee Moline Oak Park and other locales along with international guests such as Alfred B. Wilson of London England and P. Wright of Winnipeg Canada.
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Illinois Club
Cawthon Hotel
Ilinois
Myrtle Colson
Chicago
Victor E. Burnham
Belvidere
H.G. Gordon
Laarenceville
James Jordy
William Corlett
Ritchey
C. V. Judd
Woodstock
Irwin Cappertne
Alfred B. Wilson
London
Eng
J. M. Nelson
Parkersburg
W. Va
Missanee Bay St. Louis
Miss
J. P. WE
de Mich
Albert R. Funk
Macon
A. Chapman
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ruth Scruggs
P. 8. Wright
Winnipeg
Can
James H. John
Theodore
Ala
G. R. Hennig
Fairhope
Farm paper publisher and son sent to prison
James A. Everitt and his son Sibley F. Everitt of Indianapolis were found guilty in federal court of using the mails to defraud. Each was sentenced to 18 months in the Atlanta federal prison. James A. Everitt was a well known former president of the Farmers Society of City and the American Society of Equity.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
iInd
James A. Everitt
Sibley F. Everitt
Atlanta
United States
Farmers’ Organization
Farmers’ Society of City
American Society of Equity
Three Fast Bouts At Business Men's Club Card
The second card of the season at the Business Men's Athletic Club featured two preliminaries and a six round main event at Temperance Hall before a large crowd. Pete Shaughnessy of Mobile vs Kid Carter of New Orleans battled hard with Carter's left hand scoring repeatedly, ending with Shaughnessy weakened by jabs. Preliminaries matched Kid O'Day vs Kid Monroe and Lee Davis vs Joe Smith. John H. Lee refereed all bouts. Upcoming matches: K O Brown of New Orleans vs Young Dundee of Fort Morgan. Sailor Jess Smith of Fort Morgan to face Carter or Shaughnessy.
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Business Men's Athletic Club
Temperance Hall
Pete” Shaughnessy
Mobile
Kid” Carter
New Orleans
Carter
Shaughnessy
Kid O'Day
Kid Monroe
Lee Davis
Joe Smith
John H. Lee
K. O. Brown
Young Dundee
Fort Morgan
Sailor Jess Smith
Auto door starter lock claims by Mobile inventors
Messrs J W and T E Boyett, Mobilians, say they invented an automatic starter lock in their shops on St Joseph and St Michael streets. The brothers assert Mobile automobile owners approve the device.
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Messrs
J. W
T. E. Boyett
St. Joseph and
St. Michael Streets
Boyett Brothers
Island to Install Dipping Vat for Spring Dipping
A dipping vat is being built at Daupsin Island under the supervision of W. J. Selkin United States veterinarian who left Mobile for the site. He said the vat will be ready for active spring dipping and that dipping will be rushed all over the county this spring.
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Daupsin Island
W. J. Selkin
United States
Mobile
Greek King Plans War on Allies in Athens Dispatch
London reports, citing Athens dispatches from Piraeus, that King Constantine mobilizes to back Mackensen forces and attack Serrail. Greeks advancing on Piraeus, after a trap that led to heavy ally losses, with 26 000 Greek troops surrounding 3 000 allied troops.
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Athens
Piraeus
Associated Press
London
Greece
Constantine
von Mackensen
Monastir
Serrail
du Fournet
Norwegian Vessels Sunk Through War Acts
From the start of the war to November this year 242 Norwegian ships were destroyed by acts of war. The total includes 182 steamers amounting to 281,628 tons and insured for 145,000,000 kroner.
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Associated Press
Christiania
London
Water Rents Shut-Off for Delinquent Customers
Water consumers in arrears face shut-off under city ordinances. Pay promptly at the water office to avoid a $1.00 turn-on penalty. Mobile Water Works.
Gift Ideas for Men That Spark Practical Joy
A brief shopping guide suggests thoughtful presents for brothers fathers sons or husbands focusing on practical useful items rather than flashy gifts. It emphasizes avoiding overly trivial choices and encourages choosing durable tools clothing or gadgets suited to everyday needs.
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Ke, Lawrence & Co
van Drug Corp
Ouick Transfer CO
Jack Callahan
Louie DE Cook
Louie
Boston
Whistler
Whistler School Improvement Association
Whistler Public School
Ramalah Temple
Robert _ . Small
Thomasvillela
Charles Kountz
Maggie Welch
Maggie McDonough
Gadsden
Annie ‘Schmidtner
Leroy Caton
Thomas B. Allman
Bowen Lodge
A. F
A. M
Montgomery
Grand Lodge
Josephine Mitternight
Denny Hinchey
Methodist Church
Francis M. Atchison
Selma
van Antwerp Drug Corp
F. L. Tapia
Dauphin Street
Qvez Britton
Pope
God
Underwood
von Jagow
Appeals
Georgia Lady
Nerv
Carolus
Bruce Hays
Illinois
Business Men’s Club
Mobile Water Works
G. Cohn
S. Sawai ST
Conti
Dauphin
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