Canal Zone Defenses Harden Under Murray Command
Egyptian desert report notes Major General Sir Archibald Murray fortifying the canal zone with outposts and trenches. He uses French and British WWI lessons to construct roads, rail lines, water systems, and temporary camps while overseeing native labor and local troops in arduous heat. The aim is permanent, scalable defense as troops project forward toward the Turkish frontier, with disciplined, continuous operations and strong leadership.
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Egypt
Litiah
Minot
Fiet
Sir Arch
Mirray
Peninaila
Jowar
Murray
Almont
France
Parke
Urnai
Devort
Sind
Canal Zone
Murray Moade
Bald
Tamnina
Cale
Hay
Estrone
Jn Av Almoat
Fuhting
Raiibende
Tursk
Comela Ardavus
Baskaerfala
Engiah Poldiark
Nekto Trowne
Waal Indies
Thors
Martin
Yencer
Flouriah
Mary
Lusiwately
Mately
Oil and Gas Development of Trestate
Oil and gas developments surge across West Virginia fields with multiple rigs active in Doddridge, Ritchie, Marion, Calhoun, Lewis, and surrounding counties. Major wells report production in barrels per day, while new tests and drillings appear on farms from Mannington to Greenbrier as operators push closer to peak output this season.
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Pennsylvania
Dent's Run
Mannington Diatrict
Marion County
W. Vo
Sinter Way
John L. Hays
W. PF. Harlett
Tatoo
South Peha Oi Company
Hoard Bateon
Clayton Oi Company
Wxayn
Ta Mekin
Meagants County
Weil Ity Sriend
Spencer
Kolbe
Cabot
JH. Burgess
Aerth
Kanawha
Calhoun County
J. & Silcott
Alt Mana
Curtin Dhetriot
Roane
Uatind
Mareelick Hart Farm
Brown
Forll
Frevwon
Crewe Dinteret
Lewin
M. Riley
Maele
Rewwrye Une
Highland Farm
Ha Test
Ntehaleve
Apring Rit
New Milton Istrict
Deddrides County
False Medlands Case Involving Everett and Cowie
Mrs. Everett, widow of Francis J. Evermit, claims a 26 year old case over Jamcs P. Cowie's disappearance and a pension denial by the Brandoril Accident Insurance Co. The suit alleges Cowie’s prior marriage to Everett’s late husband and seeks $7,500, citing exhumation and verification by insurers. Everett says a divorce from Cowie existed in Minnesota and cites marital status at Tate, California.
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Medlands
Callt
Francis J. Evermit
Jamcs
Bernardino Eunty
Feerove
Tate
Calif
Ingtranes Company
Noma Wiie
Everett
Tron
Wade
Minnesota
Everett Weld
Tore
Nery Worth Sleep Aid Ad Claims Relief
An advertisement for Nery Worth from Burke's drug store claims the product restores sleep and relieves fatigue. It describes severe nightly weariness, age-related tiredness, and pain fading after use, with a promise of a refund if not beneficial. The notice presents user testimonials about improved rest and work energy.
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Celembia
Burke's Drujt
Gas company work flagged on West Fork river farm
Fragmented OCR describes Voswer Gas Company project near Mary Gand farm on West Fork river in Dunn county. Mentions rebuilding rig, gas discovery, and development activity in Perry and Licking counties with multiple firms operating and wages noted for various crews.
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Mary Gand
Cotwinlus Oisunt Fuel Company
Moking
Tovmeddy
Mussingim
Ronn
Morgah
Sailary
Maynard Amd
Dave m
Duxtor
Tuck
J. Kesword Fare In Tnde- Pendeten Township. J. H- Bipeine Sind
Wre
Fragmented historical note on coal decline and WWI era trade
Incoherent OCR text discusses living costs and coal shortages linked to a broader war economy. Mentions treaties, trade routes, and commodity pricing amid winter conditions. References to England, the United States, and India industry, with scattered dates and figures.
Somme Offensive Prolonged by Fourth British Army
Rawlinson commands the Fourth British Army which led the major Somme attack. The offensive on the Somme front is believed to resume in the near future as the sector cools. Newswire-style brief notes ongoing operations and expectations from wartime reporting.
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Hi. Rawlinson
Mair
Somme
Unfit Soldier Ends Life After Mental Decline
Chicago dated October 7 reports a former Army recruit named Wilson who, after being deemed unfit due to health and spirit, returned to Chicago and in a distressed state killed himself with a razor. The account notes his prior optimism, a failed medical examination, and his strained home life with a wife and infant daughter. He was 33, a law graduate, and had worked at a La Salle Street office before his death.
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Chicago
Wilco
Armin and Company
Aililtie
Wilann Ageweryd
Aummona
Mik Sane
Wilson van
Tinuf
la Offlen
South la Salle
Fils
Whlton
Stebbins
Sun Life
Iocka
Wilson
Briken
University of Mehl
Hle-Work Ag
Robinson Completes Panhandle Campaign Tour
Robinson concludes a Panhandle campaign sweep through West Virginia counties including Hampshire and Marion. He speaks at Capon Bridge and Grafton meeting large crowds, denounces Democratic opponents, and touts Republican unity and support ahead of the governor race.
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Robinson
Panhandle
Nomnet
Bel
Sider
Wu TL
Republican
Num
Mampohico
Democratic
Cornwell
Capon Brite
M Brown
Eauety
Mere
Sidio Rehan Ron
Hampshire County
McDonald
Enligman
Keynor
Gratin
Hal
Muncock
Tirocke Coun
Bookkeepers Tie With West Virginia Prep Team
A cited prep football clash ended in a 0 to 0 tie amid crowd delays and disputed calls. Key moments included Thompsond mutarter to Slocum and a late interception by Schutte, with Doylor for the visitors praised for penetrating the Koyne line and stalling local attempts.
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West Virginia
Agen Jiera
Analisme
Koynor
Virginia Huwinoan Collega
Ehape
Nce
Montgomery Mada
Long Dade
Slocum
Schutte Yost Quarterback Names Inaccurate OCR Record
OCR fragment lists multiple incomplete names and positions for players such as Bayle and Daughnewax with halfbacks and ends. It references West Virginia University and mentions quarter lengths of two twelve and two two minute quarters, but many words are garbled, making full details unclear.
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Thuel Callegn
Helin
Bank Panic Hits Wheeling as Panic Strikes Bank of Benweed
Wheeling Oct 7 a foreign run on the Bank of Benweed caused a run on deposits as 530 thousand dollars in savings were drawn while the bank borrowed 220000 cash from Wheeling Bank to meet demands. Directors approved 327000 for reserves, leaving the bank near bankruptcy in a tense week.
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Wheeling
Pantcoatricken Foralgnire
Gerwood
Bank
Olnvan
Kroundens Tury Lune
Hank Naf
W Wheellig Run Sald
Long hike from Wichita to Denver by health workers
Two young women left their positions after an indoor work period and walked overland to Denver to preserve health. They traveled over 600 miles, stopping in Colorado Springs on the way, and became exemplars of health and resilience.
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Denver
Col
Wichita
Kon
Minis Michel Batmey
Mien Morenae
Personal notes from Mannington visitors and locals
A stream of personal notices lists Mr W. it. Andrewn of Mannington and others visiting in the city. Names include Mrs and Mrs W. HL Heator Orlando C L Gregory Parkersburg LB Breton Charleston and many more from Morgantown Richwood Charleston and surrounding areas.
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W. It. Andrewn
Mannington
Chirisburg
W. HL Heator
Orlando
Hare
C. L. Gregory
Parkersburg
LB. Breton
Charleston
6 Carper
Morgantown
Waldo
F. S. Alderson
Richwood
John C. Bout
Charley
MF. Karnes
Vicerty
Elvn CoKing Teere
Ekle
EA. Tuckwiller
Morgantawi
Miller
Torm Alta
Hott Gore
Aira
Lee Roberta
Weaterton
Thomas
What Union
Tety
Joagtt
Jobin
Gandy
Wten
Maryland
Sanin
W. P. Coughln
Tritanapolis
Ind
C. L. Haught Nasinesa
Marenayiile
Trench Warfare Plans Proposed After War End
Paris report outlines a plan to salvage and remount trench works after hostilities. It suggests government ownership or joint control to maintain existing trench structures and fortifications in their current condition.
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Paris
North View Tax Notice Promises 2 Percent Discount
Town of North View residents are urged to pay all taxes by November 30 to receive a 2 percent discount. After January 1, 1017, interest at ten percent applies. Payments are to be made at the mayor's office where tax books are kept.
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North View
Uid
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Fronany -Crook
Dintrlet
Lewis Couniy
Ural Gin
Charies Stark
Greenbrier
Phillerpht Company
Gordon
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Cox
Os Gutpany
Haztiot Talkington
Jones Run
Parnegii Natural Gas Company
BF Heldreth
Pinkreach
Freeman Creek
Lewin Couttry
Clarksburg Light and Tent Company
Lending Creek
Ramp
Mame Company
Vandervart
Gusti
Bohncer Anil Kurpar Diatelets
Roaty County
United Fuel Gas Company
Artiling Anil
Hughes
West
Spredal
Hollom
Anne S Peck
Eft
Mary Antin
Clarion E. Hughes
Evry
Nlap
Tomeh
Page Plo
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Hei Cost
Italy
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Aly
Renmony Ata
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Reno
Yen't Veritas
Teigio
Lal
Tate Eri
Enigud
the Somme
Frone
Rawlinson
National Guard
Man
Virginia
Jodme Tonlent
Moston
Nléoiniae
Ste Wnbite
Jtanipalite
Strong Keyser Prep
Schutte
Parm
Toea
Flotel
Doylor
Dangnooaye Ee
Fred Daughnewax
Bayle
Monteomort
Og Shorea
Hedrick
Bank UN
Benwood
Chichester
Drape
Druggasts
Northview
A. L. Mattiow
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