Allied advances press German lines on the Western Front
Paris date reports a broad Allied push from Valenciennes to the Meuse with British, French, and American forces driving the German army back. After a major battle the Allies claim hundreds of villages freed and thousands of prisoners captured as German high command confronts a perilous retreat. Italy honors Gen. Gorgas for military sanitation service.
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Paris
Valenciennes
Meuse
Mormal Lorast
Maubeuge
Mons-Verving-Lacapelle
France
Nouvion Forest
U.S
Guillaumat
Gouraud
Salient
Sedan
Dun-sur-Meuse
Ghent
Mouzon
Germany
Belgium
Liege
Monzon
Miller Antiseptic Oil Claim for Flu and Colds
Advertises Miller Antiseptic Oil as quick relief for influenza, colds, sore throat, and potential pneumonia prevention. Claims pain relief, eased breathing, and cough relief with drops on sugar, selling at Hansen & Hansen and C. J. Miller in 30c 60c and $1.00 bottles.
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Hansen & Hansen
C. J. Miller
Three Generations Use Lydia E. Frinkham’s Remedy
Advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard, family-rooted remedy for women's illnesses. It emphasizes no narcotics, contains field-sourced herbs, and urges women to try the product.
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Lydia E. Frinkham
Cox Wins Third Term as Ohio Governor
Ohio voters favor James M. Cox for a third term as governor while wets lead over dries by early counts. The state shows a GOP gain in Congress with C. C. Kearns elected in the Sixth District, shaping a 14 to 8 Republican–Democrat split in the next delegation.
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Ohio
Bitro-Phosphate Promoted For Nervous Thinness Recovery
Advertisements claim Bitro-Phosphate strengthens nerves and appeti te, increases weight, and improves health. Clinical notes cite weight gains of 23 and 27 pounds in two patients at St Catherine's Hospital, with broader claims from physicians about enhanced vigor.
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Maost
St. Catharine’s Hospital
Frederick Kolle
New York
Who's Who
Aviator bids Waterloo farewell flies toward home town
Lieut Mila Miller announced he would leave at 8 40 a m on his return to Kelly Field San Antonio Texas after delaying for weather. He plans a Waterloo to Reinbeck stop then on to Omaha Oklahoma City Fort Worth and back to San Antonio. He stayed aloft nearly an hour during yesterday’s display over Waterloo. A fire at 225 Cedar Street prompted a rapid city response but caused only minor damage.
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Mila Miller
Morrow
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Tex
Miller
Tate
Waterloo
Theiskies
Lieut. Miller
Cedar Falls
Byrnes Park
FAMO Promises Hair Growth and Scalp Health
An advertisement for FAMO claims it stops seborrhea and grows hair, improves waviness and reduces grayness. It touts scalp penetration, non drying effects, and a money-back guarantee if no new hair grows, with pricing at 35 cents and 1 dollar.
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Famo
Sproul's Plurality in Pennsylvania Likely to Exceed 200000
Philadelphia Nov 6 Returns show Republican state ticket candidates gaining as districts report. State Senator William C Sproul swept the state for governor and will likely exceed a 200000 plurality as tabulated figures grow. Unofficial tallies from remaining districts promise a large margin.
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Sproul
Pennsylvania
William C. Sproul
Pennsylvania Republicans Grow in Congress
The Pennsylvania delegation expands Republican seats from 28 to 31 of 36 elected, increasing party representation in Congress.
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Pennsylvania
Congress
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Winy Safe
Bronson Insurance Agency
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