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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1915
Page
5
Eyewitness describes French assault on German positions near Ghatons France. French artillery breached a fifteen mile trench front, exposing ruined wire entanglements and destroyed shelters as infantry advanced under heavy shellfire. German troops suffered heavy losses while defenders were buried or killed.
The scene shows sacred rice harvest for a Japanese coronation wine, with Shinto priests tending fields under protective paper prayers and priests, and coolies in ancient dress harvesting. Water for the wine is drawn from a sacred well at Kioto. A survivor recounts brutal battles, the blood hot, shells, and mines in the great day on the Western Front.
In a nocturnal operation, troops advanced five miles past their former trenches, moving covertly into open terrain under cover of darkness to tighten positions and probe enemy defenses. The maneuver aimed to disrupt defenses and establish a new frontline stance.
London reports that air raid fears have changed home decor as heavy dark curtains replace lighter drapes. Firms note rush orders for blackout fabrics with several requests for black curtains. A humorous exchange about the president’s cabinet mirrors wartime mood in the Boston Transcript.
Boulogne France November 12. Report describes approaching winter in northern France with cold nights and yellowing leaves. Trenches are being improved with concrete tar drainage and brick floors. Soldiers receive better clothing boots and supplies to endure another harsh campaign while dugouts stay livable.
London reports show in June July and August over 5,500 American complete motor cars imported, plus 600 chassis and parts, valued at more than one million pounds for cars and 220,000 pounds for chassis. Tires and parts total over 600,460 pounds. Debates in the commons push for taxation on imports as newspapers urge action.
Amsterdam reports German schools in Baden Alsace and Rhenish Prussia have adopted elementary bomb drills to teach children how to respond to air raids. Travelers say several children were seriously injured during evacuation in Baden and Alsace amid recent raids. Offenburg hosts the annual general council of mayors in Baden.
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