Mud Spattered Allies Press On Near Roulers
Allied forces push through rain and mud as German rear guards withdraw from Pont a Vennin to Rolleghem. Civilians show French mines and routes to destroy a large part of Roulers while French cavalry reach Lichtervelde amid ongoing battle in Belgium.
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Associated Press
Belgium
Menin
Roulers
Courtrai
Lys
Comines
Warneton
Wervica
Pont-a-Vennin
Terelanani
Rolleghem
Brivist
Neurebin
Bratn
Cuerne
Bevern Station
Bevern Canal
Svegheim
Toilay
Kieulers
Kimulers
Ingelmuanster
Arca
Lille
Lichtervelde
Rouwlers Signs Hint German Plans for Separate Kingdom
Twelve hundred civilians were found in Roulers by British and French troops, living relatively normal under occupation. The Mail correspondent notes German signs in Flemish language suggesting plans for a separate Flemish kingdom. The report also mentions daily life details in the city during occupation.
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Rouwlers
Associated Press
London
Roulers
Mail
Ent
Influenza Epidemic Figures Reported Across U S States
East Night's News in Brief reports more than ten thousand new influenza cases in Illinois and other states. Draft registrations total ten thousand two hundred six thousand five hundred four dollars enrolled, while Scottish and Washington data are cited. Spanish influenza epidemic noted nationwide. American Red Cross pledges care packages for American POWs in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiesa
Ulinuis
Washington, D
Binal
Ishay
Scotland
Washington, DC
Public Health Service
Union
New York
American Red Cross
Germany
Black Hawk County Subscriptions Beat Fourth Liberty Loan Quota
Macy Campbell, Black Hawk county chair man for the fourth liberty loan, announced total subscriptions of 3 260 000 surpassing the 242 000 quota. He urged prompt bond payments by Saturday Oct 19 and asked bondholders to wear an honor button. Campbell said oversubscriptions by individuals do not excuse others from their fair share. He sent a telegram to President Wilson calling for unconditional surrender and praising war efforts.
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Macy Campbell
Black Hawk County
Board of Equalization
Black Hawk County Service League
Campbell
Wilson
Mondar
Iowa
Landers drive went anerd as regular pale
London dispatch reports on the first days of a new offensive in Flanders. German resistance centered on Kuards reserve and sixth cavalry, but a famous division broke through, reaching the Roulers railroad. Ground was gained, canals bridged, and German lines collapsed as British artillery destroyed bridges. Enemies expected peace amid signs of morale decline and Western Belgium towns threatened.
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London
Kuards
Gennar
Wervieg
Menin
Ionty
Belgium
Real Jobs For Cripples Warns Red Cross Leader
Douglas McMurtrie, director of the Red Cross Institute for Crippled and Disabled Men in New York City, argues employers must offer real reconstructive work to returning soldiers rather than charity jobs. He stresses rehabilitation enables self support, happiness, and independence, and that placement should match competency, not merely provide easy tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas (. McMurtrie
Leat Cross Institute For Crippled and Disabled Men
New York City
Sollie
Ivalue
Government Positions Open to More Women
The civil service commission bulletin announces that women may compete for positions previously held by men, with many clerkships in various departments opened. It urges educated or experienced women to apply for roles including editorial clerks, minor clerks, coders, messengers, store clerks, typists, and stenographers.
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United States Civil Service Commission
The
Commission
Mminor
Valuable phosphate deposits sold to Australia and New Zealand
Washington October 16 reports that Pleasantsland and Ocean Island, former German property now British hands, are being purchased by Australia and New Zealand to develop phosphate rock beds. Islands lie between the Marshall and Solomon groups. phosphate rock depths reach about 40 feet, with a potential 590,060,000 tons. Fertilizer quality is said to rival Chilean nitrate.
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Washington, D. C
Pleasantsland
Ocean Island
Australia
New Zealand
Marshall
Solomon Islands
Chile
Sailors Kill Five Whales at Christmas Cove Me
A crew killed five whales since August 19 but could not land them fresh at Portland. Cass Brackett questions if straight ground fishing yields more money than whaling. The five whales sank before being fastened to the boat, yet oil remains a potential profit if recovered after sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Cove
Cass Brackett
Portland
Cass Anith Bross
Gass
Baboon and Elephant Attack Ship Worker in Harbor Hold
A baboon and a baby elephant aboard a harbored vessel mauled John Thompson in the murky hold as he tried to escape. Thompson was struck after fending off the baboon, with crew noting the animals were merely playing. Israel Davidson of Harrisville recalls his cautious stance toward streetcars and autos.
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San Francisco
John Thompson
Dian
Thompson
Israel Davidson
Harrisville
Whey
Weitnauer Dies as Liberty Bond Duty Fails Reach
Henry Weitnauer learned his nephew Arnold B. Weitnauer died at a Georgia aviation field hospital. Relatives here had not heard of illness. Arnold enlisted last December and is survived by two brothers Hugeness Waterloo and Lee Hack Island, plus sister Mildred Rock Island. Body to arrive Waterloo tonight or tomorrow, at O'Keefe & Towne mortuary. IRINA SIGNS FOR WIRELESS Peking AP reports the Chinese government signed with Marconi for three whole stations at Kashger Urumeni and Lanchow Fu and a smaller station at Sian Pa. Bond slackers face daily hearings after Friday per county court. Macy Campbell transmits 83 names to Judge Phart. Six thousand bakers jobless in Buenos Aires.
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Henry Weitnauer
Arnold B. Weitnauer
Georgia
Florida
Aviation Service
Hugeness Waterloo
Lee
Hack Island
Mildred
Rock Island
Irina
Associated Press
Peking
Marconi Company
Kashger
Urumeni
Sinkiang
Turkestan
Lanchow Fu
Kansu Province
China
Sian Pa
Shensi
Advocate Court
Macy Campbell
County Service League
Franklin C. Phart
Pink Pills Help Nervous Exhaustion Says Patient
A Massachusetts man described crippling neur asthenia with fatigue and tremors. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills and improving blood nourishment, he reports relief from restlessness and headaches, saying sleep and appetite improved. The pills are sold by druggists or by mail at 60 cents a box.
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Charles Crowley
Richard Street
West Lynn
Mass
Williams
Turkey Loyal To Teutonic Allies Aboard Vienna
Basel dispatch reports Baron Burian stating Austria Hungary and Germany remain united with Turkey, ready to enter negotiations. He emphasizes close alliance and reciprocal support, noting Bulgaria’s disappearance strains but pledging firm alliance guidance for upcoming talks. He warns of possible disagreements but vows to defend constitutional interests.
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Basel
Switzerland
Turkey
WHS
Baron Burl
Ivr
Paboe le
Viesna
Min
Slvr
Ulve
Tinany
Bulgaria
Haron Burian
Wilson
Engagement announced as Miss Richards dies in Boston
Mrs Richard son announced the engagement of Miss Elsie Richards on the day of her fiancé’s death from pneumonia after influenza. The deceased, a junior counsel of the United Fruit Company in Boston, was described as strong and hale. Miss Richards is related to the Waterloo library through her sister.
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Richardson
Elsie Richardson
Moston
Mass
Miss Richards
Edward Richardson
Virginia Platt
Waterloo
Miss Richardson
Margaret Richardson
Park Avenue West
United Fruit Company
Boston
32 Selectees Leave on Special Train Monday
Entrainment of 32 selectees from Waterloo who have been trained at Camp Greenleaf Layte Ga will take place at 2 p.m. Next Monday. The registrants will board a special train on the Union Central railway. Physical examination of the class man of the registration of Sep 22 11s will begin tomorrow. Lightly registrants have been cause for Thursday $0 for Friday and 45 for Saturday. The work will be continued until all the class 1 men have been examined. Gov Harding has received a complimentary letter from Provost Marshal General Crowder for the prompt manner in which local scientists to study peas bandied the registration of 816 skeelelons found Sep. The letter states that to Rae No 2 at Davenport showed the largest increase over the June 5 1817 registration. The figures there are June 6 1917 TL3 Sept 12 1918 4 404 ax erease GE by per cent in
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Waterloo
Camp Greenleaf
Layte
Tuinvis Central
Gov. Harding
General Crowder
Davenport
Izzet Pasha Named Turkish Premier in Place of Tewfik
Copenhagen dispatch reports that Izzet Pasha, former minister of war, has taken the Turkish premiership replacing Tewfik Pasha who was Turkish ambassador to Great Britain. The message notes Nahy Bey remains in charge of foreign affairs in an interim capacity.
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Copenhagen
Tataat Pasha
Izzet Pasha
Tewfk Pasha
Great Britain
Constantinople
Minieter
Nahy Bey
Rome
Tad Interim
Bear Again Robbed by Bear at Honey Tree in Johnsonburg
In Johnsonburg Pennsylvania Axel McCracken of Highland reports a bear raided honey again. He had previously lost honey three years earlier when a large black bear disturbed his boiler and devoured the honey as he fled. This time the bear appeared within about 30 feet of him as he worked at a fallen tree near Bear Creek.
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Johnsonburg
Axel McCracken
Highland
McCracken
Brain
Bear Creek
McCrackey
Eight Large Men and Dog Unearthed by Dam Work Near East St. Louis
Workers near East St. Louis unearthed eight unusually large male skeletons and a dog during dam construction, prompting efforts to investigate the history behind the find and its possible significance.
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East ST. Louis, Ill
Dandruff Remedy Advertisement Claims Cure
An advertisement promotes squid arvon as the sole sure way to dissolve and destroy dandruff overnight. It instructs applying four ounces of the product at night to moisten and rub into the scalp, promising removal by morning and lasting results after several uses. The copy notes squid arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Ancient Skeletons Found With Indian Pottery Clues
The heads of the men were very large and each contained 34 teeth of extraordinary size. The dog's bones were found entwined in the arms of one of the skeletons. Bits of pottery nearby led authorities to believe the men were Indians. Scientists will try to determine the period in which they lived.
Stomach Ailments Prompt Quick Relief Claim
The notice cites instant relief for stomach acidity indigestion and gas with a claimed formula. It lists symptoms such as distress in the stomach lumps, pain, flatulence heartburn and headaches and promises immediate relief without waiting.
VapoRub touted for influenza relief in homes
An old warning and treatment guide promotes Vicks VapoRub to ease influenza symptoms and chest congestion. The piece urges bed rest, fluids, and limiting spread, recommending external steam auras and nasal inhalation with VapoRub for relief, while noting influenza’s generally low fatality rate and urging physician guidance.
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Naples
Black Hawk
Kaiser
Landers Drive
Red Cross
Hun-Oiwned
A.B. Weitnauer
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Tunkey
Aistri
VCH
Burinn
Burch Bros
Izzet
Tewfik
New Turk
War Chie
Honny Wind
Pave
Pape
Sin Meyer
N. C. Roan
Spain
Grip
Ta Grippe
Hippocrates
B. C
Vick
North Carolina
York
New England
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