Russians Capture Germans while Fronts Shift in East Galicia
Petrograd reports that Russians attacked near Krevo and Vilna north of the Pinsk Marshes, taking over 1,000 German troops as Austro-Hungarian units seized villages east of the Sereth. A Russian division chief was killed restoring order, while Berlin notes Russians retook most of the Smorgon front after renewed assaults.
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Lomhaertzyde
Petrograd
Krevo
Vilna
Pinsk
Sereth
Stripa
Zlota Lipa
Berlin
Smorgon
Mother’s Friend Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers
A periodical advertisement extols an external massage named Mothers Friend to ease pregnancy discomfort. It claims to lubricate nerves and muscles, soothe breast inflammation, and preserve health, urging readers to obtain a bottle from Bradfeld Regulator Co. and request a free book about motherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfeld Regulator Co
Lamar ‘Building
Atlanta, Ga
Public Official Accused in Redlight Abatement Case
Hugo Bradford district attorney of Sacramento California was arraigned for trial on an indictment charging wilful misconduct for not closing 18 houses of ill repute under the Redlight Abatement act The indictment includes a demand that he be removed from office after due hearing by the grand jury
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Sacramento
Cal
Hugo Bradford
Bradford
Meet Your Friends at the Lumina Fox Trot Contest Tonight
A social fox trot event is planned at Lumina Tonight inviting attendees to enjoy dancing with friends. Participants are expected to gather for an evening of music and movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumina
Resignation of Kansas City Shipping Board Member Reported
Washington July 23 John B White of Kansas City resigns from the shipping board and President Wilson is said to have accepted the resignation Officials deny it is linked to the Denman Goethals dispute White left due to ill health and fatigue while the row over ship building continues Officials deny John A Donald plans to resign and Wilson may soon set final authority over the board members
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AsSociatea Press
Washington
John B. White
Kansas City
Shipping Board
Wilson
White House
White
Denman
Goethals
Emergency Fleet Corporation
John A. Donald
New York
Denman Goethals
Captain White
General Goethals
Superintendent White
Brent
R. B. Stevens
Donald
Patriotic Week Declared for Pythians Nationwide
Chicago July 23 a nation wide Patriotic Week was designated by Supreme Chancellor John J Brown for the Knights of Pythias Lodges across the United States and Canada to recruit for military service aid the Red Cross and other patriotic funds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythians
Chicago
Ill
Knights of Pythias
John J. Brown
Order
United States
Canada
Red Cross
Fox Trot Contest Special Attraction at Lumina
A Fox Trot contest is billed as a special attraction at Lumina tonight. Dancers compete for top honors as the venue hosts the popular event.
Next Governor to Be Decided on in France
The article notes political hopes in France for a gubernatorial decision as a North Carolina regiment is raised. It covers Mecklenburg County Clerk Charles Cotton Moore organizing a meeting of 100 county clerks in Asheville on July 26 to discuss uniform procedures and shortcuts in official records. It also reports on the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Engineering summer school ending July 27 with high registrations and coaching in cooking canning and agriculture. Dr. C. A. Smith's final lecture series concluded with O Henry, and soldiers will stay in town for several weeks pending fall session reopening.
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North Carolina
Poll
France
Charles “Cotton” Moore
Mecklenberg County
Asheville
Moore
North Carolina College of Agriculture and Engineering
C. A. Smith
O. Henry
Smith
Greensboro
Don t Use A Tooth Brush In New York Dentists Warn
An investigating committee in greater New York reveals two thirds of people do not brush teeth. Dentists warn brushes should not touch gums to avoid abrasion and cite Riggs disease as a gum germ ailment. A new pyorigg massage ointment is sold for one dollar at Wilmington NC drug stores including Jarman Futrelle.
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New York
N. Y
Old False Teeth Wanted Pay Cash By Mail
Personal ad seeking used false teeth in any condition. Offer $2 to $15 per set and promise payment by check upon receipt. Mail items to L Mazer 2007 S 5th St Philadelphia Pa with self addressed return. July 9 17? 1.
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L. Mazer
S. 5Th St
Philadelphia
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Zoom
Murchison
Phone
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Gregg
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Dawson St
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N.C
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C W. Polvogt
Care Dispatch
Wilmarth
Jacksonville
N. C
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Front Street
Hardware Co
Monty
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J. G. Wright & Son
Manaze
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Wilmington Shirt Co
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W. A. McGirt
Shands Grocery
Wrightsville Beach
E. R. Pickard
Queen City, Cycle Co
Harriss Typewriting and Advertising Company
Sun
Foltz & Kendrick
Gordon
H. J. Meepee
N. Front
Dixie
Liberty
Globe Baking Company
Carolina
Rapid Shoe Repair Co
Fair Shoe Shop
North 4Th Street
Modern Shoe Repair Co
Castle Street
Bear Produce & Merchandise Co
Market Street
Mechanics Home Association
Old and Strong
B. L. Stock
Walker ‘Taylor
W. M. Cumming
Princess Street
W. B. Cooper & Co
Wilmington, N. C
W. B. Thorpe & CO
Water and Ann Streets
Beauty Products
Paramount
Cape Fear
C. L. Dickinson
Princess Building
Yptoklasses
Dr. Vineberg
Masonic Temple
Spalding Athletic
Victor
Kodaks
Victor Talking Machines’ Records
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