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Immediately north of the Siegfried line, the experts explain, is a new
German position, which they have christened the Wotan line. It will not be
long before we hear of fresh German activities in the Götterdämmerung line.

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Thousands of men at the docks are boycotting public-houses as a protest
against increased prices. A deputation of licensed victuallers will shortly
wait upon the Government to inform them that their action in restricting
the brewers' output is likely to have the deplorable effect of making
drinking unpopular.

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There has been some slight activity on the Dublin front, but beyond a few
skirmishes there is little to report.

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One of the most recent additions to the Entente Alliance proves that the
art of war as practised by Germany is such a horrible travesty that even
the Cubists condemn it.

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Goat-skin coats are mentioned by a lady writer as quite a novelty. She is
in error. Goats have worn them for years.