Camp Jackson to be a school for many men
An August Kohn article in The Sunday News details Camp Jackson near Columbia as a major wartime cantonment. It estimates 45,215 soldiers will be housed and fed daily, with a total project cost near 5 million dollars, huge payrolls, and extensive permanent and tent camps. The piece praises rapid construction, logistical scale, and the impact on local economies.
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Jackson
Charleston
Columbia
Greenville
Spartanburg
Sumter
Orangeburg
Uncle Sam
Remount
Atlanta
Little Rock
United States
Pink bollworm spreading in Mexico near Texas border
Washington, Aug. 21. A Federal Entomology report says the pink bollworm is widely distributed in northern Mexico and is likely to reach the Texas border via infested seed shipments. In Laguna region 30 of 40 seed samples were infested, with impact on cotton across multiple localities.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Texas
Federal Bureau of Entomology
Eagle Pass
Tex
Laguna
Morales
Allende
United States
del Rio
United States Department of Agriculture
Seation
Monterey
Italians Take 7500 Prisoners in Isonzo Offensive
Rome reports the Italian assault on the Isonzo front begun yesterday has crossed the river and already yielded 7500 prisoners. Guns and many machine guns captured. Austrian losses severe as the infantry battle continues vigorously.
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Rome
Isonzo
War Department
Army Pay and Supplies in Wartime Deployed Units
The report details huge pay and supply logistics for 45 000 soldiers with 200 000 pounds daily food, 180 000 undershirts, 180 000 drawers, 90 000 hats, 180 000 shoes, 300 000 hose, 45 000 overcoats, 90 000 drab shirts, and other items. It notes 20 000 dollar bills needed to equalize 10 000 payrolls and menu options allowing cash value substitutions for meals.
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Ebbit Watson
Red Cross Drives Knit Garments For Soldiers In France
Abbeville and nearby communities expand Red Cross work calling for three hundred sets of knit woolen suits for soldiers in France and women volunteers. Twelve hundred garments planned including sweaters socks wristlets and scarves. Classes offered to teach knitting with materials provided. Due West and Donalds chapters open sewing rooms on Tuesdays and Thursdays to finish and donate garments. Members urged to renew dues as funds support materials.
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Red Cross
Abbeville
France
Abbevile
Frank
B. Gary
Due West
Phoenix Hotel
Garmen
Donald
Donalds
Red Cross Forms Antreville Chapter Amid War Support
Abbeville Red Cross officials led by J. S. Morse and Mrs. C. C. Gambrell organized a branch at Antreville schoolhouse. Miss Valeria Crowther elected chair, Dr. J. A. Anderson vice chair, Mrs. Enoch McCerter secretary, with 25 members joining and plans to double funds soon.
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J. S. Morse
C. C. Gambrell
Abbeville
The
Red Cross
Antreville
F. B. Gary
H. W. Prattland
William P
France
Messages from Wilson for Bibles to soldiers and sailors
A Columbia woman asks The State to reprint President Wilsons foreword to be included in Bibles donated by the Scripture Gift Mission of Philadelphia to American service members. The dispatch quotes Wilson urging readers to study the Bible deeply to find truth, duty, and Christlike qualities.
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Columbia
Wilson
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore Sun
Antevill e party honors visiting Misses Staley Agnew
Glendale Bowen entertained a large circle of friends at her home near An tev ille on Thursday night in honor of visiting guests Miss Virginia Staley and Miss Hattie Agnew from Due West. The event featured lanterns, bonfires, agreeable conversation, music, and dancing with a late salad course. Abbeville attendees included Misses Elizabeth Faulkner Virginia Aiken Winona Barksdale Mary ill Harris and Messrs Charley Calvert Harry Lorts Frank Gary Weber Wilson.
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Glendale Bowen
Anteville
Virginia, Staley
Hattie Agnew
Due West
Abbeville
Elizabeth Faulkner
Virginia Aiken
Winona Barksdale
Mary Ill Harris
Charley Calvert
Harry Lortls
Frank Gary
Weber Wilson
French Achieve Splendid Gains On Meuse Front
Paris reports a major French victory on the Verdon front with the war office release. French forces seized defenses on both sides of the Meuse over 11 miles, breached German lines at multiple points to depths of about 1.25 miles and took over 4,000 German prisoners. The action lasted just over an hour, yielding rapid objective capture.
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Paris
Verdon
War Office
Meuse
Temps
Berlin admits loss at Talon Ridge Verdun front
The war office reports French forces have occupied Talon Ridge without battle east of the Meuse. Elsewhere along a 14 3 3 mile front, fighting is ongoing. German high command notes Talon Ridge had only outpost status since March, prompting its abandonment.
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Berlin
London
War Office
Talon Ridge
Verdun
Meuse
Teutons
German Blow Fails At Epehy And Lens Raid
London reports a German counterattack southeast of Epehy was completely repulsed after sharp fighting. A successful raid occurred last night south of Lens. British gains on the Ypres front are slight southeast of St Jenshock.
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London
Epehy
War Office
Lens
Ypres
St Jenshock
Draft mobilization dates adjusted for second and third increments
Washington reports the second draft increment move from September 14 to 19 while the third increment shifts from September 30 to October 3. The first increment remains set for September 6.
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Washington
Anderson man dies in Savannah river search ends
Oscar M. Dodson aged 34 drowned after seining near Middleton Shoals on Wednesday night. Cramped by a deep hole near the bank he disappeared after crying for help. Survived by widow Kate Graham and five children, with brothers Abner and J. C. Dodson and sisters in Donalds and Anderson. Dodson worked for B Fleishman Bros and was a respected husband and father.
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Anderson
Oscar M. Dodson
Donalds
Savannah River
Middleton Shoals
the Tribune
G. W. Chambers
Charles B. Pruitt
J.C. Dodgen
Mr. Dodson
Abner Dodson
Abbeville County
J. C. Dodson
B. Fleishman Bros
Plans for great host of sub destroyers
Washington August 20 Secretary Daniels and representatives of more than twenty five ship and engine builders convened to map immediate expansion of destroyer building. They aim to double or triple output in eighteen months to surpass other powers. Expanded plants, high power engines and boilers are key limits, with destroyers favored for seagoing protection and convoy duties as American forces in France grow.
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Washington
United States
Daniels
France
Department
Edison To See Wilson At White House Today
Washington reports Thomas A Edison will meet President Wilson at 4 PM in the White House. The purpose of the visit is not disclosed though Edison has long been secretive about his New Jersey plant projects.
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Washington
Thomas A Edison
Wilson
White House
Edison
New Jersey
I W W. Leader Seized by National Guards in Northwest
Spokane reports federal troops capture I W W district secretary James Rowan and twenty six members on the eve of a scheduled strike. The action appears aimed at preventing industry paralysis in the Northwest as the Industrial Workers of the World calls for a nationwide strike tomorrow.
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Spokan
Northwest
Industrial Workers of the World
James Rowan
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