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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1918
Page
4
In France American troops strike the Kaisers forces as mortal foes not invincible. German fighters retreat rapidly, leaving munitions and supplies behind. The piece argues that Americans fear neither death nor German legend, and may erode the German reputation as supreme soldiers.
Daily dispatches celebrate Pershing’s troops as a turning point force, praising Huskies’ first battle, endurance, and morale. The article urges continued industrial effort, unity, and suppression of Prussian influence while noting German setbacks and the Americans’ rising battlefield reputation.
Frances Marshall guides wartime households on conserving velvet by recycling old hats and fabrics. She describes methods to clean, rejuvinate, and reform velvet using steam and careful ironing, offering practical steps for trim and home-made garments amid fabric shortages.
The Eglislature notes on August 7 1918 commend many men of good character seeking nomination in the primaries. Silver Bow county needs strong trustworthy candidates well acquainted with local needs to represent the community, and the people should carefully discriminate to place the best men on each ticket.
The article projects American troops in France rising to 1.3 million now, with plans for 2 million by October and 3 million on the western front by spring. It compares Allied manpower totals to 8 million, noting British and French forces serve on multiple fronts including Italy and Mesopotamia.
The United States faces the massive task of moving an expanding army to France and providing continuous supplies. For 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 soldiers, vast quantities of flour meat powdered milk vegetables coffee butter prunes jam hay grain and coats must be transported and kept ready despite German submarines. The article notes German officials doubted American capability to cross and supply such forces, but asserts success and ongoing effort.
A collage of brief clipped items from various sources and columns. Snippets reference Maxim Gorky obituary notes, Soviet arrest news, Chautauqua reflections, satirical quips, miniature verse Jennie Wren, and assorted comic and social notes.
The collection mocks wartime rhetoric and public figures with quips from various papers. It jokes about press closures, labor threats, Roosevelt, Lenine, and currency jokes while noting trivial geopolitical tweaks and provocations.
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