River freight plan to ease rail bottlenecks
The Mississippi Valley plan aims to form a modern river fleet to haul freight between St. Louis New Orleans and Minneapolis. The federal government has allocated 11.6 million dollars for upper and lower Mississippi work with steel barges towboats and docks being developed under federal supervision and private cooperation.
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Mississippi Valley Water Yo Association
Varie Reata
Er Trac
Mississippi
St. Louis
Nevins
Upper Mississippi
Minneapolis
Ith
Saneers
Gulf Shipping
A. W. Mackie
Jonal
Theodore
Sanders
Stouis
Austrians May Come to Allies Viewpoint
A New York Times report from August 11 1918 notes a Vienna socialist motion suggesting Austria could embrace a liberal democratic confederation of free nations. It argues democracy is possible only if eight peoples are not paralyzed by bureaucracy and racial factions and that such a reform could secure an economic peace with the Allies. The Arbeiter Zeitung in Vienna is cited, but the piece warns socialists may be mere voices in the wilderness.
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Austria-i Fungare
Austria
A.etate
Europe
Arbeiter Zeitung
Vienna
Uritsh
A. Woods
Enemies suffer heavy losses as prisoners and guns rise
Armies report large Allied captures with unofficial estimates placing prisoners at 36,000 and guns seized above 500. On the Vesle front German forces on the northern side are entrenching and stringing barbed wire as they face French and American troops.
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Vesle
French Troops Gain Ground Between Avre and Oise
Paris Aug. 11 French forces despite German resistance gained ground between the Avre and the Oise. They occupied Marquivillers and Orivillers and reached Armancourt Tilloloy near Roye sur Matz. They advanced north of Chevincourt Machemont and Cambronne and took several villages south of the Oise.
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Avre
Oise
Marquivillers
Orivillers
Armancourt
Tilloloy
Roye-sur-Matz
Canny-sure Matz
Berriere
Matz
Dise
Chevinecourt
Machemont
Cambronne
War Bullets Across Front Capture and Air Raid News
London reports Chaulnes taken on the Somme front and progress along the Picardy line. An air ministry statement confirms an air raid on Karlsruhe with an explosion. British forces on the Somme’s left flank press south of Montdidier toward Avre as French troops advance near La Berliere and Gury. Chausnes line contested near Noyon with stiffened defenses, while Allied gains push near Chevincourt and Matz areas. French and allied forces report heavy fighting along the Noyon to Chase front as German counterattacks intensify. A mixed detachment of French and Annamite troops arrives at Vidivostok led by Commandant Mallet.
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Matz
Oise
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Gury
Moreuil-Lafotte
Chevincourt
Noyon Paria
Chausines Stoye, Nayon
Noyon
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Geome
Amiens-Roye
Germany
Allies Break Through German Lines in Major Offensive
Reports from the front describe Allied forces hammering retreating Germans and gaining ground near Amiens and Montdidier Rose. Captured enemy commanders and scattered units arrive at camps while tanks, artillery, and whippet scouts disrupt German positions, with Australian and French troops advancing amidst fires and explosions.
Pershing Organizes First American Field Army
The first American field army is organized under Gen. John J. Pershing with Major Generals Liggett Hutard and Wright in command. The move coordinates American forces in France while not immediately withdrawing from British and French fronts. The story notes the YMCA’s broadened role and its call for men of Christian character to serve in the war zone.
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France
John J. Pershing
Liggett
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Nd Wright
Y. MC. A
Allied push in Picardy swells prisoner counts and losses
Paris reports about 6,000 prisoners taken in the Picardy offensive, including over 1,000 Meers, with 500 guns captured and bridges on the Somme between Peronne and Ham destroyed by Allied aviators. Reports note confusion among retreating German troops and large numbers of officers among the captives. In Los Angeles a Red Cross auxiliary raises funds selling treats to motorists along a canyon road, while a Chicago importer predicts grain shortages will hasten Germany’s end.
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Bethany Chapel 15 Formally Dedicated in City Ceremony
Bethany Lutheran chapel near Ward Street and Gladstone Avenue was formally dedicated yesterday afternoon. Rev A Fair of Helena conducted the exercises and Rev L J Penson of the Augusynod delivered the dedicatory address. The building, completed with personal supervision by Rev Mr Fair, is described as one of the city’s most attractive church structures.
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A. Fair of
Helena
Wards Street
Gladstone Avenue
City
Far
TL. J. Penson
Augu Synod of America
Hanson
Gallant Deeds of Americans Continue War Retelling
Reading of fierce actions unfolds as Marines and allied units fight through woods under heavy machine gun fire after dawn June 6. Veterans like Robertson, Duntavy, and Sibley’s men press forward, clearing bouresehes and hampering the enemy amid brutal crossfire, with occasional bayonet charges and hard casualties.
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Sibley
Hughes
White chiffon frock with blue inset bands
A white chiffon dress features inset dark blue bands. The bodice drapes uniquely while the tunic is edged by a blue and white beaded band, creating an ornate fashion statement.
Interment plans for late Mr. Menefee moved to Boswell
The remains were transported from Bilbo Undertaking Parlors to Boswell Indiana for interment. The transfer followed funeral arrangements as the family prepared for burial services in Boswell.
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Menefee
Bilbo
Boswell
Ind
Funeral notices from Ardexson and Hatbuck residents
The Ardexson home mentions a 30 year old and a brother in Africa with funeral arrangements pending for Wednesday afternoon in Brelock. The Hatbuck residence on Granite Street Valencia lists a 69 year old widow of Mark Hickiels with children and relatives. Arrangements will be completed on arrivals.
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Africa
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Keen
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Svenitay
Brelock
Granite Street
Valencia
Mark Hickiels
John 1
Marshall Heblandark
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Charles
Clark
M Ala
Jeannette
Herman
Reed
Back to Teaching and Civil Service Misses
An Ohio man discusses his son’s repeated rejections from federal civil service exams. He blames poor spelling geography and arithmetic while noting the difficulty of improving and returning to school. The father wonders what can be done as the situation reflects broader challenges for sons.
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Federal Civil Service
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