Americans at Soissons Hold Fast Amid Fierce German Onslaught
From the French front south of Soissons American and Allied troops face a brutal battle as German shock divisions and Prussian guards press against their lines. Witnesses describe stubborn defense under heavy fire, with ambulances and supply trucks moving under continual shelling. A wounded but defiant U.S. miner narrator recalls fighting past squeamish fears, while German troops, depicted as unruly and menacing, are shown attempting to regroup despite losses.
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Edwin 1
James
The
New York, Times
France
Soissons
United States
Ans
Autumn Weather Hits Butte In Cold Describing July
The article quotes J. S Wharton from the weather bureau noting morning temperatures near eight degrees above freezing with slow afternoon rise and forecast snow on mountain tops as rain drenched the city. It describes a record rain spell and cold days, hoping for a warmer September and October. It also mentions a British munition factory employing 3,500 workers, more than 33,000 of whom are women.
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Sid J. St. Wharton
Weather Man
Ciy
Montana
Espe
Americans in Paris See Big Offensive Turn Foreground
Americans in Paris and Allied troops celebrate a major shift as the German offensive stalls near Paris. The Franco American forces, aided by French troops, have halted the attack and begun recapturing ground, with large prisoner counts and strategic reserves turned to defense. The article notes French and American morale boosts from recent victories on the Western Front and the prospect of a broader allied drive. Targeting a turning point in the war, it highlights the renewed confidence among troops and observers about the eventual outcome.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Manhattan
New Jersey
The
New York Times
Paris
America
France
United States
Enher
Courpierne
Villiers-Cotterets
Amer
Waists and skirts offered in silk and voile fabric lines
A sale of waists in Georgette crepe and crepe de chine silks presents plain and fancy models with embroidery and trim. Voile and madras waists with lace silk trims, finish, and colors like white and flesh are marked down from up to $5.00. Skirts include silk jersey blends and plain and fancy versions, with petticoats in taffeta tub silk sateen and Persian serges in various colors.
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Voile
Madras
Corsets and Knitwear Featured In Bargain Sale
A local display lists corsets including Biensone and Frotaset elastic and silk brocade in pink and white with sizes and low price breaks. Values range from 7.50 to 10.00 with specials at 3.59. Also shown are American Lady and Model car sets in various bust styles, and children’s knit waists with two rows of buttons.
French Drive Deepen German Weakness At Marne Front
French forces push toward Soissons and Meaux threatening rail lines vital to German supply and transport. German units rush eight divisions to halt Mangin and De Gouttes as Paris plan frays amid disrupted railways and dwindling reserves. Officers note new divisions assigned to Camp Lewis as Allied momentum grows.
Veternary officer assignments amid war department orders
Fragmentary wartime notice records abbreviations and names. Carnahan designated veterinarian in a division and Lieut. Donald W. Wright appointed division meat inspector. Assignments issued on orders from the War Department.
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Carnahan
Donald W . Wright
War’ de Siartment
Divorce and family disputes noted in Hancock case
John Erickson sues for divorce from Hilga Erickson claiming desertion and a 1 year marriage in Hancock Michigan with three children. Judge Lamb grants Mary Benson a divorce from John A Bene son after a brief suit filed just the day before. non contest shown by demurrer overruled.
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John Erickson
Hilga Erickson
Hancock
Mich
Big Suit Filed Over Railroad Crossing Injury
Robert Marckell sues Northern Pace railroad for 10000 claiming permanent injuries from being struck by a switch engine while crossing a public right of way near California street on November 27, 1916. Railway denies trespass, trial in Judge Lamb's court expected to last several days.
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Robert Marckell
Pace
Marchell
HL. Maury
Mr. Hinkle
A. B. Melzner
Marekell
EM. Hall
T. J. Walker
Iti
Anaconda Couple Wed in Butte Ceremony
Mist Eleanor N. Platt became the bride of Henry G. Peters yesterday in a Mountain View Methodist Episcopal church parsonage ceremony performed by Rev D Yoife. The couple, longtime Anaconda residents, were attended by Miss Louise Deters and Art Nelson. They will reside in Anaconda where the groom is a noted automobile distributor.
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Eleanor N. Platt
Henry G. Petersson
D Yoife
Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Church
Anaconda
Louise Detersson
Art Nelson
Underwear Specials on Women’s Bras and Camisoles
Local shop advertises women s and misses undergarments including muslin car seat covers with lace, satin camisoles, crepe de chine and Kayser silk pieces. Descriptions note lace edges, insertions, ribbons and rosebuds with ribbon straps. Prices listed at $1.00 on second floor.
Nine Army Recruits Head to Fort Wright from Butte
Nine men from Montana enlisted for Army duty depart from Butte for Fort George Wright in Washington. Private Jamison, detached for recruiting duty, leads the group to report to the infantry unit. First Sergeant Costello oversees the station with assistance from Sergt. Watters as personnel details for the nine recruits are listed, including their ages, home towns, and assigned corps.
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Great Falls
Son
Kehoe
Harry Watters
Butte
Flyas ‘Nessly
David Craig
Orville J. Shaws
Tiger
Wash
Cavenlry
Fred R. Robertson
Metaline
Cavalry
Edmund J. Whitehead
Wolf Point
Quartermaster's Corps
Marcus A. Syverson
Big Sandy
George Grady
Tone
Don A. Bills
West Fork
Infantry
Ernest B. Chalfant
Termaster
Lewis Cestkay
Saco
Heldlery
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Uncle Sam
Dendorft
Advan Wresh
Ion
Americrne
Germany
Hella Cote
Hanward
Wall
Ning
Tho
Summier
Ging UP
HUN Reserves
Red Cross
Ladies’ Home
Marne
Mangin
de ‘Gouttes
la Ferte
Gaucher and Couloms Iniers
Meaux
Tcheme
Aisne
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Y Jor
Hhanever
Northern Pacific
Fort Wright
England
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