Rex Goodeel Stirs Barstow With Red Cross Speech
Rex B Goodeel of San Bernardino spoke in Barstow on Red Cross work in local and foreign fields. He urged 100 percent American effort, Hooverized diet, and highlighted Barstow’s Red Cross aid including 719 hospital garments and 578 sweaters for France. The address praised the American Red Cross and noted Home Service protecting soldiers families.
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Barstow
Red Cross
Rex B. Goodcell
San Bernardino
Goodcell
American Red Cross
Frank McDonald
J. J. Merryman
Lubin J. Henderson
Hoover
Baretow
France
Home Service Section
Allied Forces Break German Lines Across Aisne Marne Front
In the early counteroffensive on the Aisne Marne Champagne front Franco American and allied forces push forward five to ten miles, seize 25,000 prisoners and 600 guns, force a German retreat across the Marne, and capture Chateau Thierry along with key rail hubs. British raids in Ablainseville Merris gain prisoners and machine guns as German counterblows loom.
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Aisne-Marne- Champagne
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Soissons Oulehey le Chateau-Chateau Thierry
Aisne-Marne
Hamel
Albert
Ablainseville
Merris
American Troops Transported Across Atlantic At 300000 Monthly
In London on July 23 Sir Leo Money announced that 300000 troops are being moved across the Atlantic each month with 100000 aboard American ships. He said the shipping organization keeps food and war materials being shipped in adequate quantities despite some tonnage being diverted.
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London
Atlantic
Leo Money
Shipping Ministry
House of Commons
Money
American YMCA war work secretary faces odd baseball mishap
A YMCA secretary teaching French soldiers baseball umpired two teams in France. A batter hit a hard liner toward the pitcher who blocked with his hands. the ball struck his chest. The batter immediately ran to the pitcher, hugged him, and apologized for hitting him.
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France
Germans lose massive casualties on front in France and March
Reuters correspondence from London reports that since July 15 the German army used 60 to 70 divisions on the French front and has suffered about 180,000 killed wounded or captured. Since March 1 German losses total about one million men.
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London
Reuters
Soldier tribute urging public support for fallen heroes
The speaker urged listeners to honor soldiers by acknowledging their sacrifices and giving them a warm reception, stressing that the public’s appreciation sustains the moral of the service members and their families.
Town Topics political notices and local visits
A roundup of local movements includes Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bennington leaving August 1 for Munsey Indiana, Miss Mabel Redfern visiting from Bakersfield, and political announcements in San Bernardino County. Candidates for county treasurer auditor and district attorney appear with plans and endorsements, plus resignations and re elections for sheriff and county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Redfern
Barstow
Bakersfield
Mrs. McFadden
Mack W. H. Williams
Williams
L. R. Patty
Mr. Petty
Better Baby Examination in Barstow
Barstow hosts a Better Baby examination in the Santa Fe emergency room on Monday July 29 from 4 to 6 pm. Parents are urged to bring children aged 6 months to 6 years for weight, measurement, and health checks conducted by Dr. B. C. Anderson with Mrs. E. L. Pitcher and local organizers promoting patriotic child welfare.
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Barstow
Wilson
K. F. Garner
National
E. L. Pircner
Santa Fe
E. L. Pitcher
B. C. Anderson
Small Boy Leads Noon Prayer During War Time
In Washington a noon Angelus is observed across offices and churches to pray for the President, military forces, and victory. A seven year old in a suburb inspired fifty children to join, reciting his own version of the prayer ending with a plea to “lick the Germans.”
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Washington
Angelus
Victory
Government to Operate National Telephone Lines
President Wilson issued an executive order under the Aswell resolution taking over the country telegraph and telephone lines effective July 31, including cable companies. Postmaster General Burleson prepares a public statement confirming a broader post office control of the system.
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Washington
Wilson
Aswell
Burleson
Desert Boys in Army and Navy to Get Home News
San Francisco plans a California Soldiers and Sailors News pamphlet to keep desert towns like Barstow informed about home events. Lloyd E. Tiernan is appointed on the editorial staff. the paper will be free, non profit, and funded by The Patriotic Press Association, with no advertising or subscriptions.
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Army
Navy
San Francisco
Oregon
California
Barstow
Lloyd E. Tiernan
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ News
Parriorc Press Association of California
S. E. Weaver
Lester J. Clarke
Uncle
Sam
The
Patriotic Press Association
Where Do We Go From Here Verse From 1918 War Note
A wartime reflection inspired by a torpedoed American transport in April 1918. The speaker contrasts sacrifice and liberty with hope for justice, urging a swift healing of world wounds and a return of boys with smiling faces.
Kaiser on the Ron Amid Stalled German Push
The Associated Press reports continued hot rear guard actions as German losses stay lighter due to weak resistance. North of Chateau Thierry allied mounted patrols maintain contact with rear armies while General von Boehm moves guns and stores. Foch pressures the Aisne Marne pocket as German reserves try to stabilize lines with limited rail access.
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Associated Press
Chateau Thierry
von Boehm
Washington
Foch
Aisne-Marne
Marine
War Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rex B. Goodeel
H. W. Bennington
Munsey
Indiana
Jean Dillingham
Pearson
Glendale
Bear Valley
Mr. Dillingham
Reece
Flora Allen
San Bernardino County
G. Berger
Berger
Raymond E. Hodge
of McNabb & Hodge
W. D. Riche
Los Angeles
Freda Haws
Superior Court
San Bernarnardino County
Goodecell
B&rstow
Dishler
Gilham
Bertha Kennedy
J. J. McMinn
Desert
Mrs. Stannter
Needles
Judge Carter
San Diego
Plymouth
Kaiser
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