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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
9
Lloyd George warned that German hopes of victory receded as Marshal Foch redirected the war with a counter offensive described as the most brilliant in war history. He stressed the need to preserve British naval and mercantile strength and noted Allied sea dominance as essential to victory.
American and French forces pushed across the Vesle River under heavy shelling and gas attacks, gaining ground on both the right and left flanks near Bazoches and Fismes. German counterattacks were repulsed in close combat as engineers bridged the river and artillery softened enemy positions.
The speaker cautions against overreach and analyzes Allied strengths. He notes rapid British recovery from losses and swift American deployment, stressing these as key German miscalculations. He cites 350 000 American troops landed in July, with 185 000 aboard British ships, and praises American fighting skill and leadership.
Stop hay fever now with Ascatco promoted as the effective at home remedy. Claims relief for eyes nose headaches and sneezing with small doses taken at home. Advertises a free sample from Ascatco Laboratory in New York and lists Boston retailers.
Marblehead Aug 7 The Board of Selectmen has asked Chief of Police Frank W Goodwin to resign The chief refuses to quit Friends of the chief blame opposition on his seizure of a truckload of liquor and on the town being without a liquor license The board will consider his refusal at Friday night meeting
British casualties reported in the week ended today totalled 9866, down from 12,893 last week. The figures break down as killed or died of wounds officers 105 and men 1609. wounded or missing officers 374 and men 7776.
The French and American forces have crossed the Vesle River breaking German lines. Allies anticipate a large German offensive soon, likely against the British front, as Ludendorff redeploys and the German retreat toward the Aisne continues. Lloyd George warns against overestimating German incapacity and notes potential renewed pressure after the Marne victory.
Allied forces push forward on three sectors as French, American, and British units gain ground. French advances near the Vesle and Rheims rail triangle boost positions north of Rheims while British lines extend five miles near La Bassee.
On the Aisne Vesle front near Fismes American troops replaced a German forbidden sign with a new warning board reading Keep out This means you. The sequence shows occupiers altering the wood storehouse sign from French to German to American control.
Berlin reports 200 more British prisoners north of the Somme after fierce artillery duels. British counterattacks south of the Braye Corbie road failed as German lines held. Southeast of Soissons strong enemy attacks were repelled in the latest formal communiqué.
After heavy fighting north of the Somme soldiers report a 288 percent rise in casualties. British counterattacks south of the Braye Corbie road failed to breach our lines. Northwest of Montdidier enemy efforts stalled under our fire. Partial engagements on the Vesle yielded a few prisoners. Evening artillery duels sparked renewed enemy assaults at Braisne and Bazoches, repelled by our fire and local counterattacks.
The piece warns that many scalp tonics rely on odor and color rather than effectiveness. It notes alcohol and irritants as common ingredients and claims they only redden skin briefly. It endorses Birt's Head Wash as a superior cleansing option with a mix of soap egg white oil glycerin and salicylic acid.
A skin remedy promises instant relief from itching and soothing healing for eczema pimples blotches chafings piles rash scabs ringworm cuts sores and insect bites. The product Cadum Ointment is marketed as beneficial for irritated inflamed skin across multiple conditions.
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