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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1918

Page

4

Germans Hold Marne and Press Advance Against Allied Lines

Allied forces repelled German offensives on the Marne while Americans and French advanced, retaking key villages Fossoy Crezancy and St Agnan with gains near Hill 223 and La Chapelle Monthodon. Air forces bombed German positions as fighting intensified between Gland and Mareuil le Port and near Dormans.

Marne Gland Mareuil-le-Port Epernay Montmirail Paris Chateau Thierry Mareuil

Letter to Dr. Caldwell from John W. Christensen

Mr. John W. Christensen of 603 South 2nd East Brigham City Utah writes to Dr. Caldwell. The brief note conveys personal matters and local context from early Brigham City correspondence.

fFrom Dr. Caldwell John W. Christensen Brigham City Utah

Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Peps Sold by Druggists Everywhere

Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Peps in The Perfect Laxative is advertised for 50 cts or $1.00. It is said to correct disorders of the intestinal tract, relieve congestion, restore regularity, and be gentle without gripe. A trial bottle is available by writing Dr W B Caldwell 458 Washington St Monticello Illinois.

W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Illinois Wincarnis Mayr Liggett’s Riker-Jaynes

Germans Make Limited Gains and Face Heavy Losses on Marne Front

German divisions pressed toward Dormans and Prunay sector, with small territorial gains and a strong French Vesle line. Air observers report heavy German casualties while Berlin boasts 13 000 prisoners and notes only local Allied successes as counterattacks continue along the Marne.

Dormans von Boehm Marne Prunay Rheims Vesle Berlin Berlin War Office Empire

Germans claim 13000 prisoners as Boehm's army pushes across the Marne

Berlin reports General von Boehm's forces crossed the Marne between Jaulgonne and east of Dormans. It cites 13000 prisoners taken, artillery and tank use, and advances from Rheims toward Ayette and along the Château Thierry front.

Berlin von Boehm'st Dormans London von Boehm Marnt Jaulgonne Ayette Hebuterne Aisne Marne Chateau Thierry

Germans Use Reserves With U S Army On the Marne

AP dispatch reports German forces have used most of their reserves since yesterday, yet the enemy is held in this sector. Prisoners describe very low morale, while American counterattacks have forced back Germans after fierce fighting and ground changing hands multiple times.

Marne Associated Press

U. S. Boys Take 1500 Prisoners In Allied Drive

The article reports that allied American, French, and Italian forces have captured 1500 German prisoners as part of the Fossey and Cresarney operations and the push east of Chateau Thierry. Fighting continues east of Rheims through Prunay Suippes and the Meuse valley with reserves expected to be hurled by Germany. experts warn against overconfidence.

United States Boys Fossey Cresarney Chateau Thierry Rheims Prunay Suippes Meuse Lorraine Washington London Paris

Allied Air Attacks Report Large Setback for Enemy

Reports say Allied aerial forces fought under low clouds and strong wind north of Prognes Sou tain and Perthes. Bombers and machine gunners attacked from low altitude and claimed 31 enemy planes, four balloons, and more than 18 000 prisoners taken so far.

Rheims Prognes Soutain Perthes

Splendid Men: American Troops Praised in Allied Defense

London reports laud the American troops for their role in the Fossey sector with headlines in prominent papers. The Times describes them as splendid men and editors call the defense the most encouraging feature of the day's fighting.

London Fossey Times

Recapture of St Agnan and La Chapelle-Monthodon Near Marne Front

Paris reports the war office announcing recapture of St Agnan and La Chapelle-Monthodon and Franco American lines pushing to heights dominating the Marne valley. Desperate fighting south of the Marne as ground was gained foot by foot and enemy attempts to advance were repulsed. Prisoners and actions across the Champagne front noted with 620 prisoners taken in Albania region.

Paris War Office St. Agnan la Chapelle-Monthodon Marne Valley Marne Deuilly-Leuvrigny St. Agnan-LaCharelle-Monthodon Bourdonnerie Closmilon Rheims Beaumont Sur Vesle Prunay Suippes Grosnes Tahure Champagne Vetrenik Albania Devoli Rastani Prostani Vina Holta

The Runt Excerpted in Sunday Post Magazine

John Taintor Foote presents The Runt as a dog’s own tale written with canine insight. The July 21 magazine installment promises a warm, personal view of a dog’s life through a true dog's lover’s lens.

John Taintor Foote Sunday Post

This Leaves the Skin Free From Hairy Growths

A simple method for removing every trace of hair or fuzz is given. A thick paste of delatone and water is spread on the hairy area, left about two minutes, then rubbed off and washed to remove hairs. The method is claimed to be painless and usually effective in a single treatment.

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