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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
8
The article notes Hindenburg plans strong renewed offensives with limited fresh units. It compares German manpower to 1917 campaigns, saying reorganization is nearly complete and favorable weather could enable another hard strike, though not necessarily on the Somme or Lys.
Gutzon Borglum accuses Col Deeds of profiteering in aero division and contracts totaling 50 million dollars. The Senate and House committees weigh witnesses as the Justice Department readies a broad investigation ordered by President Wilson. Col Deeds, Dayton Ohio native, helped found Delco Light and worked with the Wright brothers.
The house military committee began an informal inquiry into aircraft production as it opened hearings on the War Department request for 1 052 000 000 for airplanes. Witnesses include Secretary Baker General March Director General Ryan General Kenley and General Squier along with Colonel Deeds.
Saturday night a village and surrounding roads were gassed as German divisions attacked. A three hour bombardment followed while Americans sheltered in new dugouts. Lt Morgan of the medical corps aided wounded before losing his gas mask.
The German infantry exhibits signs of nervousness by increasing fire and launching numerous rockets at night, signaling heightened tension and alertness in combat conditions.
Field Marshal Haig announced raids around Neuville-Votasse and Boyelles near Arras. Allied forces captured a few prisoners and three machine guns with slight casualties. An enemy raid near Boyelles was repulsed.
Council authorizes auditor to overdraw the operating appropriation as street work funds exhaust and water works salaries and service money run dry. Officials debate legality of borrowing while urging citizen contributions, with sewer repairs and police pay also noted.
Elwyn Pearce, Wadhams & Co. employee, haunted by a past tragedy, secretly travels each winter pilgrimage to aid the distressed in a river city. He confronts guilt after a companion dies in a gambling raid, then discovers Morton Willis survived and returns. Naomi Dale’s gentle support rekindles his hope as the vigil ends.
An advertisement urges readers to save small amounts regularly to achieve independence. It touts earned interest on deposits and promotes the Cambridge Loan and Building Co with contact in Cambridge Ohio.
The passage discusses deferred classification for farmers and farm laborers in Class 1, noting they will not be drafted after harvest but remain in Class 1. It cites final congressional approval of a draft amendment delaying registration for 21-year-old men and questions placement at the end of Class 1 lists, with a decision expected this week.
Washington report says the American steamship Tidewater destroyed an enemy submarine March 17 after a near miss at midnight. The captain and crew deemed the first hit a near miss but a later shot scored a clean hit, ending the chase as Tidewater continued on.
Jay Whitmore and wife transfer lots 10 and 12 Sunset View Addition Cambridge to L M Black for 2000. Melissa H Finley transfers lot 66 and part of lot 51 Quaker City to Raymond House and wife for 1. Wallace Stewart and wife transfer lot 5 Cain Dilley Addition Cambridge to Samuel B McFee for 1. McFee and wife transfer 50 acres in Cambridge township Byesville to Wallace Stewart for 1. Byesville M P church observes Mother's Day on May 12 with sermon by Rev J H Longesworth and carnations. autos provided for those unable to walk.
The article argues Germany has exhausted reserves and cannot sustain a breakthrough toward channel ports. It warns Hindenburg faces greater hardship, depleted manpower, and rising home discontent, while Allied optimism grows under Foch.
At a War Savings Committee meeting the state prize plan for selling War Savings Stamps during school vacation was endorsed. The business men's committee will recruit local businessmen to contribute prizes for the child who sells the most stamps. A list of state prizes had been published earlier.
One hundred twenty men registered in Guernsey county for WWI draft since May 15 1917 have married. Many wed after the law change and before registration on June 4. Adjutant General Wood ordered a list of these marriages to be sent to him. Marriages after May 15 1917 were treated as single for exemption or deferment claims which were refused per Provost Marshal General Crowder.
Mr and Mrs Charles Vaughn of Marietta formerly of this city announce the safe arrival in France of their son Clyde Vaughn He enlisted some time ago in the heavy artillery at Akron.
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