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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1918

Page

1

Allied Offensive Surges on Western Front as German Lines Fall

British and French troops press the Marne front the Allies driving a wedge between German forces. Albert and Anere towns fall under advancing Allied columns as Foch gains initiative and the German defense retreated across the Aisne. The war effort features heavy prisoner and weapon captures while German plots in the United States are exposed in a new government briefing.

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Americans Told to Limit Use of Sugar in 1918 Ration

The U S Food Administration urged a two pounds per month and half a pound per week sugar limit through January 1 1919 to ensure enough for the Army Navy Allied forces and national needs. It warned sugar sources will be needed from Cuba beet sugar Louisiana cane and other regions as World sugar supplies tighten. Barrage on household use and canning guidance followed with call to preserve fruit crops and later sweeten as supply grows.

U. S. Food Administration Food Administration Europe United States Louisiana Porto Rico Java France United States Food Administration

Surveying Systrum Instruments Wanted for Overseas Use

The Department Engineer of the South eastern Department requests surveying instruments to aid overseas efforts. Citizens may donate instruments with details on kind, maker, original cost, year purchased, condition, and lowest delivered price. Items should be sent to the Department Business in the Peoples Building, Charleston. Special need noted for plan tables and plan usable alidades.

Southeastern Department U. S, Army Department Business Peoples Charleston

Forwarding offers to Department Kengineer in Charleston

Offers should be promptly forwarded to Department Kengineer, Southeastern Department, Peoples Building, Charleston, S C.

Department Kengineer South Eastern Department Peoples Building Charleston 8. C

War Finance Agency profits from Bethlehem note issue

The War Finance Corporation approved a $50 million Bethlehem Steel note issue and bought $20 million at par under a resale agreement. The notes were resold above par, generating a profit for the War Finance Corporation after public distribution.

Bethlehem Steel Corporation War Finance Corporation Treasury Department Bethlehem Company War Pinenee Corporation

Russian Situation Deepens With War Declaration Fear

Dispatches from Petrograd report Bolshevik authorities declaring war on the United States amid consulate closures and Americans urged to leave. Officials worry over safety as Archangel and Vladivostok councils loom and Finns may not guarantee safe passage through Finland despite recent policy changes.

Washington Russia State Department Vic-Counsil Robert W. Imbria Petrograd Baloho«Vik United States Imbrie Poole Moscow Uap Slltes Norwelgian Humber Andrie Deepartment Petrogad Conmil Imbrie Turthier Contul Roteky Great Britain France Tehueherin Trowzky Petrograds Pettrograd Doulful Ruesia Finland

Rye Proclaims Need for Labor Amid Shortage Threat

Governor Rye calls Tennesseans to aid national labor efforts amid a reported shortage of skilled and unskilled workers. The proclamation cites a Washington telegram and urges readiness, along with conserving food and preserving farm machinery to withstand weather impacts.

Nashville Rye Futledge Smith Washington United States

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