11 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces press the German defense along the St Gobain massif and advance toward key positions. Foch's blows push the Germans back, with troops nearing Duvai Lille and Guise as French and American units drive between the Argonne and Meuse.
Continental theatre reports say French and American troops push rapidly toward Valenciennes and Grand Pre, breaking through German positions at St Gobain. Allied advances threaten key German defenses as British and Italian units press other fronts.
Announcement lists closures of wholesale liquor places including wine bottlers and breweries with orders to remain closed until the influenza danger passes. Medicinal purchases allowed only with a physician’s prescription through drug stores. The health commissioner and city authorities clarified enforcement during the outbreak.
A flu patient, bedridden at the home of Men Alcorn on First Avenue, escaped through a lower floor window in delirium and walked about five miles in night attire before being found near Fish Hatchery Road. Rev Tr Ponlkw and Officer Ward assisted by Frank Gillette arranged return to care after medical evaluation. The patient, a well known young man and St. E church choir member, has many friends citywide.
The readable fragments discuss stopping a cale or service related to Hauora and period during which the hotel wires and talons are cloned. It mentions a state order not foreseen in this county until after a water power IP Yak date reference.
United Press reports Washington date October 11 outlines a claim that Allied forces have reached about two million troops in France. The article notes confidence that this marks a pivotal point in the war with an appeal for the Fourth Liberty Law. It mentions related movements and social notices around Mrs. Blyxtone and others, including travel and duty updates.
Eighteen men depart between October 21 and 26 to be trained at Camp Gordon in Georgia. The group, drawn from Kerria and Harrisburg area, will join county district No. 1 and No. 2 registrants for military service under the October call.
Auterdam reports the German Emperor convening a conference in Berlin to discuss the German Pact reply to Wilson. Earlier Berlin notes indicate the reply to the American inquiry has been completed. The gathering includes Chancellor and officials to review the response before dispatch.
A wartime dispatch reports indiscriminate shelling of U boat victims and German vandalism in France. The article cites a new campaign of frightfulness by Hans to terrorize the world, but notes it provokes French and Allied resolve to crush German autocracy.
Corry’s Liberty Loan drive reports a total of 131 700 with Bond sales by local banks adding 26 100. Victory Day Saturday will see about half of Carey’s 450 000 quota subscribed, with final week efforts urged and Sunday bank closures noted. Citizens urged to subscribe or allow committee workers to collect as campaign leaders press for full Corry quota.
The city commission holds the final assessment hearing focusing on property valuations. Officials expect 60 or more cases may be reviewed and reductions in tax millage are hoped as budget plans progress.
Chairman Crown will convene the general committee to plan a weeklong drive to meet the quota. Subscriptions from shop employees are expected to form the bulk of the current total, with emphasis on securing large pledges.
A World War II era letter traces a Company A sergeant gas victim hospitalized after a chlorine gas attack. The note from Raymond Raymon d political wartime hurt describes comrades, evacuation, and hopes to locate his brother within Allied units.
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