British advance across Nord Canal in big 1918 drive
British forces crossed the Nord Canal and along with Americans and French broke ahead beyond the Vesle front in a major offensive. Reports say towns and villages near Peronne and Cambrai were attacked and recaptured, with heavy fighting as the Allied pursuit widened and German resistance faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nord Canal
Vesle
London
Tymane Court
Rumaie
Rumaycourt
Cambrai
Lond
Hiewandourt
Peronne
Gaimbvaj
Retreat Rumors Hint Reversal in War Progress
Reports from unnamed sources suggest a second retreat by German forces as Allied advances press from multiple fronts. The incomplete text references military movements and strategic setbacks, with mentions of specific leaders and locales unclear due to damaged OCR.
Will Increase Fines for Dry County Jags
A government department proposes higher fines for activities in a dry county. Officials state the plan aims to enforce liquor and beverage regulations and curb violations. The measure requires authority approval and is under review.
Ice Plant to Resume Tomorrow After Repairs
Mur Lory Te Company announces the ice plant will restart Monday evening after vitally repaired equipment. The factory had faced a temporary shutdown due to system repairs and stock storage challenges. Recovery aims to restore full output this year, with production at Hillabuegh and surrounding areas planning continued operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnbuckle Company
DU Courti Inc
Ohkera
Wanoeg
Commission Buys New Fire Alarm Equipment
Local commission approves purchase of new fire alarm equipment and holds an important session. District updates and procedural notes accompany the meeting as members discuss safer citywide infrastructure and budget implications.
LIST TEACHERS FOR NEW TERM IN THE SCHOOLS
A dense OCR list shows teachers across multiple schools for a new term. Names include Mont shoveling Que Hanitier af joupile in nell Aethe and several labeled schools such as Washington and East Main with principals and grades. The passage reads like a directory with lists of teachers by school, plus a brief weather note of partly cloudy and cooler conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatirilay
Ala Coutwins
Vnrath
Wikeonul Bullibngee
Ty. Hilw Street
Maric Welink Lowitt
Bertha Th. MaCing
Mabel. Bristow
Avgents Harsivt Te
Wink Gine
Hiya L. Browe
Kihel L Medeny
Tleateth K. Ramsey
Washington
John Li
Marguerite Lor
Anit
Mary 0. Porter
Elnor Grinwold
Pullview
Helen Murray
Vera Brooks
le Mazel Mocyny
Ania mii
Mary A. Rona
Wixthy Currie K. Wheeler
Amt
East Main
Ruby Mccullough
Wigh Senear
Goncord School
Mutoh Wetivol
Washington Wehoot
Fairview School Oy
Ask Report From Banks By United Press
Bank condition reports summarize national banks as of August 1. A camping party including Mrs York, Mrs Fred Barton, and Misses Mandø Preston, Ellen York, Votta Crowell, and Verna Andorn returned from a week at Findley Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASK
United Press
Washington
Arron’y
Mra
World Series opener postponed by rain in Chicago
Chicago reports the first game of the 1918 World Series between the Chicago Nationals and the Boston Americans delayed due to a slow drizzle that intensified into a potential downpour by late morning. Officials announced postponement as field conditions worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Chicago Nationals
Oslock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nord
Hritii Alvanoo
Haig
Aiwesowna
Mie
Mie Noyvn Hulasona
Vie Boveri
Perenne
Thie
St. Quentin
Ty Nord
Aetioril
Vane Aillon Table
Aditi Progrons
Toyarilie
Iit
Cerna
Tom Milan Marth
Chutiper
Kuny
Olnmercy
Lenine
Russia
Cho
Lwtine
Mg Law
Boyle MA
Atindask
Absolpative
Hendgnatfore
Wmnivsiiguil
Howe
Lowell Mollet
France
General Graves
Sibera
Comemand
United Proxy
Oar
D. Grout Wishhusion
Bop Theterial
Majin
Wiilliam Tenying
Sain
Trisha
Siberian Campatign
Mihaela
Hadi
Thairmalyps Lake Avett
Heis
Taynlyya
Meath
Porlor
Aaly
Abu Ga
Alia
Nueborg
Brittartiliery
Vladivostok
Intal
Marshal Foch
Turnbuckle
Houten
Tadun
Aroviteat
Wingow
Janes Lyall
David Crowe
Asf
Clarwiriy Laanen
Goyer
Willian West
Paul Ilies
Ifravei
Hope
Sven
Menry Stursay
Harriet Lave
Tena Raul
Miley
Miche
Gil Vankenty
Mada
Revolptn
Benayan Dallag
Krawgjwrtarioh Wa Matoriak Sport
Yerintiuy
Ofa Rinnoyy
Romittinn Tu
Tly
Doal Deglayrreraite
Esteplyige
Eeyinak
Girien Wein
Linuyted
Eultinge
ruuseTad
Hsien van Mur Rowingbeton
Roe
Wallan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!