Allies Push On Toward Mark Front in French Drive
Allied forces press the German retreat on the Aisne Marne front as French and American artillery shell behind the lines. The offensive reports indicate German defenses stiffen with French and American gains along a four mile front and a two mile advance, 1,500 prisoners taken.
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Allies Drive Forward on Western Front and in Albania
Entente troops gain ground along the Sauissons Rheims salient and Marne fronts with prisoners, guns, and war stores captured. Foch’s diversion near Soissons yields two miles of advance, 1500 Germans captured, and high ground near the Avre. Allied forces push toward Fere En Tardenois, seize Jaulgonne, and recapture territory east of Paulgonne. In Rheims area British and French advance nearly a mile, taking prisoners and five guns. British troops alone seize 300 Germans. Gas shelling noted as Germans fear an early British assault. Albanian fronts see continued Allied pressure with gains and captures.
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World War Era Activities and Security Measures Report
Government takes control of steam turbine engines to ensure shipbuilding supply. Crowder to rule on baseball work or fight status. German defense blamed for failed French and American advance. Food admin asks hotels and restaurants to stop turkey broilers sales. mature turkeys urged. Honduras declares war on Germany. State Department notified. Aviation deaths reported for week ending July 13. US congressmen arriving in French port. Justin Godart aboard. Sinking of Columbia investigated. blame on Mehl and Williams. Italy to use American submarine chasers against Austria in Adriatic. Beef exports to England France Italy Belgium set record in May. Liberty bonds worth 100000 placed at property. Carpathia torpedoed with low casualties.
Reduced Hide Prices Announced by War Board
Washington reports new maximum prices on hides for three months starting August 1. The War Industries Board price fixing committee sets average reductions of seven to eight cents per pound from prior levels. Packet hides sell for 24 to 30 cents per pound, depending on steer weight, while country hides are 21 to 22 cents. All country hides to be bought and sold on a selected basis.
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Mrs William Cummings Story Arrested in New York
Mrs William Cummings Story former president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution was arrested in New York on indictments charging grand larceny petty larceny and conspiracy connected with the National Emergency Relief Society of which she is president.
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Draft horse show at Montana State Fair signals opportunity
A serious shortage of heavy work horses due to war creates a chance for American breeders to dominate the future draft horse market. The Monfina State Fair in Helena will feature a draft horse show from September 9 to 14, highlighting global industry disruptions and the potential rebound for U S breeders as European stock is depleted.
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