Smash Huns Gate Through Vesle Front As Americans Enter Town
Allied forces drive German hold on the Vesle river from the south bank and push toward Fismes while pursuing retreating troops. The Marne pocket is eliminated as Entente troops advance, retaking more than 50 towns along the French front. Crown prince’s withdrawal becomes rapid with rear guard actions only. An American entry into outskirts of Fismes is announced by the French war office.
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U. S
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Crown Prince
Fismes
French
War Office
Soissons
Rheims
German retreat presses front along Vesle and Aisne
Monday reports say Allied forces pursue across the northern Aisne while Germans abandon positions along the Vesle. American commander Pershing notes 8 400 prisoners and 183 guns taken. French advance into La Neuvillette weakens German hold on Rheims outskirts and may lift the threat to the cathedral city.
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Aisne
Vesle
Rheim
Pershing
Vesle River
Freshet
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la Neuvillette
Rheims
French Mourn for American Dead in Paris
Paris correspondence reports French mourners honoring U S Marines and American dead from the second Battle of the Marne. Coffins draped with flags pass a guard of honor as crowds stop, bow, and listen to chaplains. The scene centers on the hospital chapel, funerals, and a city tribute in Paris.
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Paris
Associated Press
Marne
Beiblican
Rance
Guard of Honor
Republican Guard
Republic of France
Tery
Sugar ration urged by Federal Food Administration
The United States Food Administration asks two pounds of sugar per person per month to stretch scarce supplies until the new crop arrives. New sugar should reach market in October, with lower allowances for England France and Italy. Home canning with minimal sugar is urged. hoarding is illegal. Support the military sugar supply and aid the allies.
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Italy
Food Administration
Courage Under Fire From An American Soldier
An American sergeant, wounded repeatedly but refusing aid, endures a triage sequence as a doctor treats a severed thigh wound, a calf wound, and an arm injury. He remains calm, asks for water, and walks to the ambulance using his last working limb, a testament to nerve and resilience.
Pershing Awarded Grand Cross in France
Paris august 3 General John J Pershing commander in chief of the American expeditionary forces in France was awarded the grand cross of the Legion of Honor by the French government Premier Clemenceau sent a telegram noting the dignified honor and recognizing his rapid organization of American troops in France and the enduring gratitude of France for their support in the bitter struggle.
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Paris
John J. Pershing
France
Clemenceau
Pershing
French Republic
Legion of Honor
German Prisoner Is Given Cigarette And Lived
A 22 year old German captive was received into American lines and, to the astonishment of all, given a cigarette and allowed to live. The Americans were wild fight-
To Improve Your Digestion With Chamberlain's Tables
A reader testimonial from Mrs Blanche in Indiana Pa reports long standing poor digestion until trying Chamberlains Tables. After starting the remedy her digestion improved significantly and she cites relief and better health.
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Chamberlain
Blanche
Indiana, Pa
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