Huns Retreat as Haig Recaptures Peronne and Lens
German efforts faltered on the western front as Haig’s forces recaptured Peronne and Lens vicinity. Australian troops seized Mont Saint Quentin and 1,500 prisoners while Bullecourt Morval areas fell to the British. Lens fires signal further German retreat as Entente advances widen.
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Peronne
London
Somme
Field Marshal Haig
Bullecourt
Morval
Lens
Armentieres
Americans Break Through Near Juvigny in Two Mile Advance
American forces in France exceeded expectations as they advanced about two miles beyond Juvigny, capturing nearly 600 prisoners, two artillery pieces, many machine guns and trench mortars. The drive began Saturday at 4 pm and reached the objective by 9 pm, with French allies assisting as planes radioed artillery commands and the infantry pursued retreating German troops.
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France
Juvigny
For a Weak Stomach tablets restore health claims
A historical patent medicine notice touts Chambe lain's Tablets as greatly relieving weak stomach and impaired digestion. It asserts many cases see permanent relief and sufferers are restored to health.
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Chambelain
Draft Date Regulates Second WWI Enrollment
Washington reports President Wilson calls all men 18 to 45 in continental United States to register for military service on September 12 under the new manpower act. Provisional figures estimate 12,778,758 registrants with 3.5 million to be drafted, most youths 18 to 21. Registration by local draft boards, with a capitol drawing to set class order. states listed with projected shares. The act’s signing is cheered by American troops in France.
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Continental
United States
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Navy
Wilson
Congress
White House
House
Senate
General March
France
Western Steers Rampage in Chicago
Four railcar fed steers escaped near Rock Island freight car. Police shot three. one roamed streets, killed by Desmond and O'Brien. Among injured: Mary Farrell with a fractured skull and chauffeur Joseph Maurovitch. A patrolman was also hurt. The steer charged a passerby, knocked over an auto, and leaped a seven foot fence into a yard where several people were knocked down.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Mary Farrell
Joseph Maurovich
Maurovich
James McNamara
Desmond
O’brien
That Melon Will Be Iced for You at Wellman's
A brief note states that Wellman’s will serve iced melon to customers. The message promotes a cool refreshment option and invites patrons to visit the store for the seasonal treat.
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Wellman’s
New Wheat Flour Rules in Effect in Montana 1918
The Montana summary under United States Food Administrator Alfred Atkinson announces the 1918 winter wheat rules. A Victory Mixed Flour will be 80 percent wheat and 20 percent corn or barley flour, sold soon in Montana after September 1. From September 1 retailers may sell standard flour only with 20 percent substitutes. The fifty fifty rule is rescinded and previous purchase limits and monthly usage caps are removed. Pure rye flour may substitute at two to three ratio. Bakers must use 20 percent substitutes in all bakery products except crackers.
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Montana
The
Food Administration
Federal Food Administration
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