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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
4
David Lawrence argues for applying selective service across all American manpower to fix wage inequities between drafted and volunteer soldiers. He foresees a 5,000,000 man army, broader draft age limits, deeper deferment reviews, and equal treatment of all workers supporting war efforts at home and abroad.
Reported Allied advances place American forces near the apex of the line against the Prussian guard. Some observers fear war fatigue as public confidence wavers over supplies and morale.
A nostalgic wartime verse celebrating young recruits known as the Straw Hat Boys. It contrasts their carefree childhood humor with the coming responsibilities of manhood, warning that strong men will return changed and asking for worthy acceptance of that change.
Lieutenant Jo G Loomis of Camp Jackson tops the 100 yard dash in the Victory Athletic Meet on July 4 under the Southeast Army Navy YMCA. He also holds the world record of 135 seconds set before entering service. His time in the Victory Meet is 1016 seconds.
British dispatch notes heavy German artillery with notable action near Merrs on Flanders front and both sides of the Somme region. The war office confirms renewed bombardment on multiple sectors as Australian forces had captured Merrs yesterday.
Major Edward W. Lee of the Medical Reserve corps, who helped treat President McKinley after the Buffalo shooting, lies seriously ill with typhoid fever in Porto Rico. The New York City surgeon, about 55, arrived three months ago with reserve officers for the base hospital and is noted as the only northern officer to contract typhoid without vaccination.
Dublin reports a brisk surge in naval recruiting with Irishmen serving at all levels from admirals to recruits. The trawler section parade through Dublin featured bluejackets marines and the Berkshire regiment band. Banners urged action against German submarine attacks and praised Beatty’s men.
A young American woman returning from France urges women to feel the war and act. She argues morale in France rises from shared sacrifice and warns Americans to strengthen home kitchens as part of the war effort. She stresses strict food saving and voluntary economy to brace for future shortages.
General Pershing's communique reports repulsed counter attacks along the Ourey river line after heavy fighting. American positions improved as the battle continued, with emphasis on steadfast defense and strategic gains noted by the War Department.
The Massachusetts Public Safety committee states there is no need for the American Cadets, echoing prior warnings about The Chain and the United States Boy Scout, all linked to Willard F. Wood. Officials urge a full statement before joining or funding such groups.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decides who inherits a fund tied to 1821 Chilean seizure and 70 400 indemnity. Trustees Gardiner family long kept the trust but heirs Pagqua Moqua Furber remain unknown. The case weighs Commonwealth claims against Chilean government.
The poisons in your system can be thrown out by taking Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets composed of May apple aloes root of jalap sugar coated and sold by all druggists.
Wilmington port facilities were examined by the port commission on slipping and harbor facilities. The party, arriving from Washington, includes Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals and other military and civilian officials. The group planned to visit other port facilities in the south.
At Fort Oglethorpe the Y M C A physical director reports 47 baseball games were held in a single day.
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