Allies push gains in Amiens-Montdidier battlefront
Allied forces press from Bray Sur Somme toward the Oise as French troops advance on the southern wing near the Somme and Oise rivers. German reinforcements flood Chaulnes Roye and Noyon defenses while heavy shelling and air attacks target German positions. Unofficial tallies show about 40,000 German prisoners and roughly 700 big guns captured.
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Amiens-Montdidier
Bray-Sur-Somme
Chaulnes
Roye
Oise
Gury
Noyon
Lassigny
Coast lighthouse attack by German submarine sparks outrage
A German submarine off Cape Fear river reportedly released mustard gas on six lighthouse workers at Simith's Island. The deliberate attack damaged the crew for minutes and stirred strong anti German sentiment as Allied victories influence neutral views. The piece questions German aims and references wartime home front morale and clothing shortages.
Zip Smith Promoted from Captain to Major in Army
The editor Zip Smith of the Daily Industrial News, precursor to the Greensboro Daily News, rises from captain to major as war proceeds. The piece notes his prior role as land and industrial agent for Southern Railway and predicts further advancement. It also references war taxes and public utility comments amid wartime concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zip” Smith
Daily Industrial News
United States Army
Zip
One Soldier’s Tax Dilemma Amid War Service
An army private explains he cannot pay last year’s income tax on his $35,000 earnings because he spent all his money while in the service. An officer had told him married men owe tax on earnings over 2000 and unmarried over 1000, with payment due by June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Card of Thanks from the Newlins
Martha and Clarice Newlin express heartfelt thanks to friends for kadnesses and beautiful floral tributes that helped them bear sorrow and bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Clarice Newlin
Cough Remedy Help Cited by Private Harold Hamel
Private Harold Hamel of the 66th Regiment writes of relief from a three month cough using Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports great relief and intends to keep it on hand, noting it also gives hay fever and bronchial relief. Mann Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hamel
66Th Regiment
Adams
R. 1
Foley
Mann Druy
Administrator's Sale Of Real Estate In High Point
Notice that W C Jones as administrator with will annexed of A N Lindsay will sell at public auction on August 17 at 2:00 PM the High Point township lot described by metes and bounds containing 12220 square feet with a five room dwelling and outbuildings. Also included is a public warning about fuel shortages urging residents to stockpile wood and coal for winter.
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W. C. Jones
A. N. Lindsay
A. H. Lindsay
M. W. Gant
Guilford County
N. C
High Point
High Point Township
North Carolina
Jordan Street
George Morrison
Richardson
Julia C. Fuller
Jordon Street
Chile Travelers Organize Mutual Help Society
Washington Aug 13 The commercial travelers of Chile have organized a mutual help society modeled on the United States system. Headquarters are in Valparaiso with branches in Santiago Concepcion Valdivia Iquique and Antofagasta.
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Washington
Chile
United States
Valparaiso
Santiago
Concepcion
Valdavia Iquique
Antofogast
Foley Kidney Pills and Cathartic Talls Endorsed by Users
The notice promotes Foley Kidney Pills for kidney bladder relief and Foley Cathartic Talls as a top laxative. It cites testimonials from Mann Plug Co CEO Jenner of San Antonio Texas praising benefits for kidney pain, backache, sleep disturbance, and constipation. The ad targets travelers and general ailments from digestion to fatigue.
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Ailmerits Mann Plug Co
Jenner
Labor Street
San Antonio
Tex
Mann Drug Co
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Navy Department
Germany
France
America
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Miss Alyss
Patrioviem
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Enterprise
Ty Park
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Foch
Tion
Uncle Sam
A. T. Lindsay
L-W
POR Sale
Care F Enterprise
Home Baking Co
Bank of Commerce
M. P
Care Enterprise
Dixiie Dept. Store
Dixie Dept. Store
Huse Sales Co
Atlanta
Mendenhall Bros. Farm
Gurley’s
John R. Pocock
North Main
English Streets
Citizens Real Estate and In_surance Co
Steve Clark
Cincinnati
Vick
the Vick Chemical Co
Greensboro, N. C
Wachovia Bank & Trust
Ww. C. Idol
Commercial National Bank of
High Point, N. C
Citizens Real Estate and Insurance Co
Scott and
Williams K G
Sunlight Hosiery Mills
Blackville
Meyers Department
Greensboro
Meyers Co
Apply Enterprise Office
Yale Co
West 163Rd St
New York
R. Gratz Cox
Chicago
Florence Blair
Mirs. Kephart
High Point Transfer Company
Walter Royal
J. Burt Holder
Staley
Stanton-Welch
Miss Thomas
Wachovia Bank Building
Annie W. Keith
R. L. Loflin & Son
N. Main St
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