American Field Army Formed Under Pershing Command
Reports say about 1,250,000 American troops are organized under General Pershing with General March announcing the formation at a weekly press conference. Military observers expect an American offensive beyond Noyon possibly between the Oise and Soissons or in Flanders, as German lines show strain and Allied gains widen in Picardy and the Oise valley.
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Picardy Battlefront
Pershing
March
Noyon
Oise
Soissons
Flanders
Foch
Somme
Albert
Oise River
Picardy Plain
Lassigny
Ribecourt
Chaulnes
Roye
Faces to the Front in Farm Aid Speech by Ousley
Clarence Ousley assistant secretary of agriculture notes Americans support men in France. On a Texas trip he spoke at Marshall and later at a camp meeting 18 miles away after being urged by local farmers to discuss the agricultural program as part of the war effort.
Faithful Rally Voices Support for War Effort at Tabernacle
A fervent sermon at a tabernacle echoes with calls for divine aid for the army. Congregation offers earnest amens as the pastor prays for victory and for soldiers to return whole, then delivers a somber note that some must fall with faces to the front. Mothers from remote districts confront the cost of war with resolve.
Local Draft Registration Drive Seeks Volunteers September 5
Citizens urged to volunteer for the national registration day on September 5 to enroll manpower for the war effort. About thirty helpers are needed at the local draft board, with four dollars per day for registrars, though volunteers may forgo pay to aid the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse Sales Co
Atlanta
First Class of Weather Observers Graduates in Texas
The first class of weather observers trained for the United States army prepares to depart for France. About 300 students from Texas A and M College have completed an intensive course to report on general weather and atmospheric conditions to aid in planning gas, artillery, air plane and other attacks. The experts say the cadre can determine weather conditions for a 12 mile high reconnaissance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
United States Army
France
Agricutural and Mechanical College of Texas
Danville Tobacco Market Opens 1918-19 Season Strong
Danville Virginia August 15 The tobacco market opens the 1918 19 season with expectations of new records as world shortages boost demand and prices. Dealers note soldiers in the field increase consumption and growers harvest leaves meticulously, saving even coarse base leaves.
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Danville
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement Note
Persons who have once used Foley Kidney Pills prefer them to any other medicine. They are relief from kidney and bladder troubles backache sharp shooting pains rheumatism stiff swollen joints puffiness under eyes nervousness slow fatigue feeling and sleep disturbing ailments Mano Drug Co.
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Mano Drug Co
Siberia famine threat prompts allied relief appeal
M. M. Scneycroft, recently in Peking as representative of the Moscow food supply committee, says starving Russia threatens the Allies. He urges lifting the embargo on imports of foodstuffs to Siberia, arguing relief could not fall to Germany and would strike a blow at Germany. He appeals to allied legations for famine relief.
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Pekin
M. M. Scneycroft
Peking
Moscow Food Supply Committee
Siberia
Russia
Germany
Moscow Committee For Relief
Soldier's Cough is Cured by Foley's Honey and Tar
Private Harold Hamel of the 66th Regiment reports relief after three months with a bad cough using Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad cites hay fever asthma and bronchial cough relief and notes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a top laxative from Mann Drug Co in San Antonio Texas.
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Harold Hamel
66Th Regiment
Adams
R. I
Foley
Mann
Geo. Jenner
Labor Street
San Antonio
Tex
Mann Drug Co
For Sale Grant Roadster Car by Owner
FOR SALE TO QUICK BUYER six cylinder 3 passenger Grant Roadster in excellent condition. Extras include tire and rim new chains fire extinguisher bumper complete tool set tire repair kit and various other accessories. Communicate with C. C. Prince N. S. Phones 121 and 596. 13-15.
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C. C. Prince
N. S
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High Point Enterprise
The
North Carolina Association of Afternoon Newspapers
North State
Bell
No 12
High Point
N. C
Matz
Thiescourt
Vesle
Rheims
People of
America
Clarence Ous
Ley
United States
Assis
Amarvicle
Department of Aurial
Marshall
Colles Baton
Hend
Gether
Pet
Tabernacle
Ing
Minster
Fee
Crow
Jecit’ Colmexs
Nec
Numa F. Reid Lodge
A. F
Chas. Torrtel
C. R .Crofts
Ashboro
Wilson Motor Co
Care Enterprise
Dixiie Dept. Store
Dixie Dept. Store
Gurley’s
Citizens Real Estate and Insurance Co
Steve Clark
Main Street
English Street
Commerce Street
Continental Pormurte Co
High Pont, N
South Main St
Saleohot
W. Russell St
Kylcon
Connetly Springs
Enterprise Office
Thomasville
Arctice Ice and Coal Company
Vick
VapoRube
the Vick Chemical Co
Greensboro, N. C
Caan Re Ji
Bua
Wachovia Bank & Trust
W. C. Idol
Tarsiera Seraiere
Bank
Commercial National Bank of
High Point, N. C
Scott and Williams K G
Sunlight Hosiery Mills
Blackville
8. C
Meyer’s
Greensboro
Meyers Co
Apply Enterprise Office
Yale Co
West 163Rd St
New York
R. Gratz Cox
Chicago
Florence Blair
Kephart’s
High Point Transfer Company
Walter Royal
Bank of Commerce
J. Burt Holder
Staley
Stanton-Welch Bldg
Miss Thomas
Wachovia Bank Building
Annie. W. Keith
R. L. Loflin & Son
N. Main St
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