British Haig pushes in Lys salient near Armentieres
Allied forces continue pressure in the Lys salient west of Armentieres with French and American units probing German lines. British advances of 1,000 to 2,000 yards are reported between Aquin and Bailleul as Roye area risks, while Franco American artillery harasses German positions along the Vesle and near Canny sur Matz. Lorraine gains include the village of Frapelle Die as American patrols push forward amid heavy shelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haig
Us Lys
Armentieres
Hemg
Aavoc
Somme
Wesle
Aquin and
Bailleul
Merc Rding
War Office
Ves
Canny-sur-Matz
Ward
Roye
Noyon
Vesle
Lorraine
Frapelle
American morale and war effort urged by General March
General March urges renewed national resolve to support the Allies and accelerate victory. He calls for intensified home front action, rapid war measures, and broad backing through love faith prayer and material help such as war savings stamps and Liberty bonds to prevent German victory and hasten peace.
Tired of War Fatigue Across Allied Forces
The piece urges resilience at home and on the front as soldiers and civilians endure fatigue from four years of war. It stresses steadfastness, the promise of "second wind," and the morale impact of home front attitudes on American troops and Allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stim
War Letters and Food Rations Stir Mixed Feelings Abroad
A wartime letter from America describes sugar limits and bread shortages, contrasting with soldiers in France and urging steadfast support. The piece argues that resilience, not complaint, keeps the war effort strong and that fatigue should be endured with courage.
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Atlantic
America
France
War aid talk urges shared humanity and Jewish relief
A meeting emphasizes a new wartime consciousness uniting diverse peoples. Speakers argue for universal rights and cross faith sympathy, urging support for European Jewish relief. High Point’s campaign quota is $3,000 and is expected to reach the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Liliuokalani Estate Opens Public Beach at Kuhio Park
The Liliuokalani estate near Waikiki becomes accessible to Honolulu residents for the first time. Prince J Kuhio Kolanianaole tears down a long private fencing to allow public bathers access. The former queen's property, known for its beach, is now open and called Kuhio Park. Prince Kuhio, a longtime delegate to Congress, is seeking the Republican nomination.
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Honolulu
T. H
Associated Press
Liliuokalani
Bath
Waikikiniw
Prince J. Kuhio Kolanianaole
Prince Kuhio
Prince Cupid
Territory
Hawai
Congress
Kuhio Park
North Carolina Sets Ginning Charge For 1918 Season
Raleigh August 19. State Food Administrator Henry A Page announces a uniform gin ning charge of 3 50 per bale for 900 pounds or less of cotton with 80 cents per hundred pounds for excess weight above 900 pounds Cost plus 10 percent may be added for bagging and ties Farmers supplying their own bagging and ties incur no covering charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Henry A. Page
North Carolina
Nordhav Sunk Off Virginia Capes by German Submarine
The Norwegian bark Nordhav was sunk 125 miles off the Virginia capes on Saturday. Her crew escaped in small boats and were brought into an Atlantic port by an American warship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nordhav
Vicginia Capes
Atlantic
Great Contributor To Greek Treasury Helped a New Move
London August 1 Sir Basil Zaha rrod a wealthy London resident donated 125000 for a Professorship of Flying at London University He also earmarked similar sums for chairs of flying at Paris and Petrograd Son of a French father and Greek mother He gave 100000 to train French youths for the Olympic games During the Balkan war he contributed 2200 00 a month to the Greek treasury A few years ago he gave over a million dollars to place the Greek legations in Europe on a proper footing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Basil Zaharrod
London University
Tle
Paris
Petrograd
Basil
France
Europe
Seaman Harry Beachy Sought After by Commerce Dept
The Department of Commerce seeks Harry M. Beachy born December 22 1894 in Baltimore or Grantville Maryland. An American seaman awarded a British silver medal for aiding the crew of the schooner Busy Bee, Beachy remains unlocated despite extensive searches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Harry M. Beachy
America
Mr. Beachy
Baltimore
Grantville
Maryland
Beachy
Renaming German Ships Seized in American Ports
The Weser Zeitung of Bremen questions if future German ships should bear foreign names. It notes that even names like President Lincoln and President Grant have become impossible and asks if a liner named President Wilson built in a German yard and flying German colors could exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Weser Zeiting
Bremen
Lincoln
Grant
President Wilson
Foley Kidney Pills Praised For Kidney Trouble Relief
Customer endorses Foley Kidney Pills as best among remedies for backache rheumatic pains sore muscles stiff joints and frequent bladder urges. Mann Drug notes these symptoms indicate kidney trouble and promotes the product as effective relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Mann Drug
Soldier's Cough is Cured by Foley’s Products
Private Harold Hamel of the 66th Regiment reports relief after three months of coughing using Foley’s Honey and Tar and Foley’s Wong and Tar. A San Antonio reader praises Foley Cathartic Tablets as the best laxative for constipation and biliousness.
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Harold Hamel
66Th Regiment
St. Adams
R. I
Foltey
Yoley
Wong
Mann
Geo. Tenner
Labor Street
San Antonio
Tex
Mann Drug Co
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The
North Carolina Association of Afternoon Newspapers
Bell
No 12
North State
N. C
Ening
Outtersteen
Rivers
Chaulnes
Chilly
Nguine
Alf
General March
Emy
Erlin
United States
Ely
Suvor
Tommy
England
Elling
Nibs
Moose
High Pont Lodge
Loyal Order of
Sapp
North Man Street
Cty
T. J. Murphy
City Mgr
Care Enterprise
T. T
Lyon
Oxie Dept
Quantico
King Lumber Co
Yeas
Wachovia Bank & Trust
W. C. Idol
Commercial National Bank of
High Point, N. C
Scott and
Williams K G
Sunlight Hosiery Mills
Blackville
Enterprise Office
Brinton
Ruth
Gurley
R. Gratz Cox
Chicago
Florence Blair
Vick
the Vick Chemical Co
Greensboro, N.C
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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