Germans Open 65 Mile Front as Offensive Presses Toward Paris
Reports describe the German push along a 65.1 mile front from Château‑Thierry to Rheims with American and French forces in line. American strength cited includes 250,000 in earlier notes, later said to exceed 700,000 organized into three army corps ready for battle. Allied counters and heavy artillery indicate a pivot toward beating back the assault, with limited German gains near Souain and Prunay met by strong counterattacks.
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Paris
Foch
Rheims
Verdun
Souain Road
Prunay
Americans stop German advance near Jaulgonne fronts
An Associated Press report notes a strong American counter attack south of the river bend halted the German push toward the Marne southwest of Jaulgonne. American doughboys held the line while French and British forces fought along a 65 mile front, with many trainees proving effective and fearless in heavy fighting.
Coal supply and home guard notes from August warning
Administrators urged citizens to stock coal before August first as dealers faced shortages and could not meet demand. Forecasts predict colder winter with temperatures below 68 degrees. Citizens were urged to support home guards and reflect on war propaganda and the Montlieu avenue fence issue in North Main Street discussions.
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Pppyy
Jazz Bird unleashes revolt and war song in High Point
A poem depicts the Jazz Bird as a fierce figure rallying against tyrants and war. It follows its airborne advance from ocean crossings to Europe, where it defies Kaiser authority and inspires resistance, ending with the Jazz Bird guarding the gallows as tyrants rise.
Health officer reports busy six months in Robeson county
Dr. W A McPhaul county health officer lays out six months of health work ending June 36 noting active life extension and physical examination programs. About 570 adults applied and 648 were examined to identify minor defects preventing later serious issues, likened to life insurance screening. A Sears and Foley Kinney Pills claim appears in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McPhaul
Robeson County
Reading Insurance
Revival at South Main Street Methodist Church
A large congregation heard Rev. W. Th. Willis of Lexington preach at the South Main Street Methodist Episcopal church in a revival spanning ten days. He urged Christians to become skilled at “fishing for men” by following Jesus, noting Christ’s example and love for humanity. Services are at 3:50 PM and 8:00 PM daily with a song service beforehand, and locals are invited to attend.
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South Main Street Methodist Church
W. H. Willis
South Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church
W. TH. Willis
Lexington
Mr. Willis
Jesus Christ
Christ
Willis
High Point Thomasville Cordontown Cid
A brief item from a local column mentions High Point and Thomasville with a note on Cordontown Cid and CM oo, reflecting a concise community update.
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High Point Enterprise
North Caroline Association of
North State
Bell
No 12
High Point
N. C
Congress
Washington
Amiens
Chateau-Thierry
Jaulgonne
Marne
Volved
The
Associated Press
Man With Stars
Ame
Ameri
Limi
Ted
Dons
Anteriga
Fensive
Hus
Kies
Dr. Garfield
Amony Hgh Point
Ed Ctizen
Murman Coast
Russia
Central Powers
Montlieu
North Main Street
Vachal Lindsay
Jax
Bird
Jazz
Jazz Bird
Oregon
Florida
Maine
Europe
Germany
Foley Kinney
Mann Drug Co
Geo. Jenner
Laber Street
San Antonio
Tex
C. & Y. R. Railway CO
Thomasville
Cordontown Cid
Denton Ar
High Rock
Cordontown
Denton
A. E. Frazier
Bank of Commerce
Calomel
Lotins
Greyton London
Wachovia Bank & Trust
Liberty Bonds
United States Treasury
Trust Department
Pine Street
White Oak Street
Commerce
Green Streets
Trameseekers
Geo. T. Penny and Company
Zach Hiner
Grimes Alley
Fountain Pen
D.W
Dixie Dept. Store
Trinity
T. C. Young
Trinity, Randolph Co
A. M. Briggs
High Point Buggy Co
Main St
Southern
Co. K
Thurston St
Myrtle Ellison
G. Roth
Roland Park
Kate Craven
Enterprise Office
Nice
Pike
City
Williams Column Co
Citizens’ Real Estate and Insurance Company
Bak of Commerce
C. B. Overman
Care Enterprise
Thacker’s
Porrent
Geo. Roth
Apply Bank of Commerce
H. C. Lewis
Centennial Avenue
Araya
Ip Trirtei
the Commercial National Bank of
Resources
U.S
Libery
Guilford County
Federal Reserve Bank
International Teeth Co
West 42Nd St
New York
Interurban Motor Lines (Incorporated
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Elwood
Winston
Zinzendorf
Guilford
Stong
Walter Royal
Tanenhans Bitoa
J. Burt Holder
Staley
Stanton-Welch
Euralgia
Vick
Annie W. Keith
R. L. Loflin & Son
N. Main St
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