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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
4
Sunday’s Franco American counteroffensive on a wide front drives German forces back from Rheims to Soissons with Chateau Thierry’s fall signaling a retreat. American lines break through near Cha teau Thierry for 3.1 miles as allied effort consolidates gains and foreshadows larger seizure of territory.
The United States Fuel Administration announced the resumption of lightless nights, starting Monday July 20. Mon day and Tuesday will be lightless in District of Columbia New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland and the New England states with outdoor lighting stopped except street lighting.
The United States Public Health Service urges health conservation to boost labor efficiency and prevent smallpox and typhoid in establishments making war materials. Vaccination against smallpox and typhoid inoculation are recommended for all workers, with free vaccination offered at service stations. The aim is to curb outbreaks that disrupt production and support the war effort.
The famed National League catcher Hank Gowdy, now a sergeant, serves with grenade units overseas. He reports surviving several close calls in the recent offensives while continuing his YMCA work in Atlanta.
June 2 dispatch reports a major fire in Constantinople on May 31 intensifying a housing shortage. The blaze across old Stamboul destroyed over 5,000 houses, 20 baths, bazaars and 10 mosques, leaving more than 200,000 people homeless as typhus and food shortages worsen living conditions. Government offices and many official residences were evacuated.
Philadelphia July 22 coal experts warn anthracite may be scarce this winter. Operators hunt new supply by tapping abandoned mines and adding electric power. A 500000 ton barrier pillar between New Boston and Mill Creek mines will be mined, Bancroft Mountain surface veins stripped for two miles. With 144000 men and July draft reducing, industry strives to keep daily output near 275000 tons.
Winston-Salem July 22 North Carolina enters a critical period of the war savings campaign. Ten counties meet quotas in full and twenty or more exceed three quarters. Statewide strength masks pockets of complacency caused by contentment, as counties with partial results justify by relative gains and Liberty bond success.
Former Yankee pitcher and Newark International League first baseman Lefty Russell lies in a Red Cross hospital near Paris after being wounded by shrapnel from enemy fire. He hopes to rejoin his YMCA nine once recovered and return to organized baseball duties.
In France behind British lines on June 19, Associated Press correspondent notes shoes are crucial to a soldier’s endurance. Once acclimated to long marches, bad feet are the main limit, with foot health hinging on the boot.
The passage notes the value of heavy, well kept shoes and clean socks learned through experience on cobbled streets. Veterans warn chafing comes from poor socks, advise frequent sock changes and foot powder carried by British soldiers. Recruits soon learn their feet, adjust to weaknesses, and inspect boots and feet at kit talks.
The Enter prise staff erred stating the ceremony was performed by Rev Nobart D McKeehan of Bethel Reformed Church. McKeehan said he did not know the couple and had no involvement in conducting the marriage.
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