German Front Collapses Spur Allied Breakthroughs
Allied forces push German lines back from Rheims to Ypres with French gains at Noyon Chauny and along the Vesle Aisne corridor. Americans advance toward the Aisne while Haig’s British press toward St Quentin and Cambrai. A new German line is deemed necessary as allies widen their advantage. Authorities urge cautious charitable giving to avoid fraud and duplication.
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Ypres
Noyon
Vesle
Aisne
Soissons
Noyon Salient
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Chauny
St. Quentin
la Fere
Canal du Nord
State Council of Defense urges all men into indispensable work
The statement by Secretary Baker is cited to close loopholes in industrial exemptions. Every man in military age should join essential work and remain employed. With labor shortages and a large army, the nation must mobilize for a quick victory to save American lives and support dependents. Married men gain exemption only for dependents, not merely for marriage.
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Red Cross
Insurance certificates mailed to millions in July
The article notes no fear of loss for those without certificates if they verify the soldier completed and sewed in his application. It states over 1,800,000 certificates had been mailed by July 28, with more being forwarded as quickly as possible.
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Cates
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United States
War risk insurance fund notes rising payouts and applications
The July end average war risk insurance per serviceman stood at 8500 dollars with a maximum of 10000 dollars. By July 28 total applications reached 2,954,609 totaling 25,148,118,900 dollars in coverage. Beneficiaries are reminded that certificates remain in effect.
Call for National Registration Day 1918 in North Carolina
North Carolina prepares for the 1918 military registration day on September 12. Governor Thomas Bickett urges all men aged 18 to 45 to register from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with nearly 100000 servicemen already in the field and about 250000 expected to register statewide.
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Thomas Walter Bickett
North Carolina
Women Nurses Reserve Recruitment and Registration Call
The piece urges county committees to accept applications for the student nurses reserve and notes the war’s demand for nurses. It highlights the eight thousand thousand trained nurses sought by the army and calls on citizens to register, support registration efforts, and uphold civic duty on this epochal day.
Fuel Conservation Says Saving 50 to 60 Million Tons Needed
The fuel administration estimates that national prosperity and full employment hinge on saving between 50 000 000 and 60 000 000 tons of coal. Each ton saved prevents idleness for fifty workers and adds national wealth. Early action by households using wood in place of coal can help keep factories and ships running.
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U.S
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
Banking House
Roll of Honor lists 293 AEF casualties today
The commanding general of the American Expeditionary Forces releases a casualty roll totaling 293 names. Killed in action 27, missing in action 0, wounded severely 164, died of wounds 15, died from accidents 2, wounded degree undetermined 69, wounded slightly 1. Two North Carolinians appear: Private Walter C. Thompson of Norwood and Private Wester L. Andrews of Piney Creek, both wounded severely in action.
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English Street
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Matton
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D. A. Stanton
Dred Peacock
C. M. Hauser
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Tate Furniture Co
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L. C. Sharp
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R. Gratz Cox
Chicago
Florence Blair Mann
Mrsa. Kephart
High Point Transfer Company
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