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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1918
Page
4
The article notes that on September 10 1918 German forces on the Arras to Rheims front resisted but could not halt Allied advances led by Foch. It cites continued gains by British near Cambrai and French toward St Quentin, while Ludendorff’s retreats appear ineffective. The piece discusses potential wider Allied operations and the looming impact on the war.
The piece details draft age 18 to 45 required to work in productive roles to support war needs. Local boards will assign work to aid farm, rail, shell and shipbuilding efforts, with exemptions only for those called to fight or with dependents. A sign up Thursday and various remarks about economy, prices, and public service follow in a scattered, period-voice summary.
Four Honolulu school teachers Henry Abell Hazel Abell Edna Lockridge and Elizabeth Appleton were lost four days in Haleakala crater Maui after entering with one day of food and little water. They endured freezing nights, scarce water, and jungle travel before reaching Keanae and safety. Old residents say such an ascent is rare.
The war casualty roll shows 988 today for American forces with 149 killed in action 220 missing 471 severely wounded 46 died of wounds 2 died in plane accident 35 wounded degree undetermined 8 died of disease 1 prisoner 6 other causes. North Carolina names include several wounded severely and missing. Marine corps totals: 7 killed in action 4 died of wounds 10 wounded severely and 134 missing. Overall officer and enlisted totals rise to 99 and 2 941 respectively with grand total 3 040.
Fragment discusses unfamiliar makeup and possible food properties of ingredients. It notes the suspension of manufacture and suggests the situation is less calamitous than it might have been.
Washington officials indicate a soon to be fixed gasoline price for domestic, government, and Allied use, set below current market levels. Dr Garfield notes ongoing reports and investigations with no exact figure disclosed and immediate action possible after completion.
Reports from Vladivostok say the town of Tchita on the Trans-Siberian railway has fallen to Czecho-Slovak forces opening a path toward Irkutsk. The retreating enemy poisons wells and destroys water supplies while withdrawing toward Khabarovsk. Allied groups maintain contact with no major engagements yet.
Washington reports the bureau of markets urges cotton producers to pick and protect cotton early and cleanly to avoid low grade cotton. Ginners are advised to use cleaning devices and gin efficiently to prevent weather damage and maintain staple quality amid high demand for high-grade cotton.
The text shows financial figures for Wachovia Bank & Trust Company with a total amount of 18,102,295.80 dollars presented, indicating a summarized balance or value. No additional context or dates are provided in the readable fragments.
Leslie Willis Sprague of the department of labor in Washington will speak at 8 30 tonight at the county courthouse in Greensboro on labor problems of today. He is a widely known speaker and the event carries free admission, inviting all to attend.
Regular meeting of Order Eastern Star scheduled for tonight at 8 o clock. All members urged to attend. MRS. J. C. HESTER W. M. MRS. EDGAR WHITENER Sec.
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