Extent of Yank Military Power Now Disclosed
The Associated Press outlines American strength in France at armistice time with nearly 2,000,000 in uniform including 750,000 combat troops in Argonne. It details locomotives and freight cars, miles of rail built, port berths and warehouses, and vast food and supply stocks held for Allies and home economies as the Third Army advances toward German territory.
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America
France
Associated Press
United States
Argonne
Department of Ught Railways
Ught
Efort
Europa
Associated
Bordeaux
Montouir
St. Nazaire
Engineer Corps
Calais
Channel
Honored by French Highest Ranked American Citizen in Army
Dr Henry Michel of Augusta Georgia is hailed as the highest ranked American citizen in the French army during the war. He earned a captain’s commission after serving with the French and later transferred to the American forces. He began as a second lieutenant at a base hospital and rose to captain after Verdun. He led a military hospital at Lyons and commanded the hospital there. He later joined American Red Cross hospital No 1 at Neuilly and served as surgeon in chief of the civilian American hospital in Neuilly. Few Americans had earned French commissions, with only a few exceptions among first lieutenants and pilots.
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Paris
Henry Michel
Augusta
United States Army
Michel
France
Verdun
Troyes
Lyons
The
Foreign Legion
United States
Jones
Brothers Enlist Then Meet in Paris War Camp
Delaware men Private H. J. Stricklin and Corporal Clifford Stricklin, both not aware the other served abroad, later encountered each other on the company street of the same training camp near Paris, France, after arriving in the United States for rest and preparation.
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Paris
Delaware
H. J. Stricklin
Clifford Stricklin
France
United States
Doctor Fooled by Twins on Merchant Ship
Two nineteen year old brothers James R Miller and Earl W Miller from Chadborn North Carolina are said to be the twinniest twins to enter Uncle Sam's merchant marine training ship. The examining surgeon mistook Earl for James during the first check and only realized the ruse when Earl entered the room.
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Boston
Mass
James R. Miller
Earl W. Miller
Chadborn
N. C
Uncle Sam
James R
James
Earl
Work Certain for Heroes Plan in Olympia
Olympia plan aims to irrigate 38 million acres of arid land in Washington at a cost of 2500000000 dollars. Governor Ernest Lister moves to provide work for thousands of returning soldiers and sailors and create homes for 10000 families under the project.
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Olympia
Wash
Ernest Lister
Eye-Witness Describes Arrival of First German Prisoners
An eye witness recounts the arrival of the first batch of British prisoners released from Belgium. They are mere shadows in torn uniforms, starving and exhausted after eight months in camps, some dying on the way as they walk toward allied lines.
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Germany
France
Ife
Belgium
Courtrai
Halle
Brussels
Givenchy
Festubert
Lys
Aiding Crippled Soldiers Government Promises Help
The army and navy outline government relief for crippled soldiers. They will receive medical care and special rehabilitation including education, temporary and permanent artificial limbs, disability compensation, and training for skilled jobs. The Federal Board for Vocational Education and Red Cross will support training, employment placement, and family needs as veterans return to civilian life.
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S Army
US Navy
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Army
Navy
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Congress
United States Employment Service
American Red Cross
Home Service Section
Red Cross
United States
America
Mos
Why and Wherefore of Flashlights Take Hold in Life
Over three million flashlights are used in this country serving as emergency lighting. The cheap initial cost and long battery life make them essential for safety at home and work. Burgess batteries offer economical power for constant use, aiding in locating keys, garments, or other overlooked items.
Seaford Heroine Aids Farmer From House Fire
Miss Ara Fleetwood, a night telephone operator, saw the blaze at George White’s rural home near Seaford Delaware and repeatedly rang the line to wake the farmer. The alarm allowed White to escape as flames burst windows and the roof collapsed. the home and contents were destroyed.
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George White
Seaford
Del
Ara Fleetwood
Miss Fleetwood
White
Albany Hog Burned Sparks Packing Industry Protest
A large illuminated hog built over an automobile at Albany Georgia, used to promote the region's packing industries, burned but was extinguished quickly. The incident drew public comment on promotional displays at fairs and gatherings.
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Albany
South Georgia
Embroidery Transfer Sheets Offered at Herald Office
Large sheets for transferring embroidery and other patterns are available at the Herald office. This announcement promotes ready-to-use transfer materials for crafters and seamstresses seeking pattern replication tools.
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Herald Office
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Red Cross Commission
Wilson Ward
Amer Eans
Alles
Marshal Foch
Colies
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Charles Brandenstein
Burgess
Fletcher
Clyde H. Knowles
Marshall, Il
Mazer's Tooth Specialty Dept
Fifth St
Philadelphia
Foley
Radford
Ind
Voley
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