Yankees Win Village Near Foe Border in Flanders
American forces on the Lor Taluc front reported capturing the village of Prapelle and eradicating a German salient. They took prisoners as heavy German casualties were inflicted, while barrel bombardments preceded the assault and the American advance continued along a front that stretched toward Lessens and Vezelles.
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Lor Taluc
Vilage
Prapelle
Courter
Vesle
Biter
Gora
St. Dio
Luneville
Silient
Nrapelle
Lessens
London
Vieux ‘Berquin
Merville
Manders
Picardy
Chilly
Mransart
Bucquuy
Albert
Acrus
Misspellings Darken Front: War Dispatches Mention Take Prisoners
West of Lissipnyiso and Beauvratynes in France the French distances are described as tense with troops and captured prisoners. Within 24 hours ten French captives are reported north and south of Me Ayre as British rooms prepare further advances along the Somme front. A repulsed attack near Scherpenberg and a raid at Locre are noted, with ongoing activity between that town and the Somme.
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Avre Fronk
Oise
Aisne
Prench
Champagne
War Office
Stacepent
Autreches
Soissons
Vosges
Frapelle
Pages Lena
Paris
Picardy
Soissons- Reims
Aar
Scanibs
Antrechus
Soisxons
Camp de Cesar
Roye
Canny-sur-Matz
Lissipnyiso
Beauvratynes
Raye
Tast
Ndevances
Somme
Scherpenberg
Locre
Urge Advance on Irkutsk by Allied Forces
General Diedrichs commander of the Czecho Slovak forces in Siberia presents a memorandum to Allied representatives urging a large scale speedy intervention and an advance on Irkutsk within six weeks. He warns delaying beyond six weeks would risk western Siberia and place Russia at German mercy.
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Vlakvostok
Diedrichs
Siberia
Allie
Irkutsk
Russia
Senator Olle James Condition Report From Hopkins
Reports on United States Senator Olle James of Kentucky from Johns Hopkins hospital vary. Physicians say his condition is unchanged and not serious, while observers who have seen him recently describe his status as grave after more than two months as a patient.
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United States
Ollie James
Kentucky
Baltimore
Olle James
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Senator James
Syith
James
Fight Against Heavy Cops Paris War Casualties and Trials
Lieutenant Walter B. Miller of New York City formerly with the Lafayette Escadrille was killed in action on August 3 during a three-plane patrol attacked by a German squadron of 30 aircraft inside American lines. Three other crew members survived. In Wisconsin a federal court in Madison sentenced John M. Becker, Green County judge, to three years in Fort Leavenworth for espionage act violations. L.H. Nagler of Madison, former state official, drew thirty months for a similar offense. In Green Bay shipyards a world keel-laying record was broken twice as the tug Toiter launch and a second keel lay occurred in nearby berths with keel times of four and five seconds. the U S Shipping Board was wired with the news.
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Paris
Walter B. Miller
New York City
Lafayette Escadrille
Fort Leavenworth
Madison
John M. Becker
Green County
Eau Claire
L.H. Nagler
State of
Wisconsin
Northwest Engineering ‘Works
Green Bay
Toiter
Pavia
United States Abipning Board
State Fair Auto Show This Year A One Million Display
Milwaukee August 2 The annual Fall Automobile Show at the State Fair will be housed in the Automobile Building. It will not be larger than last year due to space, but will feature a $1 000 000 exposition of passenger and commercial vehicles, trucks, trailers, tires, parts, and accessories. Exhibits show gasoline steam and electric cars, portable garages, and the industry’s progress, including improved delivery trucks rivaling railroads for short hauls. The show emphasizes farm efficiency, electrical decorations, music, and full public accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Thurdl
Goor Delvery
Reventeer
Liberty
United States
Joan
Doing Our Best for Liberty Loans to End the War
Edward Bok argues readers should sacrifice luxuries to fund Liberty loan bonds. He insists saving monthly, buying bonds in every issue, and avoiding nonessentials strengthen the nation, reduce taxes, and support soldiers. He envisions widespread ownership of bonds as a moral commitment and a fast path to victory.
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Edward Bok
Home Journal
Logn 8
Long and Short of It at Camp Devens Mass
Statisticians report at Camp Devens describe two men from Miami, Nathan Singleton, 4 feet 11 inches, and Fred Mader, 4 feet 8 1/2 inches. They compare their speeds fetching water, noting Fred takes 3 1/2 seconds longer for the same task. Despite stature differences, the pair are inseparable.
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Camp Devens
Mass
Darky
Matt
Jett
Camp
Devens
Nathan
Singleton
Fred Mader
Miami
Fla
Fred
Tox
Pels
Mrs Katherine Neiman Finds Husband’s Citizenship Long Ago
Mrs Katherine Neiman of Kenosha traveled to Dunkirk North Carolina to search records and learned her husband John Neiman had become a citizen more than forty years ago. She returned home and had her name removed from the enemy alien list.
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Katherine. Neiman
Kenosha
Dunkirk
N. C
John Neiman
My Uncle Sam Poem About Courage And Civility
A poem portrays Uncle Sam as meek when treated fairly but warns that he becomes formidable when provoked. It emphasizes civility and fair dealing, noting his care for family, simple needs, and willingness to keep promises, while cautioning readers to treat him squarely or face a stronger response.
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Sam
Uncle Sam
Families Keep Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhoea Remedy Handy
Families say Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhoea Remedy is a wise home investment that saves suffering. Users affirm its reliability and urge others to try it for quick relief from stomach issues.
Stomach and Liver Troubles Relief Promoted
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and liver disorders. It claims they end misery, offer relief, and cost a quarter, urging readers to give them a trial.
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Chamberlain’s
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Cure Claim Ad
Readers learn of a catarrh cure claim with a $100 reward for any case not cured. Advertisement states internal medicine works through the blood to restore constitution and to aid nature, urging testimonials and noting Toledo Ohio makers J J Cheney & Co and retailers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halls
Hall
Boy Delivers Wet Jacket Request From School
A boy hurries home from school to ask his mother to warm his jacket behind the stove. The jacket is not wet, but the boy notes a bit of dampness and conveys his teacher’s request.
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Frapeile
Haig
Flanders
Outtersteene
Castoria
Caecho
New York
Liberty Loan Hoods
Utica Knitting ‘Co
U.S. Army & Navy Tablet CO
West Broadway, N.Y
Igre Ieee
Lesher
Carter
Wausau
Wis
H. J. Cornelius
Medford, Wis
Geo
H. Welton
A. Bleinheing
John Seubert
Triumph
National Medical Institute
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