French advance gains on Chemin Des Dames near Laffaux
Paris dispatch reports French and American forces advancing on the western edge of Chemin Des Dames. Laffaux hill six and a half miles northeast of Poissons is reached as German raids intensify along the Veale and Vosges fronts. The mood is cautious with signals of German defensive actions and Allied infantry skirmishes reported along the line.
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Paris
Chemin Des Dames
Laffaux Hill
Poissons
British and German front line advances on Queant region
United Press reports detail Haig’s forces breaking the Hindenburg line near Queant with large advances and thousands of prisoners. Canadians and British gain ground from Cambres to Bertincourt as German lines retreat under heavy pressure.
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London
Tamons Drocourt-Queant
Depense
Droncourt- Queant
Haig
Hindenhore
Dike
Oweret
Arras
Cambres and
Paul
Arres Cambres
Visie
Enems
Phaonem
William Phillip Simme
United Prese
Paris
Flanders
Arran
Salmons
Armens
Tereste
Genaeta Plummer
Hindenburg
Hindens
War worker lectures on reconstruction amid handicapped veterans
Merc Marthe McCann spoke at Pendleton's Arcade theater about reconstruction work for wounded servicemen. She described London air raids and showed wartime photographs, detailing efforts at Dunstan's school for the blind soldiers and postwar rehabilitation, emphasizing dignity for the injured rather than pity.
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Pendleton
Arcade Theater
Merc
Pl. Dunetan
Mra. McCann
Estes New Round-Up Director Leads Happy Canyon
James H. Estes named Round-Up director succeeding Cwude E. Penland, with Penland remaining briefly for transition. Penland resigns amid personal water duties, Bates chosen by directors, Penland to prep for the parade season while Estes assumes duties advancing the spectacular pageant.
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James H. Estes
Spokane Blaze Destroys Press and Offices in Spokane
Fire in Spokane gutted the press facility and business offices of the Apokane Pree, with temporary offices set up behind the rear door. One edition printed in the Chronicle plant, regular editions delayed. Flames threatened the adjacent Empire Hotel as guests fled.
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Spokane
Iliteria
Chronicle
Empire Hotel
Ana
Happy Canyon to Return During Round-Up Week
Round-Up directors announced plans for a Happy Canyon during Round-Up week. A new director lineup was formed with L. Bontey and Dr. Polne in leadership roles. The program will feature a stage show with dance numbers, scenery, and public relations efforts led by Crystal and Creamion, with many details still to be finalized.
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Wien
J. the Raley
Rome
Ae Entertainment
Kleag Inet
Little Carte
Tour
L. & Bontiey
Polnefort
Crystal
de Gmence
Prout
Raley
Decke
Creamion
Chacee
Geoa. Hartman
Westing
W. J. Thomnson
Kaiser Tries Insertion Of Propaganda Amid War News
A fragmentary war item reports Allied air raids on German military objectives near AuMN e and notes German propaganda attempts aimed at Americans. It also covers US official remarks on entering the war, recognizing Czech Slovak belligerency and promising to work with their government, along with continued artillery actions around Toul and Vossvre. The piece mentions a German propaganda book dropped by airmen.
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Frank J. Taylor
France
Aumune Aelix
Moman
Lansuyen
Ately
Washington
Lansing Haa
Peothewi Kim
Prominent denial over 1814 pump plant promise
Frank Hayes denies promising to keep Pendleton pumping plant up and to limit upgrades for insurance men. The letter from McCune notes prior promises, while the water board states no binding pledge existed. Dispute centers on maintenance costs and potential rate impacts amid security concerns for equipment.
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Vaughan J. NS Melune
Cremon Insure
Ling Bureau
Elfy Water Superintendent
Pendleton
Conneécqn
McCune
K Hayes
Eravite Westem
Water Board
Sweep Foe From Northern France Is Hope
United Press reports that Allied forces push from central western front and aim to widen gains toward the Windenburg line. Progress past Juviens suggests reaching Chemie den Dames, shaping a broader offensive before winter. German, British, and American actions indicate a coordinated push amid evolving Hindenburg defenses.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
Windenburg Line
France
Juviens
Chemie den Dames
Thie
Weather forecast for Maxton area warms Wednesday
Tonight plus Wednesday bring warmer temperatures and a minor cool spell. Readings show highs near 74 and lows around 41 with little precipitation expected.
Over 250000 U S Troops Transported Last Month
Report notes that more than a quarter million U S troops were moved overseas during the previous month. Details on locations or units are not specified in the fragment.
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U.S
Twenty per cent substitute must go in breads
The notice urges households to replace 20 percent of wheat with substitutes in bread, pastries, and other baked goods under new regulations. It explains acceptable substitutes like Peed Suter and warns on the need to adjust flour mixes, while emphasizing household compliance and potential savings.
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