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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
7
The Roanoke Rapids Herald will reproduce a selection of war photographs each week. About two hundred affiliated photographers, with over one hundred in uniform across armies and navies, contribute images for readers.
Frenchie a veteran of trench warfare arrives with wounded soldiers to Port McPherson. A Newfoundlander pup five months old, he was wounded with his foreleg damaged and fur shaved. His mother served as a message carrier in the French army and was killed in battle. His two brothers also died soon after.
The Los Angeles Times quotes Chauncey Depew advocating a rule to discuss unpleasant matters in the morning and sleep over decisions. It notes Todd recommending delaying important choices to avoid later regret, suggesting morning reflection prevents hasty moves.
A cryptic exchange warns of trouble if two men join forces, noting the larger man carries an ax and menace, while the smaller has a shooter. The murky dialogue suggests escalating danger or conflict between individuals.
British troops in Mesopotamia receive a daily two sodas to aid health during hot months. Photo shows a regimental soda factory operation with workers and equipment in a military setting.
The Chetateat Peade Journal notes a cutting alloy using nickel or nickel alloy with zirconium from 10 to 18 percent. Melting point lowers with zirconium, enabling electrical resistance use, while hardness rises with 10 to 80 percent zirconium, yielding a metal suitable for cutting tools. The zirconium alloy has been patented.
The restaurant owner recalls a former waiter now enlisted in the armed forces. The waiter’s return is expected to disrupt service as he tends to mix up orders, a point of humor amid wartime remarks.
Albert, an important town and railroad center, has been taken, signaling a strategic shift in the Hull Line 15 corridor. The action confirms a key junction’s capture and implies broader movement for supply and control in the region.
British forces recaptured Albert eight miles northeast of Amiens on the Ancre as Haig reports reach. Britons gained ground along the midline front from Bray Sur Somme to Albert with two mile advances and 1000 German prisoners taken. German counterattacks at Miraumont failed and retreat appeared underway along the main hammering sector.
French forces under Mangin press the retreating German army across a broad front in France. They seize Bourgignon Saint Paul Aux Bois and Quincy, gain control of the Aflette valley from Coucy to Olne, occupy Thivarcourt hills, and push toward Chauny. Humbert’s divisions chase the enemy while several thousand prisoners and trophies mount. The French advance covers seven miles in the night as cavalry patrols operate in the Divette valley.
Washington dispatches from Kinse sin quote Bolshevik officials declaring a state of war exists between Russia and the United States. Vice Consul Robert W. Imbrie at Petrograd notes this in a August 2 dispatch and says the U S flag was lowered over the Petrograd consulate. The Moscow consulate has been closed and U S duties turned over to the Norwegian consul. About twenty Americans in Petrograd were told to leave.
Albert in the Somme is a railway hub on the Ancre river with a prewar population surpassing 7,000. The town endured heavy fighting during the war and was encircled on three sides in a recent British operation, with Aveluy to the north and Meaultee to the south reached by Haig's forces.
Senate and House debated calling 18 year olds to service with opponents arguing against youth enlistment. Senator Chamberlain of Oregon and Representative Dent of Alabama piloted the bill, defending traditional policy and supporting the work or fight amendment.
Washington reports a wage labor deficit exceeding one million unskilled and skilled workers. A conference of federal service field agents notes a shrinking reserve of skilled labor. Further curtailment of non essential production is planned as military and naval projects face delays due to the shortage.
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