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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1918

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Allies smash foe in new offensive across Somme front

British forces launch a dawn attack along a 12 mile Somme front from Morlancourt to the Avre valley, backed by many tanks. They seize prisoners and guns, while German counterattacks north of the Somme are repelled. American troops north of the Vesle face stiff resistance as they push to drive Germans from a knoll near Bazoches.

Vesle Fismes From & Knoll Bazoches Stheims-Soissons Knoll Manders Aisne Stheims Vésle Soissons Mmountain Albania Semeni London Ang Soissons-Rheims

American Units Possibly In New Franco British Offensive

American forces remained out of the initial Franco British thrust near Amiens. Elements that captured Cantigny earlier are now in the Aisne Marne salient and may be with British units or with the Trench first army as the new blow unfolds.

Washington, D. C Amiens Cantigny Aisne-Marne Foch Trench First Army

Fresh Allied Offensive Opens East of Amiens Front

Allied forces under Marshal Haig push a dawn assault along a 20 mile front from the Somme to Montdidier and Soissons. French American troops cross the Vesle between Firaisne and Kismes as German resistance stiffens north of Rheims and at Soissons.

Associated Press Marshal Foch Cambrai la Vere Montdidier Albert Somme Noyon Oise Marshal Woel Soissons Yoissons-Stheims Vesle Firaisne Kismes Tihetms Mis Laon Bethel Rheims Soissons French Amd Bor Sois‘pons Rheims Artilery Diel Cons

Americans Cross Vesle River in Fierce Fighting Western Front

Allied dispatches report American infantry crossing the Vesle east and west of Fismes amid heavy German resistance. American detachments, slammed by German counterattacks, push inland under Franco American bombardment while maintaining footholds on the north bank.

Associated Press Veale Vesle Tismes Fismes Fixmes

Foch to Use Massive Allied Force in New Offensive

Senate Military Committee hearings reveal plans for a 5,000,000-strong American led army in France with 3,000,000 in France and 2,000,000 at home. General March denies fixing 84 divisions for next May as part of the war plan.

Washington Foch Armes France Great Britain United States Mmembers Senate Military Committee General March War Department Paris Ioch Americas Tech Sprig March Jerma Senate Committee

Airplanes Tested At Five Miles With Oxygen Masks

Airplane experts believe nix fighters could fight at five miles up with special oxygen masks. Tests prepare for high altitude operation but officials warn air variance and engine performance may hinder the enterprise. A Washington dispatch notes the dove of peace reference amid the era.

Mey Wight Wve Nix

Get New Kidneys with Gold Medal Hair Jam Oil

Advertisement describes kidney and bladder distress with back pain and urine changes as warning signs. Promotes Gold Medal Haar Jam Oil Capsules as an urgent remedy claimed to give immediate relief, noting a 200 year reputation and urging purchase at drug stores.

Brighe

Joint Meeting on Ice Prices Held by San Antonio Grocers

San Antonio butchers and grocers plan a Thursday night joint meeting at the Retail Merchants' Association offices to discuss ice prices used for commercial purposes and the sugar question with next month’s sugar distributions to be announced. G F Taylor deputy food administrator will speak, with Frank H. Webber presiding at 8 30.

Veto Butchers and Grocers of San Antonio Retail Merchants’ Association Rccording Adolph Grasso G. F. Taylor Frank IL. Webber

May Delay Contracts for Texas Textbooks

Austin August 8 The Texas State Text Book Commission meets next Wednesday August 44 to consider a constitutional amendment offering free school textbooks. Action on new contracts may be deferred until voters decide the amendment at the November state election. Governor Hobby supports the amendment and will not push actions endangering its adoption. Representative Eugene Nordhaus cited as author.

Delaware Austin Tex Texas State Text Book Commission Texas Eugene Nordhaus Mexar County Ammendment Avernor Hobby San Antonio

Guard Women in Industry and Safety at Work

A writer in Industrial Magazine urges ergonomic work design for women detailing seated allotments and adjustable furniture to promote erect posture. It advocates rest breaks in standing tasks, reachable tools, labor saving devices, strict safety norms, and gradual assignment to heavier tasks while avoiding dangerous, toxic, or extreme conditions.

Industrial

Delaware Man Resists Heat and Thirst Amid Barked Showers

A brief report notes a Delaware man endures extreme heat and drought conditions, seeking relief as a crowd watches a local water event. The scene highlights endurance and community support in challenging weather.

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