Eastern Front Reconstituted and Murman Mission Detailed
The article discusses strategic aims of war in the east and west, detailing reconstitution plans, force deployments, and the Murman coast operation to link Archangel with Russia. It notes Bolshevik and nationalist movements, Baltic and Arctic concerns, and the role of American and Japanese support. It also covers a Texas brigade headquarters change with Dallas and Amarillo selections.
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Bagdad
Georginis
Palestine
Mesopotamia
Muram
Archangel
Russia
Indhoate
Siberia
Finland
Sandinavia
Belgium
Setzium
Murman
Vologda
Iubian
Sea of Azov
Rus
Don
Vulga
Saratov
Samara
Sembirsk
Kazan
Astrakan
Volga
Austin
Tex
Dallas
Second Texas Brigade of Cavalry
R. H. Mc Dil
Amarillo
Panhandle
Fifty Dollar Prize For Best Liberty Loan Poster
The Light offers a fifty dollar Liberty Bond or cash prize for the best poster drawn by a soldier in San Antonio area camps. Five additional acceptable posters will each receive ten dollars. Submissions are due by September 20 to allow publication before the September 28 Liberty Loan Campaign. reads and follow other contest rules in this edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Mass and Destruction in Amiens Cathedral and Refugees
The article recalls the March Amiens shelling by German forces, detailing damage to the cathedral, city ruins, and evacuated refugees. It notes limited major structural loss, stubborn French backing, and Britain's support amid continued bombardment and civilian hardship.
Fochs Slow Advance Faces New Allied Offensives
Washington reports Marshal Fochs slowing advances as Allied leaders weigh future strikes. Diplomats cite possible actions in Ypres, Italy, and Macedonia with Greek forces of about 200000 poised for field deployment.
Foch Averts Major Offensive As Allied Push Looms
New York dispatch says Foch resists Hindenburg's pressure for a large frontal attack on Picardy and Valand, opting to wait for greater American strength. He plans diversions elsewhere while maintaining initiative, delaying a Rhine advance until Allied forces are ready.
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New York
Hindenburg
Marshal Peel
Marshall Foch
Findenburg
Foch
Pierroy
Marshal Foch
Marshal Fool
Flanders
Picardy
Chigapaigne
Jenel
Lorraine
Rhine
Marshal Och
France
Aisne
Marshall Toch
Marshalloch
Tindon
Weather Forecast for East and West Texas
Forecast covers East and West Texas with generally fair conditions and steady temperatures. City readings include St Louis 40 cloudy with Saturday high 64, Chicago 70 cloudy high 72, Kansas City 98 clear high 98, New York 72 clear high 76, Washington 66 cloudy with Saturday high.
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St. Louia
Chicago
Kansan City
New
Two Million Dollar San Antonio Repair Plant Planned
The government proceeds with a two million dollar repair shop plant in San Antonio to service all motor repairs for the area. It will employ civilians after the war at daily wages of six to ten dollars and bring an estimated 12 000 to 10 000 new residents to the city. The project, led by Major Shaw and Captain Alphin, is funded with land at four hundred dollars per acre and chamber of commerce support totaling eight thousand five hundred dollars.
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Drussia
Hiland
Germany
Finland
Baltic
Sea
San Antonio
Kansas City
A. M. Shaw
Atlanta
J. H. Alphin
Shaw
Alphin
Major Shaw
Army
New Orleans
Camp Beauregard
Little Rock
R. B. Brooks
St. Louis
American Construction Company of
Houston
Ebersole
Ellington Wield
Camp Logan
Wortham Houston
Gll
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Washington
French forces gain in blow on new front
Reports describe French lines from Ancre to Oise and Aisne to Argonne as extended battlefronts with costly German losses. Tanks are aiding artillery. German infantry adapt to counter the surge, with air and fog factors influencing limited surprise moves. General Ardenne notes Germans were surprised by tank numbers, not their existence.
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Siberian
Lake Baikal
Khabarovka
Vladivistok
Siberia
Semenoff
Horva
NEW Front
Ancre
Oise
Aisne
Argonne
Peronne
Alam
Lafere
Samme-Crozat
Entente
Ardenne
Military Books Catalogue with Army Regulation Titles
Long list of military manuals and drill regulations with prices per item. Books cover Army, Cavalry, infantry, machine gun troops, cooks, guards, physical training and more. Prices range from .25 to 2.50 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Moss
War of August Ends in Glacier of German Lines
Mie notes an August battle avalanche beginning on the eighth, causing significant damage. The author hopes the oncoming assault will soon break through the remaining German defenses into a glacier of crevasses.
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Mie
LIST 77 CASUALTIES
Washington D C August 17 seventy seven American casualties announced tonight including 19 killed in action 7 died of wounds 4 died of disease 18 wounded severely 7 wounded undetermined and 22 missing in action. London August 17 British casualties for the week total 7851 with 1801 killed 537 wounded and 677 missing. Austin Texas August 17 Dewitt Oliver of Henderson named inspector in the State Pure Food Department per Commissioner Hoffman.
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Washington, D. C
London
Mats
Henderson
Austin
Tex
Dewitt Oliver
State Pure Food Department
Hoffman An
Flar
Archie Roosevelt Rescued From Shell Hole Hero Story
Arch Roosevelt was rescued after being missing in action in France. Stretcher bearer Hal Peck from Corsicana recounts aiding Captain Roosevelt, who survived a shell hole injury after using tourniquets from his clothing. In Texas a cotton gin owned by J D Long burned near Elm Mott, causing ten thousand dollars in losses.
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Mouston
Tex
Archie Roosevelt
Hal. Peck
France
Peck
Pershing
Captain Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Elm Mott Burns
Waco
Elm Mott
J. 1D. Long
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
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Egypt
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Damascus
Aleppo
Gaza
Jerusalem
Mosul
Scandinavia
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Atlantic
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Moscow
Alexieff
Black Sea
Harbin
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Gur
Masten
Laikal
Arelangel
Persian Gulf
Caspian Sea
Middle East
San Antonio Printing Co
Soledad Crockett
L. B. Clegg
Franz C. Groos
W. F. Sibert
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Ished Brosco
Alamo and
Commerce Streets
Hotel Des Rhin
Amiens
Ioch
Hotel de Ville
Rue Trois Calloux
Place Gambetta
Ourer
Amieng
Antwerp
Wes
Adaetaria
Austria
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Huns
March
Senate Military Committee
Yoch
Ypres
Channel
Paris
Italy
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Hindsaburg
Mason
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