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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1918
Page
6
Territorial lines along the Wesle front show signs of destabilization as American and allied forces press. General Mangin's advance indicates renewed offensive efforts amid heavy bombardments that damage rear areas.
Reports say Allied forces near Soissons threaten German positions between the Vesle and Aisne, forcing possible retreat behind the Aisne. US and French attacks shell behind the Vesle, with gas usage and heavy artillery. German morale shifts as guards divisions express doubt, and Austrian troops bolster Lorraine as air supremacy favors the Allies.
Washington August 28 the capital issues committee created a special vigilance department to round up hundreds of wildcat and unauthorized stocks and bonds and to compel promoters to submit proposals to government review. It plans to establish agents in nearly every city to report on capital expenditure propositions with details to be announced soon.
American troops on the Woevre front repelled a German raid with no serious losses. One serviceman received 16 machine gun wounds in the leg and arm but kept fighting and plans to return to duty. Another was badly wounded in the stomach with facial injuries yet continued to fight.
San Antonio shoppers are offered a dress skirt sale with many fabrics and styles priced to clear. White gabardine satin and pabardine skirts appear in gathered and tailored designs with pockets belts and trims, now at 2.48 to 5.98 with earlier tags slashed.
Several styles in white gabardine skirts priced at 1.48 dollars each feature showy pockets and fine finishing. The garments are described as well made and perfectly finished with buttons and trimmings highlighted.
A sale lists white blankets 70x80 inches at 7.87 per pair and 1.93 for cotton blankets 50x72 inches. Wool blankets span 6.09 to 8.00, Beacon and Indian designs featured. Comforters include Silkeline at 2.93, Sateen at 4.49, and odorless down up to 35.00.
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