Allies Drive Forward as German Defenses Collapse
Allied forces press the offensive in daytime operations across northern France, capturing towns near Montdidier and Davenscourt while German divisions suffer heavy losses. Reports indicate continued Allied gains with disorganized German communications hindering counterattacks. Casualties run high on the German side as Allied advances widen the Morlancourt area and threaten the German salient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Olselay
Lannon Tin
Morlancourt
Sautchuy
Davenscourt
Saulshou Je
Montdidier
Magty Salient
Casualty list reports KIA and wounded across units
Washington casualty list lists 26 total with Killed In Action and Died of Wounds entries. Names include Sergeants George F. Knott Roland Si and others from Wisconsin Ohio Philadelphia and more. Also notes Wounded Severely In Action and Corporal Charles Farr among listed personnel.
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Washington
I Ring Corps
Met
George F. Knott
Southwick
Mase
Roland G. Si
Louis
Oconto
Wis
Robert E. Tuberville
Harry A. Walleighm
Chester Springs
Charles Jr. Farr
Austin
Minn
Janper Church
Oakland
Cal
Marlon Gary
Engle Til
N.M
John M. Morgan
Worcester
Mars
Charen A. Penwright
Elrene
Okla
Paul T. Hintton
Marshfield
Jutlane
Appiegate
Union
Nebr
Karry
DP. Bailey
Princeton
Hobart B. Creaxett
Canadians Break Through Front in Vimy Spoor Victory
Reports from Aug 3 to Aug 9 describe Canadian forces advancing with Australian and Imperial troops along the front. Prisoners are taken, cavalry engages, and heavy nourishment of the battle reflects high morale and effectiveness amid difficult dawn fighting and limited artillery preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight Sidock
Vlnge
Algo Hf
Aida
Australia
Vimy
Arras
Tukreh
Ypres
Somme
Guna
Guna and
Heavles
Carl L. Rust Promoted in Teal Army Recruiter Staff
Private Carl L. Rust of the Teal Army recruiting staff yesterday received the promotion to non commissioned grade for faithful service in the recruiting effort. Rust was a sergeant in the Twentieth Infantry two years ago and has ten years of service with duty in Philadelphia and the Mexican border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl IT. Rust
Teal Army
Rust
Twentieth Infantry
Services for Herman Anker Held in Tenth Ward
Minitorial services for Herman Anker, an Oxdem boy killed in action in France, will be held tomorrow in the tenth ward. Baker Minitorial will give an address, with musical selections by Miss Mary and Mrs Florence Strait. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Anker
France
Miss Mary
Florence
German retreat urged as pressure grows on front
Paris reports German forces under heavy pressure and likely to withdraw from gained territory as offensive effort costs mount. London tally describes Aug 8 air cooperation with tanks and infantry, bombing of rail hubs and bridges, pursuit of retreating enemy, and ongoing aerial support across front lines with balloon and train targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Allied Forces Break Through On Somme Front
Allied troops and tanks advanced north of the Somme after capturing towns and a German divisional headquarters at Tétons. French forces pushed south, increasing prisoners as they pressed forward, while shells rained on crossings and enemy positions.
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TSU
Auartets
Tétons
Somme
Chipilly Sxpuy
Tiim
Flng
Poronne
Acheir
Prns
Saul
Erery
Gunner Depew Finds His Mother in Yonkers
Lincolndale Nebry yeelerlay Albert SN Depew, war lecturer, learned Ganner was Jearno when he learned his mole not det as expected. He was resting in Yonkers New York, with letters from Tiss uv tnh Drotw noting a resident of New York state.
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Lincoln
Albert SN
Depew
Ganner
Nebraska
Hha
Bab
Yonkers
S. C
Néconhas
Tissuv
Drotw
New York State
Raymond Wilson Now in England Letters from Ogden
From England July 8 1918 Raymond Wilson writes about a rough sea voyage aboard a crowded ship near submarines and a calm crossing. He notes a different 4th of July with a 21 gun salute, daily band concerts, sports, and sleeping in hammocks amid cold pine forests. He recalls New York City visits including Coney Island and auto rides and asks about neighbors back home.
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England
O Hia Falka
Ogden
Raymond Wilson
Dearest Folke
Normand
Myself
Nick
New York City
Coney Island
Frank West of Ogden Joins U S Tank Corps
Frank S West formerly of Ogden and son of Mrs Margaret West, has enlisted in the U S Army tank corps in Los Angeles. He worked in the automobile business there for about two years and will leave in ten days. His brothers Ray and Tack West have already enlisted in the signal and medical corps respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Went
Ogden
Margaret West
Tank Corps
Los Angeles
West
Ife
Ray West
Signal Corps
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Tack B. West
Medical Corps
Fort Logan
Cale
Frank West
Zul
Auight Motors
Tolluwa
Frank 8. West
Lyrm C
Knight Motors
Jusz
Clearing House Banks Report Shows Reserves Drop
The New York Clearing House reports legal reserve levels for banks and trust companies. Total reserves hold 240,849,380,000, a decrease of 14,092,810,000 from last week. The notice notes ongoing adjustments in reserve holdings across institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House Banks
New York
Honga and Trust Conpanies
English Girls Hang On To American Soldiers
A censored World War I letter from Private Warren F Taylor, from Camp Kearny to his mother in Ogden, describes arrival in England, rationing, marching through a city, and local girls who followed the troops for a time. The missive notes civilians’ hunger, travel by train, and a calm sea crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren F Taylor
Levi F. ‘Taylor
Karrisvile
Warren
Camp Kearny
England
Taylor
Ogden
Weber Normal College
Eurely
Women to List Soldiers in Weber and Ute Counties
Weber County Women’s Farm bureau members prepare a roll of soldiers from Weber and Ute counties. The work will show rank, home town, parent name, and camp or fort if possible, to be conducted by local chapters in eight county offices under president Mrs Ellen Barnes, with other officers named. This is part of broader farm bureau efforts in food conservation and rural improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber County
Cou
Ellen Barnes
J. F. Ritter
Josep Rirle
Women’s Farm Bureau
Repergl
Unier
Tractor Demonstration Proves Fordson Efficient Farm Aid
The continuing page seven report describes a tractor demonstration by the Winford-Kimball Motor Company at Ridler farm. Speakers praise the Fordson for saving time and expense, noting it surpasses traditional team plowing and is especially useful under wire fencing conditions, with economy features valued for medium to large farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winford-Kimball Motor Company
Ridler
Fordson
Messrs Hinford and Kimball
Bioford-Kimball Motor Company
Binfant Wis
Tractor Demonstration Promotes Modern Farm Machinery
A new efficient tractor draws praise for ease of use and economy in plowing diverse soils. Government support and local officials back the demonstration, organized by Binir Kitoball Co, to show farmers modern farm equipment and its benefits for industry and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College of
Utat
Ogden
C. J. Stilwell
Ogden Publicly Bureau
Binir Kitoball
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