French Forces Drive German Army From Montdidier Front
French troops press the German line on the Flanders front near Montdidier and push back the enemy as armored cars and cavalry rout the retreating forces. The right wing advances to the heights of Boulogne la Grasse while positions from Orvilliers Boulogne to La Neuville fall under French artillery and maneuver. A general impression of a major victory is conveyed.
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France
Montdidier
Montaldies
Tirleon
Erowitel
Maskox Menion
Meteriall
Winsell
Uoulogne-la- Grasse
Orvillers-Boulocne-La Grasse
la Trasle
Conchy-Les-Pols
la Neouville
Diermont
le Plessice
Amd
Chevillcourt
Ater Noyoo
Iiscard
Phosphate for Thin People Adverts Claim Quick Flesh Gain
An advertisement promotes tri-basic phosphate as a remedy for extreme thinness and weakness. It asserts nerve calming effects, weight gain, and improved health, urging use under medical supervision and warning against unnecessary flesh growth.
German Embassy Move in Moscow Reported
The Gor-Tan embassy at Moscow will relocate immediately due to conditions in Moscow. Dispatches from Derilo note the route via Potrogend and Tels ingfors, heading toward the Melonmian coast, with warnings about travel by way of Finland.
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Copentagen
Moscow
Derilo
Pskovn
Votioarad
Approni
Walle Camlillons
Telsingfors
Finland
Mrs Boyd Avoided Operation with Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Mrs Boyd of Catton Ohio suffered female troubles and faced surgery. Two doctors advised operation, but she followed Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound on her mother’s recommendation and was relieved, regaining ability to work at home. The letter urges others to try the remedy before agreeing to an operation and notes to write Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catton
Ohio
Lydia &. Pinkham
Lydis T. Pinkham
Ariz. Marts
St. Ohio
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Mtty
Major General Treat to Command 1st American Army in Italy
Maj. Gen. C. G. Treat is named to lead the 1st American Army in Italy, with 44 ready to go into action at the front. His troops received a great ovation at Tarid and Milan as they prepared for deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Treat
America Army
Italy
Tarid
Milan
Berlin War Office Report From Aug 11 Front Lines
Berlin via London reports an evening revival of fighting between the Yser and Ancre with strong actions along the Lys and Oise. Attacks east of the Avre and Qiao failed. Rainecourt and Lihons engagements yielded to Allied fire. Allied air activity is high as 23 enemy planes and a balloon were downed. local clashes occurred west of the Somme and along the Courkan sector.
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Berlin
London
War Office
Yser
Thin Ancre
Rainecourt
Lihons
Ancre
Avro
Toolf Molly
Tarua
Montdlit
Hnin
Renna
Courkan
Clnemipigie
Sammo- Vys-Soubit
Priyusers
To Chronic Dyspeptics: Vint van Gat whiny yeu Whe Sp eon inbe
Fragmentary text appears to discuss dyspepsia remedies and medical opinions. It mentions names like El-Hesta and Keston vontedy in a garbled fashion, with stray phrases about relief, taste, and remedies. The readable content is incomplete and lacks clear events or entities.
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Bi-nesta
Agie
Celine Fiewla Thay
El-Hesta
Keston Vontedy
Ageerlisonne
Farewell Party for Soldier Boy Leaves Alumni in Tears
A farewell party was held Saturday evening for Private Alvin Tayne by Miss Billy Aland. The young man, 18, son of W. Payne, will depart for Kentucky or Havila. He served as a Navy electrician, headed in service for sixteen months, and is bound for Oregon on June ix, under military orders, assigned to a detachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alin Tayne
Billy Aland
Sayiday
Sowie Mace
Kentucky
Havila
Alvin
W. OL Payne
Wallweenue
Navy
Alvin Wayne
Ogeon
Singe
Charine
University of Udsh
German Forces Dig In Opposite Vesle Front
Allied aviators report German regiments digging in opposite the Franco American line along the Vesle. Barbed wire is being strung west of Fismes. Prisoners describe an aviary near Langnes as a concealment. American artillery shelled the area. Germans abandoned the cave.
German Defense Stiffens as Allied Push Advances Near Somme
Allied forces press the Somme front with American and British troops driving toward the northern bank of the Oise as French advances reach Cambronne and Tilloloy. German defense stiffens with rear guards protecting retreats, while aviators destroy bridges on the Somme and prisoners and captured guns rise sharply on the Allied side.
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Somme
Kethey
Oise
Naatward
Tilloloy
Pérey
Canny- Sur-Malz
Southvard
Hatile
Enemay Hay
Nather IC
Marne
Crown Printa
Verenne
Uy Thul R
Noye
Vesle
New York Music Teacher Promotes Vinol Patent Remedy
An old newspaper ad touts Vinol as a cure for chronic coughs colds and bronchitis. It claims Vinol strengthens the body with cod liver peptones and related ingredients and urges readers to trust the Vinol brand and a medical endorsement from Henry Albers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Nicholas Avenin
Henry Albers
oSnel
Iitauy
Concrete ship plan explained in Washington dispatch
Aug. 11 note that enlarging the concrete ship construction program could only be done at the expense of steel ship output says Charter Mez vice president of the Emergency Fleet Corporation He replied to critics who urged exploiting concrete construction to full potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chartea Mez
Emergency Fleet Corporaton
Erliles
Pellire
Canada to Send Men to Siberia
Ottawa announces that Canada will contribute a military unit estimated at around 4008 men to the expeditionary force allied governments plan to send to Siberia. The Dominion government promised a fuller statement tonight after anticipation of a detailed briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Siberia
Ottawa
Dominion
Allies Take Many Prisoners in Picardy Advance
Allied forces push beyond the Avre and Oise in Picardy, capturing villages west and south of Ray, with prisoner totals around 38,000 including over 1,000 officers. French and British troops seize bridges, reach areas near Noyon and Chevrincourt, and press toward the Somme as German resistance stiffens and temporary bridges are built.
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Paris
Avre
Oise
Raye
Ose
Picardy
War Office
Houlayne du Crasse
Pen Viited
Hus
Montitidier
Noyot
Montlidier
Solszons
Throwin
Nayan Ham
Hoye-Noyon
Nosle
Ham
Rawlinson
Lihous
Peronne
Hain
Cobra
Matz
Glbe
Tnis
la Berliere
Gury
Morcoil-TaMotle
Chevincourt
Avro
Boulogne-la Gragsi
Sus
Purther
Autekiria
Li Bernera
Gary
Marcus InMotte
Chevrinrourt
Wiiplines
Lens
Gervais
Perunnent
Montdidier-Rore
Hann Ax
Chaulnes
Sheaud
Dane
Ésavelilly
Ian
Smith
Aamienk-Rose
Advinen
Prenen
Creman
Mallia
Advaneres
Ward Wal
Nine fishing vessels sunk off Georges Bank by German raid
Nine fishing schooners were sunk off Georges Bank by a German submarine attack. Survivors were rescued by the schooner Helen Marley and taken to New Bedford. Names of several sunken ships include Kate Balmer, Anzita May, Rehabs, Star Thief, and Progress. four others were undisclosed. Navy department statements confirmed the loss and reported search efforts for remaining crews.
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Nantucket
Masy
Georers Bank
Schonner Mel Marley
New Bedford
George's
Tstany
Schioone
Ihe
Navy
Toplaht
Echooners
Eunke
Kate Balmer
Progress
Rate Dliver
Nie
Helen Marley
Americans In Hard Fighting On Somme Front
American and British forces pushed forward on the Somme amid fierce fighting. Tanks aided infantry as they crossed cleared woods and overran strong German positions. Prisoners and captured material mounted as Allied units pressed the German lines with cavalry and infantry advancing from Peronne toward Chaulnes.
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Pranch
Goolish Purkti
Somme
Chipily
Etinehen
Gressaire Wood
Germany
Prince Rupyreeht
Thor
Lyever
Bramel Burglar Suspect Captured in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake arrest identified a suspect in the Bramel burglary. Officers report the man and an accomplice forced occupants from a Princeton apartment, escaping in a car after pistol threats. The arrest followed surveillance and identification by detectives, linking the suspect to recent break ins at Judge W. H. Bramel and other residences.
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Bramel
Salt Dake
Clark
Fliat South
West Temple
Mere
de OL Alison
Princeton
Attempted robbery raid nets arrests on West First Street
Detectives arrested seven youths and two adults on North First West Street over an alleged jewelry theft. Police recovered a carved gold ring a pistol and other valuables from suspects during the raid as investigation continues into accomplice ties with Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altomobils
Eureka Boy Flying Front in France with Wings
Aug 11 Eureka reports David Mills Ee recalled as he serves in France after receiving his wings. Son of Mr and Mrs Barkver of ithbenity, he sends first communication in months from overs duties since last October. He describes active aviation service, travel to various places, and immersion in air work.
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Eureka
France
Burdka
David Mills Ee
I Iptler
Maret Shevier
Wot Barkver
Ithbenity
Shilver
Saya
Shilver Ec Metra
Uc Aviation
War
Afr
Mire
Franke
Isles
Andes
Aman
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Lve
Ang Inlay
Teresvevards
Neale
jChautnes
Choranans
Relienion
Madenburg
Royencourt
Chanines-Hatlencourt
Villers
Lea Rose
Eugorisil
Mye Deel
Sailonn
Bern
Witewter
Misthilinn
Crelsin
Alhambra
Max Sennett
Chas. Ray
Sennett
Fatty” Arbuckle
Alamas
Hamosatad
Filmette
Associated Press
Fismette
Tha ¥Eslo
Fismes
Marine
Salt Lake
Naval and
Marine Scouts
Saratoga
Christensen
Front Jr. Nichols
Lehi al Sareie
O'Clurch
Rotary Club
Lorn
Mary Wen
Wen
Nature
Bellans
Cheesman Electric & Auto Supply
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