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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1917

Page

13

War Spirit At Last Sparks Nationwide Patriotic Rush

In Washington a wave of patriotism surges as flags light up public buildings and searchlights blaze across the capital. Congress members report shifting sentiment toward war and universal service as letters and telegrams flood their offices.

Washington Middle West Northwest Harding Indiana Kansas Illinois Missouri Michigan Nebraska Owen Germany Simmons United States Eagle White House Feraven

Allies Close In On Germans From Different Paths

British forces report infantry columns in touch with German lines along the front after improving weather and spring fighting. Haig notes progress east of the captured Hendecourt as forces press the line and increase action levels across the sector.

Field Marshal Haig Hendcourt

British forces advance in Cologne valley report

General Haig reported tonight that British forces captured Jeanne Court Hervilly and Hesbecourt and have resumed their advance in the Cologne valley as part of ongoing operations against the enemy.

Repulse of German Counter Attacks northeast of Vregny

Paris reports repulse of two German counter attacks northeast of Vregny after positions were retaken earlier. The official statement also notes an aerial bombing over the Dunkirk region in which two civilians were killed and three wounded.

Paris Vregny Dunkirk

Grant Lands Open for Settlement by Congress Act

Two million three hundred thousand acres of Oregon and California railroad grant lands revested in the United States under the 1916 act are opened for settlement and sale. The opportunity includes power site, timber and agricultural lands with favorable soil, climate and rainfall data on a large sectional map. Postpaid one dollar from Grant Lands Locating Co. Portland Oregon. 1-18-3m

Oregon and California Railroad Co United States Grant Lands Locating Co Portland Oregon

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