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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
6
The advertisement warns kidneys are vital and failing can threaten health. It urges immediate action for nervousness dizziness sleeplessness back pain and toxin buildup, promoting GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a trusted, century old remedy imported from Holland with a money back guarantee.
Military men abroad praised American fighting qualities and the spirit of Pershing's men who entered battle with courage. Thousands of U S soldiers earned foreign decorations and the Distinguished Service Cross for supreme heroism or self sacrifice. The staff selected notable cases of bravery for special commendation.
Lieutenant Colonel Emory J. Pike of the 82nd Division is described as killed by wounds from a September 1916 action near Vanilores France after aiding reconnoitering efforts and reorganizing dispersed infantry amid shellfire. Private Harold J. Johnston of Co A 356th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for crossing the Meuse to reconnoiter enemy positions near Peuilly France on November 9 1915 and reporting back.
James A Sheret of Company F 108th Infantry earned the DSC for conspicuous gallantry near Roussoy on September 20 1918. He singlehandedly attacked enemy positions and machines gun nests, killing several before he fell. Other decorations noted include Budford B Lunsford of Company M 117th Infantry for heroism at Ketlon near Hellicourt October 7 and Private Wolth Coeceased for actions at Cheppy September 26 1918.
Private Cousland of Company 357th Infantry performed a self sacrificing act under heavy fire during a raid near Bantheville on October 24 1918. He rushed ammunition to a machine gun emplacement despite exhaustion and enemy fire, was killed instantly, and was widely praised for conspicuous heroism. His home was Anacortes Washington.
Corporal Harry J. Davis of Company D, 60th Infantry, earned the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary gallantry near Munel France on October 14. He rushed enemy machine gun fire to attack a nest, killed two gunners, and enabled his platoon’s advance before sustaining severe wounds. Davis’s home is listed as Philadelphia.
Corporal John Pratt of Co L 166th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for risking heavy fire to aid two wounded soldiers near Chevenges on November 7 1918. Lieutenant Harry C Sessions of the 372nd Infantry received the DSC for cutting a large opening in enemy wire under machine gun fire near Bussy Farm France, then being wounded. Sergeant Katz of Co G 363d Infantry earned the DSC for rescuing a comrade under heavy fire near Belisefontaine Wrance on September 26 1918. Private Mayer of a New York City address earned the DSC for rescuing a threatened soldier near Chiugourt France in September 1918 after killing two enemies.
French police detained a man Bayon de Chahis and seized his home containing numerous bronzes allegedly forged and misattributed to Rodin. An Italian sculptor and others were arrested as investigators rely on tips from M. Banet, curator of the Luxembourg Rodin Museum, about counterfeit works bought for about $6,000 in a dealer's purchase.
Mr Louis Young of 205 Merrimac St Rochester credits a thirty year fight with chronic stomach and bowel trouble to Peruna. He followed the formula faithfully and reports improved health resulting in being a well man. The ad urges readers with catarrhal ailments to try Peruna and contact The Peruna Company for a free health book and almanac.
War's end does not reduce demand for food and farm profitability. The Homeseekers' Bureau offers free information on farming, stock, dairying, poultry, fruit, and related work across states. Send state, farm activity, contact number, and desired terms. no sale, only information. D L Edwards, Manager Agriculture, Washington DC. Gila and Mohawk Valley land details listed with prices. Mississippi farming ranches noting climate and schools. various agents and banks named.
A playful ad copy notes baby dresses will dazzle when washed with Red Cross Ball Blue sold by grocers for 5c. It closes with a proverb about a hammer’s two uses, suggesting iron could be joined as easily as split.
A large block of land in Western Canada will be used to grow wheat for seed imports to Ohio and other states as Marquis wheat proves a strong early success. Seed houses plan to buy vast tracts to supply oats, barley, rye, and spring wheat, forecasting rising land values and broader adoption amid favorable northern yields. The piece notes import needs every two years, and predicts further western Canada seed supply growth. The ad-montage ends with a humor note: economic talk and a domestic quip about economizing.
Advertisement extols bili phosphates as a cure for thinness, promising rapid weight gain and improved health by supplying organic phosphate. Warns against use by those not seeking flesh, notes nervou sness sleeplessness and weakness improve as weight increases, cites medical claims and muggy anecdotes.
A dramatic encounter ends with a woman yielding to a man's plea after he questions his future as her husband. He rises in broken tones, lamenting dashed hopes, while she ultimately complies with his request.
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