Catholic Girl Writes From The Front In France
A cousin Mary McCormack at base No 18 describes life near the front in France. She praises the monastery turned hospital with running water, gardens, and a priest at bedside. She notes Mass, Easter weather, mud, and the courage of soldiers, plus care from Knights of Columbus and YMCA.
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M. E. Halloway
Mary McCormack
Howev
France
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Old
Gouverneur
Mother
Youu
Ruth Williams
Massachusetts General Hospital
Cousin Mary McCormick
American Expeditionary Force
Sinking of the transport President Lincoln details and casualty notices
The Army and Navy Department reports on how soldiers' relatives are notified by telegraph within 24 hours after a list is compiled for press. It notes delays from clerical errors or moved addresses. the adjutant general’s office allows time before public release. The President Lincoln sank after three torpedoes struck on May 21. all aboard, including sick passengers, were saved due to crew discipline. destroyers aided and avoided further trouble with subs.
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Army and Navy Department Alliance Herald
B. F
Alliance
Ane
Weis
President Lincoln
P. W. Foote
Garden hose restores sight after San Rafael fall
Charles Brown fell 40 feet from his home roof in San Rafael California. Neighbors used a garden hose on his head as first aid. After examination he was found better than before the tumble, leaving the cause of his sight recovery unclear.
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San Rafael
Cal
Charles Brown
Brown
Inside Bath Health Craze Promises Fresh Appearance
A health notice urges a daily morning drink of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims interior washing improves health and appearance, aiding digestion and preventing headaches bad breath and constipation.
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Alliance Resident
Mrs. Thomas Ackerman of 621 West Second Street Alliance reports kidney pain backache and irregular urination relieved by Dean's Kidney Pills. She praises the remedy and recommends it to others. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Thomas Ackerman
West Second Street
Alliance
Ackerman
Foster-Milburn Co
Miners
Buffalo
N. Y
Ely’s Cream for Nasal Catarrh Relief
Claiming to open nasal passages in moments Ely’s Som Lake cream is described as antiseptic and fragrant. It allegedly penetrates the head’s air passages to heal swollen mucous membranes and relieve headaches sniffles and nasal fullness.
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Ely
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Newport News
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Grand Island
Reubin Tramel
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Aserué Dunh
Edward H. Cole
Isabel Wiley
Jacob Haskell
Edward Beard
Winnerone
Carolina
Herbert
Pratt
Texel
A. & N. Dept
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Drake
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Box Butte Ave
Alli
Ance
King’s Corner
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Mgr
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East Third Street
Standard Oil Company
Nebraska
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Pat O'Brien
Germany
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Holland
United States
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