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Newspaper
Andrews News
Location
Andrews, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
5
Sub Lieutenant Rene Fonck of the French aviation service battled German forces near his base. He shot down multiple enemy planes in rapid succession, including two in one encounter and two more in minutes, earning a reputation as a premier ace and a daring, cool fighter.
Senator New of Indiana is portrayed as a persistent force in the U S Senate. The junior senator backs universal military service and pushes war measures, standing behind them until passage. His Spanish American War service gave him insight into military affairs and he stays active in debate. He hails from Indianapolis where he once worked in newspapers.
Commissioner James F. Gannon Jr. of Jersey City denounces landlords who refuse families with infants and unveils a plan to shield babies from eviction. He warns landlords the city will use tax assessments and public opinion to counter discrimination and keep infants in homes.
The sculptor John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum, picked by President Wilson to probe the airplane program’s collapse, alleges incompetency graft and pro German influence. Counter-charges follow as Borglum defends his findings and questions.
A man nervously reacts to every bell as a telephone rings, fearing the sound like an aching tooth. A sardonic citizen notes the odd parallel and adds that the core issue is the lacking heroic impulse to act or remove the source.
In a brief exchange Mrs Knicker recalls a line from the marriage service about obedience and notes the wording was dictated by what was read. The remark hints at tensions over traditional vows and modern readings in local ceremonies.
Alma chides Ethel for an unbecoming hat. Ethel replies she will face the issue and reflect thoroughly on it.
A local church group emphasizes forming a club to assist new settlers and promote inclusive belonging. The initiative seeks steady participation from community members to welcome those arriving and integrate them into civic life.
Governor Manning lauds South Carolina’s generous Red Cross war fund response as patriotic and self supporting. He notes plans shifted away from outside subscription drives and commends the state for going over the top. John L. McLaurin urges continued production and giving for Liberty loans and war savings as Germany pursues victory before American troops arrive.
A boiler explosion at the Hammer Lumber Company mill near Little River, 25 miles east of Conway, killed five workers and injured several others. The deceased were John Lewis Jr, Jim Osburn, William Randall, Robert Vaught, and an unidentified African American.
At a special meeting Greenville city council set July 2 for a bond election. Up to 1,000,000 in 40 year bonds, 800,000 for Paris Mountain Water Co plant purchase, 200,000 for system improvements. J. E. Swearingen seeks state superintendent of education. Washington reports possible retirements in the war department affecting South Carolina majors. Camp Jackson training planes dispatched.
In Washington Sidelines a young girl nicknamed Major Billy Wellborn quietly runs the complex draft regulations. She studies every rule and new exception, keeps boards in line, and earns respect from officers who salute her. Her work underpins the army’s drafting process.
An old, weathered man from 800 miles away begs to join a cavalry contingent. He declares he can ride and shoot with the best, despite being over the age limit of forty five. The general explains military rules, but the veteran pleads to go, ending with both walking out arm in arm.
In Washington 50 000 girls have come to work for the government since the war began. They seek homes and comfort as housing is scarce and rooms are in short supply. The YWCA and other groups assist, but mothers’ comforts cannot be replicated. Thousands of brave hearts in the nation’s capital are in the lonesome girlhood behind the scenes.
A man marches through a park with a jonquil held as a candle like a relic. A woman feeding a squirrel and a passing girl observe as he quietly hands the flower to the child and proceeds, leaving readers to ponder hidden motives behind ordinary acts.
The mangrove species from Florida to the Mississippi mouth is a curious plant not closely related to other genera. It approaches the myrtle family and holds unusual interest for botanical study.
A note explains that placing a little sand in the bottom of Japanese lanterns adds weight to steady the candle and reduces fire danger.
The Ohio State Journal notes that feminine nature remains constant across generations and asserts that higher education for women has not measurably reduced global giggling. The quote implies a conservative view on women’s roles and behavior.
A viewer asks how the show was, and a reply claims it isn’t worth the war tax it carries. The exchange highlights public cost concerns and perceived value during wartime funding debates.
An unnamed Philadelphia mother describes lasting fatigue backache and nervousness from overwork and urges trying Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after personal improvement following three months of use. The testimonial cites Lydia Tide and addresses at 1199 Market Street and Taylor Street.
Private Bill Jones walks into a depot quartermaster’s office in France demanding transportation. The captain recognizes him despite the mustache and shoulder bars, recalling a past connection in San Francisco. Private Jones jokes about the disguise and cites the order he carries.
A nighttime incident involved a brick slammed through a window striking Soph I in the side. Burr notes she was not hurt but reveals he himself suffered three broken fingers in the event.
A humorous exchange about domestic life where a husband jokes his wife grills him for staying out late. The quip highlights a playful strain of marital banter and a light domestic moment.
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