Soldier’s letter recounts grim trek after being wounded in France
Private Pearl R. Orndorf, from Camp Sherman, describes being shot in the left leg on November 11 and the arduous journey back to the United States. He details slips into water, ambulance rides, many hospital transfers, long train and ship travel, and relief at returning home for candy, ice cream, and hot pies.
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George Orndaorf
Glouster
Pearl R. Orndorf
Camp Sherman
Big Creek
U. S
N. Y
Debarkation Hospital No
Staten Island
U.S
States
Community News from Hebbardsville and Nearby
Obituary notes Ira Robinett 63 dies at home December 11 after weeks of illness. He was at Columbus hospital from October 6 for five weeks and returned November 10. Funeral at C. P. church conducted by Rev. Wilcox. Also notices John Figley improving. Mrs. Melissa Moore visiting Ada Parker. church services December 22 at M E B church. first quarterly meeting December 21 at Albany M E Church. Miss Jessie Hoisington improving after influenza while teaching in Springfield, Ohio. Red Cross sewing meeting December 18 at J Wm Parker's home. Hebbardsville school to present Christmas program December 24. no influenza cases now. Vernon Johnson visiting grandparents James and Mrs. Johnson in Hebbardsville.
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Ira Robinett
Columbus
C. P. Church
Wilcox
John Figley
Melissa Moore
White Hall
Ada Parker
M. EB
S. S
Albany M. EK
Friends
Jessie Hoisington
Springfield
Ohio
Red Cross
JT. Wm. Parker
Hebbardsville
Vernon Johnson
James Johnson
Little Nations Still In Squabble Over Chile Peru Clash
Washington dispatches report ongoing unrest from the Chile Peru controversy. Peruvian provinces Tacna and Orarica see residents abandoning property and fleeing. Chileans in Peru face financial losses from boycotts and some violent crowd incidents.
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Washington
Chile
Peru
Tacna
Orarica
Nee Nach Postoffice Serves Local Pioneers
At Nee nach California a small semiarid settlement hosts a quirky post office housed in an old covered wagon with sunken wheels. The structure features a simple steps entrance and a sign reading Neenach Postoffice. The station was created to aid a handful of nearby settlers.
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San Francisco
Neenach
Calif
Calalgary Family Plans Louisville Move After Visit
Mrs. Mary E. Balis hosts her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Preston T Ridsdale and son Henry from Calgary Alberta Canada. After a brief visit they will move to Louisville Kentucky to establish their future home.
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Mary E. Balis
Preston T. Ridsdale
Henry
Calalgary
Alberta
Canada
Louisville
Easy Pine Cough Remedy From Pinex Mixture
Pine is used in many cough remedies for its soothing effect on throat and chest membranes. The article describes a home cough syrup using 24 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses or honey, claiming quick relief typically within 24 hours. Pinex is noted as a Norway pine extract. warns against substitutes and urges asking a druggist for 2% ounces of Pinex with directions.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne, Ind
NEW Edison phonograph offer promises home delivery
Don’t delay on the greatest offer for Mr. Edison’s phonograph. Buy records, make a small first payment, and get delivery with no extra payment until February 1, 1919. Start monthly terms after that. Christmas music at home now. Come in and select at once.
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Mr. Edison
Edison
The Struggle by Zoe Beckley
Edith Ferrol and Fay Summers discuss Ned's invention and Ned's possible fortune. Fay dreams of opulent living while Edith frets over money limits, hoping Ned can quickly deliver fifty thousand. The scene ends with Edith resenting Fay's self‑centered plans as the future remains uncertain.
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Ned
Fay
Arcadia
Trade Restored Between Murman Coast and Norway
Free trade interrupted by the Bossevik government has resumed under British occupation of the Murman coast. The exchange covers wood flour hemp and other Russian products for Norwegian fish and is crucial to Finmarken fishermen.
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Christiana
Murman Coast
Norway
Bossevik
Finmarken
Nurses Use Chewing Gum Amid Water Scarcity
At doctors urging A R C nurses eased patient distress during a water shortage by using chewing gum to soothe and calm those under care.
Everyday Etiquette On Street Conversation Courtesy
A man avoids detaining a woman with a long street talk. He asks permission to walk with her in the direction she intends to go if he wishes to talk.
Etiquette column on stepfather remarriage guidance
Miss Reilly answers etiquette questions in this column. A reader asks about reacting to a father's remarriage and whether to call the new wife mother. The reply urges keeping good terms with the father, while encouraging sincere congratulations and practical wording.
Bio-seven Health Booster for Nervous Women Promises Rapid Vitality
A sensational ad claims weak nervous women can gain vigor in two weeks with Bio-seven. It promises sparkling eyes and health colored cheeks, urging daily intake of two tablets after meals and at night, with a note to physicians about the formula and ingredients.
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Bio-seven
Marian Lesson Notes on Eating Vegetables and Asparagus
Marian explains general rules for consuming vegetables with a fork and notes asparagus may be eaten with fingers if preferred. The guidance reflects casual dining etiquette.
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Ray Summers
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Larney
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