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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1916
Page
10
Commodore LG Burgoyne, a famed philanthropist and former mayor, died suddenly in Daytona Beach after a day of routine calls for a physician. He built a printing empire in New York and was active in municipal affairs for years. Funeral services will be held there on Sunday.
Washington reports Colonel Dodds cavalry victory over Villa near 225 miles south of Juarez ending a five hour clash. The battle, supported by Carranza forces, yields Villa killed or captured and boosts hopes for quick end to the punitive expedition. Officials praise Dodds and Pershing, anticipate further skirmishes as the pursuit continues with strong U.S. and Mexican coordination.
Military dispatches describe a battle near Guerrero and Minaca with Villa's forces believed to be nearby after heavy losses. Reports confirm 170 Carranza soldiers killed and a driving hunt for wounded bandits, with Dodds and Perishing sending reinforcements. General Funston and aides await word on Villa's capture.
Four hundred American cavalry under Colonel George A. Dodd attacked Francisco Villa's band at the San Geronimo ranch, scattering the Mexicans and wounding Villa who was carried away by carriage. The battle began at dawn and lasted several hours as Dodd's men drove the Villa camp toward the mountains, taking prisoners and inflicting heavy losses on the bandits.
An advertisement depicting a digestive tonic claims that drinking a pint with each meal will add flesh to bones and roses to cheeks, asserting the product improves health and appearance. The wording targets those worried about being underweight and promotes the tonic as a safe dietary aid.
An old ad urges readers to phone their grocer for a dozen pints of Shivar Ginger Ale with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. It compares to Shivar Mineral Spring and cites Shelton South Carolina as the source.
President J We Bailey of ColquittLive Stock and Supply Co Georgia says he visited the Texas coast mound where natural Vitalitas is mined and calls it one of the seven wonders. He cites a southwide health testimonial from his wife who recovered weight and appetite after Vilalias use and rates Vitalitas as a marvelous tonic. Sold by Jacobs Pharmacy 2% Whitehall Street and other druggists.
General Hernandez received dispatches noting Ville was wounded in a skirmish with Carranza forces near Namiquipa last week. The reports mention the desolation of the country in the area and indicate the direction of Ville’s troops.
The engagement exposed severe communication and transport issues as Colonel Dodds’s report failed to reach General Pershing’s Coloma Dublin headquarters for over 48 hours, underscoring logistical hardships in the field.
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