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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
8
In this wartime reminiscence a corporal recounts chaotic trench scenes with Captain Pepper, mock bravado, and a dugout firing line. He narrates a close call behind German wire, a sniper’s diary, and the morale boosting antics of fellow soldiers including Old Scotty and a mock theatre project by Empey and mates.
A night reconnaissance by twelve men and an officer led to a dangerous clash with a German party near barbed wire. Three men were killed and one wounded as the unit withdrew after exchanging fire and locating a wiring crew. The officer directed the retreat, narrowly averting a larger loss.
Three days after the front line incident our company moved to reserve billets for about two weeks then to rest billets for at least two months to regain strength. We biked to a small town, settled in, paraded mornings, then spent afternoons catching up on letters and finding amusement. I proposed forming a stock company to entertain Tommy and the others with a sketch and horseshoes, and the idea was eagerly received.
For months Carey residents praised Doan's Kidney Pills with proof of merit. E L Strahm of 219 Dow Street said back pain dizziness and sleeplessness vanished after about four boxes. He reports kidney and bladder troubles cleared and has felt fine since using Doan's. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY label included.
Citizens lament that their family physician is not at hand during illness. Stomach pains colic and diarrhoea demand quick care. Keep Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home to ease suffering and potentially save lives.
The passage advises that chronic constipation results from low moisture in indigestible matter and suggests drinking water eating raw fruit and outdoor exercise to improve. It recommends mild laxatives and warns harsh cathartics dehydrate, endorsing Chamberlain's Tablets as easy to take and effective, urging a trial.
Mrs Margaret Smale of Bishop California writes that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound acted like a charm for a lingering cold. The letter notes persistent coughs and endorses the remedy as reliable, shared by J D Ewing as a testimonial.
Mrs Lille E Kleppe of Averill Minnesota writes that after weeks in sanatorium with rheumatism and kidney trouble she found immediate relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. She says a half bottle completed the cure and she uses them whenever back pain returns. J. D. Ewing.
A remedy notice instructs applying Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily to the back. Massage the back muscles over the painful area thoroughly with each application to relieve pain.
Tiffin residents report service flag at St Joseph s church bearing 72 stars and thrift stamp sales totaling 1436 08 for the week ending May 30. Local incidents include a fatality at Mercy Hospital and a man from Fostoria jailed for failure to provide for his family.
The Mt Blanchard and Delaware township Red Cross campaigns report strong support. Mt Blanchard asked 352 dollars and received 12.50 more while Delaware township asked 652 dollars and received several dollars beyond that amount.
On his eightieth birthday historian Theodor Mommsen received a large student delegation at his home. He refused to greet them, saying they see him daily at the university and would not disturb him now.
The notice advises eating slowly and thoroughly masticating, and if trouble returns to take one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper as a remedy.
The Carey Times announces its Job Department offers high grade printing services. Local businesses can expect quality work on ads posters ledgers and forms with reliable turnaround times.
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