Pride of Rainbow Division Letters From France Highlight Service
Sergeant Leslie H. Robinson of the 117th Field Battalion Signal Corps writes from France that the Rainbow division is proud of its record and eager to return home first. He recalls long frontline service from Luneville to Verdun and the push toward Sedan, noting French praise and shared triumphs over German forces. He emphasizes patriotic motive and the desire to reunite with home industries and friends.
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San Francisco
Calif
Rainbow Division
France
Leslie H. Robinson
117Th Field Battalion Signal Corps
Kansas City
Luneville
Baccarat
Champagne
Paris
Chateau-Tilerry
Ermy
Rhine
St. Mihiel
Verdun
Sedan
United States
117Th Field Battalion
Signal Corps
Worth Attention of Women Advert
When you feel tired or have dark under eye circles and backache you may have weakened kidneys. Mrs. T. J. Bucknell of Hardy Nebraska says Foley Kidney Pills helped her recover from lumbago. Sold everywhere.
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T. J. Bucknell
Hardy, Neb
Foley
Adv
Return of 500 mile Indianapolis race revives major American auto sport
Indianapolis notes the 500 mile race at Speedway signals auto racing’s comeback as a major American sport after wartime suppression. Durant of Chevrolet enters a Special for the big event, with him and his father W C Durant, head of General Motors, among racing figures rallying to the revival.
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United States
Indianapolis
Ind
America
Dario Resta
Johnny Aiterin
Eddie Rickebacker
América
Uncle Sam
Speedway
Harroun
Dawson
DePalma
Mercedes
Jules Goux
Teddy” Tetzlaff
Rene Thomas
George Boillot
Ralph DePalma
Peugeot
RK. C. Durant
Chevrolet Motor Company of California
Oakland
Cal
Cliff
Durant
Barney Oldfield
DeLage
T. B. Myers
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Earl Cooper
Tacoma
Cliff Durant
W. C. Durant
General Motors Company
Evrolet
Oldemobile
Oakland, Leck
Cadillac
Northway Motors
Weston-Mott Companies
Enrollment of Men Merchant Marine Steady in War Effort
Three hundred daily applications from soldiers discharged to join the merchant marine are being received by U S shipping board recruiting agents at army camps. The board sent representatives to 30 cantonments to inform soldiers about maritime careers and enrollment processes after discharge.
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Washington, PD. C
U. . Shipping Board
War Department
Ths Merchant Marine Recruiting Service
Wyreer
Shipping Board
New Marine
Diamonds Rise On War Price Boost Amid Labor Shortage
The piece notes a 100 percent price increase for diamonds since the start of the European war, with South Africa supplying about 55 percent of world output. It cites United States Vice-Consul Samuel W. Honaker’s figures for early 1938, detailing carat totals and values across Transvaal, Pretoria, Cape Province and Orange Free State as mining normalizes postwar.
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South Africa
Department of Mines and Industries
Pretoria
Cape Province
Orange Free State
Untitled Medical Note on Cold Relief Prices
Fragmentary note discusses cold symptoms and relief options with pricing glimpses of 60c and $1.20. Mentions throat irritation and bronchial issues and a road to San en Dr. text unclear.
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San En Dr
Make Your Bowels Behave
A brief note urges readers to adopt measures for improved digestion and bowel control. The piece hints at self care practices and possible remedies without medical claims. It presents a concise call to action for healthier routines.
Demobilization plan lecture guides British expe ditary force return
A British general headquarters officer tours the front delivering demobilization talks. He outlines release priorities by long service, employment prospects, and marital status, with phased dispersal to camps and home rail warrants. Local committees will assist workers and employers as roughly 500,000 discharged troops are already processed.
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Inbor Ia
Germany
England
Liverpool
Dublin
Edinburgh
Great Britain
Cach
Himcalf
Apedaker
Pa air raid remembered as second of the war
A year ago today during the war a second German air raid struck Pa. The brief item notes the timing and significance of a renewed aerial attack on the city and its civilians.
Pinex Hepers? Pinex cough remedy advertisement
Ad touts Pinex cough remedy as a superior, cheaper alternative to prepared medicines. Claims the product provides prompt healing of membranes and lasting relief, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Promotes purchasing through druggists with full directions. Pinex Co. Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Chile
The
Pinex Co
Ft. Weyne
Ind
Sinking of Three British Destroyers Off Dutch Coast
British admiralty confirmed the loss of three destroyers off the Dutch coast. The incident left eighteen percent of lives unspecified in the report and is noted as resulting in three deaths.
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British Admiralty
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Pride OF Rainbow Division
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W. S
Merchant — Marine
Washington, D. C
Samuel W. Honaker
Johannesburg
Dua
PRO Bono Publico
Tan
Cicero
Cheyenne
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