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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1918
Page
2
Italians in Rome urge government action to retain and expand markets in the United States after war disruption. A proposed committee would study new trade conditions, improve product quality and packing, and promote Italian exports through standards, branding, and long term credits.
A released Ruhleben prisoner describes British and others forming debating societies to lift spirits. He notes progress in self study, especially Italian language and culture, with Italian classes and even a Dante dinner in the camp. A Manchester councilman helped lead the Italian propaganda effort before internment.
The War and Treasury departments plan an early November call for the fourth Liberty loan. Bonds will be produced rapidly by the Treasury engraving and printing office, designed like the third loan with space for the final terms. Meanwhile H Cominak y prepares new merchandise for his Fashion shop after a month in New York visiting eastern markets.
The testimonial says Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin proved more satisfactory than any other laxative used by the author and family members who also recommend it highly.
An advertisement for Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin presents it as a safe effective laxative for all ages. It offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr. W B Caldwell at 458 Wgton Street Monticello Illinois.
Wounded soldiers touring Verona Vicenza and Pesaro raise relief funds for widows and orphans. They visit 43 places in Veronese country and address proprietors and theatergoers in Verona. In Pesaro a large demonstration honors them. A purse of 2000 firas ($400) is raised near Montecchio.
The article notes British soldiers use humor to cope with WWI horrors and contrasts with German songs. It highlights a frontline hymn of longing, including lines about going home and avoiding trenches, reflecting sentimentality and morale. The piece suggests German listeners might misread morale from these songs.
Word from Set. Walter E. Davia formerly a stenographer in Union Pacific offices now serves in the U S Army and has arrived safely in France. Sergeant Davia began at Fort Russell in the quartermaster's department and later trained at American Lake Washington for overseas service. His mother Mrs R W Davia of 16 West Twenty second street was informed by letter.
Miss Blanche Miller receives a letter from her brother Pvt Louis Miller of the 116th ammunition train in France. He says the Chugwater group is doing well and anxious to see active duty, noting the May 26 date and praising home town support as it goes over the top in the war effort.
In West End hospital Franco Galeoni of Bari a manic master served with a machine gun company at the front. An enemy grenade blast left him deaf and dumb. Puccini's La Boheme was played in the hospital and Galeoni regained his speech amid the music.
In Copenhagen on July 20 the firnt war time congress of the Saxon social democratic party heard Chairman Bindermanne say the party had lost 20 000 members while 75 000 were in the army. Deputy Gradnaner countered that social democratic publications rose across Germany and rapid meetings increased 83 percent.
The passage mocks soldiers and modern warfare, ridiculing military life as a gang chants lines such as When this bloody war is over how happy I shall be. The speaker rejects mansions and glorification suggesting contempt for conflict.
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