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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
14
Soldier Oscar B Johnson describes life in France after the war end. He recounts shellfire on the Argonne front, a 20 mile advance, and pride in surviving the trench warfare and drive. He writes to sister, brother, and niece expressing relief and safety.
A wartime letter from Oscar B. Johnson of Company E 171st American Train AEF closes with affection and a pledge to reunite after service. The writer signs as a brother sending love to his family during deployment.
Readers share quick relief from Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. Mrs O Cook of Macon Illinois reports rapid relief, Mrs James A Knott of Chillicothe Missouri says it cannot be beat, and H J Moore of Oval Pennsylvania notes it cures settled chest colds.
A young man tries to justify his late hours first to his mother and then to his wife revealing how daily life presents one successive challenge after another.
In a wartime report, the United States cut sugar consumption by over half a million tons across July to October to avert a domestic famine. Normal four month usage was 1.6 million tons. July reached 260k, August 325k, September 279k, October 230k, enabling supply relief until new crops arrived.
Quick remedy guidance urges watching for early croup symptoms such as hoarseness and using Chamberlains Cough Remedy immediately. Claims prompt and effective relief and fills the January note with a home care tip.
In July 1917, amid early war gloom, the U S Food Administrator urged that despite Europe’s distress the nation should not fear democracy’s defense at home saying results already achieved prove resilience and resolve to persevere in the conflict.
Representatives from fifty West Texas cities met in Fort Worth and formed the West Texas Chamber of Commerce to promote agriculture live stock minerals manufacturing and commerce. The group plans to raise 250000 in dues and elect officers with a regional board including a representative from each county.
Americans accept sugar ration reductions from four to three then to two pounds, a quiet sacrifice in loyalty to the nation, reflecting steadfast patriotism in daily life.
The article argues that sharing food earned America wartime gratitude and will build goodwill in peace by continuing to save and share resources worldwide. It emphasizes the moral impact of food aid and international solidarity through generous policies and humanitarian aid.
The Dover landing and reception show Britain embracing Wilson as a figure of unity and peace. Crowds cheered as he and his party crossed the Channel aboard the Brighton, a modest ambulance transport, while officials and public alike echoed the aim to end future wars.
Berlin reports that all but about six ill American prisoners have been evacuated from Germany this week. The transfers proceeded smoothly as Germans readily complied with the urgency urged by General Harries and W J Husband who initiated the movement before Harries arrived.
W W Seley aged 65 died at his home in Waco from pneumonia. He chaired Texas relief fund distribution, helped organize the Waco volunteer fire department, led the Brazos River and Valley Improvement association, and chaired the Texas Conservation and Reclamation association.
Officials estimate several thousand people attended the first state poultry show in Texas. The free exhibition drew more than 1,500 pristine specimens of prize poultry grooms and staged from early morning to late night in Dallas, Texas.
Berlin authorities issue orders for troops to stand by as Spartacus forces seize the Prussian war ministry and the Vorwaerts publishing plant. Radicals are suspected of planning an attempt to disrupt the government amid tense unrest.
The Munich Post accuses German war profiteers of moving large securities by airplane from Frankfurt to Switzerland to remove gains. The paper urges the government to seize capital where found, with emphasis on banks.
Plans are underway in Columbus Ohio for what may be the largest religious gathering in U S history to mark a century of Methodist Episcopal Church mission work. Officials expect a major event early next summer drawing leaders and members from across the nation. The centennial celebration highlights a century of foreign and domestic missionary efforts.
In Hudson Bay many ships anchor including 21 superdreadnoughts dreadnoughts and ships of the line along with cruisers destroyers and smaller craft. Ten of these vessels have returned from 16 months overseas with Beatty's fleet signaling the strength of the north Atlantic fleet as the second naval power.
President Wilson spent his first Sunday in Paris visiting churches and the Tomb of Lafayette in Picpus cemetery. He met with Premier Clemenceau and Colonel House, while crowds filled the boulevards and Place de la Concorde watching every American arrival.
Paris reports plans for the interallied conference and peace congress to reconvene with formal session resuming January 1. Leaders work on reestablishing formal proceedings and outlining next steps in diplomacy.
Judge Juciian W. Mack of Chicago was elected president of the first American Jewish congress on the American continent held in Philadelphia. A speaker called the gathering one of the most momentous epochs in Jewish life and noted Jews of all classes united to deliberate for rights and welfare.
Amerogen Holland reports the former German emperor remains a near recluse and largely cut off from outside communication. Claims of constant contact with advisers are false. Rumors of the empress’s serious illness are unfounded as she seeks her former physician for heart trouble noted since arrival.
Dr Sidonio Paes president of Portugal was shot and killed near midnight at a Lisbon railway station while awaiting a train to Qperto. Advices from Lisbon report three bullets fired. a crowd killed a scorer named Jeenie in the ensuing turmoil.
Paris reports the German armistice extended to 6 a.m. January 7. Allies reserve right to occupy the neutral Rhine zone north of Cologne up to the Dutch frontier if needed to secure new guarantees, with six days' notice to be given by the high command.
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