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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
3
A firsthand account from a German officer recalls the invasion of Belgium, brutal village burnings, and executions by court martial. Soldiers loot towns, mistreat civilians, and face harsh discipline as battles along the Meuse unfold with brutal close combat and mass casualties.
German pioneers construct pontoon bridges across the Meuse while enduring French gunfire. The article promises a vivid next installment detailing this perilous undertaking.
A compact critique notes the Bridge of Sighs linking the ducal palace to the public prison across Rio della Paglia. Built in the sixteenth century, it lacks romantic traces beyond Byron’s line, and its fame rests on the public’s compassion for prisoners rather than notable episodes.
To the new American army there are many officers whose Alma mater is Yale college. Thomas Yale, who taught at the great seat of American learning, was buried at Wrexhagl in North Wales. Ivy was sent from his grave to Professor Phelps in London for planting on the college building.
A damaged wartime road report argues for a national highway system led by the federal government. It cites traffic jams between Washington and Baltimore, urges a unified plan, and notes the high cost of paving a modern truck highway with concrete bases.
A compact religious lesson outlining Lydia’s conversion at the river, her openness to Paul’s preaching, baptism of her household, and the Philippian jailer’s subsequent conversion. It stresses attending worship, hearing the Word, belief in Christ, baptism, and transformed living as proof of faith.
The article calls for local eBOYS to grow food and asks each scout to recruit one adult to assist in gardens. Chief Grub Scout Al B Publerton emphasizes feeding soldiers overseas and supporting America’s war effort through expanded and better work by the Boy Scouts.
A Boys' Life excerpt extols a Scout named Hin and his steadfast service. It lauds honesty loyalty and discipline as guiding traits and promises he will uphold duty until the war ends.
About 853,048 Boys Scouts of America and scouts worldwide share a common uniform oath and values. Large organizations trace lineage to Lord Baden-Powell, with global chapters in nearly every country as boys seek to grow into responsible men through service and camaraderie.
Maj Gen Leonard Wood at Camp Funston awarded War Service emblems earned by Manhattan Kansas scouts. Reports praise scouts for forestry skill aiding a lost youth in Hardwick VI and resuscitation by Barberton Ohio scouts saving two drownings. Birmingham Alabama scouts gathered violets for infirmary patients. Many youths show interest in aviation at Manhattan headquarters 73 Madison Avenue.
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