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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
2
Sub-Lieut Rene Fonck of the French aviation service pursued German squadrons after avenging friend Chaput. He shot down two Germans, damaged a third, then destroyed a two seater and saw two more forced down within five minutes. At twenty three he rose among trench aces, noted for cool daring.
Senator Harry New of Indiana is depicted as a tenacious supporter of universal military service and a strong behind the scenes voice in the Senate. The piece notes his wartime service, quick action when issues arise, and his background in Indianapolis journalism.
Jersey City Commissioner James F. Gannon Jr. uses city power to counter landlords who evict families with children. He vows to raise tax assessments to the limit if discrimination continues and pledges public support to protect the next generation.
The article notes sculptor John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum, selected by President Wilson to probe the airplane program, drew attention with claims of incompetence graft and pro German influence within the old aircraft production board. Opponents countered with charges challenging his neutrality. Born 1867 in Idaho Borglum studied in Kansas City San Francisco Paris London and New York before turning to sculpture and public works.
A compact survey highlights notable events at home and abroad. Key developments include political shifts, economic updates, cultural moments, and notable incidents shaping the week’s public interest.
The jury acquitted eleven men charged with murder in the Robert Paul Praeger lynching after forty five minutes deliberation. Other items report storm balloon incidents near Camp John A Wise Texas and large over subscription to the Red Cross war fund.
Reports detail casualties and casualty lists under accidents and other causes. The Supreme Court upholds the 1916 child labor law 6 to 4. U boats sighted off Virginia Cape and New Jersey and North Carolina coasts. Navy confirms American vessels sunk by German submarines off the Atlantic coast. Nine ships sunk since May 25 including Carolina with 220 passengers and 130 crew. fate unknown. Other vessels include Herbert L. Pratt Winnieconnie Hauppauge Edward H. Cole. Destroyers and seaplanes pursue the U boats. survivors reached Atlantic ports.
President Wilson urges all 100 million Americans to mobilize for war through thrift and productivity. Government securities offer broad access, shifting purchase power to support the United States. A new aluminum price limit of 33 cents per pound applies to large ingots. Submarine warfare sinks Irish fishing vessels. German assault pushes toward Paris as French and British lines resist near the Marne. Moscow and Petrograd face a counterrevolutionary plot and bread shortages. Casualties soar in May for British forces. Bohemia sees rising unrest and violent clashes. The Leasowe Castle sinks in the Mediterranean with 101 dead.
German offensive in France narrows to isolated fights from Soissons to the Marne near Chateau Thierry and east toward Rheims. American units, often with French allies, battle fiercely. at Jaulgonne they force a German retreat, taking prisoners and inflicting heavy losses. Pernant changes hands as French defenses stiffen between the Aisne and Ourcq. Ourcq valley sees Neuilly la Poterie captured and retaken.
The toll from German submarine raids off the American coast stands at 68 dead or missing, all from the steamship Carolina. Officials cite 350 aboard when sunk, with 125 miles off Sandy Hook as the attack point. A lifeboat with survivors arrived at Atlantic City, while another reached Lawes Delaware. A lone empty Carolina boat was found, possibly carrying the missing. In New York City, fears of air raids grow as Police Commissioner Enright warns of hydro plane bomb threats and signals to be used.
Charles Warren Fairbanks former vice president of the United States died at his home here aged 66. Death followed a long battle with interstitial nephritis a chronic ailment not deemed serious until recently. All family members except Maj Richard Fairbanks in France were at the bedside. He had been a Republican nominee.
Classic ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe gentle laxative for sick crying children. It claims quick relief from fever irritability and stomach distress, promising easy bowel movement within hours and urging verification of genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company.
A Des Moines corporal asks the Y M C A War Work to locate a chaplain for marriage at the Place-Hostel house Camp Dodge. He confirms the bride is not yet secured and asks for license and partner. Mrs. Dunshee facilitates arrangements.
An advertisement touts Tetterine as valuable for clearing blotches and itchy patches, claiming it softens skin and cures eczema. It targets southern women and notes the product sells in drugstores or by mail for 50 cents from Shuptrine Co. of Savannah, Georgia.
An officer drills recruits and tries to raise energy. A boy mimics the command with added pep after the officer cries Halt Show a little pep. The scene highlights training discipline and growing enthusiasm among recruits.
Dandruff and itching remedy advises rubbing Cuticura Ointment into the scalp then washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water the next morning. Free samples available by address Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Soap 25. Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
A dialogue reveals financial strain as She questions love tied to gifts. He admits affection remains but money gaps emerge with payday a week away. The exchange highlights shifting emotional needs amid budget constraints.
Locust eggs treated with sulphuric acid and lime are used as fertilizers in Mediterranean countries where locust swarms are numerous.
An OCR fragment touts Valuable Iron Tonic for the Blood with claims to purify the system and cure malaria. It cites Dr Peery and mentions "Dead Shot" as potent medicine, claiming one dose expels tapeworms and notes a new oil turning apparatus.
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