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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
9
Sub Lieutenant Rene Fonck of the French aviation service flies to avenge Lieu tenant Chaput, shoots down two Germans, destroys a third, and later obliterates a two seater and harms two others within five minutes. At twenty three, he rises as a leading French ace after earlier victories and rapid ascent from artillery observer to pursuit pilot.
Senator Harry New of Indiana is portrayed as a persistent war senate advocate and strong proponent of universal military service. The junior senator, based in Indianapolis, is noted for behind the scenes influence, quick rises to action, and a prior war service that informs his position in Washington.
Commissioner James F. Gannon Jr. of Jersey City vows to enforce laws to protect families with children. He threatens to raise tax assessments against landlords who refuse tenants with infants, arguing the city will back the babies and push back against discriminatory practices.
John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum, famed sculptor, became the center of controversy after accusing the old aircraft production board of incompetency graft and pro-German influence. Critics countered with charges against his impartiality while Borglum defended his findings and his integrity. Born 1867 in Idaho he studied in Kansas City Paris and London before settling in New York.
A compact digest reports notable events across the nation and foreign lands. The item highlights political developments, economic updates, and social happenings, reflecting a wide range of topics from governments to markets and cultural shifts.
Eleven men charged with murder in the Robert Paul Praeger lynching were acquitted after forty five minutes of deliberation in Edwardsville Illinois. Two ballots were cast. The report notes other wartime items including Red Cross funds and factory fires.
Navy confirms German subs have sunk American vessels off the Atlantic coast and battles to track U boats continues. Nine ships sunk since May 25 include the Carolina and several tankers and schooners with crews and passengers rescued or missing. Survivors describe the submarine commander as humane.
President Wilson urges nationwide economic mobilization as war aims broaden. Treasury securities offer wide access while aluminum prices are fixed for large ingots. German U boats strike Irish ports as Western Front battles intensify toward Paris, with Russian turmoil and Greek prisoner gains shaping the broader conflict.
Allied forces strike broad fronts in France as German offensive weakens. Americans fight fiercely near Neuilly wood and Jaulgonne on the Marne, aiding a French defense that halted German gains and forced a retreat across the river. German losses near Pernant are described as heavy amid stubborn French defense.
New York reports 68 dead and missing from the German submarine attack on the Carolina off Sandy Hook. The ship carried 360 aboard, including 150 passengers and 94 crew on the Eva B. Douglass. Lifeboats arrived at Atlantic City and Lewes, Del., with survivors. 42 may remain unaccounted for.
Police Commissioner Enright warned that German submarines off the coast could launch hydro air planes capable of bombing New York. The remark accompanied a city order to extinguish display lights until further notice, underscoring the war’s reach to the gates of the city.
Former U S vice president Charles Warren Fairbanks died at his home. Death due to interstitial nephritis, a chronic ailment not seen as serious until recently. Family present except Maj Richard Fairbanks in France. He was 66 and had been nominated to Republican seats.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for a sick child with coated tongue, feverishness, or digestive distress. It promises gentle, thorough cleansing within hours and notes the product’s fruity taste, urging buyers to request the genuine California Fig Syrup Company version and beware of counterfeits.
A Des Moines correspondent, a corporal asks for help locating a chaplain at Camp Dodge so he can marry. Mrs. Dunshee at the Hostess House confirms arrangements once a license and the bride are secured, signaling War-Work Bulletin coverage.
An advertisement touts Tetterine as invaluable for clearing blotches and itchy patches and improving complexion. It claims even severe eczema yields to the remedy sold by Shuptrine Co at 50 cents or by mail from Savannah Georgia.
An officer drills recruits who struggle to act bold. He urges one boy to show pep as he calls Halt Who goes there Show a little pep. The recruit imitates the clap and repeats the command with vigor.
Advertises Cuticura products to treat dandruff and dry hair. Recommends rubbing Ointment into the scalp, then washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water the next morning. Offers free samples via Cuticura Dept. X Boston. products sold at druggists and by mail.
A couple exchanges lines on love and money. She asks if affection has waned since gifts earlier in the week. He explains lack of funds due to payday looming and mid month strain.
Locust eggs treated with sulphuric acid and lime are employed as fertilizers in Mediterranean countries during locust swarms. The practice leverages the eggs as a nutrient source when insect populations are high.
An old advertisement describes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as purifying the blood and boosting the liver to combat malaria and strengthen the body. It also mentions a general tonic for adults and children, a quote about throwing dice, Dr Peery's Dead Shot as a powerful yet safe option, and a claim that one dose expels tapeworms without castor oil.
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