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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
3
In brutal shell fire Stierhelm ferried water and munitions to thirsting fighters, built a dugout from a buried log, and repeatedly exposed himself to danger to pull wounded men to safety. He refused escape to avoid endangering comraders and often carried food and water under fire.
Richard Stierheim of Company D 815th Infantry, a conscientious objector from Ingomar near Pittsburgh, earned praise from his fellow soldiers in France and at Camp Dix for bravery under fire while refusing to bear arms. He deserted briefly, was court-martialed, and later returned to service, with comrades insisting he deserves the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions. He cites religious beliefs and pacifism as reasons, yet remains determined and modest about his exploits.
In an interview Yale professor George S K Nichols explains sphagnum moss surpasses absorbent cotton for surgical dressings. Red Cross adoption in 1918 led to hundreds of thousands of dressings for Italy and U S hospitals, with widespread use in subsequent wars and overseas relief efforts.
Wells county wheat crops damaged by weevil as harvests continue in Madison and Bartholomew counties. Indiana transports carry Indiana casual troops to Europe. Cities debate sewage interceptors. doctors raise pricing in Lafayette. Miners warn of winter fuel shortages while rail and port capacities strain transport. Public notices include pensions, real estate deals, and civic appointments across Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne, and Columbus.
Portsmouth Ohio letter from Mrs Sara Law describes relief from irregularities pains and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It urges other women to try the remedy and offers special advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts based on forty years experience.
In a witty courtroom dialogue a barrister presses a witness on the appearance of a gentleman. The witness stalls with hesitations and humor as the exchange reveals courtroom tension and the crowd’s amused reaction.
A noisy man misreads ticket lines while praising Dr Peerys Dead Shot for parasite elimination. He asks for center seats to impress his city cousin, showing humorous luck and social mismatch in a mid century theater scene.
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