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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
11
Urgent caution on a home remedy for children promises quick relief from feverishness, stomach trouble, and constipation. Claims the California Fig Syrup Company makes a genuine product and warns against counterfeits.
Thrift Magazine states about 14 million money savers in the United States before the war across savings banks state banks postal and private banks. It notes 21 million subscriptions to the fourth Liberty loan and suggests 24 million current Liberty bond owners after removing duplicates, implying a bond in every home.
A Philadelphian recalls a newsboy who, after selling all papers, loudly proclaimed Germany's surrender. He says he is doing what the Liberty Bell would do if it could, embodying character over reputation.
Gunner Depew recalls prisoners writing letters home while a German sentry mocks the scene. Men crafted boasts and jests to dodge censorship, but officers tore up every missive, exposing the truth and leaving soldiers angry and weary as they faced further hardship.
A survivor recalls Neustrelitz camp life for Russians in WWI including brutal treatment by Fritz, poor rations, cold barracks, and forced labor. Detainees endure insults, crowding, and guard brutality as they wait for trains to oblivion, while scarce comforts like a single cigarette emerge.
Italian Prof. Demenico Lo Monaco announces a remedy for consumption based on applying sugar to bronchial secretions. He claims this dissolves bronchial secretions and tubercle bacilli, removing the germ vehicle for tuberculosis.
A private from the quartermaster corps at Camp Fike requested and received a transfer to the artillery. After farewell, his bunk mate raised a service flag with one star and explained in local slang that his friend had joined the army.
In a light exchange, they discuss her new ribbon counter job at a department store and whether he calls her his better half. The joke lands on calling her his counter part rather than partner.
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