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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
3
A historical analysis explains Western Canada and nearby markets as highly attractive to settlers. It cites rising land prices from 100 to 200 per acre over five years, driven by better farming methods, machinery, and the expansion of rail networks creating enduring farm product demand and future value.
A clipped dialogue suggests a traveler seeking favorable table seating at a hotel dining room. The reply promises a good table if the establishment meets standards, illustrating social nuance in service expectations.
Drug advertisements tout Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder medicine that doctors prescribe and pharmacists endorse. It claims to strengthen organs and urges readers to begin treatment, offering a sample bottle for ten cents. The copy ends with a quip about men being telescopes.
An old newspaper ad promotes Castoria as a trusted stomach remedy for infants and children. The copy highlights the product’s long use and urges caregivers to ensure the signature On Use for Theatee’s Castoria is present on the bottle.
The War Department releases official reports selected by General Pershing showing striking acts of gallantry by American Expeditionary Forces. These stories recount personal bravery under fire and the awarding of the Distinguished Service Cross to several soldiers.
First Lieutenant Samuel Woodfill of the 60th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for three acts of conspicuous bravery near Cunel France on October 12 1918. Sergeant Alan Louis Eggers of the 107th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism near Catelet France on September 29 1918. Both men repeatedly exposed themselves under heavy fire to aid comrades and accomplish their objectives. Woodfill survived a shell hole drowning incident at Fort Thomas while Eggers aided a disabled American tank crew and helped recover a Hotchkiss gun under fire.
George H. Mallon of the 132nd Infantry earned a valor citation for extraordinary bravery in France on September 26, 1918. Leading nine soldiers, he silenced machine guns, captured batteries, and took 100 prisoners with minimal losses, later securing more guns and 11 machine guns overall. Home address listed as 1931 Hallock Street, Kansas City, Missouri.
Sergeant William R. Peck of Company C 354th Infantry received the Distinguished Service Cross for conspicuous gallantry on November 1 1918 near Remonville. Advancing with his unit under fire he shielded his platoon commander by flinging himself onto the officer, exposing himself to enemy fire and being killed in the action. His home was Washburn Wisconsin.
Corporal Harold W. Roberts of Company A 344th Tank Corps died October 4, 1918, in the Montre Beau woods France while aiding a companion. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions as a tank driver moving an air dump of bushes to protect another tank despite the risk of death.
Second Lieutenant J Hunter Wickersham of the 53rd Infantry gallantly led his platoon during the St Mihiel operation near Limey France on September 12 1918. He was wounded in four places while dressing an orderly's wounds and continued to advance firing with his left hand until fatigued by blood loss. His home address was 3416 Colfax Boulevard Denver Colorado.
Captain Marcellus H. Chiles of the 356th Infantry died near Le Champy Bas France on November 3 1918 after leading his men across a stream under machine gun fire. Corporal Reeves of the 96th Company Sixth Marines saved five comrades by grabbing a falling grenade near Blanc Mont France on October 3 1918 and throwing it away.
Sergeant Earl J. Cheevers of Headquarters Company 132nd Regiment received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Bois de Forges France on September 26 1918. While maintaining a communications line he pursued four enemy soldiers into a dugout and after entering alone forced the surrender and captured twelve prisoners.
First Lieutenant Ray C. Dickop of the 127th Infantry was decorated for extraordinary heroism in the August 1918 attack on Figmen France. Wounded at Chelles farm he ordered a final charge, leading his company before he fell dead.
The spring fashion offers straight coats with narrow skirts, a popular yet not universally flattering style. The article discusses several variants, including one model with a long narrow skirt and a three-tuck coat, plus alternative braid and button decorations and different skirt lines for comfort and walking ease.
Advance showing of summer frocks features plain voile and georgette dresses with striped and figured patterns. Designers emphasize tunics, jackets, and vests built from voile with silk piping, cross bar tucks, and deep cuffs, plus checkerboard ribbon girdles with silk ball embellishments.
Navy suiting dominates the spring lineup with tailored suits and street dresses leading the color story. Brown accents appear in freer style pieces, while navy colors outpace other hues across both suits and outfits.
Mrs. Lizzit Courtney of Oskaloosa Iowa credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving years of misery from weak displacements inflammatory issues and nervousness. The ad urges other women to try the remedy and offers medical guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine for frequent nasal catarrh and colds. It claims internal use can build up the system, cleanse the blood, and reduce susceptibility to colds, with a money back guarantee if it fails.
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