15 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
1
An old Goshen advertisement touts a glycerine based mixture called Adler-ika for bowel cleansing and stomach relief. It claims to flush the entire tract, prevent appendicitis, and produce instant pleasant results according to a local druggist H Hawks.
The document names officials including Secretary of State Herman Center of Decatur Auditor William Jones of Fairmount Treasurer J B McCarthy of Kempton Attorney General Evan Stotsenburg of New Albany Clerk Supreme Court Samuel L Calloway Indianapolis State Geologist Edward Barrett Plainfield and Appellate Court Judges Milton Hottel Hugh Wickens Winchester McCabe Williamsport Supreme Court Justices McNutt Martinsville Moran Portland and State Superintendent Willis A Fox Angola.
The ballot page lists nominees for numerous county positions including Henry Barnhart for Congress Emil Franz for Prosecuting Attorney James Harman for Superior Court Judge Claude Alee Albert Starman etc. It names clerks auditors treasurers commissioners sheriffs coroners assessors and county council members with district allocations and at large members.
Ballot slate listing candidates including for Constable Trustees and Assessor across Clinton Township Benton Township and surrounding areas. Names include Leonel Michael Jacob Ambos Amasa Cripe William F Stiver John W Wert Peter Groff Jane E Brown Clarence Muller Judson Kitson Louis Werkese Aaron Hostettler and others.
German forces withdraw about five miles on the Ribecourt Lassigny front near Albert as French Troops capture Ribecourt and likely Lussigny. Haig reports German positions abandoned at Besaumont Hamel Serre Puideux au Mont Bucquey amid the Battle of Picardy with continued French advances toward Roye and Plemont.
British and American air squadrons co operated in an attack on an enemy airfield. German planes were brought down and ten driven out of control according to an official statement. Six enemy machines were destroyed near the hangars during the operation.
American forces of the Thirty-third Division engage near the Sanimae front. The 101st and 133rd regiments push to repulse a German counterattack while General Mareh praises the troops for steadfast defense and frontline assault.
General Moreh objects to a nickname used for American troops. He notes that neither the French nor other allies understand why Americans should be tied to such a label and recalls British soldiers calling their own corps “Yauka.”
A fashion feature argues against a sea of black for summer 1917, urging brighter colors to boost national morale. It notes black gowns remain chic for dinners and theater but should be paired with vivid hues like blue pink green and yellow to sustain optimism and spirit. Jet fabrics and full frocks are highlighted for evening wear.
The column lists fashion tips with garbled text describing skirts coats sleeveless wear and polka designs. It notes velvet organza and crepe fabrics, sport wear notes, sleeveless jackets, bowers, and straw accessories as current trends.
Embroidered with Woo callout the Panama hat draws attention among women as a stylish trim. The simple design highlights embroidery over other adornments. Local shoppers report growing interest and praise for the hat’s casual appeal.
Peter Sobieski a descendant of King John II of Poland arrived in Oakland from Arizona where he worked as a brakeman. He seeks enlistment with the U S Army as an interpreter after Berlin offered him a throne. His uncle in Los Angeles declined the Polish throne two years ago preferring U S citizenship.
In a letter from France, St Louis native Louis L Clark with the American expeditionary forces recalls billeting in a hole ridden French house. He rigs a five gallon bucket as a rain catcher and raft to drain a hole and uses a packed alarm clock to time emptying it. French locals praise Yankee ingenuity.
An advertisement extols Glando as a gland tonic to prevent disease by restoring gland activity. It claims inactivity of glands causes poisons and invites readers to use a 50-cent box for a week's treatment, promoting improved resistance to heat and germs. Dwight H. Hawks, druggist.
A fragment from a school art notice hints at works titled The Artist This Ing Cows in lover and The Critice Where's the clover. It mentions MY Hew paint in a fleeting description of student art.
Dayton officials traced John Kong of Montgomery county listed as a slacker while serving in France. Relatives found his Montgomery and Rome addresses among overseas casualty lists, noting he enlisted without notifying his draft board.
Seattle will produce 250000 sphagnum moss dressings before September 1 a six month supply for war needs. Half of the Northwest allotment is requested from Seattle and moss is gathered near the Columbia River mouth dried and prepared for use.
After washing dishes or dusting, wash hands with soft water and toilet soap. Do not use kitchen or laundry soap. Dry hands and wear old bore kid gloves for five to ten minutes while tidying the room.
Henry Clay Graton founder of Graton & Knight Manufacturing company took first lay off at 88 after celebrating his birthday with a twelve hour automobile ride. The firm started sixty years ago and he has worked about 812 regular days each year since founding.
An advertisement touts the Electric Sweeper Vae to remove dust and germs from rugs and clean the entire house in hours. It emphasizes light weight, easy transport, and suitability for stairs pictures and similar items. The copy invites readers to visit the store for a demonstration.
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