11 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
1
The ticket shows Henry A. Barnhart for Congress Emil Franz for Prosecuting Attorney Orlin J. Schrock for Treasurer and Anne Clare for Commissioner North District. Voters are urged to check official notices for exact district and polling details.
Instructions advise washing with a solution of water glass and water to strip old varnish. Use seven parts water to one part water glass, apply generously, then expect the wood to look fresh and clean as new after drying. Then Stalin and wax.
A sister visits a friend for dinner and helps clear the table. The friend's child exclaims about the folded pankin, prompting a humorous remark that the mother uses them differently next time.
An old patent medicine ad touts Grando Tonic as a cure for dull unhealthy complexion by cleansing the liver kidneys and small glands. It claims rapid relief from poisons and fatigue and promotes buying through local druggists or direct mail from The Gland-Ail Co. Fort Wayne Ind. Dwight H. Hawks, druggist.
Paris reports German gains in the Montdidier Noyon sector capturing Mery Belloy and St Maure with heavy sacrifices. French counterattacks recaptured ground around Rubescourt and Courcelles while 500 prisoners were taken. fighting rages near Marqueglise Jessons Sur Matz and Elincourt as the front holds.
American troops along the Montdidier Noyon line faced renewed German artillery, gas bombardment, and trench mortars. Cantigny region saw intense shelling as German forces pressed advances, aiming to loosen French positions and shorten the German front. The U S. forces remain alert for potential exploitation efforts.
The readable passages describe a mixed battle scene with Allied efforts against a German advance. Fragments mention counterattacks and center-front fighting, with references to French lines, artillery, and variable terrain conditions. Names and places are garbled, but the core shows ongoing combat and stalled enemy progress amid striving Allied defense.
Young registrants are urged to enlist in the navy and marine corps. A June draft class is noted with orders and serial numbers not assigned yet. The registrar waived the requirement for immediate assignment as a provisional measure by the Draft General.
An officer at Camp Zachary Taylor uses a corral scene to illustrate animal behavior noting that horse, mule, and human nature differ greatly. He explains pack mules serve two purposes carrying heavy loads and following the leader, while mules must be trained together for efficiency. The piece also observes that paired mules improve after weeks together and must be retrained if separated.
The piece argues that cooking is a respected craft enjoyed by everyone from college girls to kings. It cites Louis XV for coffee pride and Sir Kenelm Digby for a recipe volume, stressing that the dish itself, not sauces or fancy accompaniments, defines true cooking.
Government needs all spruce for airplanes causing plane makers to struggle for piano stock. Spruce supplies clear straight tough fibers for sounding boards and beams, with mills in Grays Harbor and along the Columbia River pivoting to substitutes as they push output for the war effort.
Observations describe a sky darkening as the sun appears like a fiery ball against a dim starscape. The piece notes reflections from the earth and upper atmosphere, with speculation on atmospheric layers and sky conditions during an extreme solar event.
A recruit sent to Houston was in trenches for training when granted two hours of rest on a nine inch wide firing step. He plans to sleep out on the window sill when he returns, claiming he can sleep anywhere.
In the Battle of the Marne Frederic Coleman describes driving through heavy fire to move wounded men from a village. A major urged him to ferry the injured while shelling and machine gun fire raked the road. He delivered eleven wounded, one saved by a fellow soldier who kept him from retreating. The man later praised the driver’s courage and joked that his own act saved others.
Popular Mechanics notes six government aeronautics schools opened at Israel, Ohio, Texas, California, Cornell and MIT. Students may earn a Passed With Honor certificate for high grades during eight weeks on ground, studying engines, flight theory, meteorology, astronomy, photography, gunnery and bombing, signaling, and wireless, with a required written exam to graduate.
An inquest in Mleyveland Yorkshire heard how George Welford a burglar? leapt five feet into a furnace area to rescue a fallen workmate. The unconscious man was badly burned and died later. Welford escaped the deadly gas and heat.
The exchange centers on a confession about declining eyesight and a playful reference to marriage. The lines hint at a close, teasing relationship between two unnamed speakers. The tone remains intimate and lightly humorous throughout.
The article recounts Sir Walter Raleigh's failed Roanoke Inland colony, the Croatan inscription, and the island’s later habitation by fishermen and coast guard lifesavers, including Pea Island station personnel described as negro guardsmen. It notes the derelict ship and dangerous coastal area as part of the area’s history.
A wartime note reports a secret British plan to train bees as messengers. Soldiers may carry a beehive to front lines and attach tiny dispatches to bees wings, later deciphered with a magnifier. An American project is described using microscopic photography to imprint messages on bee wings.
A mother punishes her children after threatening silence. Edna admits she shoved Mattie into a closet and locked the door to stop her sister’s crying, claiming Mattie’s screaming ended. Authorities urge caution in handling such distressing events.
Dr Samuel Dixon health commissioner of Pennsylvania cautions against excessive soap use. He states very little soap is required to break up dirt and allow water to remove substances from pores. Overuse can clog pores with fatty substances and impair sweat gland function, not causing disease.
Cleveland E. Ellis of Raleigh North Carolina argues that stray dogs, though not pedigreed, offer valuable service in wartime. He notes their utility in trench warfare for carrying messages locating the wounded and revealing enemy approaches.
The text describes Gete-It as a relief for corn pains, claiming it helps one piece through wartime strains. It presents a focused claim about a remedy aiding soldiers or workers facing dietary discomfort during conflict.
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