14 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
1
An old Goshen advertisement promotes Adler-i-ka as a simple buckthorn bark mix that supposedly prevents appendicitis. It asserts one spoonful flushes the bowel, relieves sour stomach gas and constipation, and provides instant pleasant action. D. H. Hawks, druggist.
A Goshen Democrat editorial proclaims the gospel of work defining it as the measure of effort and recovery. It argues work is the sole justification for existence and seeks the greatest amount a person can do without reducing capacity, framing it as hard doctrine for nonbelievers.
A family returning home with parcels climbs to the first floor. Eugene leads the ascent but his arms are full. The father tells him to open the screen door, and Eugene replies I can’t papa I’m all used, highlighting the humorous miscommunication.
Scientific American notes that at least one in fifty people are left handed, with some estimates at four in fifty. W Franklin Jones claims four percent are born left handed, though most are trained into imperfect right-handers, while about one percent born right handed are trained to use the left hand due to right-arm injuries.
The article explains Latin as the language of ancient Rome and Latium, extended across the Roman Empire in Europe. It discusses how South American countries are inhabited by races ethnically and linguistically related to Romans or Italians, hence termed Latin countries.
A call urging men to study themselves for discord and discontent and to begin a life long fight to eradicate flaws. If not done, one becomes a miserable failure as a farmer and an object of pity to neighbors.
A Kansas City Star item contrasts reactions to a marriage announcement. The bride’s friend quips about her age and crabbed mood while the groom’s friends lament choosing early marriage, doubting the couple’s loss of youth and the chances for happiness.
Evelyn frets over red hair she calls golden and asks why her mother and sister lack red locks. The child insists the stork made a mistake, sharing a whimsical family moment. A nearby ad promotes wallpaper at 815 South 6th St with Thone 600R. James Berry.
Napoleon advised that a footsore army is half defeated. The Cantonments manual urges daily use of Allen's Foot-Ease powder to prevent blisters and sore spots. Sold everywhere for 20.
Archibald Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt is wounded in action in France. A cablegram from Theodore Roosevelt Jr reports shrapnel in the leg and a broken shoulder with no danger. The Roosevelts celebrate gallantry as Archie is credited with leading a raid in No Man's Land and earning a cross of war.
The War Department release lists six killed in action three dead of wounds seven dead of disease two wounded severely and eleven slightly wounded. The only officer named is Captain Archibald Roosevelt who was wounded. The roster includes Sergeants and Privates with multiple spellings and errors in the transcription.
Washington March 14 Establishment of an army aviation school at Charleston S C has been authorized by the War Department Charles Page Bryan is dead Washington March 14 Charles Page Bryan former ambassador to Japan and other nations died of heart failure at sixty nine years old
American raiders pushed into German trenches near Toul, Luneville, and Chemin des Dames amid heavy artillery and machine gun fire. They found evacuated front lines, leveled dugouts, and captured prisoners near Clumecy and nearby sectors. No American casualties reported. amid intense bombardments, German positions suffered fires and detonations.
Washington reports a 15 day shutdown of lesser industries to free workers for farming amid a farm labor shortage. Senate Agricultural Committee chair Oustey notes no industry would suffer from a seven day aerial war work halt, and Pony pieces are needed to support farm labor.
A professor tells of a day plagued by a bee sting to the nose and a cascade of mishaps. Aunt Julia douses him with mud and milk spills while two nephews pitch in the yard. By night he wears a sling, lamenting that misfortunes never come singly.
A lighthearted look at saccharine, the sweetener once dismissed by Professor Ira Remsen. He noted earlier criticism and lack of apparent practicality, yet saccharine proved useful in jellies and diets. The piece argues modern civilization rests on seemingly impractical scientific effort.
The article extols a small hardy Cossack horse noted for resilience and appetite. It thrives in harsh conditions, and despite its size, moves easily across snow and rough terrain. The piece praises the breed as steadfast, indifferent to weather, and capable of finding food in extreme circumstances.
Fractured OCR yields garbled quotes about confession happiness and a fumbled ball. The text mentions a race, a football moment seventy years prior, and a vivid farewell. Entities unclear due to corruption. no clean event or names emerge for precise reporting.
London reports three Zeppelins in a Tuesday night raid on England with Hull struck by four bombs and others over rural districts before returning to sea. A civilian woman died of shock. German losses include Zeppelins withdrawn after heavy damage. Paris toll lists 110 German aviators killed or missing during an earlier raid with many civilian casualties and hospital damage.
Three sailors died in navy accidents. Machinists Mate Charles John Fazio of Rome New York died March 10 from a fractured skull after a seaplane fall at Pensacola. Musician George Dewey Stiles, attached to the steamship Nevaeh, was accidentally killed March 10 while playing baseball. Coxswain William Math Buerger of Cotter? New York died March 11 from a fractured skull after falling from a smokestack aboard the steamship Burrows.
Norfolk Virginia report says aviator M. L. MacNaughton disappeared after a seaplane failure over the water. The craft plunged into the sea while cruising above. Government craft later recovered MacNaughton's body. the plane wrecked.
A teacher asks pupils to share thoughts on giants. A boy blurts a fanciful description then pauses to cover himself, insisting most people know giants aren’t real, revealing a mix of imagination and skepticism.
A father is excited and disturbed as Jack arrives to discuss marriage with his daughter. The scene unfolds with the daughter guiding Jack inside to calm the anxious father who has learned of the engagement. The exchange hints at family tension over the marriage.
A reflection notes that love is essential in relating to people, stating you can perform tasks like cutting trees or forging iron without love but cannot properly deal with humans without it. The quote emphasizes the impossibility of effective human interaction devoid of love.
An Ohio State Journal note argues that when a notable acquaintance finally settles a debt, excuses arise claiming the debtor has forgotten the obligation. The observation critiques national habit of posthumous memory in financial matters.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the first Reformed church will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Benjamin Lowser. The quotation reflects on people taking up past sorrows and burdens of the present while fearing future trials.
Goshen parents told not to overlook kidney weakness in children during a local appeal. Doan’s Kidney Pills are promoted as safe and effective, with Mrs. J W McCutcheon of Goshen citing relief from nighttime urinary issues. Foster Milburn Co advertises the product at 60 cents. additional notices include machinist job ads and a room for rent.
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