07 May 1918
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
1
Plattsburg Camp Manual urges men in training to use Foot-Ease each morning to prevent blisters and sore spots. It relieves swollen feet, sweating, and tired feet and helps break in new shoes. Sold everywhere for 25 cents.
A Goshen Democrat column from May 7 1918 notes dogs dreaming during sleep with chase movements and yelps. It explains the term daisy as Chaucer’s day’s eye and argues a good woman is not a daisy. It closes with a Hugo quotation about enlightenment through a better world.
A fragment describes Donald at a birthday party as children enjoy themis elves. He rushes to the door and asks a child to tell his mother that Freddie has arrived and whether to let him in, noting no present was brought.
A short reflective note on growing up in a large family. The speaker emphasizes learning to be content with little nurture and clothing while supporting one another, highlighting family resilience and mutual aid.
A 65 year old defendant in a breach of promise suit is quoted by the Boston Transcript as “one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel” in describing his condition. The remark underscores the plaintiff’s emotional pull in the suit.
A terse eyewitness line describes a domestic dispute where a husband confronts his wife with indignation. The fragment suggests tension and a charged exchange across a room, highlighting power dynamics within a strained marriage.
Brief quote on readiness and opportunity. The saying urges timely preparation as luck or success appears unexpectedly. It emphasizes keeping one’s actions and plans ready to seize chances.
Local classified notice offers a porch swing and perch chair set for sale. Contact phone number provided as 73 to arrange pickup or discuss price.
Germans launched a heavy gas attack on American troops in Picardy with over 15 000 shells and intense artillery fire after dusk. American forces repelled air attacks as enemy shells and planes hovered. U S artillery responded around Montdidier and surrounding towns while reports claim prisoners taken near Bramont.
Foreign Secretary Balfour says no peace talks with a neutral nation in formal channels and notes a German emissary linked to Colyn is active in England. Reports claim Ger mans demand large territorial concessions while authorities push for an international conference to settle the crisis.
Washington May 7 senate and house conferees reached agreement on extending the selective draft to youths twenty one since June 5 2017 The measure retains Hall of Lown provision to place new registrants at bottom of eligible lists The conferees approved exemption for theological and medical students and await immediate ratification Provost Murshid General Crowder opposed the bottom placement plan.
An American officer and three privates received the War Cross for Gallantry at a Verdun hospital after the recent German raid on American lines. Lt Harry J. Kelly and Pvt Aloysius Brown earned palms with their medals. Pvt Dewey D. Smith Pvt George A. Hopkins are cited in corps orders. All shown bravery. Kelly and Brown both lost a leg. Hopkins, a Spanish American War veteran, has a son in France.
The nominating committee of the fourteenth Menninl convention names officers to be voted on today by secret ballot. President Mrs. Jesith Evans Cowles Los Angeles First Vice President Miss Georgie A. Bacon Worcester Second Vice President Mrs Thomers G. Whiter Minneapolis Recording Secretary Mrs Adam Wriss Del Norte and Mrs Lacey Kentucky Corresponding Secretary Mrs J K Wilkinson Shreveport and Mrs Mary J Wood Portsmouth Treasurer Mrs Benjamin B Chark Toowa
A mysterious explosion destroyed an electric railway station at Frankfurt on Main, Germany. The Matin via Zurich reports the incident as disputed and details are unclear.
Washington May 7 Frank W Polk counselor of the state department is seriously ill as a result of overwork and is confined to his home in Washington office.
Fragmentary report describes rising unrest in Austrian Slav districts as clashes between German and Slovenian groups intensify. A Serbian conflict involvement is noted with ongoing violence and regional instability.
Washington May 7 the senate approves the King Walsh bill outlawing the I W W with no roll call. The measure targets the radical organization and becomes law pending formalities.
Camp Borden Ont May 7 an airplane accident here killed Second Lieutenant QQ A Ruffridge of Mont Cluts Nu and Captain H BR O Leary of Toronto.
Market report lists flour and grain standards, butter, eggs, and meats with varied prices. Cattle, hogs, sheep, and lamb values are given alongside deliveries and receipts in Wisconsin Minnesota and broader regions.
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