29 May 1918
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1918
Page
1
A voter slate lists Orlin J. Schrock for treasurer and Anie Clark for the Commonwealth North District seat. The brief item flags these candidates as supported by local committees and urges turnout.
Long haired dogs yield high quality wool samples says wool experts. A British Dogs Wool Association with nobility leaders will donate wool to the Red Cross. Short haired dogs face disposal unless proven useful for war aid. Also promotion for Robbina Myers Electric Fan with local wiring services and low prices.
Miss Kate Lawrence of Spring Valley Illinois says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her long periodical pains after months of trial with a family doctor. She attributes her restored health to the tonic and urges other school girls and working women to seek relief through the famous root and herb remedy.
U S troops on the Montdidier front seize Cantigny, take 200 prisoners, and repulse counter attacks. Pershing reports small American casualties and says allied air units destroy enemy aircraft. British observers note Montdidier success and praise American gains in Picardy.
Field Marshal Haig telegraphs congratulations to Queen Mary on her birthday and expresses confidence that before her next birthday the war will be terminated. The queen and the king echo the hope for an early conclusion.
Admiral von Tirpitz urged preservation of Belgium while condemning British rule in a Düsseldorf speech reported by Nachrichten. In Paris, Major Baracoa, Italian ace, downed his 32nd enemy aircraft, shooting the leading plane of the opposing squadron.
After three weeks of constant rain a camp on the Mexican border dug a deep ditch to drain water. When rain stopped a soldier asked for leave to visit a nearby town, and the request was approved by the captain.
Gertrude coaxed for a dog until promised one. On her birthday she finally received the pet and was asked for her reaction. The child replied that the dog was fine but she wished for twins rather than a single pup.
A Cleveland cat habitually slept on a rubber mat under a power house dynamo. When the mat was removed the cat slept on an iron plate instead, causing its fur to stand on end like a brush bristle. The incident did not injure the cat.
An advertisement touts Adler-i-Ka as a quick bowel remedy using buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients. It claims one spoonful clears the entire tract and promises rapid relief from stomach gas or constipation, noting local sales and distributors.
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