31 May 1918
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
1
An old column-style advertisement touts Glando as a great gland tonic that cleanses the system and prevents disease by improving gland activity. It claims to prevent liver and bowel sluggishness and guards against summer germs, urging readers to buy a 50 cent box from Dwight B. Hawks, druggist.
A ballot listing Henry A. Barnhart for Congress Emil Franz for Prosecuting Attorney and James L. Harman for Superior Court Judge presents three city and county officials seeking election or confirmation. The notice emphasizes their names and respective offices on the ballot.
War Department issues alert describing a fraud aimed at parents of soldiers in camps. A telegram claims the soldier has a furlough and asks for funds wired home, with no need for identification. The notice warns of a second scheme asking to mail money to the soldier care general delivery.
The memoir recalls French troops marching from Rhode Island to Virginia during the French and Indian War without complaint over lost provisions. It praises soldiers for valuing honor over mere appearance and treats them as exemplary in duty and discipline.
Pete the army mule on Casco Bay island escaped his shed after homesickness. He kicked off the shed top gnawed his halter and swam through the water to reach the camp, where soldiers had provided food and water.
Ad copy urges mothers to stock a box of Mother o Sweet Powders for Children to battle feverishness teething disorders and stomach troubles. Claims safe relief through the season and cites long use by mothers.
Berlin reports 35 000 prisoners by date with huge loot as French and Allied forces hold west outskirts of Soissons and the Crise river left bank near Reims. German attacks south of Soissons push toward Ville en Tardenois while reserves boost Allied defense.
J. H. Drake, founder associated with the Duckworth club and long figure in Washington parades, was arrested in Cincinnati on a federal warrant for allegedly sending a blackmailing letter demanding $20,000 from Mrs. Charles P. Taft. He posted $1,009 bond for a June 14 preliminary hearing.
British claims say German bombs hit Paris on Thursday morning as the Corpus Christi procession began in Cologne. The Vatican envoy asked for a pause during the Cologne rites but German forces continued air raids, causing significant damage to the city.
London reports that in May 1941 the Swedish minister announced a Commercial and navigation agreement between Sweden and Great Britain and her allies was signed.
The Burlington railroad notes a tornado caused property loss near Button Nebraska about sixty miles west. No loss of life reported and none injured so far or known.
Local residents with connections to Milford Goshen Waterford Syracuse Richville Elkhart and Millersburg mark a week of visits and gatherings. Decoration day services are set for Jackson cemetery on Sunday afternoon June 2. Mentions include tours by Fred Scott Tom Berkey Ike Richards Edith Myers and others with family visits and birthday observances across several towns.
Auction lists 11 horses 38 cattle 65 hogs carload corn a Regal 8 cylinder auto beans potatoes maple syrup oats and farm goods plus 2nd hand implements and household items. Veterans meet at 1 PM in the G A R hall for Memorial Day program participation.
The whistle system for street traffic has been adopted in South Bend. The St. John's Cemetery association will meet Monday, June 3, 1918, at the cemetery for officer elections and general clearing of the premises. Come, 6G, W. Wehrmeyer, president. 2tp Dally Democrat-12 cents per week.
An Old Goshen resident nearly died after not eating fowl for days. Despite doctors' efforts, two people tried Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy, which reportedly saved the patient. The ad extols a simple remedy to remove mucous and inflammation in the digestive tract, claiming one dose convinces. DH Hawks, druggist.
Evaporated corn fresh eggs butter coffee and soda appear in a messy page segment with multiple prices and product names partially legible including Creamery Butter Blue Bird Powder Climaline soda and various numbers and codes. The readable portions suggest a grocery advertisement or shelf price list from a historic newspaper.
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