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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1918
Page
3
National Tag Your Shovel Day on January 30 promotes coal saving to aid American war effort. Fuel Administrator McAlister cites 21 million school children spreading the message, aiming to tag every coal shovel and conserve coal for soldiers and sailors.
The note suggests posting coal related instructions where firemen can read them and notes Mr. Smith will be glad to supply hom.
Cau Secon Mrfenoville SC Dane Dh Milfor by indicates Major Gasser is relieved from duty at the camp. The report mentions division chiefs and a transfer to Washington. It notes prior service by Major Gasser at the camp and references personnel changes within the department.
American soldiers in London, after war changes, take part in a varied athletic program including boxing. A joint boxing event features engineers and medical units with bouts and a planned basketball setup in the ammunition train. Weather has paused outdoor activities but internal contests continue.
A Salvation Army testimonial describes a woman unable to drink water and suffering digestive issues. The report highlights a remedy promising relief, with claims of many testimonials and the product sold by medical dealers and ring firms.
Construction begins on a new large Y.M.C.A. hut with three pall units planned. One unit replaces tents at the remount station, another at the field signal battalions, and the third at the 113th field artillery. the 120th infantry hosts the final structure.
The hostess house at Camp Sevier Greenville South Carolina is to be officially opened Saturday afternoon. A regimental band will attend and a representative of the YMCA will present the house to the division through its commanding general. Lunch tea and supper are to be served daily and the house will be open nightly until 9 30 o clock. A staff of four ladies will run the house.
Lieut. A. W. Horton, officer in charge of the statistical section of the 6th Division, returned from Columbia where he attended the State legislature sessions as Spartanburg county’s representative. It marked the first time since 1865 a member of the lower house wore uniform in the hall during a session.
A board at Camp Sevier Greenville S C on January 14 to settle all claims for damages due to occupation of the camp site and adjacent lands. Members include Major Alexander C Doyle Captain Edward R Blanton and Second Lt H Campbell as recorder. Claims concerning the rifle and artillery range are excluded from consideration.
An old promotional piece touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure for indigestion and stomach issues. The ad claims it soothes the intestinal tract and allays inflammation, promising money back if not effective. References Hart Pray Co and a price of 60.71 rupees.
An OCR fragment references a remedy from Poles River Pile D and a quote about relief from backache rheumatic pains and a disturbed bladder. It mentions Som Burkner in Somerset Virginia and a claim of feeling like a new man after taking the remedy.
Camp Sevier in Greenville South Carolina reports Company C 120th Infantry under Captain James W Jenkins and the 60th Infantry headquarters have joined the honor roll of organizations where every man has taken out war insurance in some form.
The administrator D B Anderson announces the estate of Caleb Barker. creditors must file claims by January 1919 or be barred. All debtors must immediately pay dues to the estate. Dated January 11 1918.
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