16 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
1
A newspaper notice from Indiana Pa and surrounding towns stresses the need to reach a $1,500 quota for the War Savings Stamp campaign. With less than two weeks left, residents are urged to buy stamps for two dollars daily, pushing the community to “go over the top” and uphold the nation’s wartime record.
A compact reflection on how falsehoods adapt to many tools yet cause its own loss. The line suggests that deceit ultimately undermines those who rely on it, warning against hollow rhetoric and manipulation.
A collection of wartime letters from soldiers and family members in France and the United States recounts the armistice night scenes in Paris, the relief after months of fighting, and hopes of returning home. Soldiers describe parades, weather, and ongoing duties as divisions prepare for possible homecoming.
A veteran writes from the 420th regiment describing bivouac fires at night in France, longing for home and family. He notes news of the war ending, hopes for return to the United States, and mentions Liberty trucks, rations, and salvage activities as hostilities cease. He references friends and daily life in the field, with hopeful anticipation of Xmas at home.
A first-hand account describes towns like Flirey Lavey and Luondolle reduced to ruins by bombardment. The writer recalls graves French American and German, shattered buildings, and shelled streets, while clinging to hope of return home within months as the war nears end. Also notes high living costs and a cousin visiting Saltzburg.
Advert says Dr P M Edwards treated many women for liver and bowel ailments over 17 years. A small olive tablet made from known ingredients is claimed to restore digestion, flush poisons, and improve complexion. Sold by all druggists for a box price.
Odd garble lists multiple names and phrases in a scattered text fragment. It mentions a boss figure and various seemingly random terms without a clear event, place, or date to anchor a coherent report.
An editorial urging local groups to form Cut-a-Cord clubs to promote using wood for heating. It highlights Forestry Service guidance on selecting, cutting, and transporting firewood, noting benefits of wood over coal and the need to avoid waste and damage to forests.
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