24 May 1918
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
1
Two days remain for those not yet paid to discharge their Red Cross obligations. A small badge will certify liquidation, rewarding citizens who fulfill the duty. The editorial argues the Red Cross is essential, not optional, and its work abroad and at home protects all, urging broad support and substantial contributions.
A fragmented Red Cross appeal notes rising tobacco shortages as American aviators with two Bode hines in one day and other crews abroad increase demand. The plea urges readers to enhance Red Cross activities to meet growing needs and support missing or distant roles.
Elmer Cass Painter of Elders Ridge, enlisted December 13 1917 in the Aviation Signal Corps now in Aviation Training School St Paul writes home a verse about being a volunteer rather than drafted. He praises volunteers for their self chosen service and foresees telling his son of his choice and courage.
The British government distributed five million copies of Hillis’ last lecture to reveal the danger of German methods of frightfulness. It plans a lecture tour after touring the United States and a Holy Land data gathering trip to contrast British and German wartime strategies. The aim is to show how civilization monuments endure even in fierce fighting and support Jewish restoration with intact historical records.
Dr Newell Dwight Hillis a renowned orator and preacher will lecture at the Auditorium Monday night on German atrocities their nature and philosophy He will show 600 photographs from battlefields in France and Belgium to support claims of German barbarities witnessed firsthand by the speaker and confirm wartime reports
An enthusiastic audience of about sixty filled the Walker School House at Shelocta for a Red Cross rally last night. Officers were elected at the gathering.
The ceremony featured singing of America and a flag dedication with thirteen stars for district students and Shelocta Summer Normal. Arthur A Brownlee led remarks on Red Cross needs and mercy, with 857.00 secured from an 85 due quota and plans to exceed it. Armstrong township, led by chairman Wueh Ray, mobilized canvassers for each school district. At the Normal School field, a Red Cross booth run by Miss Joy Douglas and Miss Johnston raised 780.
Indiana Normal defeated Lucerne 9 to 3 in an extended contest at Normal Field. Bellack shut out Lucerne in relief until Indiana Normal secured the winning run in the eleventh on Sandamire's hit with Hyde scoring. Holes, Woyton, Kunosh and Zeenther featured for Lucerne in a pitchers duel that finally tilted to Normal late.
An Indiana man recounts spending years and a fortune seeking medical cure. He says physicians failed to diagnose ulcers and stomach issues until after trying May’s Wonderful Remedy, which he claims resolved his symptoms. He notes one dose convinced him and promises refunds through Hetrick Bros. druggists.
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