Germans bomb hospital as Americans fight near Marne
In a front report from July 16 by the Associated Press the Allied counterattack near Rheims and the bend of the Marne is detailed. American gunners halt German crossings, with 1000 to 1500 prisoners taken, including a brigade staff, as French forces strike to the right. The Vaux area remains relatively calm while US machine gunners blunt river crossings and shell exchanges continue along the Marne front.
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Marne
Associated Press
Rheims
Jauegonne
Vaux
Vaux District
Announcements for Judicial District Candidates in Mississippi
Notices authorize HOY LONG and JUDGE CLAUDE CLAYTON from Tupelo for First Judicial District offices, with party acceptance. A J McINTYRE for Chancellor. W W MAGRUDER of Starkville for Congress. A B CANDLER for re-election to Congress. Also included are political commentary snippets and a cautionary note on marriage.
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Hoy
P. Long
Tupelo
First Judicial District
Democratic Party
Claude Clayton
Miss
A. J. McIntyre
W. W. Magruder
Starkville
Congress
Candler
Mississippi
Pershing and Bliss Report Front Conditions Satisfactory
The war department states the general situation is satisfactory based on dispatches from General Pershing and General Bliss. They confirm yesterday’s fighting and note American forces west of Surmelia counter attacked, captured prisoners, and held advance positions while German counter batteries slowed infantry advances. Full front reports are not yet available.
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Pershing and Bliss
Washington
War Department
Pershing
Elias
Bliss
Father of Hero Denounces Sen Vardaman in Battle Over War Policy
Collins Mississippi June 27 1918 letter from a patriotic citizen to United States Senator James K Vardaman denouncing his antiwar stance and campaign literature The writer recounts Vardaman’s votes against arming ships and the draft praising the war effort and honoring a son who died in France while arguing the war was just and needed for liberty He criticizes Vardaman’s remarks and defends the administration and the Allied cause against German aggression.
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Collins Commercial
Collins
Miss
Jas. K. Vardaman
United States
Washington, D. C
Senate
South
Germany
Gunatos
Convicta
America
England
France
New York
London
Pres- Mont Wilson
Arave
Letter from J H McDermit on war policy and patriotism
In a forceful letter McDermit denounces a Senator for opposing wartime measures and disseminating anti Allied literature. He condemns calls to aid Germany and defends his son’s sacrifice for the American flag in France. He urges unity with the Allies and opposition to sedition while supporting decisive action to defeat Germany.
Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup Proven Since 1862
A testimonial from Iuka Mississippi extols Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup as a long trusted tonic. The ad claims steady growth in popularity since 1862 and cites improved health and weight gain as proof. It promotes vegetable ingredients and recommends dealers and J C Jourdan's Drug Store for purchase.
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Thacher
Chadwick
Seale
Als
Dr. Thacher
J. C. Jourdan
Iuka
Mise
D. M. Bona Praises Vin Hepatica For Stomach Relief
Nashville salesman D. M. Bona reports a terrible stomach condition improved by Vin Hepatica. He declares the remedy relieved his symptoms, enabling him to eat without fear and urges others to try a bottle at Arcade Store.
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D. M. Bonora
Nashville
Vinnie
To Be Young at Seventy Health Message warns against arterial degeneration
A health column argues aging myths and the rise of longevity while stressing arterial degeneration as the major threat after middle age. It links disease rates to lifestyle factors such as weight, diet, alcohol, tobacco and infection control through vaccination and sanitation. It urges readers to seek county and state health guidance and to ensure sanitary facilities at home and in hotels.
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America
Bright
United States
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Red Cross
War News
Haiti
Kentucky
Uruguay
Ukraine
Constantinople
Japan
Island Kingdom
China
Estented Literary Digest
Foct
Hindenburg
Fleur
Benin
Hero
Sen
Jag. K. Vardaman
J. H. McDermit
Collins, Miss
Senator Vardaman
Senate of the
Rulsium
Italy
Serbia
Romania
Sigmed
FP. M. Jones
Palmer, Okla
Pardy
Mrs. Jones
Cardus
Jim D. McRae
D. Swift & CO
Wyers
8.C
Hall
Mall
Chenty & Eight Ohio
Jourdan Brug Co
Toke, Miss
E. F
Corinth
State Board ‘ Health
Prosperius
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