Infant George Witmer Crushed by Fall from Crib
In County A a two foot fall from a crib crushed the skull of George infant son of Charles M Witmer of Quarryville. The report notes other local items including bank cashier appointments and town officials with service in military and civilian roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Charles M. Witmer
Quarryville
Harry B. Showalter
Denver National Bank
Intercourse National Bank
R. Spencer McClure
Bart Township
Charles P.stahr
Lancaster
France
Esther M. Kirk
Fulton Township
Lancaster General Hospital
H. F. Hoover
Elizabethtown
Middletown Car Works Company
James R. Fuller
Strasburg Township
Forgetting How to Think Says School Authorities
A Ohio State University professor and a high school teacher say modern youth show diminished mental focus and inability to think deeply. They blame constant distractions, a sprawling curriculum, and excessive amusements for students aged college to adolescent. They urge a return to simpler studies and simpler living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Yong
Middleburg to float bond for water plant purchase
Middleburg Borough Council plans a bond issue to finance the $50,000 purchase of the Middleburg Water Plant from the Middleburg Water Company. Also noted are varied notes on local people, trials, and aviation safety belt opinions from Dr. Graeme Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleburg
Middleburg Water Company
Elizabeth Broomall
West Chester
Darlington Station
Reading Coal & Tron Company
Schuylkill Valley
Mansion House
Reading
Graeme Anderson
Tonall praised by Mary Fritz in Berks County testimonial
Mary Fritz of McInten in Berks County Pa says Tonall rebuilt her strength after illness and weakness. She learned of Tonall from a friend and read of its help in newspapers. Fritz endorses Tonall and plans to continue its use until her system is strong. The testimonial is dated August 1 1918 and Tonall is sold at J E Charles Drug Store Lititz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fritz
Mcinten
J. E. Charles’ Drug Store
Lititz
Lancaster
Frey’s
Packer
Lieut Pat O Brien Tired of Being a Hero
Lieutenant Pat O Brien famed war author and aviator writes in the RECORD of fatigue with hero worship. He plans to return to front line duty in France after the war tale Outwriting the Hons. His six foot frame and past praise did not tame his resolve to serve among ordinary soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Pat O Brien
Pat O'Brien
France
Pat
O'brien
United War Work Drive Opens to Aid Forces Abroad
The Great United War Work Campaign aims to raise 170.5 million dollars to support soldiers overseas. Lancaster county sets a 245000 quota, organized through Chamber of Commerce headquarters with executive and headquarters committees. Funds support seven allied agencies including Y M C A Y W C A National Catholic War Council Knights of Columbus Jewish Welfare Board War Camp Community Service American Library Association and the Salvation Army. The campaign consolidates prior wartime efforts into one fund for soldier needs from induction to front lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Chamber of Commerce
Henry H. Apple
Richard M. Reilly
Isadore Rosenthal
Mary
Kepler
John J. Bair
T. G. Tfehan
Bernard J. Myers
Msc
John M. Groff
Milton ST. Ranek
Eugene L. Harr
F.Z. Donung
Charles Newbold
John
Y. W. C. A. National Catholic War Council
Knights of Columbus
Jewish Welfare Board
War Cain Community Service
American Library Association
Salvation Army
Substitute Enlistment Spurs Cuero Draft Tale
In Cuero Texas the draft turn sees farmers chosen to spare workers. Emil Goehring is picked to go and Wallace McCormick is deferred. McCormick later replaces Goehring with the board’s permission and arranges a star on the county service flag for McCormick to symbolize the swap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Tex
Damon
Pythias
Emil Goehring
Wallace McCormick
Emil
McCormick
Goehring
Wallace
Death and sacrifice shared by a brother in arms during WWI
A wartime letter from Mrs Herman Helman of Lititz Pa recounts the death of her son Hiram in August 1918 with praise from his company commander for his soldierly conduct and Christian character. The note confirms he died instantly when a shell exploded during wire entanglement work near an American plot in a French cemetery. It also mentions the burial beside Private Mathew J Cassin and expresses sympathy and pride in the sacrifice for liberty. The letter, signed by Chaplain Olin Mason Caward, reflects shared grief and respect from the 168th Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Helman
Main Street
Lititz
Helman
Hiram
Mathew J. Cassin
Elizabeth Cassin
North Central Park Avenue
Chicago
Ain
Tle
Olin Mason Caward
A Mother's Thoughts From a Niece in War Time
A South Broad street resident shares a niece's poem to her son entering United States service. The piece reflects a mother's pride and fear, urging courage, faith, and duty, and praying for guidance and protection as the son goes to battle for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Hess
South Broad Street
Gideon A. Seaman
Fea
Oklahoma
Paul Badorf Letters From France During War
Extracts from letters by Paul Badorf, member of a machine gun battalion, son of Mr and Mrs John Badorf. Dated Sept 21, 1478, France, describes finishing a big supper and other wartime events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Badorf
France
John 3
Badorf
Paul Bomberger Describes Army Life and Conditions
Paul H. Bomberger writes about the 78th Division as soldiers crowd churches and endure harsh living in France. He recalls dugouts, rain, storms, heavy packs, and constant movement toward Metz, noting old stone houses, close villages, and his wish for a shower as he endures two weeks without removing clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Metz
Cifs
France
Paul
Ife
Forest service letter from France reports turkey dinner
Edward Buch son of J Frank Buch serving in the forestry service in southwest France writes home October 9 describing a turkey dinner with trimmings for the largest lumber cut in the area. He notes longing to return home and his habit of reading Bordeaux and Paris papers, with subscriptions to the Recorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Buch
J. Frank Buch
France
Bordeaux
Paris
Edward
Boy Scouts Saving Club Organized in Milwaukee
The Boy Scouts Saving club was organized by Boy Scout Troop No. 32 for all Milwaukee boy scout troops. Only boy scouts may deposit. The club aims to foster thrift as part of the scouts' BInEa. A bank book is issued for deposits of 50 cents or more and accounts earn 8 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts Saving Club
Boy Scout
Milwaukee
Scouts
Binea
Health Talk on Fight Against Influenza and Home Remedies
An old enemy influenza is discussed with advice to stay healthy and fight illness. Emphasis is on three O's: clean mouth, clean skin, clean bowels. Suggestions include Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, hot lemonade, bed rest, Anuric tablets, broths and simple diet, tepid full-body baths, and iron tonics such as Ironite and St. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to rebuild strength after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerman
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
St. Pierce’s Golden Medical
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Mousing
Cooper
Mnions
Cordova
W. H. Buch the Record Building Clothier
Lititz, PA
the County
H. B. Barnard
Ed Lane
Colfax
Clinton County
Damon and
Army and Navy Notes
Heath
Eit
Herman
Elman
Basleet
108Th Engineers
Amercian Expeditionary Porses
Wayne Longenecker
P. S
Paul Bomberger
Bill Duross
Uncle Sam
Buliets
Christ
Wingert & Haas Hat
John A. Haas
Queen St. Lancaster, TA
Chas. H. Frey’s
East King St
W. A. Heinitsh
S. Gueen St
Lee MH. Smith
W. W. Appel & Son Jewelers
Ptigians
Fem Investments
Tennyson
Asia
America
Queen Street
Valentine
Brunnerville, PA
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