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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
4
Mrs Eliza Lorena Snier relict of B S Snider died at her Marble Hill home in November 1918 after a long illness at age 58 years 10 months 2 days. Funeral conducted by Rev I E Corbin at Methell Church. body laid to rest at Hahn Chapel Cemetery Saturday afternoon.
The widow, aged 39, died at her Marble Hill home after a long illness described as a dreadful scourge destroying bones. Surrounded by her husband Elcor General J Chandler and six children, she faded peacefully. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor in the church this Tuesday evening. A memorial notice will appear.
The message expresses gratitude for support during illness and convalescence. It mentions Esjitor Chandler and Mire. Wack L. Chandler, acknowledging care from neighbors and friends. The tone is earnest, seeking continued well wishes and appreciation for kind actions during the difficult time.
I B Griffin seeks tenants for seven sections of creek bottom land offering 1000 8Acres for corn ground on easy terms for next year. Wants 100 men by day or contract to clear land and work at a sawmill at 25 to 4 per day. Also ad on Dr Meehan osteopathy office in Lutesville offering free consultation and literature.
A fragmentary piece by Gerald Stanley Lee laments social exclusion in a memorial project for John Quincy Adams. It questions why public generosity targets the living nation and critiques a mass display that tests devotion by counting people in line, contrasting charity with personal sacrifice and national duty.
A gas hospital for soldiers on the roof of the Pavilion Bellevue near St. Cloud, led by Lieut. Wilfred H. Day of Niagara Falls. It treats only gas cases and is the first of its kind. Lieut. Day has served in many countries and was honored by Worcester's Lord Mayor, the Queen of Roumania, and others for his aid to the wounded.
In a war era appeal the speaker asserts the United States must fund Red Cross work not for money alone but to uphold soldiers and angels who aid the sick and wounded. The emphasis is on feeding the hungry housing the homeless and rebuilding waste places, proving American resolve to see others through to the end.
An article praising the Red Cross as essential wartime aid, detailing its mission to assist soldiers and families, support hospitals and battlefront relief, and urging public donations and government support to sustain medical care, food, shelter, and comfort for those affected by the war.
Two brief wartime vignettes unfold at a Red Cross canteen unit. A wounded soldier shares memories of home as a nurse recalls fragile moments, while another tale centers on a husky man moved to tears by a canteen cookbook. The scenes show humor, hardship, and human connection amid rationing and care.
American women at Epernay near the Marne endured six days under bombardment while staying at a Red Cross canteen. They continued to feed and care for wounded, earning an officer’s praise for bravery.
A 1920s era reflection describes Red Cross membership as caring for war orphans and displaced children. It centers on mothers and children, noting the emotional impact of war and the need for aid, with quoted sentiments about frightened, crying, dying youngsters. A reference to Lars Anderson and a book on conditions over there appears.
A tentative program for Christmas celebrations by the American military in France features a Christmastide tree, hospital visits, festive music, and entertainment. Officers outline steps for coordinated events, meals, pictures, and general merriment to lift soldiers’ spirits.
The Nation confronts a widespread epidemic as leaders urge public vigilance and health measures. The American Red Cross coordinates relief efforts with chapters nationwide, while education groups and charitable organizations mobilize to assist afflicted communities and support recovery during the crisis. Forecasters warn of ongoing impact through December 16 to 2.
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