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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
8
Sergeant Alexander McClintock of Lexington Kentucky, now with the Canadian Army, shares a gripping personal tale from the trenches. He was wounded and invalided home but is going back to join Uncle Sam and the Allied effort, inspiring with his steadfast spirit.
Sergeant Alexander McClintock describes the Canadian Grenadier Guards relief at Poperinghe then move to the Somme in October 1916. He recalls training near Calais, clashes with Australians, the brutal No Man's Land trenches, the bombardment at Courcelette, the harrowing dugouts, and the death of friends including a captain married to a Baltimore woman. He previews future installments on wounded action.
John Harrison lauds Danville as an exemplary wartime community. He notes no local draft and high Red Cross and Liberty Loan support, with 25 percent of the quota already in the second call, plus three active military units and Battery A, the oldest Illinois artillery unit.
Notice to chiropodists informs that after October 1 1917 no one may practice chiropody in Illinois without a license. Practitioners applying before that date may obtain a license for 25 dollars if 21 or older and of good moral character with at least one year of practice. After October 1 1917 all applicants must pass an examination under the Chiropody Practice Act.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women and regulate child bladder troubles. Priced at $1, with a two months' treatment per bottle, and testimonials available. Mail orders to Dr. E. W. Hall, 2936 Olive Street, St Louis, Missouri, via druggists everywhere.
The glass bowl used to draw 10 500 National Army numbers in Washington last Friday will be added to Independence Hall collections. The bowl belongs to Charles R. Morris, a clerk in Provost Marshal General Crowder's office, who telegrammed Mayor Smith that he will donate it for deposit in Independence Hall. A man seldom forgives an injury until after he has got even.
The United Doctors, a traveling network of specialists, claim thirty five years of experience treating blood skin and internal organ diseases without surgery or injections. They promise low cost access, home care guidance, and free initial consultation with required accompaniment. Laboratories Mikwakee Wisconsin
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