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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
7
General Pershing's staff selected notable American soldiers for special commendation recognizing acts of supreme heroism or sublime self sacrifice. Thousands earned foreign decorations and the Distinguished Service Cross for valor in action as Pershing’s fighters fought with spirit in battle.
Lieut Col Emory J Pike honored for conspicuous gallantry near Vanuieres France September 15 1918. He reconnoitered machine gun positions reorganized disordered infantry under shellfire and was mortally wounded aiding a wounded man. His leadership boosted morale as posts held. His daughter Martha Agnes Pike lives in Des Moines Iowa. HAROLD I JOHNSTON Pvt 1st Class Distinguished Service Cross for crossing Meuse river near Peuilly November 9 1918. He swam the river to locate enemy positions then returned after a severe struggle. His mother Mia Belle Renshaw lives in Denver Colorado. JAMES A SHERET Sergeant 108th Infantry Distinguished Service Cross near Rouxssoy September 20 1918. He single handedly attacked two posts and a machine gun position before being killed. his mother lives at 28 West Park Albion.
Corporal Bedford B. Lunsford of Company M, 117th Infantry, earned a decoration for extraordinary heroism near Bellicourt France on October 7 1918. He strapped an automatic rifle and advanced under enemy fire, killing four before he fell. His father Thomas Lunsford resides in Mount Vernon Tennessee. Private N E L Wold of Company I 188th Infantry was decorated for conspicuous gallantry near Cheppy France on September 28 1918, aiding his company under machine gun fire and silencing nests with one comrade.
E. V. Lucas recounts a town innkeeper who in his will leaves the Interest on £300 for an annual supper for the town newsboys and another man who leaves the Interest on £1,000 to fund a schoolchildren’s treat, while Mr Lucas muses about his own bequest idea to a maker of chests of drawers.
Eleven prisoners turned over by a unit were later freed when a soldier leapt from a trench to rescue a comrade facing a German firing squad and killed the officer. He died while attempting to rush a machine gun nest. His courage and devotion to duty propelled his company’s advance. Home address: Kelly Lake, Minnesota.
Private Harry L. Causland of Company 1 357th Infantry was awarded for conspicuous heroism near Buntheville France on October 24 191 Private Causland served as ammunition carrier under heavy fire and rushed two boxes to the shell hole emplacement before being killed by a machine gun bullet. His home was Anacortes Washington.
Corporal Harry J. Davis of Company D 60th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Cune France on October 14 1918. Under heavy enfilade fire he crossed open ground to attack an enemy machine gun nest with bayonet, killing two gunners and enabling his platoon’s advance, though he was severely wounded. Davis hailed from Philadelphia.
Corporal John Pratt of Co L 166th Infantry earned a Distinguished Service Cross for saving two wounded soldiers under heavy shellfire near Chevenges France on November 7 1918. He crawled under fire to treat them and drag them to safety at the dressing station. Lieutenant Sessions earned the DSC for braving machine gun fire to cut a breach in wire at Busy Farm France before being severely wounded. Sergeant Philip Katz of Company C 363d Infantry retrieved a comrade under heavy fire near Bellefontaine France on September 26 1918. his mother Mrs Jennie Katz resides in San Francisco.
Albert Meyer private of the 79th Company, living with his father Gustave Meyer at 262 West 127th Street New York City, won the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Thiaucourt France on September 15 1918. As stretcher bearer he rushed an open line to save a threatened soldier, killed two enemies, and brought the man to safety. Separately French police in Rennes seized burglars and forged Rodin bronzes, including a dealer who paid 96000 for a single lot, with two metal founders and an Italian sculptor detained.
The article traces the rise of mirrors from pocket and band mirrors used from the twelfth through the fifteenth centuries to their emergence as main household furniture and decorative items in the early sixteenth century. It notes how mirrors shifted from portable pieces to central home fixtures.
Reverend Fitzwater presents a May 18 lesson on the grace of God, salvation through Christ, and living by grace. He cites Eph 2 4 10 Titus 2 11 14 and 1 John 8 3, stressing unmerited favor as the source of life, rescue from sin, and call to holy conduct with the anticipation of Christ’s return. The note concludes with a meditation on Carlyle’s idea of true heroic virtue.
A vintage culinary column offers practical dessert ideas using canned peaches pears and pineapple. recipes include Peaches and Cream, Raspberry Foam, Pineapple Whip, Blackberry Loaf and Maple desserts with maple syrup or sugar. The piece also covers frugal meat and sugar usage and traditional liver and apple fillings.
A compact page blends brief reflections on faith with practical garden advice. Henry Drummond emphasizes preserving the right attitude to abide in Christ, while garden tips stress enriched soil and ample plant food for bloom and yield. It also notes the challenging parts of spraying trees and hints at the potential of a pig for meat.
A discussion by authority Mr Cokayne questions the idea that the royal house name is Hanover. He notes Guelph, linked to Queen Victoria, is incorrect as a maiden name since Este and medieval ties lead to d Este as closest to Victoria’s line.
The article notes a disputed attribution of the proverb Millions for defense but not one cent for tribute to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. It recounts Pinckney’s alleged denial of the line contrasting with a later supposed retort Not a penny not a penny. It also references William Penn and a historical note on Bellevue Hospital as the oldest in the United States and a quirky Hungary whisky claim.
A discussion of evening wraps for gowns notes black satin as the classic choice, with silk weaves gaining ground. New abries promise novelty, white satin remains strong, and capelike, voluminous designs with collars or short sleeves are popular. A striking black satin wrap features a loose cape with embroidered bands and bright color motifs. Even a youthful bride can look regal in a wrap adorned with plume crests in her hair.
Fashion notes describe two practical negligees for brides and general wear. One flows like a Japanese kimono with set sleeves and braids, the other a satin, fitted form echoing traditional lines. Colorful hosiery, rhinestones, and trims light the season, with emphasis on elegance and versatility for ever-changing wardrobes.
The article advises diet adjustment for oily skin linked to sweets gravies and fried roots. When diet is fine, use warm soap baths followed by cold water and a nightly astringent mix of alcohol and witch hazel on cotton. Do not use grease or cold cream. Also describes a young girls frock with a white crepe blouse and checked taffeta skirt.
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