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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
2
The article recounts the 355th Infantry within the 89th division known as Nebrasca's Own. It covers formation at Camp Funston and key actions from June 1918 at Le Havre to the Argonne and Meuse drives. It notes victories, casualties, and prisoners, plus commanders and training at Camp Funston and Omaha area origins.
The 89th division under Major General Wright aided in the St Mihiel offensive with the 83rd 1st 2nd and 42nd divisions. The 355th Regiment led front lines capturing Euvezin Boultonville Beney Nammac and blanket securing hundreds of cannon and machine gun emplacements. Casualties included 2 officers killed 9 wounded and 42 42 men wounded with 9 missing. Later the division advanced to the Heights of Barricourt and captured additional villages along the Mouse river before marching homeward. General Pershing commended the division for its appearance and record in France.
The focal post office announces a change in first class postage rates effective after June 30 1819. Redemption rules permit exchange for other stamped paper, not cash, with an oath window starting July 1 for 2 cent cards and 4 cent envelopes. 3 cent adhesives remain valid for mail.
After several days with little rain and improving roads, heat returns as the rainy season appears to end. Plattsmouth reports more tourist traffic as conditions ease nationwide.
Hives eczema itch or salt rheum cause irritation and discomfort. Dean's Ointment provides relief for skin itching. All druggists sell it, 60 cents a box.
Rev J B Jackson formerly of the Presbyterian church at Iureas visited Omaha then returned home. He led Murray services yesterday after the expected replacement was detained in the east and will deliver Sunday sermon at Murray next week.
A Maple Croft country gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Hendricks honored Verm Hendricks aged fifteen and Frances Moore aged nineteen. Guests included Frances Moore, Margaret Moore, Marjorie Brinktow, Fay Crook, Marie Sullivan, Mary Hutchison, and many others with games, music, ice cream cake and punch.
Daily correspondent Robert Troop states after a two week stay in the northwest he returned home last night and notes ample rainfall aiding crops. He sold part of his lands there at a fair price after years of weed removal. Also mentions Dr Thomas Eclectic Ointment as a household remedy.
On Sunday near noon Will Haffke’s car windshield was struck by a stray shot while turning a corner near the Fourth Ward Winterstein hill. He could not locate a shooter and believes the incident was accidental with no motive evident.
Seennichsen's offers 1,000 pounds of Swifts Premium Hams at special prices while supplies last.
A. BG. Forneff Jr. and his son Lottis traveled from their Cedar Creek area home to the city this morning to attend to business matters for the day.
One thousand pound Swifts Premium hams offered at special prices in Journal Went-Ads paid promotions for Soennichsen's.
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