Twelve Texans Awarded Distinguished Service Crosses
Twelve Texans from the 48th Division trained at Camp Travis received the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry in action during World War I. The citations detail heroic acts near Villers Devant and in the Argonne, with several unnamed soldiers earning honors for leading charges, exposing themselves to heavy fire, and saving comrades. Wounded yet continuing to fight, they demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of intense machine-gun and artillery fire.
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Camp ‘Travis
Washington
Pershing
Burbert
Ewmbaen
de Fauteys
Villere-Devont-Oury
Hillburn
Hla
Menor
Takeyhd
Villore
Wulinin
U. Dapener
Ifs
Rellzaras Dalhis
Aeauraunl
Trang
Villes Devant-Don
France
Heller
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Purify Blood to End Skin Troubles Says Advert
Aimed at readers with skin diseases, the ad claims impure blood causes eruptions and urges purifying the blood with 38-8 tonic. It promises permanent relief after a course, invites readers to write Medical Director in Atlanta for instructions and to obtain the remedy.
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Roex
Bwitt Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Medal of Honor Awards and Navy Actions Named
The War Department released lists naming officers and 12 enlisted men as Medal of Honor recipients among American soldiers. Reports describe acts during an advance and frontline defense, including heroic actions under shellfire and continuous fight despite wounds. The dispatch notes specific officers and units involved and highlights valor across multiple actions and positions.
Brave actions of WWI soldiers in Argonne forest and beyond
The report lists multiple American soldiers from various units who showed extraordinary courage in World War I. Corporal Harold W. Roburts and Private Nola Wold are noted for saving comrades under heavy fire. First Lieutenant Emanuel Woodter and Captain George H Batson are highlighted for leading assaults despite severe wounds. Privates Lisyd M Sibogt, Maj. eR Milter, and Sidney G. Gneperla are credited with charging entrenched positions and killing or capturing enemy crews. The piece underscores relentless bravery across multiple engagements, including machine gun nests, artillery advances, and rescuing wounded while sustaining injuries.
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Harold W. Roburts
Harelson
Nny DI
Sasth Infantry
Epi
Ron Qin
Hunter Wickershin
Denver
Rene
Imamiel Woodter
Bhomas Ky
Goth
Nola Wold
Melutoul
188Th Infantry
German Officer Who Wold
Wold
Serge
Lisyd M. Sibogt
Salinas
Cal
Lowpany
Brough
Er’ Milter
Tos’ Angelis
Gist
Caygu
Argonne Forest
George H.batson
Banana City
Sidney
G. Gneperla
Gite
Veal Intamery
Ming
Soret Johanner
Anderson
Ober
Wed Infanyey
Aast
Prikonova
Berner Toman
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Infantes
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Privace
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Conyovel Inn
Relief Efforts Report Amid Romania Crisis
Aaid given Roumania relief lines describe shipments from the United States and Allied aid. Western Plain steamship arrived with tonnages of American food and fuel for Roumania refugees as German requisitions disrupt transport.
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Amore Jen
Germany
Germingiy
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Danube
Enterei Drcumants
United States
Drage
Chesk
Bohemia
Italy
Socialists Seek War Responsibility at Berne Meeting
Fragmentary report describes Socialist delegates at a Berne conference debating who bears responsibility for the war. The dialogue hints at German and Austrian blame and calls for cross-border talks, with varied Polish and socialist figures mentioned in passing amid garbled text.
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Berne
Olive Tablets claim to ease bad breath safely in tablets
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle natural aid for bad breath, bowels, and liver function. It argues the product neutralizes odors without harsh cathartics, cites seventeen years of formula testing, and lists a weekly price of 168 and 2c per box.
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Ople
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