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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
8
A Providence reader recalls relief from backache nerves and headaches after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter urges other women with similar symptoms to try the remedy and seek advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Med Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Addactress L. N. Scott from Cloquet Minnesota advocates simple home methods to address the prohibition issue without alcohol. The note appears in a local column urging practical, self-reliant solutions.
A fragment from a World War I themed exchange features a trench veteran, narration about reading a book, and a grim bayonet image alongside satirical lines about authorship and ambition. The passage blends wartime grit with literary quips and social banter.
An 19th century style advertisement touts a temperance tonic for women by Dr. Pierce. It promises to strengthen weak, overworked, and nervous women using herbal ingredients in tablet or liquid form. Readers are urged to send 10 cents for a trial package from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York or request free medical advice.
Plain language recaps detail feats of extraordinary bravery by U S soldiers in France. Distinguished Service Cross honors are cited on General Pershing’s recommendation, highlighting notable acts amid thousands of similar cases.
Sergeant Latham, Sergeant Eggers, and Corporal O’Shea earned the Croix de Guerre for rescuing wounded under fire near Le Catelet France on September 29 1918. O’Shea was mortally wounded but the trio retrieved a tank gun and aided wounded soldiers. Major Whittlesey decorated for conspicuous gallantry after five days cut off at Forest d Argonne October 27 1918. He held a mixed command despite shortages and a 50 percent casualty rate. Home addresses noted in England and Muss.
Private Syverson of Company C Sixth Machine Gun Battalion U S M C received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near St. Etienne France on October 3 1918. When advance infantry withdrew his crew did not retreat and rebuilt the gun after a grenade wounded two. They fired on the approaching German troops at twenty feet, forcing a disorderly retreat. Home address listed as 1203 Sullivan Street Seattle Washington.
Henry W. Philblad of Knox ville Tl and Corp Weeks of Company F 118th Infantry earned decorations for extraordinary heroism in France during 1918. Philblad advanced solo on two machine gun nests at Blanc Mont October 8 1918, captured them and was killed two hours later at another nest. Weeks fought near Bellou to bellicourt from September 30 to October 8 1918 assisting in neutralizing enemy guns and charging their positions.
Corp Weeks of Ocooleton South Ostr forced back an enemy assault by single handedly halting a firing squad and saving comrades. While leading a later assault on a machine gun nest he was killed.
First Lieutenant Frederick M. Linton of the 104th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry at Marcheville France on September 25 and 26. He carried a message under heavy fire, brought up reenforcements, assumed command of a patrol to retake Marcheville, and held position despite wounds until his platoon was rescued.
Private Snyder earned the DSC for gallantry near Reims France on July 15 1918. After comrades fell he kept firing a machine gun to hold the line and then tried to carry a wounded soldier back before being wounded himself. His home is in Reading Pennsylvania with his mother Mrs Kate Snyder of 1237 Cotton Street.
Sergeant William Sawelson of Company M 312th Infantry was killed October 26 1918 at Cram Pre France while aiding a wounded comrade. He left a shelled position through heavy machine gun fire to give water from his canteen and was killed returning to his shell hole. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Private Spamanato of Company L 357th Infantry earned the DSC for conspicuous gallantry near Montfaucon France on October 25 1918 after capturing a machine gun nest and three crewmen. Sergeant Bogan 78th Co Sixth Regiment USMC received a Bar for extraordinary heroism on Blanc Mont October 3 1918 capturing three nests and thirty prisoners. Corporal Pruitt 78th Co 6th Reg USMC earned the DSC at Blanc Mont Ridge October 3 1918 single handedly seized two machine guns and forty prisoners before being killed by shell fire. Private Spamanato's wife is listed as living in Semitile province Caserta Italy.
James Earnest Karnes of Company D 117th Infantry was decorated for extraordinary heroism near Estrees France on October 8 1918. Under heavy fire he advanced with a comrade to silence a machine gun nest killing three enemies and capturing seven with their guns. His home is listed as 2501 North Broadway Knoxville Tennessee.
William A. Radford offers free expert advice to readers on building homes. The piece extols owning a home as a civic and personal goal, noting widespread ambition and government reports on new home building.
A detailed description outlines a wood constructed bungalow with a sun parlor and colonnade linking the dining room, a square kitchen, two 9 by 11 foot bedrooms, and a full basement heating plant. The design emphasizes light accessible living spaces and economical heating for thrifty owners.
A 1019 home design emphasizes frill reduction and practical space. The plan features a 2 60 by 60 foot footprint with a sun parlor 12 by 15 feet and a hip roof. Five rooms plus bath and sun parlor sit with living dining and kitchen on one side and two bedrooms with bath on the other.
Eighteen men and women scientists artists sail soon for British Guiana to join the New York Zoological Society station at Hakacoon to collect specimens. William Beebe will lead the party with John Tee Vien and Miss Mabel Satterlee among the researchers including Prof. Wheeler and Prof. Dahlgren studying birds nuts and crocodiles.
An advertisement boasts Freezone instantly stops corn pain when applied and then lets the corn be removed. It claims a tiny bottle costs only a few cents and cures hard and soft corns and calluses without pain or irritation. The claim credits a Cincinnati genius.
Green's August Flower touted as a household remedy for constipation and digestive disorders. The ad claims it relieves indigestion, nervous dyspepsia, liver sluggishness, and related symptoms with a few doses, calling it a gentle laxative available through druggists in many countries.
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