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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
7
A witty quip notes the silent Indy's value as proof that silence is golden. The remark contrasts men who claim to cure pains with their inability to obtain them. It also mocks idle visitors as the worst kind of bores.
An old health pamphlet style notice warns kidney problems can mirror heart issues and lists symptoms such as backache and fatigue. It promotes Gold Medal Oil Capsules and Gold Oxi brand capsules as remedies, claiming rapid recovery within a day and ongoing use for lasting condition control.
A couple shares tense silence on a crowded sidewalk as she insists on her happiness. He finally concedes then looks away, prompting a playful quarrel about care and altruism. Roosevelt reflects on religion shaped by war and a doughboy’s stark claim that religion is betting life on God.
A reader notes a recent advertisement listed domino sugar under meat specials. The writer argues sugar relates to sweetmeats and moves on to the next item.
A witty remark contrasts a cook's talents noting her apple pies are weak while her mince pies shine. The line hints at a broader judgment of craft, balancing praise and critique in a light, humorous tone.
War department reports recount striking acts of gallantry by American Expeditionary forces under fire. General Pershing's staff selected officials deemed most vivid testimonies of bravery.
First Lieutenant Samuel Woodfill of Company M 6th Infantry earned the DSC for three acts of conspicuous daring near Cunel France on October 12 1918. He led advances under heavy fire killing and capturing enemy troops, silencing machine guns and urging his company to push forward despite shelling and gunfire. He is married and resides at 5167 Alexandria Pike Fort Thomas.
George H. Mallon captain of the 132nd Infantry was decorated for extraordinary bravery in France on September 26, 1918. With nine soldiers he assaulted nine enemy machine guns, captured a 450 mm battery, silenced two more nests, and led to 100 prisoners and multiple guns taken. His home address is 1931 Hallock Street, Kansas City, Missouri.
Sergeant William R. Peck of Company C 354th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for risking his life to shield his commander under heavy fire near Remonville on November 1, 1918. He died in action. he was from Washburn Wisconsin. Corporal Harold W. Roberts of Company A 243rd Battalion Tank Corps received the DSC for selfless sacrifice in Montreuil Woods France on October 4, 1918. He drove his tank to shield a companion, sacrificing his life.
Corp Roberts faced the gunner in a perilous standoff inside a water tank. He forced his partner to exit through the back door, then drowned himself. The home address cited is 5 Market Street, San Francisco, California.
Sergeant Alan Louis Eggers of Company M 107th Infantry near Catelet France on September 29 1918 helped wounded comrades under heavy fire. He and two others carried a disabled American tank crew to safety and dismounted a Hotchkiss gun to cover retreat until all wounded were brought to safety. Eggers Howie of 152 Summit Avenue Summit New Jersey is named.
Second Lieutenant Hunter Wickersham S5de Infantry awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for conspicuous infantry action near Limey France during the St Mihiel offensive on September 32 1918 He dressed his wounded orderly wounds advanced his platoon despite severe injuries and continued to fire with his left hand until he died His home address was 16 Colfax Boulevard Denver Colorado.
Captain Marcellus H. Chiles of the 856th Infantry was killed near Le Champy Bas France on November 3 19. He led an assault under heavy machine gun fire after taking command, was wounded, and arranged for his command to transfer before evacuation. His home was in Denver Colorado.
Corporal Roy W Reeves of the 96th Company Sixth Marines home with his mother Mrs J W Reeves 3740 Chamour avenue East San Diego California was decorated for conspicuous intrepidity near Blanc Mont France on October 8 1918. During a grenade fight he rushed forward grabbed a falling grenade and hurled it from the trench sacrificing his own safety to save five comrades. the grenade exploded near his hand and wounded him but his action averted injury to others.
Sergeant Cheevers earned the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Bois de Forges Pravet on September 26. While maintaining a line, he pursued four entering the dugout armed with only a pistol and ordered them to surrender. Twelve prisoners were subsequently captured.
First Lieutenant Ray C. Dickop of the 127th Infantry received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in August 1918 at Flamhes France. He directed his company to charge after being fatally wounded, then led the assault until he died. His aunt Miss Lena Sthiker lives in West Bend Wisconsin.
Reports show K White nominated as commissioner in a Pobl Welstes project, training at St. Anthony, and a mix of local incidents including a skunk farm plan, highway work, court cases, a shipyard commissioning, weather outlook, and Willard Dempsey boxing suit funding.
A catalog of famed youths who displayed precocious talent. Dante wrote a sonnet at nine, Galileo and Goethe showed genius early, Mozart and Beethoven composed young, Raphael and Vernet excelled as children, while many others produced major works or achieved mastery by their teens.
A lively survey of hair fashion from 1718 Addison notes to Henry VI horns worn by ladies. Describes doors widened at Vincennes, a 45 degree hair angle, and crude past fashions. Mentions 1771 Boston incident where a high tower was torn off, stuffed with yarn hay and hair.
A man grows angry and swears in front of his wife. She retaliates by swearing loudly with the same words but without the right tune. He pauses in astonishment and notes her different cadence.
An inventor outfits a parachute with hand operated propellers to allow guided descent. The device aims to give users steering ability during free fall, suggesting potential new control methods for parachuting experiments.
The passage urges acting on generous impulses immediately while the warmth of goodwill remains. Delayed benevolence becomes a burdensome routine that yields little genuine grace to the recipient and dulls the value of the act.
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