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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1919
Page
6
An advertisement touts Knawton's Danderine as a small bottle remedy that thickens hair, adds gloss and waves, removes dandruff and itch, and allegedly spurs new hair growth within weeks. It urges readers to try a small amount and claims dramatic results in minutes to weeks.
Officers on General Pershing's staff present a sample from the official reports noting acts of unusual heroism in action. The list highlights gallantry and self sacrifice that defined America's army, introducing a roll of officers and men awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Private Nelbour of Company M 167th Infantry awarded for conspicuous gallantry on October 18 1918 near Lamibeiet-St Georges France. He maintained fire forcing an enemy assault to halt and, despite wounds, captured eleven enemy prisoners at point of pistol and evacuated them to safety, aiding a halted attack and saving his unit from collapse.
A garbled OCR passage mentions kidney and bladder issues, relief, and a gold medal reference. It blends names and phrases such as Semmens, Harte, yslluis reitel, and Holland, with disjointed lines about insomnia and aristocracy, ending mid thought.
Fragments describe nasal relief from a cold or catarrh using Big's Cream Balm. Apply to the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes, ease breathing, and stop headaches and runny discharge. May include sensational lines about doctor avoidance.
Captain Edward Allworth of the 60th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for crossing a canal at Clerye d’Ee He France on November 5, 1918. Under enemy fire he swam the canal with his men, led an advance up a steep slope, and forced the enemy back while capturing over a hundred prisoners. His home is Crawford, Washington.
Louis Cakela a lieutenant in the U S Marine Corps earned a decoration for conspicuous gallantry near Villers Cotterets France on July 18 1918. While leading through heavy fire he crawled toward the German line and overran a strong point bayoneted a machine gun crew and used grenades to clear remaining defenders. He is listed as a Minneapolis Minnesota native. Sergt Gumperts also received a decoration for gallantry in action at Boise de Forges France on September 26 1098.
Descriptions of sergeants Gumpertz Hoffman Petersen Heriot and others honored for conspicuous gallantry in action near Chateau Thierry Peronne and Remonville France during 1916 1918. Details include silencing machine gun nests aiding advances and sustaining severe injuries. Wives and homes listed in New York Oshkosh and St. Louis.
Private John J. Kelly of the 78th Company, 6th Regiment US M S earned a gallantry award for action on October 3 1918 at Blanc Mont Ridge France. He charged through friendly fire 100 yards ahead of the front to attack a machine gun nest killing a gunner and mortally wounding another, capturing eight prisoners and returning through the barrage. His home is listed as 6149 Etamshark Avenue Chicago Illinois.
The text advises checking poorly listless children for worms. Look for worm passage, mucus in stools with tiny eggs seen under magnification, or administer Lax ocarin to gauge response. If worms exist, mucus increases first and child’s condition improves, signaling treatment effectiveness.
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