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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
6
A Russian cavalry surge silences a German battery near an untrenched position. German troops flee in panic as officers and rankers drop gear and abandon their posts. Russians report little German brutality observed and note higher German losses while capturing a village and letters warning villagers.
London reports the Duke of Westminster, praised for bravery on the battlefield while serving as aide to Sir John French. He rode to deliver orders on a armored car, his companion officer mortally wounded as German fire struck their machine. The duke, amid the hasty retreat, helped steady the line. Also noted is a pioneering female dispatch rider who initially faced rejection but later proved capable, repairing machines and earning acceptance.
In a bold village incident, local women confronted and overpowered intruding aviators who descended on the village. Despite threats of gunfire, the women moved quickly to subdue the attackers and end the confrontation.
Berta M. Fayne guides Women Journal readers through a Chicago winter display of women’s fashion. The article details street and evening wear, fur trims, velvet capes, tailored suits, and jet accessories, noting bold colors, high hemlines, and ornate jewelry as prevailing styles.
London dispatch describes the 1914 siege of Namur as Belgian and French forces faced German batteries. Mellot reports daily shelling from August 13, with Namur’s defense strained, bridges destroyed, and rising casualties as German forces advanced toward the Meuse. By August 21 the German assault intensified, and the Belgian troops in Namur fought amid censorship while preparing to withdraw or join allied forces as the German position tightened.
An old fashioned kitchen medicine ad claims California Syrup of Figs cures infantile constipation and bilious stomachs. It urges mothers to give a teasoonful to mildly relieve symptoms and promises gentle, safe results with a 5 cent bottle from the California Syrup Company.
Administratrix Ella M Turnbull of Charles Turnbulls estate requests all creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within ten months of first publication. Notices directed to Shoshone Lincoln Idaho dated Aug 8 1914. Also listed is rental ad for a small furnished or unfurnished house by Mrs M Crandall Shoshone Idaho.
A fragment from a timetable shows daily numbers 9, 13 and 11 labeled for east bound service across two daily schedules. The OCR lacks full context but indicates a time card style listing within a rail timetable.
This piece describes the slang and jargon of trapshooting. It lists terms for targets and actions such as birds, dicky birds, pigeons, mud-pies, saucers, and phrases like kills, smothered, win, tickling It, or knocking the fuse off. It notes terms for targets, guns, and phrases used to describe success or failure in events.
Salt Lake hosts the Conference and State Fair from October 3 to 10, 1914 with Oregon Short Line excursions. Tickets available from Idaho Oregon and Wyoming points October 1 to 6. Rentals offered for furnished four room dwelling and unfurnished four room dwelling.
Sunday school at 18 and Mm informs readers of morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 pm A midweek service will be held each Wednesday evening at 7 2 pm A cordial welcome is extended Attendance details Herbert A Hrnckwon pastor Residence Ko Locan street between Shoshone and Hird streets
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