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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
6
A brash American photographer known as Thompson claims to have photographed in wartime Europe from Paris to Ostend. He recounts nine arrests, heroics in trenches, and daring escapes while clutching a camera, letters from officials, and a willingness to risk life and liberty for frontline images.
The report notes arriving Senegalese firemen, wounded, smoking from long porcelain pipes seized from the enemy. They show little concern for wounds and complain only about the obligation to fight with shoes on. They later reclaim footwear to avoid punishment for untoug equipment.
A fragmentary London report claims Kaleer purportedly snatched medals from a statue or display and derided British leaders. The account references Sir William Edward Goschen and an encounter with Emperor William, but the text is unsettled and not corroborated elsewhere.
A London despatch quotes a wounded British officer describing a German assault on our trenches at Mons. After repeated frontal lines failed, a concealed British cavalry force charged, routing the Germans who fled in panic. Captured Germans said they despise the British more than the French and warned Paris would fall without England.
District Attorney Whitman’s inquiry into the cost of living hears from James Ward Warner president of the New York produce exchange and George Zabrinski manager for flour firms that US embargo on wheat flour and exports could end the war. They argue the nation could sell output to France England Greece and Turkey at fair prices in gold, lowering domestic prices and restoring normal markets, though farmers could punish the administration for halting exports.
Paris reports an officer wounded in northern engagements claims German casualties far exceed those of the allied forces, approximately twenty to one. He cites massed infantry charges and a three inch range weapon failing to break allied lines amid heavy fighting and disrupted ranks.
An old advertisement-style piece urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for infants and children, claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels, sweetens the stomach, and restores rest. It warns against counterfeit syrups and directs readers to request a 50 cent bottle from their pharmacist.
Administratrix Ella M Turnbull publishes notice to heirs and all claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within ten months of first publication. The estate is in Shoshone Lincoln County New Mexico. Dated Aug 1914.
First quarter meeting and preaching led by Rev HW Parker at M. E. Church next Sabbath evening October 18 at 7 90 special music and communion. Public cordially invited to attend all services. B L D W18 Pastor. Journal advertising brings results. Let The Journal print it.
Baptist church announces Sunday school at 16 am and morning service at 11 with an evening service at 7530 pm. Mid weekly service is Wednesday at 7 20. A cordial welcome is extended to all to attend these services. Herbert A Erickson pastor residence B Logan street between Shoshone and Third Street.
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