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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
6
An account recalls Major Ajor J. Biggs and the Adian Mounted Rifles at Messines and Somme actions. Canadians faced cold weather and heavy bombardment as they saved ammunition amid explosions and German air attacks, with men sustaining injuries while scarifying events and recounting the fighting.
Private R A Quigley recalls leaving a good postmaster job in Franklin Ohio to serve with Britain. He details the Flanders front mine craters, German machine gun bursts, and heavy shelling that cost two comrades, while narrowly escaping death himself.
English narrator recalls a raid across No Man's Land during which he and comrades seized a German under officer and captured three more. They killed thirty five to forty enemies, with two of their own dead and one wounded, then withdrew before German artillery reopened.
A veteran recalls near fatal blasts in the Ypres front line, shrapnel in both legs, and a stretcher ride to a dressing station before returning to duty. He contrasts overseas resolve with the haunting sight of Belgian and French civilians, noting their impact on morale and fighting spirit.
Spring Valley events list a 10 a.m. Sunday school led by Mrs Wim Carlson and a 11:30 a.m. worship service conducted by the pastor with a 6:30 p.m. Epworth League and 7:30 p.m. Picturesque Palestine using steeopticon views. A later note promotes Dr. Wedderspoon of Chicago speaking at the opera house on Monday evening May 6 on Bonnie Brier Bush after prior events at cantonments.
A person endured a strenuous last Sabbath, conducting four different services and making seven calls. The details emphasize a busy day of religious duties and outreach.
A local newspaper ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills claiming to aid weakened kidneys from overwork and stress. Testimonial from W Tieman of Hall Valley describes relief after using multiple boxes. Price listed at 60 cents. publisher details and sworn notarization follow in the message.
Noted April 1 1918 ownership and management statement for the Gazette published weekly in Spring Valley Bureau County Illinois. Carl B Anholz sworn as publisher submits true statement of ownership and management per federal act.
Wartime demand boosts Lucky Strike sales with toasted Burley tobacco, shipped to France for the troops. American Tobacco Co. produces 15 million cigarettes daily as the Red Cross distributes thousands to soldiers. Also notices a Hupmobile for sale and inquiries at the office.
Office hours 9 to 12 and 1 to 6 daily with evening and Sunday by appointment. J L Murphy attorney at law in Peltier Building over Boste Store Spring Valley Hi public notice of local professional services.
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