Notable American Courage in World War I Honors
A Feature on American service members decorated by Pershing’s staff for conspicuous gallantry. Highlights include Lieut. Col. Emory J. Pike’s leadership at Vandleres France in 1918 and his fatal wounds, Private Harold Johnston’s river recon by swimming the Meuse, Sergeant Sheret’s singlehanded assaults near the Hindenburg line, Corporal Lunaford’s machine gun charge at Beaulcourt, and other acts of valor with their family ties noted.
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America
Land of Peace
Pershing
Emory J. Pike
Vandleres
France
Ward
Pike
Dis
Martha Agnes Pike
Des Moines
Ronasoy
Sheret
Hindenburg Line
Shoret
Weat Park Street
Albion
N. Y
Co. 1
Teeth Infantry
Wold
Don Pear Cheppy
Vallent
Heroic WWI Heroes Cited in Army Citations
The report lists Private Harry L. Causland of Manitoba born in Kelly Lake and Corporal Harry J. Davis of Philadelphia, both awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions in France in 1918. Causland sacrificed himself to resupply a machine gun under heavy fire near Hantheville, while Davis charged a machine gun nest with bayonet support, taking enemy fire and wounding himself in the process.
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Harry L. Causland
367Th Infantry
Causland
Hantheville
Fraser
Cnenty
Constand
Anacontes, Wash
Harry J. Davis
60Th Infantry
Corp
Davis
Cunel
France
Davia
Philadelphia
Corprl Pratt and others cited for bravery in France action
Formally cited for gallantry in France during 1918 with the 168th Infantry. Corporal Pratt crawled through heavy fire to aid two wounded soldiers, dragging them to safety. Other recipients include Lieut. Seadions for cutting enemy wire under fire, Sergt. Kats rescuing a wounded comrade, and Private Meyer rescuing a threatened soldier amid German forces.
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John Pratt
168Th Infantry
Pratt
Bear Chevenges
France
Toledo
Albert Meyer
79Th Company
Meyer
Gustave Meyer
West 127Th Street
New York City
Nvar Thiaucourt
Auto Lighting Care and Electrical System Tips
Advice to prevent short circuits by inspecting insulation and patching worn wiring. Readings from a hydrometer indicate battery condition and charging status, with guidance on ammeter use and avoiding battery corrosion. Carry spare bulbs, check tail and instrument light voltages, and match lamps to correct voltages to prevent burnout.
Jampe Fuse Guide Mentions Safe Handling
Fragmentary instruction warns to keep extra fuse supply and learn fuse usage. It describes testing by turning on lights, pulling fuses one by one to locate a fault, and replacing only after identifying a short to avoid further damage.
AnnoYances of Door Strap Repair Advice
A note on car door straps causing annoyance when they slip into the door crack during closing. Suggestion to coil spring the center of the strap with the other end attached to the body to prevent trouble.
Clamp Thwarts Auto Thief In Chicago Incident
A Chicago resident uses a steel clamp to secure a wheel and prevent vehicle theft. A long projection strikes the road, causing a violent bump that tilts the front wheels and makes driving risky. The improvised device aims to block wheel movement and deter theft.
Caring for Vacuum Tanks And Cleaning Procedures
The vacuum fuel feed system tank requires cleaning every three months. Remove the top lid and extract the inner vacuum chamber to access the lower chamber and remove all dirt.
Waterproof Top Maintenance Note
Difficulties arise with Jenkage through the mohair top. Thorough rubbing with boiled Howerd oil makes it practical. Healy waterproof. Remove dust from motor with a painter's thick brush rather than waste for Gust removal.
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Healy
Motortruck Routes and Road Conditions for Freight
United States Department of Agriculture regions note motortruck viability depends on product type and transport costs. Perishables like cream milk and eggs may justify higher charges with better facilities, while back hauls raise expenses. Good roads are essential to keep costs in line and profitability across routes. Distinct operators show rail competition success where service is developed and prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Ncaia
Road Building Authority Advocates Concrete Yet Values Earth Roads
BK L Stevens, noted road expert and inventor, argues for concrete highways but warns bond programs hinge on improving earth roads. He emphasizes farmers, who finance most rural roads, must access solid routes first and supports earth road maintenance as essential.
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BK. L. Stevens
Stevens
America
Rocky Mountain News
Utah Plans Eight Million Dollar State Expenditure
Utah will spend about 4 million dollars in the next two years with 2 million this year. Funds include state and federal sources. Money will back Arrowhead trail development linking southern California areas from San Diego and Imperial Valley to Fresno and San Luis Obispo.
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Utah
Arrowhead Trail
California
San Diego
Roads Must Be Linked Up and Trunk Lines Proposed
Government road officials estimate the annual outlay for highway construction and maintenance in the United States at over 50,000,000,000. There is no national trade census to show traffic directions or volumes, so linking roads and through trunk lines are urged to lower costs. Major activities in road building summarized.
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United States
Daddy’s Evenings Airy Tale by Mary Grahan Bonner
A whimsical dialogue between Mr Moon and stars as they discuss a wardrobe of cloud-made suits. The Moon explains his wardrobe back of the clouds with crescent, half moon, and other outfits, while stars declare their admiration and banter about fashion in the night sky.
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Mary Grahan Bonner
Tao
Moon
Mr. Moon
le Wu
Sid
Wtarn
Mantel Clock Debate Sparks Family Quarrel
A fragment from a local page recalls an argument between relatives over whether a clock should stand or be sized for the mantel. The piece hints at a family tense moment and a brief scene around a grandfather figure.
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America's Immortals
Atnd Division
Harold, Johnston
Co. A
380Th Infantry
Johnston
Peuilly
Belle Renshaw
Denver
Colo
James A. Sheret
108Th Infantry
Bedford
Lunsford
117Th Infantry
Lamaford
Beilicourt
Lunaford
Thomas Lunsford
Mount Vernon
Tenn
Nelb Wold
Warn
Elsactio
Kelly Lake
Man
Sessions
S72nd Infantry
Seadions
Bunny Farm
Lieut
Benssons
Philips
KATZ
Kate
Be- Usefontaine
Borgt. Kats
Sergi
Kai
Mia
Jenole Kats
San Francisco
Redin
Am Biores 2
Bayon de Chalus
Rodis
Authoritie
Anhalt Oh
CLAMP
Repai
Lowes
Estes Park
Gand-Clay Road
Mrn
Jack
Grandia
Goly
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