Death of Lieutenant Davis Led Regiment’s Frontline Charge
A letter from France dated April 23, 1918, describes Lieutenant Davis of the Eighteenth U S Infantry killed March 1 leading a platoon in a desperate battle with German storm troops. The unit credits his leadership and notes a potential later captaincy if he had lived. the message carries official pride and condolences from Colonel Frank Parker. Also noting sale of Miller's certificates in pads and Herald ad.
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J. H. Dav
David
France
Col. Parker Ia
Georg
Town
Manning
Lieut. David
South Carolina
Eighteenth
U. S. Infantry
J. H. David
Dillon
Davis
America
Adjutant General of the Army
Washington, D. C
Frank Parker
18Th
Rogers Voices Patriotism in Dillon Senate Race Waiver Letter
R S Rogers of Dillon South Carolina writes to Joe P Lane in June 1918 to set his position in the senatorial race. He praises Dr John David and honors John David’s memory while stating he will withdraw in favor of the candidate if Dr David allows his name on the ballot.
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Dillon Herald
Joe P. Lane
J. H. David
R. 8. Rogers
Dillon
8. C
P. L. Bethea
Rogers and Hamer
Senate
Dr. David
John David
David
Rogers
Survivors Tell Tale After Submarine Sinks Carolina
Nineteen survivors and crew of the Carolina were landed at Lewes Delaware after a gale and a submarine attack by U-37. The ship was warned of subs, shelled seven times, and sank while a motor launch battled capsizing and drowning in darkness and rising seas.
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Carolina
Lewes
Del
Delaware Capes
Girl Rescued After Ship Disaster in Atlantic
Survivors recount a night adrift after a storm as nineteen of sixty sailors remained alive. Elena Donato Vinola of Porto Rico was found clinging to two drowned men and rescued from a drifting launch as a British vessel later picked up two bodies.
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Atlantic
Elena Donato Vinola
Porto Rico
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Aches Claim
Mrs Dolly McKinzie of Dillon reports kidney bother with back pain, dizziness, and weakness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she improved and felt energized. price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. notes the product and location Buffalo New York. 6-13-21
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Dolly McKinzie
Dillon
Doan
Dean
Mnters
Buffalo
N. Y
Unclear Auto Repair Note Cites Aftermarket Parts
Short fragment notes non Ford parts may be used in car adjustments. The text hints at service guidance but lacks full context or specifics about vehicle make, model, or actions.
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Charle
Edgar
Gilves
Miller
the Herald
Ladie
Voile Urgandies
Bresses
Gingham
Palm Beach
L. C. McArthur
Bennettsville, S. C
Why Swift & Company
Swift & Company
U.S. A
Ford
Ford Company
Ford Motor Company
Dillon Motor Sales Co
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