Newport Soldier's Escape From Torpedo Attack And Frontline Memoir
Pvt. Thomas B. Tetreault recounts May 1918 to Oct 1918 experiences aboard the Moldavia, escape after torpedoing, Dover and Calais layovers, Paris celebration, front advances near Verdun and Montfaucon, multiple wounds and hospital stages, and a note on Stars and Stripes press.
American Liver Tablet and Throat Tablet Advertisements
An advertisement extols The American Little Liver Tablet as a general regulator and tonic for digestion, detailing its vegetable composition and dosage. It promotes The American Throat Tablet for hoarseness sore throat tonsillitis coughs and colds, noting easy palatability for children. Nazol antiseptic nasal ointment targets catarrh and colds with a menthol eucalyptus formula.
Local Notes From St Johnsbury Center
Mrs Hallie Spinney underwent an operation at Bright Lock hospital last week. Clarence Colby recently returned from Buffalo and joined Parker Young Co at Orleans. Wallace Harriman of Somerville visited his mother and sister Mrs Harriman and Miss Helen Harriman. Bernard Stafford is sick at home with the prevailing distemper. Mr and Mrs J E Andrews of White River Junction hosted Mr and Mrs Richard S Newman over Sunday. Mrs B D Ruggles attended O E S meeting in St Johnsbury Thursday. Mrs Dora Damon of Newark spent the weekend with W W Gallagher on return from Montpelier. Mrs Jennie Batchelder works at Ernest Warrens. Miss Rosa Chabot went to Sutton Sunday to work for Henry and Mrs Keeler. Dr H S Herrick was in Barton last week. Miss Myrtie Gaskill of Lyndon visited Miss Pearl Densmore recently. Fred Martell of Barton spent Sunday in town with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Spinney
Brightlock Hospital
Clarence Colby
Buffalo
Parker & Young Co
Orleans
Wallace Harriman
Somerville
Mass
Harriman
Helen Harriman
Bernard Stafford
J. E. Andrews
White River Junction
Richard S. Newman
B. D. Ruggles
St. Johnsbury
Dora Damon
Newark
W. W. Gallagher
Montpelier
Jennie Batchelder
Ernest Warren
Rosa Chabot
Sutton
Henry Keeler
H. S. Herrick
Barton
Myrtie Gaskill
Lyndon
Pearl Densmore
Fred Martell
Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Eye Relief
In St Johnsbury an eye wash with simple witch hazel hydrastis camphor and other ingredients offered rapid relief. A girl with strained eyes improved after one application and her mother, who could not sew or read due to eye pain, benefited within a week. The ad pledges Layoptik and a free aluminum eye cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
W. B. Eastman
Newman Sprains Ankle While Performing Stunts at Riverside
Lawrence Newman of South Lunenburg sprained his ankle severely during stunts at the Riverside barn on Saturday and cannot resume studies at St. J. A. until next week. Community notes list local officers elected for the year and mention Red Cross work, travel for medical treatment, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Newman
South Lunenburg
Riverside Barn
St. J. A
Phillip Sugg
L. H. Willson
Lunenburg Station
J. H. Cole
Ass't
Homer R. Stuart
Myrtie Davison
Treas
Anna Cole
Annette Bell
Ass’t
Grace Cole
Cradle Roll
Home Department
Missionary Society
G. W. Douglas
Temperance Society
A. W. Sugg
Marjorie Curtis
Paul Douglas
Lawrence Ball
Dorothy Pond
Bernie Ball
Dorothy Brown
Velma Smith
Charles Hartwell
Thornley F. Smith
L. R. Noyes
Guildhall
Red Cross
Sidney Luther
White River Junction
W. M. Bronson
Devil's Belt and Nemesis in Revolutionary Era New York
The Devil's Belt known as Tong Tland sound in New York pre revolution appears on Snuthier's map with Hell gate at one end and the Race named Nemesis at the other. Nemesis, a goddess of Justice and divine retribution, dispensed each man's fortune, ensuring proper balance and punishing excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil's Belt
Tong Tland Sound
New York
Snuthier
Hell Gate
Nemesis
Sunshine in October and the genial warmth of light
A short reflective note on October sunshine, describing its cheerful, soothing effect. The author notes sunlight feels kingly yet homely and highlights how sheltered spots by banks or houses feel friendlier under its glow. The green lawn is dotted with withered leaves, which enhance its color.
Tobacco use cited by War Dept in WWI era urges reform
War Department statistics claim ninety five percent of American Expeditionary Forces used tobacco, framing reformers' campaign as facing firm adherents. A baby died after choking on a bottle nipple, found in a contorted position. Coroner McMahon called it accidental death after evidence pointed to milk choking the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
My Lady Nicotine
John Barleycorn
McMahon
Baby Choked to Death by Milk That Was Meant to Live
The infant son of Richard Wells King of 430 Decari¢ Boulevard Montreal was found dead by its father early yesterday afternoon. The child, once healthy, apparently suffocated after milk intended to nourish him caused the death, its small body clutched in its crib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wells King
Decari¢ Boulevard
Montreal
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E. F. Humphrey
Humphrey’s
Thionville
Lorraine
C. B. Tetreault
Pleasant St
Father
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Moldavia
Halifax
English Channel
Dover
England
Calais
France
Assy-sur-Marne
Paris
Grand Palais
Lizy
Courtechamps
Chateau Thie
Fismes
Vesle
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Mars-sur-Alliers
Nevers
Nievre
Pershing
Stars and Stripes Press
Pvt
Thomas B. Tetreault
Co. A
N. S. Infantry
Flora Jenne
L. O. Drew
Altice Burt
L. J. Menuel
Hilda Humphrey
Nelson Caron
St. Johnsbury Hospital
Wayne Davis
Lawson
William Lawson
J. F. Lambert
Alabama
South
National Wrapping Machine Co
Orleans County Court
Frank Thompson
B. A. Cook
Lyndonville
Dane
Boston
Searles
P. S. Rogers
Walden Heights
L. A. Farrington and Son
Cabot
the Heights
Phil
Ricker’s Market
Edgar Hawes
Woodsville
Phil Badger
Marshfield
Helen Laundry
Colin Cassidy
P. E. Hale
ANY and
ALL
George P. Moore Company
Eastern Ave
American Chemical Company
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
ST. Johnsbury Center
West Burke
Lunenburg
Randall’s Department Store
C. H. Goss CO
C. H Goss
Guernsey
Berlin
Wagner
Sale
Universal
E. N. Randall Company
Guy W. Hill
Odd Fellows Block
Vermont
St. Tel
the White Company
F. W. Taylor
Henry Wenz
White Company