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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1918
Page
5
Readable fragments reference local people and places with unclear context. The text hints at community figures but provides no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
Allied pressure northwest of Chateau Thierry pushes German line deeper into the Allied front. French forces advance between the Marne and Oureq from Chozy toward Damnard while repelling German attacks near Bouresches and Le Thiolet with heavy losses.
Locre Hospice, taken by the Germans Wednesday, was recaptured by the French yesterday with the English Army aiding in the operation. The village on the frontline saw renewed action as Allied troops secured the area.
French Army and France report a second Franco American attack near Veuilly La Poierie Boureseries a brilliant success with continued advance in the Chezy sector. The enemy shows some disheartenment and fires feebly as prisoners are taken and troops appear exhausted by recent actions.
Pixis reports Frederic Brunet a socialist deputy warns in Le Matin that a renewed German drive could bring near continuous bombardment of Paris. He argues the government must resist fear of civilian casualties and the stoppage of munition output to defend the capital.
A Moscow based resolution sent to President Wilson by the American Chamber of Commerce asserts Russia seeks total victory over Germany and relies on allied economic support for rebuilding Russian power.
A newspaper note reports that classified ads have helped owners recover most missing items. Authorities note quick responses and increased visibility as key factors in reunions. The article highlights several recovered pieces and thanks the community for cooperation.
Denver reports Ted Johnson of Salt Lake City Utah won the annual marathon from Littleton to Denver, his fourth victory in the event.
The bishop of Soissons reports that during the recent German offensive in the Soissons bishopric about a hundred churches were razed and another hundred pillaged or partly demolished. He states Soissons cathedral suffered severe damage and accuses Germans of waging war and pillage without faith or law.
A deputy game warden and a companion shot seventeen pheasants near Buhi in Twin Falls county, claiming crop damage. The action violated no open season and risks destroying broods, prompting sportsmen to condemn the shooting as a gross abuse and improper use of stocking funds.
The Chicago market shows corn at 1.36 dollars and oats at 66 and one half cents, reflecting daily variations in grain prices.
Five British and seven German seaplanes engaged in a three round battle off the Dutch coast. A German plane fell in flames into the sea and a British craft landed safely after a descent for repairs. Another British aircraft was set afire after repairs and its crew surrendered.
The Liberty Chorus movement, led by Prof. Robert T. Blair, is organized in Bannock County with support from Miles F. Reed and the National Council of Defense. A committee including E. C. White and Mrs. H. B. Thompson to launch community singing and patriotic programs, promote morale, and back war efforts through music.
Tom McKenna a prominent Pocatello real estate agent died when his car overturned on the Jarbridge road near Twin Falls after striking a soft edge. H R Freeland and Forrest of the Northwestern Investment Company were with him. their injuries were not disclosed. McKenna, born 1875 in Humboldt Michigan, had sold over $50 000 worth of lots in the Fairview district and held positions in Boise and Los Angeles before moving to Pocatello. His wife is in Salt Lake and informed of the tragedy. He was a member of the Elks and Knights of Columbus.
Advert: keeping Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home avoids delays when a physician is away. Stomach and bowels pains colic and diarrhoea can be fatal without prompt treatment. This medicine is advertised as the best option to prevent suffering and save lives.
An American steamer loaded with foodstuffs was chased by a submarine off the Virginia capes and returned. The captain asked authorities to arm the vessel to continue, reporting the sighting to naval officers.
Sergeant Howard Kennett details Marine recruiting options for young men with one or two years of high school education. He explains rapid promotion from private to commissioned or non commissioned officer, Mare Island and Quantico housing, a 20 day health detention, and training leading to overseas duty in France with Marines noted for gallant action.
Washington dispatch reports 106 killed in action and 60 wounded in action from the latest engagements. An additional 10 died of airplane accidents and six from other causes, with 6 dying of disease. Lieutenant William J. Flannery receives the Croix de Guerre for swimming the Meuse on June 3 and rescuing a wounded French soldier.
A brief health ad suggests constipation results from low residual moisture in food. It advises drinking water, eating raw fruits, outdoor exercise, and using mild laxatives like Chamberlain's Tablets. Harsh cathartics are warned against as they dehydrate the system.
A German officer's letter from the front recounts three nights of marching followed by a midnight barrage of 3000 guns. He describes breaking through wire, seizing Chemin Des Dames, clearing a path for artillery, and pursuing allies across the canal and the Aisne with prisoners taken including British and American soldiers.
Golden Dale Washington on June 8 reports Professor W W Campbell of the Lick Observatory Mount Hamilton California visiting to examine the local observatory facility and conduct studies.
General Pershing personally directed American troops at Cantigny as they drove back German forces. Senate military committee members were told at a war briefing that the advance has probably been halted for the time being, with about 200 enemy casualties reported.
American troops on the front northwest of Chateau Thierry repelled a German assault at midnight. The defenders mowed down the attackers with machine gun fire and at one point killed about a hundred Germans while smoke and gas were reported. The operation was progressing satisfactorily at last report.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications as the disease is systemic. Internal treatment via Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the blood to mucous surfaces. Marketed by CHENEY & CO and sold by druggists for 76 cents with testimonials offered.
Department of the Interior leads Sutton Blackfeet Idaho announces names of settlers Howard Farnsworth and Gus Carlson of Pocatello who filed notice to make final three year proof on homestead entries in Idaho with June 17 1918 commission hearing in Pocatello. Claimants provide witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation of lands under certain lot and section specifications in Boise Meridian. Registar J. Carruth signs the notice.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting of Pocatello Provision & Packing Co. at its packing plant office northwest of Pocatello Idaho Bannock county on June 24 1918 at 2 oclock pm. The agenda includes considering selling all stock in the corporation to raise funds plus related business.
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