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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1918
Page
6
A National Geographic Society communication recounts the wartime myth that cooties infect American soldiers in France. The piece explores stigma, morale, and the harsh realities of lice as a pest among all armies, detailing hygiene struggles and personal bravado amid trench warfare.
A large and enthusiastic Young Men's Home Band meeting was held at Mrs. H. Bueh man's home. Committees were appointed and plans made for an election dinner on Nov Sth at the new Elks temple site. The menu included Boston baked beans, cold meats, chicken and meat pies, salads, cakes, coffee, and other items. The Exterprise and Gazette of Phoenix notes the Tucson gathering as a notable event. Bryan cliti met that evening in the district court. Speakers included Webb and Mose Drachman of Phoenix.
John H. Young of Sawtelle California reports rapid relief from a blistering itchy rash after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He purchased one cake of soap and two boxes of ointment for 1.25 dollars and soon recovered. The ad urges ongoing use for clear skin and offers free samples by mail to Cuticura Dept. R Boston.
Santa Barbara hosts the Lon ghead two engine airship project for a coast to coast flight to Washington. The twin Hall Scott powered machine aims to cover the route via Yuma and El Paso with fuel stops, carrying four people and cargo. Preparations include new landing gear and cross country test flights from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles and over mountain routes to the east.
The Vladimir soviet decrees that Russian maidens reach age 18 become the state’s property and must register at a bureau of free love. Registered women may choose combatants from 19 to 50, and men may select from registered women, with monthly opportunities. Children born belong to the state. Penalties target those protecting underage girls. similar measures appear in Luga and Khvetinsk.
Charles Piez, vice president of the Bethlehem Ship Corp, says a revision of the U S shipbuilding program is looming. He notes it will affect wooden slips as well as steel and concrete vessels, triggered by wartime procurement shifts and misalignment with current needs.
A chaotic wartime summary notes American made gas shells described as more deadly than German equivalents. Major Daffy of the British American unit recounts battlefield tours in France, observing Germans among fetes and casualties, with speculative claims about deaths and injuries.
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