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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1919
Page
2
The notice states that the Twin Falls paper is a second class mail publication. It credits the Associated Press and reserves republication rights for news dispatches credited or not within this paper. Local news and special dispatches are also reserved for republication.
A 1918 era civic pledge from Twin Falls residents calls for intensified support for local industries banks and schools. The message urges unity loyalty and mutual municipal allegiance rooted in wartime spirit to secure future prosperity and a better living environment for residents and institutions.
The author praises the bond drive as vital to victory in France and national prosperity. Cities report rapid subscriptions, with only a limited total of 4.5 billion dollars. Public enthusiasm, thrift, and business foresight fuel support, urging continued effort even as subscriptions rise toward over-subscription for a celebratory momentum.
A Kansas governor's letter urges patriotism and humane priorities, condemning postwar greed and production halters. It stresses the world’s peculiar hour, the need for normalcy, and the duty to avoid hindering recovery. Also, a note endorses lowering speed postwar to ease austerity, stabilize wages, prices, and living standards.
A fragmentary report recounts claims that engineers plan to remove London's fogs, once famed for shaping the city’s atmosphere, with experts arguing the change would alter a centuries old urban texture.
A fragment discusses London's dense mist and smoky air from thousands of chimneys. It notes the problem of light and airflow, proposes modern heating or steam systems to cut chimney use, and suggests installing sucking pipes and conduits to draw in smoke for clearer daylight.
Sergeant Alan Louis Eggers of the M. G. Company 407th Infantry received the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery near Catelet France on September 29. He aided wounded soldiers under heavy fire, helped recover a tank gun, and directed troops until relief arrived, before being evacuated on October 8. His home is Summit Avenue Summit New Jersey and his wife resides at East 70th Street New York.
Ray W. Reeves of the 6th Company Sixth Marines was wounded while rescuing five comrades by grabbing a grenade during a hand to hand fight near Blanc Mont France on October 3 1918 His quick action hurled the grenade away saving the others and earning a decoration
Private Herman Davis of Company I 118th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery at Mollevillé farm France on October 10 1918. As a company runner he single handed attacked a German machine gun nest, killed four, captured the gun, and enabled the unit to advance from its left flank near Big Lake Arkansas.
War department records reveal Distinguished Service Cross awards for American Expeditionary Forces. Chaplain Charles P Priest of the 358th Infantry earned the DSC for extraordinary heroism near Les Huit Chemins France on September 29, 1919. Priest, despite danger, went 600 yards beyond the front line with a helper to carry a wounded man to shelter at his home in Chicago Illinois.
Twin Falls Elks lodge plans discussion at next meeting on building a lodge home. Officers say the project is still in embryonic state but a lot purchase and completion this year are suggested. Proceeds from July roundup likely to fund the home if approved.
Second Lieutenant Hunter Wickersham of the 353d Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for conspicuous gallantry near Limey France on September 12 1918. He dressed an orderly’s wounds after being wounded himself and urged a further platoon advance despite losing blood. He continued firing with his left hand until he fell and died from his wounds. His home address was 3416 Colfax Boulevard Denver Colorado.
Lieutenant Dickop of the 127th Infantry was mortally wounded at Chezelles farm during the August 1918 attack on Fismies France. After being hit he ordered his company to charge and continued leading until he fell dead. Miss Lena Schiller, his aunt, resides in West Bend Wisconsin.
Captain McMurtry of the 308th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry at Char Jevans in the Forest dArgonne France during October 2 to 8 1918. Despite wounds and isolation under heavy fire he repeatedly organized aid and directed the movement of the wounded sustaining morale and preventing panic among troops.
Salt Lake City Utah April 26 A stock driveway about one mile wide runs irregularly from the Arizona border through Utah and Idaho. Opened by the General Land Office field division it is claimed to be the longest stock driveway in the world and the first practical use of the stock driveway law enacted in December 1916. It is expected to serve as a highway for thousands of cattle yearly.
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