Letter From Camp Wadworth Soldier Describes Army Life
A grandson in Camp Wadworth writes home about training, new U S buttons, and the influx of rookies. He notes intense drills, harsh officer commands, and the mental difficulty of rookie life, while describing quarantine and plans to send photo cards. He mentions W A Johnson of Senath Missouri and the extreme southeast reads as a distant place.
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Grandma
Fort Riley
Regular Army
National Army
U. S
W A Johnson
Senath
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted for Women Aiding Front Help
Advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as aid for nervous weakness and exhaustion among women, claiming benefits in irregularities and female complaints. It states tablets cost 60 cents and urges readers to send 10 cents for a trial packet, with testimonials from Mrs James Hewett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
James Hewett
Toopet
Weekly War Summary of June 4 Raid Off New Jersey Coast
German U boats attacked U S shipping about 75 miles off New Jersey. Two passenger ships and five schooners were sunk with unknown deaths. U S warships pursued. one U boat reportedly captured. Amid bombardments reports indicate heavy losses on both sides and ongoing French front actions nearby.
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New Jersey
U. S
On & & Iinen
Fan
Attahs
Garman
Houteau Thierr
Marne
War Front Reports Mixed Frontline Action Across Europe
The report describes ongoing clashes with French and Allied forces holding against German advances along the Atlantic coast and near the Meuse. Units mention river crossings and bombardments while Allied troops press to push back Hun forces.
Stomach troubles relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets
Overeating and constipation can clog the system and slow digestion. Chamberlain's Tablets promote bowel movement, toning the liver and improving digestion. Users often feel markedly better within a day or two of taking the tablets.
Military update notes German sentiments and Axis forces
A patrol penetrated into the Neville sector and reported fighting between German and Allied units. German prisoners say they dislike American fighting style. Austria has 800000 troops massed for a drive against Italy.
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Ghbers
Hun Seeene
Neville
Austria
Italy
U-boat Raids Persist Off Virginia Capes And Allied Counteroffensive
Allied forces report continued U boat raiding off the Virginia capes with several ships sunk and a British vessel torpedoed without warning. U S Marines attacked German positions in the Chateau Thierry sector on a two and a half mile front, driving them back about two and a quarter miles with around 100 prisoners taken as three new German divisions, about 36 000 men, were thrown into the fight. Berlin claims 66 000 prisoners since May 27 as heavy troop movements signal a major German counteroffensive strategy. The U S public debt issue is raised to eight billion dollars from a 24 billion 1919 estimate.
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Virginia Capes
cAdoo
Berlin
Fronta
Fochig
U. S
Chauteau Thierry
Marines Break German Line In Chauteau Thierry Advance
United States Marines and French troops push two and a half miles into German positions on a six mile front northwest of Chauteau Thierry. They seize two towns, take 300 prisoners, and dive into machine gun nests with bayonets amid heavy resistance.
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U. S
Chauteau Thierry
German Forces Press Cold War Theaters and French Resistance
Fragmentary OCR notes describe German and French forces engaging near the coast with attacks and countermeasures. Marines hold positions as ground combat and machine gun exchanges intensify, while Allied reinforcements plan further operations.
Children’s Coughs And Colds Remedy Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children’s coughs and colds. It asserts the product is excellent, prompt, effective, contains no opium or narcotics, and is pleasant to take.
Sinking of steamship off Maryland coast reported
On June 10 Pinar Del Rio, a coast steamer, sank off Maryland as US warships moved to guard coast traffic. Total American casualties reach 7,315. Montdidier front faced heavy shelling with an expected attack, while German forces breached two and a half miles of a twenty mile sector. Italian line artillery caused multiple casualties with 46 wounded, 74 wounded, and 20 missing.
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Pinar del Rio
Maryland
Frshing
Montdidier
Noyon
Chamberlains Tablets Endorsement and Tragic Lightning Death
The notice praises Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion and constipation relief. It reports George H. May of near Milan was struck and instantly killed by lightning while returning home during a rain, after seeking shelter near his car.
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George H. May
Milan
Cure for Catarrhal Deafness Promised by Remedies
An advertisement claims catarrhal deafness can be cured by a commercial remedy. It states the condition stems from catarrh and describes healing effects on the mucus surface and hearing, promoting a circulating remedy from S.J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
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Cheney & CO
Toledo
Living in Hope May 27 1918 Letter From Camp
A wartime letter from Pomionville Republican readers describes life in a signal section unit. details include trench work on artillery range, hand blisters from digging posts, and daily routines. The writer praises camp amenities such as YMCA buildings theaters and entertainment and jokes about lacking women while inviting letters from single girlfriends.
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W.raney
Rowany
Putnam
Knights of Columbus
Unionville
Doan’s Kidney Pills Proven To Relieve Back Aches
Unionville resident Henry Cox reports sudden back pain relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Howard’s Drug Store. He says attacks flare with long sitting and lifting, and the remedy has consistently removed the pain. Mrs. Cox also uses the product, manufactured by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. 60c at dealers.
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Unionville
Henry Cox
Doan
Howard’s Drug Store
Soldier letter from Justin A Davis recalls camp life and duties
Justin A Davis writes from training camp about hot dusty days, hiking, tents and cook wagons. He describes drills to test entering camp unnoticed, medical training for wounded soldiers, and potential duties in hospitals or ambulance work. He hopes to return home in a few weeks and asks for frequent letters from family.
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Earl
Stanley
Justin A, Davis
Red Cross Pie Supper in Sherman Township
A pie supper for the Red Cross will be hosted at the Wolfe house in Sherman Township on Friday night June 14. A short program includes a patriotic talk by J G Morean and a cake donated by Carroll and Patrie. Miss Anna Wallace teaches there and proceeds go to the Red Cross.
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Wolfe
Sherman Township
J G. Morean
Carroll & Patrie
Anna Wallace
Lesson on the Passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ
A devotional digest of Mark 15 16 focusing on Jesus arrest mockery crucifixion death and burial. It emphasizes Christ as savior atonement and the divine purpose of his death with notes on Pilate crown of thorns and the centurion’s confession.
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God
Jesus
Christ
Pilate
Thorne
Israel
Ben
Ufe
Joseph
Camp Kearny Acknowledges Two Privates
Private Walter M. Raney and Private C. H. Rowan of the 160th Infantry Hogq Company are thanked in a note from Camp Kearny California. The message expresses gratitude for the paper and mentions living in hopes.
Wealthy men coerced into contributing to Red Cross fund
Mote Be a SEALE and another wealthy man refused to donate to war funds. After being restrained by rope from townspeople, both men wrote $200 checks to the Red Cross during the ceremony. They were warned to fulfill future contributions without persuasion, or there would be no second chance.
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Mote
Seale
Red Cross
Immigration Agent Howard Sets Up in Omaha Office
A briefing notes B Howard, immigration agent, announces readiness to start work today from Room 188 in the Q Building Omaha Nebraska. He urges prompt action and declares no time like the present to begin processing.
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Kearney Ca
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Nome
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Son OF God
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Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
DE. W. J. Cozad
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Lucerne
Missouri
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Cincinnati
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