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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
8
British troops arrive in Italy and impress locals with smart uniforms causing Italians to nickname them The Baby Army though the men are battle hardened veterans from Ypres salient. The Warren Times reaches nearly every home in the city each evening.
Mrs Fern Bush of Warren the Lyric building is named champion Red Cross knitter in the county. In a year she knitted 5 sweaters 4 pairs of socks 9 scarfs while three sons and two grandsons served in France. Her daughter Mrs Wagner chairs Barnes branch and the Times invites rivals to beat her record.
The War Department reports fifty seven American expeditionary force casualties with fourteen killed in action ten died of wounds six from disease two from accidents and other causes twenty wounded severely one wounded slightly and four missing. Seven Marines in the American expeditionary forces are listed as killed in action died of wounds or wounded in action with several named individuals. Earlier delayed cablegram reports also note a sergeant killed in action and a marine killed in action.
Carl Holliday recalls how front line clergy and Y M C A workers serve in France. Preachers join soldiers on the ground, share cigarettes, gospel messages, and practical aid, proving religion acts through action. The piece highlights courage, selflessness, and the renewed spirit of faith among troops and chaplains.
A newspaper ad touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a distinct remedy for rheumatism claiming rapid relief without hot liniments plaster or electricity. It promises easing of pain and stiffness in inflamed joints and muscles and offers bottles at 50 cents and one dollar, with mail orders available through Seigfried's Pharmacy and other druggists.
Advert says use a Strawberry Huller to avoid stained fingers while processing cherries and other fruit. Recommends an Enterprise cherry stoner and two jar brands Mason and Lightning with rubber rings priced per dozen. Mentions 85 cents for the equipment and jars for home canning.
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