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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
4
The Little Heralds and Mothers Circle at the First Evangelical church are postponed until further notice. The Kitchen Klub meeting planned for Saturday is also postponed.
Warren residents and visitors are listed in this page item with multiple business trips and illnesses. Names include PERSOWAL TEMS J. P. Osterzgard H. F Bell Cc H Clawson John Bender c J Blowers W H Picket and Mrs Ray Picket visiting Warren and Sata smanca Anderson Schofield recovering from Spanish influenza. Reynoldsville
An exchange telegraph despatch from London reports that a union of all Polish territories will soon be proclaimed at Warsaw. It adds that a congress of German associations in Austria adopted a resolution favoring a German state in Austria.
Washington directs cessation of brass and nickel plated pen production to conserve steel and brass. No new pen styles to be made during the war, and existing varieties to be significantly reduced.
The Kaiser called for defiance to unite all views in a grave hour and asked for spirit in the war of liberation. Excerpts from his message were received from Berlin.
Rome October 10. The defense committee of parliament reserved today on false peace offers from Central Powers. They state there is only one answer to these propositions and pledge to intensify the spirit of resistance which has kept them safe and which they believe will bring victory.
Two officers burned to death and four others severely burned when a blaze destroyed Base Hospital No. 3 quarters at Colonia New Jersey early today. The damage is put at about 210000 dollars.
British forces drive through Bertry district with rapid advance scattering nine villages to fall into British hands. After taking Maretz Maurice and Hennecy they press toward Covalry as America forces join the push. Cambrai le Cateau road crossed and Escaut canal forced at Ramullies with cavalry on the St Quintin Bertry route threatening Saboncourt and Fontaine Notre Dame.
American forces smashed the Kriemhilde line on the Champagne Meuse front forcing German withdrawal from the Argonne forest. Reports say the Germans aim to form a stand south of Grand Pre as American advances threaten the Sommerance Romange road. The assault hit the Mamelle section after nineteen hours of heavy artillery, with dense fog aiding the attack.
A classic Beecham ad promises prompt relief for a heavy head sick stomach and dyspepsia. It claims few doses will stimulate the liver regulate the bowels and improve overall well being.
W. E. Keister, who served with the company at Camp Hancock and later transferred to Camp Upton, is badly injured in action at the front. The report notes his condition as serious and confirms his unit’s deployment.
W. E. Keister, veteran mechanic with over twelve years service, wounded severely in France August 29. He sailed July 8 and has seen active duty since. His wife at 223 West Third Street Jamestown NY was notified by the War Department. A letter dated August 25 from Keister describes writing under a tree near the firing line and doing his bit.
American forces smashed the Kriemhilde positions with heavy artillery. Defenders attempted an outpost in front of the lines but were driven back. Captured German machine gun nests along the Romange Cunel road yielded to the advance as fighting continued into the night.
Amid a Philadelphia influenza surge the American Red Cross and the County Defence Council issued a strong plea for volunteers nurses aides and workers. Names and addresses for responses were given Miss Roberta West and Miss Susan Francis linked to Walnut Street Philadelphia.
The War Department announces construction of three additional plants including a $1 438 000 TNT facility at Giant California operated by Giant Powder. Sulphuric acid plants planned for Emporium Pennsylvania and Mount Union Pennsylvania costing 2 000 000 and 1 000 000 respectively, to be government run.
Relieved rheumatics claim Neutrone Prescription 99 treats rheumatism as a blood condition with immediate lasting effects. The ad asserts joint pain and inflammation fade where other remedies fail, restoring the blood and aiding Nature. Mail orders filled. 50 cents and $1 per bottle. Warren sales via Siegfried's Pharmacy and local druggists.
A farmhand at Jamestown Clifton County exposes the hidden practice of siphoning corn juice from silo bottoms after green corn is packed and fermented. Officials note the improvised distillation yields alcohol and warn of illicit intoxication risks observed by a farmer in Lander.
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