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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
5
A committee announced $6,133,000 campaign funds allocated across counties. The release notes broad support and outlines distribution by region to bolster voter outreach and advertising campaigns.
Mrs Chas Breybrook of Middleville New York reports her five year old son's severe hacking cough improving immediately after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Continued use ended in recovery and she recommends it to friends. Lemmons Drug Store sells it.
Des Moines readers receive a letter from Maj. E. C. Worthington, formerly of the 168th Infantry, now provost marshal at division HQ, urging that the war is not over. He recalls old regimental grit, notes his posting changes, and urges locals to send aid such as address slips and care packages to German soldiers from home.
The remedy for hiccoughs is to give the patient one teaspoonful of granulated sugar and vinegar. If relief is not immediate, repeat the dose.
A dramatic scene shows American troops marching into St Mihiel after breaking German lines, with General Pershing Secretary Baker and President Poincare walking amid cheering liberated French crowds. Women wave flags and reveal hidden banners as victory cheers resound.
Captain Lloyd C. Dunn of Company I 168th Infantry arrives at Fort Des Moines General Hospital after heavy fighting in Champagne and Chateau Thierry. He recounts hunger, shell fire, and losses, praising Major Guy Brewer and his troops while detailing casualties, leadership changes, and fellow soldiers from Des Moines units.
Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Simmons has assumed duties as commander of the Nineteenth Division at Camp Dodge. He is the first general officer to be assigned to the new division.
The fragment notes that assignments are anticipated for others in the near future. It implies upcoming staffing or task allocations but provides no names dates or locations to specify.
Paul F Broner 70 a veteran Des Moines Capital editor and former Davenport newspaper man died in Des Moines after a bout with Spanish influenza that led to pneumonia. His body will be taken to Rock Island, his former home, for burial.
Iowa flags designed by Mrs. Dixie Cornell Cobhardt of Knoxville and replicas for eight state regiments now in service will be sold for the first time on Iowa Day November 27 with cooperation from leading Des Moines merchants. The event marks a patriotic sale tied to the state observance.
The effort runs through two local C A R chapters to aid the Red Cross war relief fund. The flag has been officially certified by the State Council and by Governor Harding.
Washington reports improved army health as influenza cases decline. The surgeon general’s weekly health review shows deaths dropping from 206 to 199 per week and hospital admissions from 4,760 to 2,914. Pneumonia cases fall from 17,882 to 11,022 as influenza wanes.
Advertises EATONIC and FATONIC as quick fixes for acid stomach bloating heartburn and poor digestion. Claims instant comfort and full strength from food with guaranteed satisfaction and money back refund. Includes misspelled address details and offer to mail a box if druggist stock is missing.
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