34th Division Reaches Camp Dix in New Jersey
Lieutenant Everette Burham of Company M 183d Infantry writes from Camp Dix New Jersey Aug 28 describing arrival of the 34th Division known as the Sandstorm Division. The letter highlights travel by a southern route and notes camp life and nearby sights while detailing division origins and organization including brigades regiments and support units. The Philadelphia Public Ledger provides broader history of the unit trained since last October at Camp Cody New Mexico and its border service experience.
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George H. Burham
Everette Burham
Camp Dix
New Jersey
New Mexico
el Paso
Kansas City
St. Louis
Columbus
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Atlantic City
Burham
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Ledger
Wrightstown
N. J
Camp Cody
Deming
N. M
National Guard
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Mexico
Europe
Arizona
Colorado
Uncle Sam
109Th Engineers
Johnston
W. H. Raymond
S. J. Sutherland
H. H. McGee
R. H. Nelly
C. A. Krauss
Delos Walker
J. R. Lee
M. Sorenson
R. B. Gillet
Jacob Coffin
Young Man From Wellman Dies At County Hospital
William Wright Swartzendruber aged 25 died at one this morning at the county hospital from appendicitis after rupture and peritonitis followed an operation. He was born August 2 1893 in Wright county Iowa and lived in Bayport Michigan with parents Mr and Mrs S J Swartzendruber. He is survived by three brothers and funeral will be held at Timber Mennonite church north of Wellman Wednesday at one with burial in Lower Deer Creek cemetery.
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William Wright Swartzendruber
Farmers’ Union
Wellman
Wright County
Iowa
J. Swartzendruber
Johnson County
Bayport
Mich
Chris
England
Mahlon
Nashua
Mont
Joe
Mennonite Church
Timber Mennonite Church
Lower Deer Creek
Foley Kidney Pills Restore Patient From Bed to Work
A testimonial from El Mira New York reports kidney trouble and back pain relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The patient departed bed rest within days and returned to work, crediting the product for stopping sleep disturbed bladder issues and noting ongoing benefits from continued use. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Reynolds
Elmira
N. Y
Foley
Lemmon
Advt
New Bakers Rules Take Effect September 1 1918
The United States Food Administration issues changes for licensed bakers. Bread must include 20 percent substitutes based on 80 percent wheat flour and 20 percent substitutes with four pounds wheat flour to one pound substitute. Rye flour added to substitutes and 60 day flour supply allowed. Other details cover 69 pounds wheat to 40 pounds rye, and cracker rules with 10 percent substitutes.
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United States Food Administration
J. F. Deems
School Health Tip Warns On Seasonal Coughs And Infections
A late season school notice urges prompt action at first signs of infection to keep children healthy. It promotes Vol ey's Honey and Tar as a home remedy and credits Lemmon's Pharmacy for guidance.
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Voley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Harbine Citizens Demand End to German Language Use
Citizens of Harbine Nebraska drove to Plymouth and placarded the town with notices demanding that the use of the German language in Plymouth be stopped. The report came from DeWitt Nebraska on September 2.
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Lincoln, Neb
Harbine
Neb
Plymouth
DeWitt
Germany claims gains from Brest-Litovsk talks posted in Copenhagen
The North German Gazette reports Germany will not accept disunion of former Russian lands and Russia consents to Georgia's independence. Russia pays 6 million marks in losses to Germany with Ukraine and Finland covering 1 million. Germany also gains concessions in the Baku oil fields.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Prest-Litovsk
Berlin
Baltic
Georgia
Caucasus
Russia
Ukraine
Finland
Baku
Rural teachers prepare for school start in county confab
Rural teachers and county superintendent Miss Katherine Stichter met Saturday to plan the year, distribute supplies, and organize duties as most country schools begin. A long list of teachers by township and school indicates the widespread readiness across the county.
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Katherine Stichter
Miss Stichter
Your Wife Can Use It Colic remedy ad
A home horse colic remedy promises quick relief for horses treated by a wife at home. The ad claims the remedy is easy to use, works in about thirty minutes, and should be kept on hand. For sale by Sherman Bros.
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Farris
Sherman Bros
Advt
Les Miserables at Fox Theatre Promises Grand Screen Classic
Co A Pratt, manager of Fox Theatre, announces a Wednesday screening of Les Miserables Victor Hugo tale starring William Farnum as Jean Valjean. The production cost details and battle scenes at Fort Lee New Jersey are noted along with Frank Lloyd direction and Fox studio involvement.
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Victor Hugo
William Farnum
Jean Valjean
Mr. Farnum
Frank Lloyd
Robert Louis Stevenson
William Fox
Fort Lee
N. J
Seventy-first New York Regiment
Tam
Co. A. Pratt
Fox Theatre
Draft measure prompts curtailment of merchant deliveries
The Muscatine Journal notes that a new draft provision extending service limits to men 18 to 45 will reduce mercantile deliveries. Grocers in Des Moines urge curtailment of deliveries and adoption of cash and carry to ease labor shortages, lowering costs for housewives and freeing labor for the military.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Muscatine
All Nervous Women Whitman Benefit Ad
Mrs Lit tle recommends Remedy Vinci for nervous run down condition. She says it restored health and strength and recommends it to others. Ad claims Vinci uses beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese pep tones glycerophosphates as body building tonics and promotes sale by Sherman Bros and druggists.
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Little
Whitman
Mass
Vinci
Gale
Sherman Bros
Advt
Name mix up causes heartache in Shenandoah
Two towns named Shenandoah in Iowa and Pennsylvania share many soldiers including two Lieutenant McCanns. A Shenandoah wife learned her husband died in France, but officials later confirmed it was the other Lieutenant McCunn, causing relief and confusion among locals.
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Shenandoah, la
Shenandoah
Pennsylvania
Treaty drafts Greeks in America and Americans in Greece
Washington Sept 2 a treaty providing for the draft for military service of Greek citizens in America and American citizens in Greece was signed at the state department by Secretary Lansing and Minister Roussos and follows conventions with other co belligerents.
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Washington
America
Greece
United States
Ee Ment
Lansing
Roussos
Evening Journal Ad Highlights
Classified and display ads feature local services, goods for sale, job listings, and announcements. Readers are invited to browse for deals, opportunities, and community notices throughout the issue.
It’s The English Way You Know Across The Seas
In late August a British observer notes steadiness at home despite four years of war while Americans in London are warmly thanked. Public mood remains reserved. celebrations are silent, shown by anonymous kindness to Allied troops and confidence that the war moves forward.
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London
Marne
Foch
Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad From Newark Ad
Foley Cathartic Tablets keep the bowels regular and aid digestion. J. G. Gaston of Newark Indiana says he used many cathartics but Foley Cathartic Tablets gave the best satisfaction. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the product.
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Foley
J. G. Gaston
Newark
Ind
Lemmon’'s Pharmacy
Advt
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