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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
A French officer offers a heartfelt tribute to American soldiers in France, praising their bravery discipline and eagerness to learn. The letter quoted by an official dispatch recalls Verdun like the awe inspired by U S troops and notes their thoughtful conduct under fire. The piece also touches on ongoing German efforts and artillery buildup along the western front.
Greensboro Daily News cautions against excessive war forecasts as the United States debates a large European army and airplane production. It notes shifting stages from exuberant optimism to cautious realism, warning that premature triumphalism can mislead public opinion and weaken morale.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Remedy as a universal cure for catarrh arguing it treats constitutional causes through the blood. The notice offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and directs readers to send testimonials to I. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio with OTC pricing.
A compact guide lists places and person names with phonetic spellings for readers. It covers locations such as Amiens Armentieres Arras and Ypres and figures like Caillaux Clemenceau and Petain with suggested pronunciations.
Eat slowly and chew thoroughly. Eat small meals and skip supper if troubled. If symptoms persist take one Chamberlain's Tablet before going to bed.
Mr. A. C. Farthing purchases the Rev. L. Wilson farm on Route 1, Sugar Grove, in Watauga county. Described as one of the finest and best improved farms, he plans to move there within the next year or two.
A wartime op ed praises the National Security League for promoting true citizenship. It calls for civic instruction from schools through a national Patriotic Education Faculty, to instill government responsibility in youth and awaken national resolve against defeat.
The National Security League reports 176 House members and 42 senators support universal military training, up from 170 and 45 in a prior tally. Retirement of three New York representatives and deaths of Senators Brady Newlands Hughes trimmed the totals.
A Washington dispatch reports Belgium secured another 3 250 000 credit from the U S treasury, raising its total borrowings to 107 850 000 and allied credits to 5 288 450 000. The era notes French epigrams praising resolved offensives while Germany threatens Holland, signaling shifting Europe tensions.
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