Health of American troops in France praised by Pershing’s medical corps
Paris dispatch reports that American soldiers in France suffer fewer illnesses than troops in the United States. Pneumonia deaths are low due to hospitals, with measles and scarlet fever under control. Venereal disease remains low, with most cases coming from home. Morality and discipline in medical care described as strong.
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Paris
America
France
England
Europe
United States
United States Medical Corps
Gen
Medical Corps
Pershing
British hospital training aids U S medical corps authors
British hospital staffs have provided reports, suggestions, and training to the U S medical corps, with the aim of improving care for wounded and sick soldiers. Upon arrival in England and France, the ongoing instruction has helped ensure the sickness rate has not reached 10 percent, according to General Pershing who was warned in advance.
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England
France
Pershing
Banker Accused of Saying Red Cross Was a Harem
J. W. Boehner of Malvern, a prominent banker, is indicted on three counts under the espionage act for alleged treasonous remarks that women in Red Cross work are a harem for Army officers and for urging men to avoid enlisting. He pleaded not guilty, posted $5,000 bond, and his arraignment before Judge M. J. Wade was postponed. The charges include advising individuals to discourage enlistment and statements claiming war was provoked for financial interests, with dates tied to 1917 events.
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Council Bluffs
J. W. Boehner
Malvern
Red Cross
United States Army
Grand Jury
Boehner
Army
Navy
Canada
M. J. Wade
Charles Conger
Woodrow Wilson
Gordon Jones
F. Ey. Shafer
Ackley Welcomes New M. E. Pastor and Residents
Ackley announces Rev. Jas on as pastor of the M. E. church arriving from Philadelphia and delivering his first sermon. New residents include Jacob Scheelterte and family, Bulkner, and others moving into Ackley. Local business notes, farm sales, deaths, and probate matters reflect a bustling town with several families relocating and Glad tidings from the Ackley Mercantile company.
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Ackley
Ja. Mareh
Jason
City
Philadelphia
Jaslin
M. E. Church
Sandy J. Meyer
H.C. Schultz
Ackley Mercantile ® Company
Rede
Wan
Jacob Scheelterte
Newt Bulkner
Ackby Sue
Urub Wille
James Seough
Wr. Johnston
Minnesota
Batter Ton
Belmond
Arthur S Tromeman
Nite Enthy
Waterloo
Views of the People Puts Honself Straight
Reader from Waterion writes to clarify his stance on organized labor after a Courier and Reporter column labeled as “The Laborers.” He states he did not fully endorse labor unions nor take part in factory troubles in Westfield or elsewhere. The letter mentions consulting the Want ad page for details.
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Westfield
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Sheri Gelrike
Siva Ales
Amoi Ahem
Obbu Hore
Chas
Selbobir
Muessigiman
Aghiey
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Fesmenden
N. DJ
Henry W
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Gong Beach
Cal
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Marshalltown
Charles City
Towa
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Burch Bros . Bros . NS
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