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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
9
The account describes a bayonet wound to the shoulder from behind and a head injury from an unknown impact. After being moved from the trench to a first aid post, wounds were dressed and the soldier, though shaken, rejoined his company in six weeks.
A veteran recalls bombing training in France with jam tin bombs and Mills bombs. He describes throwing methods, helmeted drills, and the dangers of German return fire, plus a heroic chaplain who cared for wounded under heavy fire.
In hot weather the company uses a ten foot by twenty foot creek for swimming and washing. After a quick parade the unit moves to Divisional Baths where thirty-five minutes pass as they strip, soap up, and rinse in cold water under supervision. The scene shows discipline and camaraderie amid the muddy environment.
An old newspaper item touts daily morning hot water with limestone phosphate as an “inside bath” to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved complexions and vitality, urging purchase of a quarter pound of limestone phosphate at the drug store to demonstrate quick health benefits.
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