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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
7
Eyewitness account from Paris to Amiens describes German air raids aimed at the Amiens railway hub. Bombs struck multiple sites disrupting traffic while civilians, including women and children, fled on roads with improvised carrying carts and wheelbarrows seeking safety as dawn neared.
Soldiers describe Amiens bombardment scenes with women children and wounded in transit to safety. A British officer notes hospital casualties and a woman clinging to a babe amid ruins as German air raids devastate the city. Meagher County Montana launches a Red Cross cattle pledge fund drive.
Post Office announces a rural carrier exam for Williams County North Dakota to fill Williston Bonetraill Grinnell routes with vacancies on other local routes. The test will be held July 27 1918 at Williston and Rey and open to eligible citizens including women during wartime. The Civil Service Commission handles applications and may assign winners to other postal duties as needed. Fargo North Dakota marks a service flag ceremony at the North Dakota State Medical Association convention opening session with 121 stars for physicians in government service.
An old advertisement touts Geta-It as a fast corn and callus remover that peels away pain in seconds. It claims two second application, instant drying, and painless walking after use. Sold by E. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago and available at Williston Drug Co, with endorsements by local merchants.
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