Letters From Our Lads Over There in France June 11
Dispatches from Pvt John L Wall and Hallie Piersol describe moving between sectors near the Second Battle of the Marne. They report near open warfare with fewer gas attacks, desertion of villages for food, and daily drills with the 8 Infantry AEF.
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France
Germany
Berlin
Boyd
The
Marne
Sean
Hoyas
Kansan
John L. Wall
H. Q. Company
8 Infantry
A. EF
Kremlin Churches Lose Impressive Stature in Maynard Williams Note
Maynard Owen Williams writes for Christian Herald that within the Kremlin walls ten churches fail to impress, with the Whost tower and St Sophia dome contrasting amid red walls and gold leaf. He notes the interiors disappoint, domes are small, and the overall effect is a surplus of gilded saints like Indian gopurams, while towers appear modest.
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Kremlin
Tyan Vellkh
Maynard Owen Williams
Delhi
St. Sophia
India
County War Roll Notices Include Promotions and Dates
Fragmentary notice lists soldier roll items with transfers, ranks and near relative details. Mentions names such as MR. Chessman and Lee Pendleton with a phone reference. The readable pieces indicate a public notice style for families of service members.
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Chessman
Lee, Pendleton
Gre
Experience In the Clouds by Mwirice Hill at Payne Field
A letter from Mwirice Hill at Payne Field Mills describes a Saturday flight with an instructor. He reports climbing above 1000 feet into clear and clouded layers, enjoying the sight of white clouds, and a calm, steady flight that felt almost effortless. He expresses gratitude for the privilege and hopes his parents share the chance.
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Mwirice Hill
Payne Field
Misc
Tam
Udut MB. Hill
Mills
Stampede Visitors Return to Miseoula Montana
Stampede visitors return home after a well planned trip to Miseoula Montana for the Wiki Wear exhibition. The Stampede committee promoted the slogan thinner and better thin ever and ensured smooth operations with Big Bill Switsler and a team including Charles Allard and Athena in charge.
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Allena
Miseoula
Montana
Misoulian
Big Bill
Switsler
Amiatante
Wogether
Charles Allard
Polaon
Athena
Abe
Primitive Ways in Arabia Observed by Travelers
Describes desert life in parts of Arabia as primitive, with customs like tent reverence after a death and the silt or bread covenant. Notes beliefs in the evil eye, spells on camels, and tribal speech in allegory, plus literacy limitations yet quick wit among Arabs.
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Arabian Desert
Abraham
Joseph
Moses
Alexander
Arb
Local Draft Quota Calls 114 Men From Udiatilta County
One hundred fourteen Udiatilta county men in Class 4 have been notified to report to the Pendleton board on July 3 at 3 p.m. for induction into the National Army. The list includes several men recently reassigned to Class 1 after legal advisement and marks one of the largest callups yet. Names mentioned include Myrick, Fayne, and Fuscothors of Athenheste. others such as Williams Arlingham, Ferusen, Sturgis, Nelson, and Payne are listed among the participants.
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Udiatilta
Tocal Board
Pendleton
National Army
Oregon Seeks Fourth Liberty Loan Quota $45 Million
Oregon sets its fourth liberty loan quota at about 45 million to 50 million dollars with a 61 percent response seen so far. Robert E. Smith, state manager, reports from San Francisco after attending the Twelfth Federal Reserve District conference.
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Oregon
Liberty Town
Otober
Portland
Robert E. Smith
Liberty Toxn Cuny Pales
San Praneciaco
Twelfh Federal Reserve District
Oregonian
Smith
Liberty
San Francisco
Thin Wate
Dramatized Romance Movies Reflect Gloom and Passion
The piece discusses four and French films praised for emotional intensity, noting American audiences miss nuanced European sensibilities. It highlights persistent dramatised plots featuring eternal triangles, ardent lovers, a grieving mother, and a deathbed ending as staples, with conservative narration and emphasis on mood over political content.
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Rijaili
Swat the Rat and Honeydew in Biblical Times
Long passage describes rats' spread in the United States and their huge losses to food products. It mentions dollar losses, storage and transport impacts, and industry costs. The text discusses honeydew from aphids and a biblical reference to honey in a wood, with quotes about honey in the land.
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United States
Ray Zerba In Hospital With Pneumonia At Camp Lewla
Ray Zerba remains in critical condition in a Camp Lewla hospital ward after a pneumonia bout. A telegram to relatives indicates his condition improved slightly after the initial report of danger and his sister left for the camp.
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Camp Lewla
Ray Zerba
Zorte
Abe
History of the Sword Across Cultures
The sword originated in Egypt with three blade shapes straight curved and half curved The Roman sword surpassed Greek in size and many shenttis bore precious stones as art treasures Among Mowlems the title for a renowned swordsman was sword of Allah The Chinese crafted swords as early as 1870 B C
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Egypt
Syria
Asia Minor
India
Allah
B.C
Spoken Frustration Echoes in a Parental Moment
A fragmentary dialogue shows a child crying after a spanking as the parent questions the child about the emotion. The scene hints at a domestic moment of discipline and reflection with characters Bobby Dee and a mother or father figure.
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Wobby
Bobby
Dee
Things That Grow Double in Nature’s Odd Attachments
A fragmented passage describes unusual plant growth with doubled features in vegetables nuts and kernels. It notes instances of doubled parts in various fruits and grains and mentions double structures appearing along stems and blossoms in an old style observational tone.
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Fir Alps
Wilson Alone Halt Prohibition Gains Senate Support
The Senate backed wartime nationwide prohibition to take effect January 1, prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquor after December 1 1914 for beverage use and halting production changes in beer and wine. The House is expected to concur as discussions continue on the agricultural extension measure and related rider.
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United States
Utiles Ireideot Wilson
Congress
Senate
Chate
Ander
Browere
Pacl
Garfiell
Ise BP
Harvest Looms as 1915 Grain Crop Edges Toward Harvest
Weather is dry but favorable. harvest in many ranches near Wis. next week fields will see machine work and operations in full swing. Some labor shortages expected as crews ready for work and grain quality appears promising given dry conditions.
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Saveral
Wis
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