Superstitions and Amulets Among Frontline Soldiers
An account from Ronard Lovett describes field folklore among British colonial troops and Australian soldiers at the front. Soldiers wear charms and talismans for luck and protection, including bullets, coins, symbols, and personal mascots, with varied beliefs about the power of each item.
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London
Froopa
Ronard Lovett
Sa Officiu
Henny
Belgium
Sain
Sal Mer
Becomd
Ube
New Zealand
Australia
emilleFoes
Grotenque Farm
Blcor
France
Naples
Thors
Germany
Roy
Wilch
Chris
Authorities Act to End Cannibal Voodoo Sacrifices in Havana
After a wave of cannibalistic rites by voodoo worshipers, at least three children are dead and many idol objects seized. The authorities push a campaign against Brujos and halt religious gatherings while arresting leaders and revering sacred sites.
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Havana
CohaWith
Babagueye
Locus
Olorraun
Chango
Vooteo Bellef
Gtorruun
Anarngun
Bleeun
Glecun
Biceus
Wariawe
Tles
Island
Murmerous
Brujor
Hen Lays A Very Large Egg in Harrisburg Race
Mary Halsey filed a claim for the exping log championship for her pet ackie. The hen laid a four and a half ounce egg with a circumference of ten and a half inches. She also laid two eggs on March day, including one with a notable appearance. The piece mentions harsh labor conditions and a call to strike.
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Harrisburg
Mary Halsey Hwe
Inga
Marne
Wich
Death of C Barton Follows Illness in Idaho
After a week long illness C Barton died at his home near Midvale Idaho. He was 28 and born in Navar County Nebraska. Survived by wife Rose Nisson two sons mother three brothers and three sisters. Funeral held at Christian church with Rev B B Burton officiating and burial in Athena cemetery.
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C. Barton
Midvale
Idaho
Athene
Fred Gross
Birth Street
Wftarnoon
Chelstian Charel
Pennie Barton
Ed Barton
Dalian
Ralph Bartoo
Black
Clarence
Wadean
Sinters
Mra
Hawthorn
Hood River
Mea
Addie Stone
Xtilh
Fred Grow
Henry Koon
Bla Wite
Miss Zola Keen Studied Under Godowsky in Seattle
Miss Zola Keen, student of Godowsky, completed a five week Seattle course joining the Auditors Clans for last weeks private lessons from the renowned pianist. She was the sole Eastern Oregon or Washington student to stay for the full program and will return to Whitman College after leaving for Walla Walla on the 24th.
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Zola Keen Haw
Godowsky
Seattle
Auditors
Cole
Phillips
McCool
Mids Keen
Thore
Werd Mia
Groen
Mia
Puttlop
Mine Gienich
Europe
Mita
Pha
Oregon
Wanhington
Whitman College
Walla Wella
Standard Begins Regular Tuesday Night Programs at Local Theatre
The Standard Theatre initiates a weekly four night schedule of motion pictures featuring Notthars and Westerns, with Charlie Sevens as a comedian highlight. New big monthly features include The Man Who Turned White and The Turn in The, while Sundays offer The Whispering Chorus and Barnaby.
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Standard ‘Theatre
Ax Fae
Charlie Sevens
Thaye Turer Makoe
Inland Empire
Nmall
Nenimova
Binnelie Sweet
Soaly
Gundey
Dorothy Dalton Comen
Burbary
Roughneck
Japlin
Thoxerae
Darmond
Ator
First National Bank Reaches Million Dollar Milestone
A report notes First National Bank surpasses one million dollars in assets as of September 12 under the banking act of Athens. It lists assets and liabilities including capital stock, profits, natural currency, and federal reserve deposits. The article also mentions Chinatown transformation and cultural coverage in New York Times context.
Dope Fiend Robs Office for Drugs at Luncheon
A thief entered through a front door on Third Street, rummaged the reception room, then forced a back door to steal morphine and cocaine from the office at noon while staff watched. No clues to the robber’s identity were found.
Swaggart's Poland China Herd Tops Premium Lists
A L Swaggart's Poland China herd wins multiple premiums at the Walla Walla stock show. Awards include first premiums for best pen of four bred by exhibitor and from one sow, first for best pen of four from one sow, first for best pen of four from any size, and top awards for best herd of one male and three females. Swaggart also takes thirds for female under eight months and for female under eight months. He plans to exhibit at the state fair with an Ahoroughbed Hog.
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A. L. Swaggart
Poland
Walla Pate
Walla Walla
Swaggart
Old Shells Hurt Children in War-Torn Country
Wartime shelling across the country has caused daily injuries mainly to children and women. Red Cross hospitals report treating thousands in a month, with the medical push continuing as health authorities assume control of operations.
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Curtis
Alls
Phyalelon
Wen
Red Crone
Theiry Health Department
St Thomas Port Gears Up To Restore War‑Hit Trade
The Virgin Island port of St Thomas begins to regain prewar importance as American steamers resume calls. Protests to Washington over harbor facilities prompt a shipping board push for improvements including a 3000 foot pier, 31 feet of water, and updated gear to speed coal, fuel, and supplies to ships. Durwood Curry reported the moves to congress and officials say support from shipping board members and businessmen will help boost calls and add an oil depot.
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Bt. Thomas
Virgin Talhady
Anverloun
Muir
Deanark
St. Thomas
Attiomena
Sanders
Washington
St Thomas
At. Thomas
Sty ‘Thomas
Asmorlens, Congress
Virgin Island
Shipping Board
Vem Syle
Curry
Customs
Congress
The Flying Fishermen and Early Air Travel Pioneers
A garbled report traces early aviation feats by the Flying Fishermen and pioneer aviators from the Curtine Aircraft and Mote corporation. It notes average speeds around F mph and claims a machine can lift about 1000 pounds, describing the craft as capable of carrying heavy loads and equipment for aviation work and sporting use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oington
Curtine
Eating Walrus Meat Bars In Army Memoir Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text suggests an odd memoir scene involving an army man, walrus meat bars, and unclear dialogue about a doctor and attire. The readable parts mention New York and a character named Doctor Donket, with garbled names and phrases.
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New York
Hovtor
Sven Lowgland
Earlis Gm
Bunk
Scots Honor to Yankee Dead in Glasgow Memorial Album
A Scottish commemoration honors American soldiers with a memorial album showing photographs of tombs and graves in Glasgow and Mull. The album, produced by locals led by John Waller, depicts four stories of American graves and notes the upkeep of sites as a gesture of shared wartime memory.
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Ginagow
Scotland
United States
Collint
Ton
D.C
Iquid Clark
B. Dy
Thi Way Wereciaton
Bia Iy
Twarke
Alparte
Mort Charlotte
Kilnanghion
Kontos
Amwrlen
Howry
Nesoctat
Bat Empire
Twland
Waller
Mull
Tatay
Muthwit
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Alen
Bete
Oul Eluing
Talay
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