War Front Impressions From American Captain's Post
I describe shelling near a rear headquarters where an American captain, a former Michigan football player, calmly supervises troops under gas, shelling, and blackout conditions. Soldiers scatter across fields, while towns are spared by a tacit agreement. News from home becomes a casual relief as shells crack nearby and the bombardment intensifies.
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Irda
Shelin
Michigan University
America
United States
Chicago
Fragmentary War Era Sketch From Wartime Diary
Fragmented OCR passage describes wartime movement and occupation with blurred names and places. It hints at military patrols, restricted villages, and civilians facing occupation. The tone suggests a grim, fragmented account of frontline conditions and displacement during a conflict.
Strike after draft deferment in Gedo Wyoming
In Gedo Wyoming a 36 hour miners strike followed a deferred draft classification granted to an assistant postmaster. Miners held a meeting and voted to support the postmaster’s family from union funds once he enlisted. Four of the 200 strikers were native to the United States.
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Gedo
Wyo
Patriot Ic
America
Government tractor school tests at Measley Hill
London reports new English records for tractor plowing at the Measley Hill government tractor school. Two light tractor plows operated for 12 hours on light soil with four furrows at six inches depth, averaging 11.75 acres per hour and consuming 2.46 gallons of fuel per acre.
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London
Government Tractor School of Instruction
Measley Hill
Through storm with baby in Bald Mountain trek
Margaret Kemp, a 52 year old widow and mother of six, walked 12 miles through snow to reach aid in Wilkes Barre. She pleaded for warmth for her family stranded in a freezing shack on Bald Mountain. Children lacked shoes and proper clothing. relief materials were sent after the mother and infant arrived at the aid center.
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Wilkes Barre
Margaret Kemp
Bald Mountain
Man With Smallest Feet In Army At Camp Meade
Arthur L. Bunn of the Twenty-eighth Engineers is noted for having the smallest feet in the U S Army at Camp Meade Maryland. His shoe size is three and a half, leaving room to spare in the undersized shoes issued by the Q A.
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Camp Meade
Jestice
Arthur L. Bunn
Bunnie
United States Army
Fragmented 1900s ad and health notes mix
Fragmentary OCR blends with medical claims and social chatter. Mentions Dr Pierce remedies for liver and stomach and a Framingham study noting 82 percent of 1700 examined had a disease form. Also contains casual remarks about theater goers and reminiscences of resolutions.
Cuticura Offer for Pimples Treatment Sample
Don t worry about pimples on rising and retiring gentle men s faces with Cuticura Ointment. Wash off the ointment in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Free samples available by addressing Cuticura Dept X Boston. At druggists and by mail Soap 25, Ointment 50.
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Dept. X
Boston
Awaiting a Delegation on Engagement Notice
A dialogue notes a daughter’s engagement awaiting official notice. A parent asks if the engagement is known, and replies that the fact is known but formal notification has not yet arrived. The exchange reflects social customs surrounding betrothal announcements.
Well Matched Edith and Edward Ideal Couple
Edith describes the couple as well matched with ambition and wealth. Edward agrees, noting she brings wealth and he brings ambition, portraying a balanced partnership.
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Edith
Edward
Powder in Shoes as Well as Guns
Detroit Press notes camp manuals advise soldiers and relief workers to use Allen's Foot-Ease to ease friction and refresh tired feet. The antiseptic powder, praised for over 96 years, helps with hot, swollen, blistered feet and bunions. Order 25 cent boxes from any department store for shipments to training camps and services.
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Pital Ayne
Detroit Press
Allen
Navy
Dept
Army
Earned His Respect in a Quip of Courtship
A brief quip centers on a man who earned respect for his companion’s judgment after she refused to marry him once, prompting a playful exchange about judgment and choice in a social setting.
Quote on Appreciation by Irish Philosopher J C
An Irish philosopher known as J C observed that a man tends to value what he possesses only after it is gone. The remark reflects on human tendency to miss familiar blessings once they are lost.
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