Voices Contempt for Foe Fighters
A Chicago letter from H B Stecher of Racine Wisconsin, a YMCA worker with the Ninety first division, denies reports of fraternizing with enemy troops after the armistice on the western front. Stecher, who served six months on three fronts, asserts no fraternizing occurred and expresses contempt for the German soldier and methods.
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France
Hamilton Beach Manufacturieg Company
Frocine
California National Guard
Los Angeles
Cal
Mra. M
Stécher
Chicago
Stecher
Birds as natural enemies of crop pests
A brief note argues that without birds we would starve, as birds are the natural enemies of insect pests. Agricultural reports are cited to show insects destroy millions of dollars worth of crops yearly, while birds help control these pests.
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Hla
Uncle Sam's Bills Must Be Paid
A wartime appeal for unity and sacrifice urges Americans to back the Victory Liberty Loan. It recalls a sailor’s account of a German U boat’s deceptive rescue and argues that only by paying the nation’s bills and supporting allies can liberty endure. The piece stresses law and order, aiding those harmed by intolerance, and bringing the troops home.
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Atorma Jn
Atlantic Ocean
America
Sam
Dream Hae Physical Waals
Fragmentary text discusses a dream of falling from a height and its possible physiological basis. It cites muscle relaxation after sleep onset and minor movements as triggering the sensation, noting the brain perceives a fall. Includes a quote from Bayard Taylor and stray phrases about daily thought.
Jewish historian Josephus died torn at Jerusalem in 87
Sensphus includes note that Josephus, famed Jewish historian, was torn in Jerusalem in 87. It states he later used the family name Flavius of the Roman Vespasian as gratitude for favors. His death date is unclear and his known works are listed. The fragment ends with a trading reference to Forest Park.
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Waviua Josephus
Jerusalem
Flavius
Vespasian
Agein
Aplon
Alexandria
Untitled fragment from a damaged page item
The readable text is fragmented and unclear with no discernible event, names, or locations to summarize into a factual news card.
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Uncle Sam
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Burkart’s Paint Store
Madison Street
Forest Park
Forest Park State Bank
Rohn & Grahl
Letchenbestatter
East Avenue
Oak Park
Madison’ Street
Forest Park, DL
Friedhard
Mae
Daily Thought
Bayard Taylor
Ballman
Turner Hall
Martin Ballmann
Chatler Appel
the Man
Madleon Street
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Burkart
DEVOE
Forest Park, Ill
Onder
Volée
ALA Williamts
Qak Pariclu
PMU Eei Pur EU Ag
Alois J. Ulrich
Poreat Park, Ill
Ampaign Work & Specialty
Theo. L. Lobstein& Co
Twelfth Street
Harlem
Fhone Forest Park
Otto E. Lover
Ascher
Lathrop Ave
Phons Forest Park
Harlem-State Savings Bank
F. Grobsee
Pres
Fred'k J
Lange E. A. Cummings
Herrick
Conrad Michalsky
Iore
WM. F, Haase
WM. F
Haabh
W. F. Grosser
Capital and
Burplus
Ernest Brion
Bolles
Meyer WM. Birger
Elfrieda Bockelman
Beloit Avenue
Leo, Knagke
Madigon ST. Tol
Porent Park
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Jackson Boulevard
Metropolitan “L
Hannah Avenue
Forest Park 360
Haripm Avenue
Lake Street
River Forest
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Bearborn St
Taentones A Schwartz
OAK
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