Lieutenant D pe years home wins high praise for valor
A U S Marine recalls aerial combat over France with a daring escape and rescue. He describes downing a German leader, aiding downed comrades, capturing a German, and guiding a wounded colonel to safety through heavy fire. Amid shelling he used a German as an interpreter and reached division headquarters.
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Ottigr
Oshamberlain
Teéxay
Avetval
Chamberlain
Ehel
Posta
Officer Militare Amerleaine Mux Blesse
Not ao Blacker There. Summer hotel raid in Sheboygan
A raid on summer hotels and dance talk at Crystal and Elkhart lakes, conducted by defense council members and allied organizations, failed to round up any slackers as every man checked by officers produced a registration card.
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Edie
Kun
Gaemy
mMe
Woader
Sheboygan
Wis
Crystal and Elkhart
Defense Council
Elmilor
Seattle Women Learn to Battle German Propaganda
At the University of Washington an Institute led by Milas Hunley Coldwell trains women to expose and counter German propaganda. The program provides accurate information about the government's wartime AR program and aims to empower women as informed participants.
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Seattle
University’ of Washington
Milas Hunley Coldwell
Dado of Women
Captive on a U Boat A Merchant Captain's 15 Day Ordeal
A British merchant captain released from German camps describes 15 days aboard a submarine after his ship was torpedoed. He details brutal transit through Prigon and Brandenburg camps, scarce food, harsh guards, and indignities before eventual release via Switzerland. He recalls depth charges, forced onboard visits, and wartime fear among crew.
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London
Switzerland
Lig
Tand
Ime
Ehalla
Gulf of Mexico
North Sea
Helgoland
Wilhelmehaven
Brandenburg
Lady Carson in War Work Efforts Highlight Britain
Lady Carson, wife of Sir Haward Obison, is active in wartime industry in Britain. She is widely known for her relentless work and constant endeavors. Previously known as Ruby Breve, she became Edyard’s second wife after related marriages and events.
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Carson, Wita
Haward Obison
Britain
Corhfort
Edyard
Ruby
Woman Kisses Flag After Alleged Remarks at Plant
Norma Matz, worker at a Ivnvnville factory, was made to kiss the American flag after claiming Germany did not want to fight but President Wilson did. Superintendent O A Helat says she confessed to the remarks. the plant halted work for minutes as Matz walked out and kissed the flag.
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Ivnnaville
Tid
Norma Matz
Wes
Germany
Wilson
O.A. Helat
Piofit
Milas Matz
Fragmentary Observation On War Rations And Civilians
A damaged passage describes people drawing through boats to a station or post office to obtain commodities. It notes 800 Russian soldiers in late construction stages and civilians starving, scavenging scraps more than hope for food. It mentions German soldiers also scavenging for fuel sources like coke or coal, with secrecy in home practices.
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Ava
Night raids vs daytime bombing by airmen in World War II
British daylight raids aim at specific military targets such as railways depots and aerodromes, with formations flying in protected, prearranged routes. German night bombing favors concentrated attacks on airfields and bombers, achieving surprise and heavy damage, though visibility limits observations and civilian targets are at risk.
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London
Royal Air
Conchinea Fy
Hind
Lings
Nstead
Akififo Giding
Jimes
Thair Avrodrome
Ro A. FB
Fear Huns Will Be Scalp Red in London Letters from German U boat crews interred in the United States reach London causing mixed reactions
Relatives in Germany send letters to London describing life in Germany after the U boat crews were interned in the United States. Some letters reveal anger toward the United States while others show sympathy for the crews. One wife writes of fear and prays for her husband’s safety.
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London
Germany
United States
Beming
Ittle Wehr
Mas
Geran
Young Knoxville Hero Saves British Sailors in War
Twenty year old Hero Séamian, praised by Secretary Daniels for bravery in aiding the rescue of British sailors. He enlisted in the navy in April 1917 and served on a transport before becoming an officer’s clerk. He helped fire a gun during two submarine battles.
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Hero Séamian
Twanty
Knoxville
Tom—Seamin
Lincoln Freels
Daniels
Knoxvilling
Navy
As &Unman
Begon
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Uke
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Anid
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Pind
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Strohen
Ranim
Heidelberg
Fngland Trio 19
Lady Carson
Plant
Flag
Royal Flying Force
Priaonar Aske
America
Anoh
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Ayngeds
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