Playing the Hun Game and the Road to Victory Day
A wartime meditation warns against overconfidence as Allied progress nears the Rhine. It notes 120 miles to the German border from Yprèg and 420 miles from St. Quentin to Berlin, with brutal fighting ahead. The piece flags Russian, Balkan, and wider European complications, urging steady effort toward Victory Day.
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Rhine
Berlin
Potsdam Palace
Ypreg
St. Quentin
Germany
Balkans
Serbia
Roumania
Bulgaria
Balkan
Europe
Marry Daugherty Letter Describes Farreaching Battle Losses
A frontline soldier recounts relentless five day combat facing machine guns snipers and liquid fire. He notes heavy casualties, minimal rations, and eventual relief after exhausting efforts to treat 200 wounded at the hospital, urging continued sacrifice and Liberty Bond purchases.
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Uncle Sam
Chemist Wins Lasting Gratitude
A testimonial proclaims Magi's Wonderful Remedy cured severe stomach pain and intestinal inflammation. It claims the simple preparation removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and alleviates stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded. Jetrick Bros. and druggists everywhere.
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Magi
Fremedy
Jetrick Bros
Soldiers Diary Entry From War Camp and Frontline Anecdotes
A soldier recalls evacuating wounded in a cellar hospital after an explosion, notes the lack of noncombatants and his decision to carry a pistol at all times. He describes gear losses, examinations, and a humorous egg trading miscommunication with Austrian locals, plus camp life details, meals, and plans as American forces advance toward Europe. He mentions a battalion service, haircuts, a hammock, and a dance, ending with affection to his family and hope for home.
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Thore
Pitt
Palm Board
Atlantic City
Ocean City
Oakmont
Chautauqua
Lake Irie
Jon
Europe
U.S. A
North Western
America
Saturday Evening Post
Red Book
Cosmopolitan
Keith
Jasue
Gillette Raxars
Chateau Thistry
Marne
Berlin
Harry
Harry Hares Letter From France Describes Frontline Service
Wartime letter from a soldier recounts gas exposure and first time going over the top. He notes enemy surrender at hilltop, snipers, and near misses, describes hospital travel and bonding with comrades, and reflects on age of soldiers and morale amid France.
Chestnut Flat School Teachers Reunion Attendees Listed
A large group of former Chestnut Flat School teachers and their families gathered Saturday for the annual reunion. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hugh McCullough and Wood of Vandergrift staying with Mrs Mary Beer over Sabbath. Michael Silvis of South Bend visited with son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Stole Kerr as Eva and Mae Sell called on Sunday.
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Dren
Bete
Tangy Meir
Samuel
Kerr
Br. 8
SP Wilson
IndiMra
John Anthony
Chestnut Flat
Hugh McCullough
Gon. Wood
Vandergrift
McCullough
Mary Beer
Michael Silvis
Hear South Bend
Stole Kerr
Eva
Mae Sell
Secret of youth through toxin elimination capsules
An old advertisement touts youth by cleansing the body with GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. Claims kidneys cleanse blood and remove poisons, promising strength, elastic nerves and muscles, and a youthful face. Promotes direct import from Haarlem and urges use by Dutch heritage, marketed by a druggist in sealed packs.
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Haarlem
Tsarlem
Ijelland
Funeral notices and visits in Colkitt area names
The fragment lists relatives and visitors including William Frond, Mrs Satah Tonderson of Idaho visiting with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Iro Soll, Wilbur Stuchell of Jacksonville as guests at Samuel Kerr’s home, and Milas Ennore Campbell visiting relatives on Sabbath with Bertha and Noelle Georga in Colkitt.
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Finbbatty
Colkitt
William Frond
Sats
Meron
Mrh
Fone Wien
Satah Tonderson
Idaho
Iro Soll
Wilbur Stuchell
Jacksonville
Mra
Samuel Kerr
Milas Ennore Campbell
Cougan
Bertha
Noelle Georga
Obituary: Daughter of Wilt Family Dies at Home
The young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilt died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at the family home on Enat Pike due to a growth-related illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Corp. Butta of the Salvation Army, with interment in Oaklund cemetery.
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Lduth Wilt
Joseph Wilt
Enat Pike
Corp. Butta
Salvation Army
Oaklund Cemetery
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