NOW OR NEVER Defeat Germany in total surrender to end the war
A call to relentless war effort urging unconditional surrender of Germany. The speaker cites forty years of Prussian planning, rapid mobilization, and invasion of Belgium, warning of world domination and long term indemnities if the Allies fail. Billions spent and lives sacrificed are cited as stakes. The passage stresses decisive victory to free future generations.
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Germany
Belgium
Paris
America
Liberty Bond Puzzle Stalls Over Cryptic Phrase
A fragment from a wartime note hints at a Liberty Bond query described as a riddle. Readers are encouraged to deduce the meaning as a curious coin of support for the effort, with no further context provided.
Leather Loggins Cause Discontent in Oregon
PORTLAND Oregon September 23 Trouble grows between Vancouver Barracks soldiers and the State Constabulary over leather leggings worn by both sides. Regular army privates cannot wear them and argue state police should not either. Rumors of future leather gear reductions circulate amid mounting tension.
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Portland
Ore
Vancouver Barracks
State Constabulary
Oregon State Constabulary
Oregon
No Doubt as to Yankee Draftees in War Effort
In Pittsburgh on Sept 23, Harry Simon a nineteen year old Canadian veteran asserts eighteen year olds can match any German soldier. He praises young American draftees for their resilience and trench endurance, saying the Prussian Guard cannot match the Atlantic youths once trained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
United States
Harry Simon
Atlantic
Miner Falls Sixty Feet While Smoking Pipe
Theodore Sparkman, a miner, fell sixty feet in a nearby mine shaft near Monroe Missouri and dislocated his shoulder. He escaped the fall with his pipe still in his mouth and was found calmly smoking after the incident.
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Monroe
Theodore Sparkman
Here
Notice on game protection and penalties in Indiana county
The Board of Game Commissioners warns that hunting or killing Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkey, Ringneck Pheasant, Quail, or Deer in Indiana County before the 1919 open season is illegal with penalties of 200 dollars for birds and 25 dollars for deer. Secretary Joseph Kalbfus urges all to obey and aid enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Board of Game Commissioners
Joseph Kalbfus
Allied advances push in the Balkans and West Front
Allied forces drive toward the Balkans frontiers near Gradiska and Prilep while expanding gains in the West. British and French units push along the Hindenburg line, with Americans raiding near Metz and engaging German forces. Nazareth region sees cavalry action as Allies press toward Dimascus. reports cite heavy German reinforcements to the East and Turkish peril.
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Gradiska
Prilep
Balkans
el Bassan
Koprulu
Servia
Albania
Bapuma Pass
Lower
Germany
Bulgaria
Turkey
Allenby
Nazareth
Baillee
London
Balkan
Pares
Sepe
St Quentin
Phe Fors
Vithare
Vendeuil
la Fontaine
St. Quentin
Veste River
Vosges
Three County Continuation on War Losses Names and Relations
Bright twenty five year old local man from Clymer named in society notice. Mrs Rose Cribbs of Vandergrift learns of her brother James Valley Houston killed in action. Raymond Axe, once missing, is now reported killed in action. Earl Moore, last of four to pay supreme sacrifice, formerly lived in Gentes Towns. many relatives listed.
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Clymer
Wolden
Rose Cribbs
Vandergrift
James Valley Houston
Blairsville Company
Tie
Mar
Joseph Jonston
Purevhase Line
Tadiani
Raymond Axe
Tern
Mr. Ound
Rouben Axel
Maple Avenue
Blairsvile
Sergt
Earl Moore
Gentes
Taey
Coutieiny Lo
Fragmented OCR Note About Local Event
Fragmented text mentions a local event with unclear names and places. Figures and titles appear garbled, offering no clear date or outcome. The readable bits suggest a community note, but specifics are not recoverable.
Prices Schedule For Indiana Sane Week Start
A crowded price list outlines Indiana retail prices starting Monday Sept 23 for staples and groceries. Items include wheat flour corn meal sugar lard Crisco evaporated milk canned goods raisins syrup cheese butter and related groceries with a mix of old and new prices and bulk quantities.
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Indiana
D&e Doz
Chinless Crown Prince Referenced In WWI Dispatch
In a Pittsburgh dateline dated September 23, a World War I report relays First Lieutenant Allen M. Cordell describing the German nickname the 112th Infantry heard as the chinless Crown Prince. He notes German surrender behavior and asserts their fighters’ tendency when outnumbered. The piece also lists local visitors at the Cauldwell and Taylor households.
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Puesburgh
Allen M. Cordell
Granddad Works in Ship Plant While Grandson Fights in the Trenches
Seattle dispatch notes 83 year old W I Morse of the North Pacific Shipbuilding Company as the oldest West shipyard worker. He serves in the bull gang while his great grandson Frank Morse, eighteen, from Dallas fights in Europe. Morse recalls Civil War era service and life in Minnesota with humor and pride. Also mentions William Lowry family visiting on Oakland Avenue.
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Seattle
Wash
Frank Morse
Dallas
Tex
Europe
W. IL. Morse
North Pacific Shipbuilding Company
Morse
West
Sam
Frank
Tam
Minnesota
Iowa
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Xummes
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Nelander
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Vatican
Austria
Pope Benidicci
Roche
Nature
Daugherty
Lower Siberia
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Eta
Chambersville
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Fifth Street
Oak St
Serena Penitence
Saliz
Phila
Damson's
Remington
Indians Hospital
Adu-X
King Razor Mfe
North Ninth Street
Philadelphia
Lynn Prothero
Water Street
Cly
Gazette
Catholic Church
Inquire Ab Gazette Office
Clymer Avenue
Weamer Loos
Savings & Trust Building
Joni
Olhy Street
Locust Street
Owrer
Cavette
Watery Genie Service
Ne Ite Utility Electric Co
Court House
Minn
G. P. McCartney
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Bell
Blairs- Ville
Union
Viola Dana
Granddad
Grandson
William Lowry
Wilkinsburg
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New Strand Theater
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