Warning to neutrals in German wartime pamphlet
Washington reports a German warning circulated in Spanish claiming massive booty seized in France and Belgium and mistreatment of English prisoners. It details captured valuables, church destruction, and dire punishments, urging neutrals to heed the fate of others and noting alleged English kindness toward prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Washington
Spain
State Department
Bel-glum
Mandara Noterta
Meardy
Flanders
Bet in Wilkes Barre on Who Kills the Most Huns
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania two men Alexander Gormacki and John Gorinski enlisted in the United States Army to settle a $10 bet on who would kill the most Huns. They will keep a wooden stake with notches for each Hun killed and the man with the most notches will win when the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Alexander Gormacki
John Gorinski
United States Army
Gormacki
Negro boy enlistment tale from Wheeling Wheeling tale
A fifteen year old black boy from France writes home that he sold his short pants at Newport News and now enlists in the army after skipping school to watch soldiers depart. He enlisted at Wheeling West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Newport News
Gilbert EB. Boycan
France
Wheeling
W. Va
16 Chicks From 15 Eggs in New Castle Case
James Woods of New Castle Pennsylvania hatched 16 chickens from 15 eggs when one egg produced twins. He cannot identify which egg laid the twin chicks despite careful checking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
James Woods
Dangers Shared by Y Workers Near Front Lines
Washington report recounts Y M C A workers near Boulogne and front trenches facing ongoing shelling. Dr. George Meylan describes constant firing, close calls, and endurance of workers, including Miss Crandell and Miss Winona Martir, in harsh winter conditions and night bombardments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Louis Meylan
France
Meylan
Foyer de Séldat
Atriange
Hunshells
Reforest Bear Hillsides Near Hazelton Pa
Hazelton area mines face timber shortages for pillars prompting a forestry department by major companies. Bear Creek watershed has 5 000 white pine and 65 000 Norway spruce planted, with 30 000 more trees in Hugo Pa Panther Creek valley. Reforestation aims to prevent troublesome walls and long hauls, reduce floods, improve water supply, and boost anthracite production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton
Bear Creek
Hugo
Panther Creek
Need You Worry About This The Edges On Twenty Dollar Gold Pieces
The note warns that wear holes appear on the edges of twenty dollar gold pieces causing concern for collectors and casual holders. It discusses possible minting or circulation issues and advises careful checking of coin edges and authenticity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Averape
Umderwear
Cardinal Mercier
Tae
Thuland
CMO
Becurity
Pollus
Chemin Des Dames
Germany
John Ames
John Muriel
Boston
John W. Elliot
Pennsylvania
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
the Farmer’s
United States Department of Agriculture
Swift & Company
United States
Union Stock Yards
U.S.A
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!