Electrically controlled boats discussed after Belgian coast attack
The newspaper notes British forces destroyed a German electrically controlled high speed boat off the Belgian coast. It explains the term may refer to a device guiding torpedoes from shore. U S naval officials say the concept predates current work and that a practical radio remote control boat plan has been under government study with significant funding and appointments.
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London
Washington
Nove
United States
Mately
Gov
Swanson to Speak at Farmers Chamber Luncheon
Farmers invited to Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday. Swanson, organizer for the wedding, to speak on county ag issues. Secretary Stipulation fruit and local producers to attend. meeting led by A. Holpton with questions prepared.
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Chamber of
Hans
A. Holeptin
Hale Ducers
Azether
American Picket Boat Disaster Founders Crew of Twelve
Washington reports describe a wartime picket boat sinking in heavy seas while on patrol. Ten of twelve crewmen are believed lost with three bodies recovered. Rescue and salvage efforts traced wreckage and possible paths of the ship as divers search for remaining remains.
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Washington
Iqiad
Howe
Claire
Destroyers Effective Warned By Respondent And Diary Evidence
Fragmented text notes a claim that destroyers are effective against submarines with diaries and reports furnishing evidence. The snippet mentions a U boat commander and alleged decline in ship casualties over recent weeks, though details are unclear and garbled.
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Sebrist Ida
Lost In The Clouds Flight Tale From Toronto Flying Corps
Sam Pickard recalls a training mishap while with the Royal Flying Corps in Toronto. He lost navigation in darkness and rain, searched for a city, spotted a farm house, landed safely, and faced a curious scene as he guided his aircraft to the ground. He hoped to reach home next morning amid the commotion of a nearby gang.
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Sam Pickard
Rickard
Royal Flying Corps
Toronto
Canada
Nunch
Cerman Raider and Trawlers Sink Off Copenhagen
Reported by three sources, a German raider and several trawlers were sunk near Copenhagen. Details are incomplete, with fragments indicating loss of five prows and maritime action affecting shipping.
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Tee
Fragmentary Local Notice From A Faded Page
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a theater and boys, with unclear names and events. The readable bits suggest a scene about someone added to a list or plan, but essential details are missing to determine who, what, where or when. The text is too garbled to extract a clear news item or outcome.
Organizer AP Waithva Union Hosts Next Week Talks
An organizer party invites members to an upcoming week long event in the Hinn-Fieasent VW region. The group aims to discuss strategies, mobilize volunteers, and broaden outreach across local communities. Participants urged to bring plans and ideas.
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Va Union
Ania
Untitled fragment hints at wartime trenches and patrols
Fragmentary text references Americans in trenches and incursions, with hints of patrols near Nu Man's pup Lord. The readable parts suggest a wartime scene focusing on trench life and military operations.
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Nu Man
District Court Opens Monday
District court proceedings begin Monday as judges prepare for cases to be heard. Local officials emphasized orderly conduct and timely submissions. The event signals the start of a term with anticipated docket items across civil and minor criminal matters.
Cruiser 1S Sunk Amid Wet Week Debut
A fragmentary report notes a cruiser named 1S sunk during a wet week. Wise Brothers are listed in connection with a debut at Toes Lats Cot Whea, with details unclear due to damaged text. Local names and places appear garbled, but the core fact is the sinking event and a forthcoming debut by Wise Brothers.
Fragmentary 19th Century Scrawl Resists Reading
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names such as Gene and Yeates and references to Pacific or lake contexts, but the text is largely unreadable. The snippet appears to be a stray line from a broader page with no clear event, date, or identifiable organization.
Germans Retreat On 13 Mile Front Near Laon
Fragmentary report notes German forces withdrawing along the 13 mile front near Laon with command elements signaling a fall back toward the north bank of the Ashito river. Details are unclear due to the unreadable OCR.
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Aes
Ashito
Laon
Crog’s Country Match Tonight and Sunday Weather Shift
A temperature change is expected tonight and again on Sunday. Temperatures will rise or fall with a notable shift across the period. Local conditions may include cooler nights and variable daytime highs. Strong winds are not ruled out.
Citizens Protest Exorbitant Prices At Meeting
Citizens gathered to denounce high water and gas rates and other essentials. Speakers urged action on fuel costs, calling for price reforms and a statewide inquiry while a city meeting adjourned to study the issue and plan a follow up.
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Robert Win Tee. Combany
Illiams
M. A.gorrill
Citi
Plete Gp Abtust
Fragmented OCR nonstory item with scattered names
Partial readable lines list names like Ed Robert Man, Jarlex Finch, Ed Anmly Winburn, M. Boyd and others. text fragments reference carcass and a “coon” shout but overall content is garbled with missing context and dates.
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Robert Man
Jarlex Finch
Anmly Winburn
Mt M. Boyd
Tan
fragmented notice from a lively local meeting or event
Readable details are scarce. the text hints at a community gathering or committee meeting with mentions of a Brear, Stinity, carl, Orr Boruts, weekly payers, a chairman, and comments about school needs. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece conveys a local civic or social gathering tone.
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Orr Boruts
School serves hot noon meal to older students
Miss Raith Bowman teaches the school where older boys and girls receive a hot noon meal. The building has tables and heating equipment with supplies stored behind. work is underway to continue serving.
Not Enough Fighting Eup the American ar
Fragmentary text describes a wartime or sports scene with unclear actors and places. Extractable names and events are sparse. readable portions hint at conflict or competition, with references to heat, shooting, and sea activity, but specifics remain obscured by garbled OCR.
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Cove
Iery
1500 Phones Cut Over Ed Abet It Nun Bests
Fragmentary OCR notes report a large cut in phone lines affecting an area. The readable snippet mentions a couple involved and references a person named Yo Sid with unclear context and a dated time marker 6 Wt. Further details are unreadable.
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