Eleven-Year-Old French War Hero Injured in Dispatch Ride
An American motorcycle dispatch rider hits a boy of eleven near Pagny sur Meuse and rushes him to hospital after a leg and shoulder injury. The boy endures pain with quiet resolve as bombs fall on Commercy and nearby towns during the Saint Mihiel drive.
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Europe
Saint Mihiel
Pagny Sur Meuse
A Doughey
BR O
Boul
Donshboy
Wwe
Lim
Tou
Meuse
Iran
Lieut
Walmer Gaillard
Mobile
Pierces
Boche
Commercy
Void
Pagny
Toul
Tran
Nancy
War Mothers Organize Take That Title for National Society
Evansville Indiana hosts the first national convention of the War Mothers movement. The group named Wee Mothers of America as the official title and designated Evansville as the national headquarters. Membership is limited to mothers or wives of sailors actively serving in the U.S. armed forces. Delegates from thirty one states attend as the convention aims to finish its proceedings tonight.
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National Society of Relatives of Fighters
Wee Mothers of America
Evansville
United States
Women Take Men’s Jobs In London Wholesale House
A London wholesale dry goods firm shows extensive substitution of women for men of military age. Over fifty staff members have joined the forces and women have filled their positions for the duration. Wives of traveling salesmen have taken over road work, while an all-woman clerical staff, plus women porters and packers, are proving highly satisfactory.
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London
Adilision
Battle Scenes Described by Jay Evans From the Front
Jas Evans, son of Mrs and Mrs J. 3 avails of Lancaster, and formerly of this place, gives graphic war horrors not often told. From a delousing stop in Aix-les-Bains to barages and bombardments, he recalls wounded soldiers, shattered buildings, and the terror of No Man's Land. He notes planes in combat, tanks, and a guard of two Allied soldiers amid ruins, ending with a reflection on visiting Roman relics and Lake Aix-les-Bains.
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Jas Evans
Lancaster
Aix-[Ls-Bains
Ool
Polis
Aix-Les-Bains
Y. Woo. AL
War Front Sketches and Vacation Spots for Soldiers
The report describes frontline dangers with sniping large shells and gas, a shell near a dugout burying men under earth with few injuries. It notes American casualties and a German assault gear described as a small machine strapped to backs like manga grenades. It highlights army life bright sides travel and vacations for men, Aix-les-Bains as a top resort, Mont Carlo comparison, old weather winter sports and entertainment at the YMCA camp. It mentions soldiers enjoying canteens, chocolate, candy and tobacco and vaudeville shows with films in other departments.
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Bodie
Alingt
Aix-les- Gains
Monte Carlo
Ani
British Corporal Recalls a World War II Tunnel Escape
Lance Corporal Charles W. Baker recounts Allied prisoners’ failed escape through a tunnel built under a German camp. Prisoners used war bread as bricks, hid their work with clever lighting, and even entertained guards with pictures and a makeshift electric display. The tunnel reached toward a distant end, admired by German officers and a nearby division, while French prisoners faced punishment but were supported by their compatriots and British officers.
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Charles W. Baker
Metropolitan Magazine
Cme
Lavor
9Re
Corporal Baker
Alphonse
Unclear item about lemonade relief sold widely
Fragmentary note describes a product advertised as a relief sold by druggists everywhere. It mentions enjoying a beverage, a blister, and being surprised by the amount of relief obtained, claiming thousands use it and it is guaranteed.
Start Airplanes in Sheds During Training
A wartime note discusses Japanese aviation training using modified long sheds as makeshift hangars to avoid dust clogging engines. It then shifts to Picardy, France, describing its historic role, its border region with the Channel, and Amiens famed for a vast cathedral.
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Picardy
Picards
France
Somme
Oise
Vas-de-Calais
Aisne
English Channel
Atens
Beauvais
Calais
Bonfagne
Arras
Soisaons
Laon
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Aleven
Killa
Poys
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Kamerad
Roche
No Man’s Land
Lira
Aixe Les-Hains
Diana
Rone
Strafa
Lis
Jike Rettines
Alfies
Wagaman
Latu
BeTough
Litiia
Redher
Wall Amman
Chris BL Workman
Atty
Harry
Lility
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Hibery
Jameiswee County
WM. Bert
Wissler
Abby
Hlmer Speinmeda
Litita Boreasts
Frank B. Schnerer
Amos E. Burkfolder
Pat
Petry
Lititz
Lancaster County
Trelay
B.wissler
Anna M
George B. Schnrigr
Lilits
Madison M. Schnitrte
Burkholder
Aithy
Charles H. Loracher
Hatent
Litity
Schacter
A.M. Ashider
Mila FE
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Warwick Township
Langaster
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RSE
Marl Township
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Brownstown
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Warren A. Wood
Main and Cedar 51S
Edmund A. Devine
E. Main Street
Hite Foiltse
Joseph B. Wissler
Duke Street
Hershey & Gibbel Conveyancers, Scriveners Real Estate and Insurance Aroma
Lititz, PA
Geo. L. Keats
Justice of the Peace Real Fistuie
Brunnery Llle
Spruce Villa Farm
J.clayton Brubaker
W. M. Grubelititz
Jina
la France
PactKard
Bostonian
Lititz Springs
E. B. Beck
Hasslue
Long & CO
Lawrence K.grosh
Life Insurance
P.O
Frank £. Schnerer
Spruce ST
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Litlis Castle
Rudy's Hall
Mesia
Lititz Seta
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Tugaali
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K. Mevis
Rudy
Tempis
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Mudy
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Rothsville
Swen Hotel
Litite
Bouines Council
Warwick School Board
Warwick House
Litita Agricultural Mutual Fire Inskance Company
Fiest
Court Lititz
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Stevens Post
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Laird
Reading
Philadelphia
Lian
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Lasana
Sundsys
Lelaaim
Moyer
Bruggist 21 E
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Hlaefner’s
Queen St
W. C. Grube, Prop
Hershey, Leaman & Co
Pennsylvania
Liberty New Belmont
Kreider’s Hardware Store
Malin St
W.H. Muth & CO
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