Wearily Worn Amulets and War Tales From Frontline Encounters
An officer recalls superstition and mascots among soldiers at the front. He notes charms and talismans including a swastika, a cross, and a bag from Australia. Stories describe lucky numbers and the grim toll of battle, with mentions of Beure Lucky Australians and casualties, reflecting on morale and folklore among units like Fifth Company and others.
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London
Interoeting
Tiportal
Warmaeewm
Barrow
Mealee
New Zealand
Australia
Relief fund sought for Balkans Jews in peril
A New York report details dire conditions for Jews in Belgrade and the Balkans amid WWI aftermath. It cites widespread destruction, disease, and poverty, with a $55 million fund sought in the United States to aid clothing, food, and medical relief through the American Jewish Relief Committee led by Louis Marshall.
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Rowmania
United States
New York
Sophia
Rouwmants
Goldman
Roomenta
Becharest
Mochereat
Jassy
Tom Worth
Constanca
Howmania
American Jewish Relef Committee
Louis Marshall
St Thomas Improves Harbor to Boost War Supply Calls
Virgin Islands progress to restore St Thomas harbor facilities for coal fuel oil and stores. Residents pressed shipping board with resolutions naming a 3000 foot pier and 31 feet of water, urging regular American steamer calls and depot expansion to serve war needs.
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Virgin Islands
Denmark
St. Thomas
Shipping Board
Vest Pein
Derwin
Ostry
Marine Geed Walker and Walter Sinter Join Charleston Move
Marine Geed Walker from Richmond and Walter Sinter from Mount Tet West Virginia traveled 26 miles to Charleston after passing the examination. They ambled from home to join the marine unit.
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Richmond
Walter Sinter
Mount Tet
W. Va
Charleston
Senate Must End War Says Wilson in Talks at White House
President Wilson states the Senate alone can end the war and outlines questions and replies on the League of Nations and the peace treaty. He notes the need for treaty ratification, clarifies authority over overseas possessions, and discusses the setup of commissions and frontiers in Europe.
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Weshingtven
Wileen
League of Natiws
Viermany
Wile Shesatey
Proredore
Belle
Orgwnane
Wile
Fell
Congress
League of Nations
United States
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Hoekend
Switzerland
Germany
Wilson
Benater Fel
Qeestinne
League, of Nations
Sear
Openeem
Ieeediete
Aberhange
League For
League To
Sear Commission
SVIL
Commie Salon
Baar
Council
League of Nationa
Poland
Slovakia
Upper
Bileain
The Joy of Motherhood Vleesters Wek
Fragmentary OCR text describes marital hardship and health, with references to a mother and domestic life. The readable fragments hint at personal trial and transformation within family contexts, but lack clear events or dates.
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British War Museum
Couturies
Themen
Elie
Serbia
Balkans
Voeteen
Serita
Pulgeria
Hetty Geldman
Bulgaria
Rio Grande
American
Marine Geed Wailker
Hagey
Senate
Fall
Upper Chambery
Diewiste Coreciers Framel
Ovetas
League of Nethems
France
Heer
Africa
Wade
Commission of
Belgiamn
Andermneny
E. Pinkham
Vleesters
Clee
Peterr
Che
Paweerky
United Manet Medical Corpa
Fletcher
Covldan
Fortame Teller
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