First To Aid In Otranto Wreck Surviving Crew Helped By Red Cross
Wreck off Otranto triggers relief effort as American Red Cross mobilizes in Belfast and Islay. rescuers rush clothing, medicaments, and comforts to shipwreck survivors. Eight volunteers including two physicians sail from Ireland to Islay to aid the distressed crew and passengers.
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Otranto
Red Crom
Belfast
Mena
Rhapter Sharp
Pacific
Selag
Sevteh
Hedares
Southend
Ising
Crome
Ireland
Islay
Leloling
U. S. profits by allies mistakes in war effort
Washington notes America’s wartime gains relied on allied errors in France and Britain. It credits organized labor mobilization and the U.S. Employment Service for supplying munitions, clothing, and labor. It argues allied shortages and missteps precipitated heavy disruptions, while the United States capitalized on those gaps to boost production and morale.
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America
Germany
United States Employment Service
Jove Sheck
France
England
Engant
Fagland
United States
Huesias
Russia
Italy
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria Hungary
Britain to shift to peacetime industry after war
The Ministry of Reconstruction has prepared a wide plan to convert war plants to peacetime production. About 6,000 large munitions firms are ready to switch, with 20 subcommittees surveying sectors and outlining demobilization by trade needs. Britain aims to manufacture imported goods at home, including electrical apparatus and hardware.
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Ministry of Reconstruction
Feld
Germany
Aud
Ftle
Britain
Man replaces leg with liberty bond act honor
Ridgeway Pa James Reed needed a new wooden leg but chose the country over himself buying a Liberty bond. A woolen leg maker learned of his patriotism and presented him with a new artificial limb as a reward.
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Ridgeway
James Reed
Oldest Delta resident marks 101st birthday with wood chopping
Delta Ohio resident FP Taylor, born in Franklin County Massachusetts in 1817, celebrated his 101st birthday by chopping wood to prove he could still work. He settled in Delta in 1948 on a small farm kept in his family for 75 years. He has a son, four daughters, eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
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Delta, O
Laocius FP
Taylor
Franklin County
Mass
Delta
Neckwear Gifts For All Ladies In White Organdie
A collar and cuff set of white organdie featuring feather stitched tuck detailing promises to please ladies of all ages as a refined gift choice. This item showcases delicate craftsmanship suited to elegant wardrobe needs and seasonal gifting.
Jolly Little Bean Bags For Kids Popping Fun
A playful note describes bean bags sewn from worn kid gloves or sturdy cloth. Made with thin leather and beans, they are cut out painted and edge stitched for a simple home craft.
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Bappy Jack Squirrel
Peter Readbit
Up to Date Secretaries Plan For Future Life
A fragment from the Kanene City Star hints at wedding plans and wartime shifts in outlook. The dialogue covers a betrothal near, requests about gifts and meals, and a humorous exchange about hospitality and family expectations amid changing times.
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Rapiisiie
Kanene City Star
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Eutier
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Betweenland
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London
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Bam
Swift & Compery
Swift @ Company
Swift & Company
U. S A
Canada
Mazi
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
Main Street
Kames la Seagre
Chicago
LL Canatan
Lane
Moria
Asthmador
Pett Demert
Prompug, Wi
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