Yank Super Gun Kills 28 of Foe at Crown Prince’s Chateau
A dramatic World War II dispatch details a massive shelling that toppled German defenses near the Crown Prince’s chateau, aided by a five locomotive mobilization to move heavy pieces. Five locomotives and multiple armored vehicles were used as guns fired across thirty five miles, with reports of critical hits on enemy staff and headquarters. The account emphasizes Allied firepower and decisive strikes along the Verdun front, crediting the Yank super gun with inflicting heavy casualties and disrupting German command.
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Hit
Dotatoway Hoster Claims Wages Across Sectors
Fragmentary OCR notes show a jumble of terms like Hitter, Wages, New York, weight, calves, and chicken. Names and clear events are missing, leaving an unclear economic or market snippet with scattered figures and places.
Flour and cereal product prices and terms in trade listing
A fragmented OCR trade entry lists flour cereal products including wheat rye barley and gluten feed with bulk pricing terms. It mentions bulk measures and unit prices though many words are garbled, reflecting historical commodity pricing language and vendor names.
Urge Saving Waste Paper In All Households
Public notice urges households to save waste paper of all kinds for recycling into new pulp and board products. It highlights newspapers as a key recyclable legacy and promotes saving old paper, rags, cartons, and wrappers to support schools and charities.
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Avery House
Dahston
Happiness in being busy an aged man prescribes long life
An elderly man's steadfast routine for longevity is shared as his prescription amid family talk. The piece notes a centenarian, Frederick Tayten, born in Notting Bogitnd, who moved through St. Bonis and Delaware to Philadelphia, living at one address for forty years. His life story includes a large extended family with 68 grandchildren and a newborn great grandchild, Charles Quartys, five weeks old, son of a soldier.
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Wrederivis
Phikulelyhi
Frederick Tayten
Bor
Notting
St. Bonis
Delaware
Phildelphia
Charles Quartys
Visines
Home for Tubercular Children in Italy
The American Red Cross aided Italy by supporting the Arcicia Institute for Consumptive Children, enabling continued care for sick and weak soldiers’ children. A $500,000 gift (812,000) followed an earlier donation, stabilizing the home’s operations. In gratitude, one ward bears the name President Wilson. The Red Cross funds will boost capacity and expand the facility under the new grant.
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Aauerigyn Red Cross
Ialy
Ariceia Institute
A. Th Goin
la Dinger
Red Cross Canan
Naly
Wilson Ward
Americ Tia Gross
Hone
Helen Accepts Suitor From Boston In New England Tone
In a sleepy town scene Helen returns from the post office and meets an Ames from Boston who hopes to stay two weeks. Miss Leonora sees a fundraising angle, yet Helen quietly accepts the visit while neighbors speculate. The car ride through town centers on a romance with the Adams suitor and hints of a planned stay.
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Helen
Boston
Leonora
Avion
Rigek
Dfelen
Wahfield
Tod Ughuah
Lenners
Vox
Talon
Franti
Hille
Adams Feller
Teanora
Unclear: Disease Suboration and Mosquito Control Plan
Fragmentary OCR text mentions disease and a plan involving LOP and a person named Charis A. Caimplyll of Siru An tunte. It references a Southern-Mellen association Aveta and a focus on mosquito control, with claims about mosquitoes providing 90 percent of a certain food. The passage is incoherent and many names are unreadable.
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Stourton
Charis
Siru An Tunte
Errbigy
Aneen
Boltlars
Gilshore
Horsewhipped by Women in Rockford Square
A man accused of blacking a girl’s eye was punished by women in Rockford public square. He was stripped to his coat and vest and whipped by a dozen women as onlookers jeered and urged the punishment. He claimed he only tried to box his daughter, saying she provoked the strike. County officers reported no further action was taken.
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Win Brooks
Omoks
Baty
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed by Users
Sample testimonials from users in Macon Chillicothe Oval and surrounding areas praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the quickest relief for coughs and colds. Notes mention relief for chest symptoms and frequent colds.
TRY A TIMES WANT AD A MONTH IT PAYS
A vintage classified item promotes trying a Times want ad for a monthly feature promising payoffs. It touts steady returns and broad reach, urging readers to place an ad to attract customers or opportunities. The brief copy emphasizes simplicity and value.
Raise Cotton In Iowa Amid Unclear Claims
An unclear report from Iowa describes attempts to grow cotton in the state. It mentions a person named Muhhard Tahag who raised 15 plants and harvested two ripe bolls with some plants reportedly reaching high yields, though the details are inconsistent and unclear.
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Iowa
U.S. A
PLO
Beoke
Muhhard
Tahag
Married by Wirsiess and Wireless in St Land Court
A unique wedding ceremony tied to Private Berman Gull and Miss Margaret Toli. The event, performed without a traditional officiant, used wireless signaling to conduct the marriage in a St Land Court setting, marking a novel form of solemnization.
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Wirsiess
Wireless
Berman Gull
Margaret Toli
St Land Court
Owireless
Fragmentary 19th century note on Boston Tea Party event
A garbled entry references a Boston Tea Party scene in Minitowoc Wisconsin with vague mentions of a discussion on boats and packing, noting enumberns of Che ey re ME at Hever thread urs can and a tied sequence at sea. The text is incomplete and many terms are unreadable.
Grounded Wire Causes Peculiar Catch In City Chase
A fragmented report describes a grounded light wire and a peculiar catch near Lipiins' camrie home. The account mentions attempts to clear the area and references to the Teun and CON. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Dayton man knits through three wars in steady work
George Th Hat of Dayton Ohio records three wars in knitting efforts. He sent 20 tankfuls of yarn to Red Cross chapters and produced socks for US forces while serving as a dedicated volunteer. His routine runs from early morning to five in the evening on weekdays, knitting two socks at once with one pair of needles.
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Dayton
Americain
Red Grass
United States
Mtv
Levee Ofcinel
Shade Trees Memorials For Soldiers And Sailors
A plan by the park and memorial committees proposes shade tree memorials for Malwa kee soldiers and sailors who died in the war. Each tree would bear the name of the fallen and other details, with two location options under consideration.
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Alles
Lasting Memorial Monument at Camp Davens Dedicated
A memorial at Camp Davens honors fallen lovers and soldiers who died in service. The inscription speaks of courage and duty, pledging a lasting tribute to those who joined the Grand Arm of Liberty and gave their lives in defense.
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Camp
Daveens
Davens
Ile
Gilley Han
Cader
du Eettgens
United
Stes
Téberty Oise
Such a Life and Street Fashion Provoking Debate
A fragment shows a street conversation about attire and vulgarity. Passages mention Miss Stylish and a person named Jier as they discuss what counts as provocative dress and whether dressers attract attention on the street. The dialogue hints at gossip and social standards.
Red Tape Cut by Uncle Sam in Civil Service War Appointments
A detailed, period voice overview of the Civil Service Commission during wartime, describing rapid appointments to government posts, the exams and registries used, and the perception of a “shoot first and ask questions after” approach. It notes the push to fill clerical and technical positions, the use of temporary status, and the tension between efficiency and merit-based hiring during emergency mobilization.
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Iva
Civ Service Commission
Gerrilleites
Garaiiies
Isa Gige
War
Treasury Department
Ten Gil
Ity Sun
Viera
Civil War Commission
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