Latin American volunteers join wartime training drive
The piece argues for permitting Latin American soldiers from Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Nicaragua and others to train in United States camps. It notes U S facilities instructors and ships exist to support such a program with countries paying their share and envisions strengthened hemispheric unity and democratic ideals through this collaboration.
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Brazil
Cuba
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Western Hemisphere
British salvage of sunken ships offers new hope for war effort
London reveals a program salvaging ships sunk by U boats. Over 400 vessels have been floated and restored to the Allied merchant fleet in three and a half years, with 147 raised in five months. Salvage is praised as a third remedy alongside destroying submarines and building ships.
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London
Fragmentary streetcar dialogue hints at money and power
A garbled street scene suggests a man questioning time and money. A woman asserts restraint and a money maker plays a role in the tale, while a slap is described as a minor humiliation compared with purse damage. The piece alludes to national action against predatory behavior and government response.
Fragmentary Local Notice on Weasels and Corn Crib
An unclear report notes weasels under a corn crib and a dog entering a small cart area. The text is garbled with missing letters and lacks coherent dates or names.
Our Ship Americas Sails On Toward New Destiny
An epic meditation on America as a vessel carrying Western and Asian histories into the future. The speaker urges steadfast leadership and collective endurance as the nation confronts present trials while bearing the weight of past civilizations and distant partners toward a shared voyage.
War time reflections and personal stories from the home front
A narrator recalls wartime life and parental scenes, including a chaplain helping a pampered son in Pershing era service. The piece contrasts discipline with coddling, notes a shift in character, and mentions broader air power ideas and the voyage to Europe. It also reflects personal tensions and social humor amid conflict.
Mystery Package Found After Wordless Letter Across Broadway
An odd recollection from New York on June 26 recalls a crit chase blank arriving during a visit. A sender notes writing to his wife while reflecting on youth and folly as a package sat unread.
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New York
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Earth
Asia
Europe
Pershing
Mexico
Tron
Ana
Godng
Ents
Brancker
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Ireland
Azores
Mount Pico
Portugal
France
Labrador
Greenland
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Faroe Islands
Georgia
Spain
United States
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New York World
Tribune
Her
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Mintyre
jAnd
Red Cross
ROCHE
BURKE
Monroe Park
Burch Hanlon
Auto Storage, Wishing and Pollshir
Royai Sn
Jos
Ides&Riere’s Cafe
South Royal
Hillman’s Taxi
Hillman Taxi Service CO
Conti Street
D. H
G. B. Dure
Dauphin St
Page & Jones
Pajones
Mobile
Mobile, Alabama, U. S. A
Ia Street
Washington Avenue
ST. Andrew Hotel
Royal Street
Pone Center
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