See Here Private Hargrove Warns Recruits at Fort Bragg
Marion Hargrove, editor of the Charlotte News, shares a glimpse of army life for new recruits. He urges doughboys to paint the town red and keep an open mind as the first three weeks prove hardest. Hargrove has received induction notice and begins training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Edward Thomas Marion Lawton Hargrove
Charlotte
N. C
Hargrove
Fort Bragg
N. Carolina
Goldenberg
Army
Charlotte News
A Soldier’s First Week in Army Life and KP Duties
The narrator recalls a chaotic first week at the Recruit Reception Center. He endures medical checks, uniform issue, IQ tests, and a grueling drill schedule, while bonding with fellow recruits. From garbage rack cleaning to kitchen patrol, he details awkward moments, humor, and the sense of belonging forming as they prepare for Field Artillery replacements.
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Dreamland
Melvin Piel
Company A
California
Barracks 17
Johnny Lisk
Lisk
Kannapolis
Thomas Kokenes
Conrad Wilson
Pollyanna
Kokenes
Reception Center
Jack Mulligan
Field Artillery Replacement Center
Gene Shumate
Congress
Lesson for August 29 on subjects detected
Fragmentary note describes a lesson for August 29 on subjects detected by an international council of education. It mentions educational topics and oversight but lacks full names or locations.
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International Council of Ious Education
Lucky Baby Play Suit and Dress Pattern 1765-B
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1765 B designed for sizes 6 months 1 2 3 and 4 years features a size 1 play suit and dress with easy care laundering. The summer wardrobe pattern promises pleasure for mother and child with a fun to make design using 35 inch material.
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Barbara Bell
Israel's Sin and Restoration Lesson Preview
A devotional study on Israel's idolatry with the golden calf in Exodus 32, its consequences, and God's mercy. Moses intercedes, God relents, and the covenant is renewed in Exodus 34. The lesson links ancient judgment and grace to modern repentance and Christ's fulfillment of the law.
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Christ
Israel
God
Moses
Mount
Aaron
America
Joel
Jesus Christ
Slenderizing Pattern No 1832 B for large sizes
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1832 B designed for sizes 36 through 52. Includes a slenderizing slip and pantie set with material estimates for size 38 and notes unusually high demand due to war conditions.
Questions and Answers on War and Military Life
A reader asks seven questions about World War I battles, U.S. population at Washington's presidency, pilot training costs, time zone conversions, dining times for soldiers, ship terminology, and U S hospital sizes. The compilation provides concise factual responses.
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Washington
U. S
New York
San Francisco
United States
Quiz highlights facts across subjects with room details
A compact quiz presents varied topics including facilities like an auditorium recreation hall mess buildings and garages. It lists items such as potato and a fine parchment variety and notes a naval fact: American submarines can submerge entirely in 40 seconds when on alert, with ballast tanks opened and power switched from diesels to electric motors.
Answers 1 Jutland Populations and Prices Digest
The document lists population 3 929 000 and wages for a trained pilot at 27 000 dollars. It notes a 4 PM time and gives statistics on U S soldiers meals 18 19 and 17 minutes respectively. It mentions a drinking fountain and describes Holloran General hospital on Staten Island with 383 acres and 43 brick buildings.
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Jutland
Holloran General Hospital
Staten Island
German Shepherds Detect Intruders On Patrol Duty
Coastguardsmen rely on trained German shepherds to alert when a stranger is within a vast area of 350000 square yards during night patrols.
Send Camels to Soldiers as Postal Limits Apply
The note urges sending Camel cigarettes to U S soldiers and sailors now limited by shipping space. It notes Camel is the top choice in Post Exchanges and Canteens and urges sending a carton of Camels today to overseas and home service members alike.
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Uncle Sam
U.S
Praise From the Worthy Latin Saying
A Latin line proclaims that the best praise comes from a worthy man who himself merits praise, underscoring virtue and reciprocal esteem as the highest compliment.
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Marion Hargrove
Withal
Piel
The
Army of the United States
Atlanta
Big Jim Hart
Hollywood
Armory
Draft Board
Alabama
Ball Park
Post Exchange
Headquarters Company
Dooley
Mess Hall
Chicago
Union
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Kellogg’s
Lydia
Pinkham
Bell-ans
Spurlock-Neal Co
Nashville
Tenn
Tare Jam Wintersmith
AVY Air Corps
Navy
Corpes
Coast Guard
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