First Wave Of Troops In Philippines Reported
Cpl. John Clemson son of Mr and Mrs Charles Clemson Westminster lands with the first assault wave in the Philippines He reported October 20 arrival and November 21 letter noting sniper fire and Jap planes taking toll He describes natives selling Japanese money for souvenirs and patrols inland with native guides while adapting to local conditions and knife handling
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John Clemson
Charles ©. Clemson
Westminster
Philippines
Clemson
Frederick County
Cpl
Bis
Climbing Under Rain and War Weather
War diary notes describe brutal rains turning ground to mire while the writer endures fox hole living. He mentions scarce mail and secrecy limits on letters, and stresses high combat costs, equipment needs, and the aim to spot Japanese troops first in jungle warfare. The tone remains urgent and personal as hardship continues.
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USA
Creomulsion Combines Creosote Cough Remedy Claim
An advertisement urges that chronic bronchitis can worsen without treatment and promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic cough remedy. It claims the formula relieves coughs quickly, aids sleep, and offers a money back guarantee if it does not satisfy after use. The copy emphasizes soothing inflamed bronchial membranes and expelling phlegm.
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Lorsen
Fifth Degree Conferred at Middletown Grange Session
About 400 attended as 148 candidates received the Fifth degree in Middletown Nich School auditorium under Middletown Grange auspices. Pomona Grange degree team led by Howard A. Quinn state organizer. State Master Roy Brooks and Merc Brooks attended. Brooks delivered principal address. Tobias E. Zimmerman Pomona Master presided. Middletown Grange drill impressed. Pomona officers to be elected and installed at Lewistown quarterly meeting Saturday. Program begins 10:30 a.m.
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Middletown Nich
Middletown Grange
Pomona Grange
Howard A. Quinn
Roy Brooks
Merc Brooks
Tobias £. Zimmerman
Pomona
Lewistown
Escape Death In OML Time Thriller
A dramatic escape in Charlotte as an Army Flying Fortress crash lands on Southern Railway tracks near a speeding passenger train. Peggy Parsley signals the halt and rescues crew members trapped in the plane. Engineer JC Milton notes the near miss as the train stops inches from the wreckage. Rural mailboxes along the Sharpsburg and Boonsboro routes were damaged in the night.
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Charlotte
N.C
Peggy Parsley
Tuan
Ute Fortvers
Misa Parsley
Douglas Airport
Milton
Enginneer
Hagerstown Victory Ship Snag Reported in 1929 Note
In Magestown on November 29 President ML Mills of the Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce was notified by Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard that a victory ship named City of...
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Hagerstown
Magestown
ML. Mills
Hagerstown Yard Launch Planned in January
The project for Hagerstown aims to begin operations at the yard in January, with plans advancing for the launch window and related preparations.
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Hagerstown
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