Censorship Still Pries Into Messages Across Seas
Washington reports censorship remains tight under the trading with the enemy act. Postal censors scan every letter and the navy censor in New York can strike out any part of a message. Government claims mail is still censored though some say it has eased as peace with Germany nears.
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Washington
Lucie Sam
Navy Department
New York
Germany
Businey House
Ada Censorship Office
Christmas greetings and hometown notes from Altus
Te Chist was tree given at Altus as enjoyed boy all. Mr. W. J. Beard and family made business trips to Memphis and Water Valley last week. Mr. Offie Rov uck who has been teaching Indian Mound Sehec? left , vendre Chritos holi asé: home at Tupelo. Mr. Chorley Cre owell and Miss Cary Blast were in our amidst last week. Miss Minnie Lee Henderson who is teaching Altus school f for her home in Sarn Saturday, Mr. Harvey Cromwel and Miss Ollie Kinney were quietly married at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Frank Hyte. We wish them well. Mr. R. F. Wallace spent a few days with relatives here last week. Misses Lora Morgan, Roxie Wilson and Julia Wooten have returned home from their respective schools for the holidays. Mr. Elijah Morgan was in Oxford on business last week. Mr. Andrew Pope is home for Christmas. Mr. Raymond Wilson and brother Prentiss Wilson are expected home soon. We welcome them home. They are in the 188th Field Artillery A. E. P. We are glad to report Mr. J. H. Deas improving. A large crowd attended preaching at Bethel Sunday. Merry Christmas to all.
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Altus
W. J. Beard
Memphis
Water Valley
Offie
Uck
Tupelo
Chorley Cre Owell
Miss Cary Blast
Minnie Lee Henderson
Altus School
Sarn
Harvey Cromwel
Ollie Kinney
Frank Hyte
R. F. Wallace
Lora Morgan
Roxie Wilson
Julia Wooten
Elijah Morgan
Oxford
Andrew Pope
Raymond Wilson
Prentiss Wilson
188Th Field Artillery
Early remedy claims ease indigestion and heartburn
Fragmentary notice touts a remedy for indigestion and heartburn saying pain vanishes instantly with a tincture sold by A H Kea del in Oxford. It promises vigor and cheerfulness at a price of 50e.
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Price Coe
A H. Keadel
Oxford
Printing Offer for Letters Bills and Invitations
An offer to supply printing for letter heads statements web invitations and bill sale bills at low cost with quality work. The message promises affordable rates and reliable service for printing needs.
Red Cross Convalescent Homes Aid Wounded Soldiers
The piece describes Red Cross convalescent homes as essential after battlefield injuries. It notes six homes in operation providing shelter, discipline, and comfort while soldiers recover away from hospital wards. The narrative contrasts medical repair with the need for a humane, homelike respite to soothe the psyche.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross Aid Described In Wartime Speech
A wartime address lauds the American Red Cross for aiding soldiers and civilians. A speaker recalls unity under national effort while featuring a personal Italian Doughboy gratitude tale from Ancona and Udine amid Austrian advances.
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Vin
Fletche
Cap Hill
Altus News
J. H. Deas
Bethel
Yame
Ubscrip
Aarantee Hill
ILIS
Lershing
War Department
Lor
P.P. Neill
Optician
Miss
England
Gether
Ian
Laos
Ameri
P. Davison
Thor
Anacona
Italy
Orzain
Udine
J. E. Pegu
Liberal
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