Songs of the Sammies by J. W. feLEI in French notes
A fragment from a P F correspondent recounts Sammy asking for punch and hashish, then mispronouncing French phrases. The piece contrasts American slang with camp French, noting progress in parlaying basic phrases and common expressions heard daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Felei
PXI
Amy
France
Hetns
Dionde
Bennery
Sammy Clinante
Samim
Maisie
Saisie
Fragmentary Local Notice From Aged Record
Fragmented OCR text shows unclear names and places with scattered phrases. Readable elements include terse mentions of danger signals and a blamed event, but essential facts, dates, and identities are obscured beyond recognition. The fragment provides little usable detail for a coherent summary.
Thrift Campaign Urges War Victory Effort in New Orleans
In New Orleans Frank A. Vanierilis, wartime committee chairman, urged a thrift mass meeting to stress national effort. He said the main goal is to win the war by practicing thrift and supporting victory, stressing immediate sacrifice and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Vietory
Frank A. Vanileriis
Pathy
Trench Dictionary Terms From Wartime Front Line
A garbled glossary lists trench terms and equipment such as frontline food delivery, respirators, medical aids, and various weapons and machinery. It mentions a revolutionary Somfalists faction, tank terminology, and field officer gear, showing a chaotic wartime lexicon with scattered proper nouns and generic items.
Potato Trader Counts Farmers Losses in Hard Season
An archival note details corn and potato market strains with large figures. It cites potato stock values, seasonal shortages, and a tally of 89000 expected in a key period. The report references a trader named Tosco and notes he plans to store more produce through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vikla
Potatnen
Wien
Fragmented OCR: Bridge hire and fire units report
Fragmentary text mentions Theratems Bridge and ILE TH referencing a fire alite and shamnpstest plie AME. Fire departments appear to be working near a yard with unclear details and dates. No clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theratems
Ile
Bath Bh
Millionaire's Son Army Chauffeur Case In Court
A high profile case unfolds as the son of a wealthy magnate is linked to a military chauffeur. Details indicate a legal proceeding over personal and professional conduct with questions surrounding ownership and duty. The court process continues with statements from defense and prosecution.
Third Ordnance Class To Take Seventy Five Men
Fragmentary OCR text describes a class of seventy five men at an ordnance facility. The piece references training, instructors, and locations but the overall context and specifics remain unclear due to garbled wording. The readable items include names and phrases indicating instruction and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordnance
Mars Ghemas City In Tants Of Toches San Francisco
Fragmented OCR text mentions events in San Francisco with unclear names and dates. The readable portions reference a chaotic scene, possible societal upheaval, and scattered personal references. The piece lacks coherent details but indicates a report on disturbances and involved individuals.
German forces retreat as Mepprecht's army yields in battle
A lengthy report describes German troop movements and the retreat of forces under Crown Prince Eupprecht after a sustained engagement. It notes heavy fighting along the front, with German lines driven back and Allied advances threatening strategic positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Cher
Ewpprecht
Gerhins
Wweeiheri
Mins Kren
Andy Tiawehion
Okala
Ollie
Teuton
Stene
Finly
Mepman
Sintuel
Marthal Dinieniore
Astoria Man Struck By Auto on Second Street
Edwin Kell, a local resident, was struck by a car while stepping from behind a parked vehicle on Second Street last night. He died shortly after at a nearby hospital. The incident remains under investigation by Astoria police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falwin Tein
Astoria
Astonia
Dee
Edwin Kell
Mire
Second Street
Two Palm Beach Hats and Hawaii Style Headwear
A fragmented description features a white Mian straw hat with dark woven band, a blue woven accent, pink ribbon, and a white tulle confection with a tall crown and a green sash. The text references Guiana rites at the brim edge and notes a simple wailer motif.
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Young
Hart
Schaffner & Marx
Hirsh Wickwire
GRIF
FON
Fashion Park
Smort
L-System
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Pendleton’s Greatest Department Store
Sammies
Gail
Sherman
Laconia
S. T
Kidine
Terubis
Dheir
Iphea
Talaman 2
Wes WA
Trench Dictionary
Tevitel Tenwat
Pett
Keforme
Jyjeut Modero
Ruechin Spotialiste
Salhvo
Aistdiera
Horman
Tchinovnik
Touisto
Dierman
Adar Pisirine
Trintiretotiel
Matteo
Totaal
Toumy Atkins
Popwiar
Knaiiik
Itntane
Sweet Potato
Millionaire’s Son
ARMY
Wadley
Sletiad
Eeere Ieee
Marte
SAN Francis
Ian
Airom Line
Meier iv
Tyne Ae
Nlaik
VMN
AP Pratires
Allie
Palm Beachs
Hawaii
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