Peasants and Pigs All Live Together in France Letter
A World War I era letter from Len Crockett of the Tenth Canadian Battalion describes life in a village in France. He details billeting in a 13th century barn, daily farm routines, local scenery, and memories of home as he plans a return to Oregon. The tone blends humor with hardship and notes the cultural contrast between frontline experiences and rural life.
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Fetter Fost
Venice
Callison
Senet
Len Crockett
France
Hiah Wee Bau
Thera Winl
Denet Girke
Beve
Casrime
Watch Your Blood Supply Don’t Let Impurities Creep In
Fragmented ad copy warns readers to guard blood supply from impurities. Claims a vegetable source is the most reliable and free from drugs, noting pharmacists have seen positive results. Contains garbled OCR text and unclear context other than health product caution.
Unclear fragment on appetite and system claims
Fragmentary text mentions appetite and system behavior with stray phrases about Hood's and tomica, providing no clear event, person, organization, place, or date to summarize.
No Compensation for Broken Wooden Leg
A man injured his leg in an accident and argued for compensation. The State Industrial Commission heard the case of A. H. Stewart, but the result denied any payout for the broken leg or related injuries.
Injury compensation decision in regional court
The court ruled on a knee injury case finding no payment of the difference between the leg and a foot or compensation for twenty-five weeks. The judgment clarified the extent of damages awarded in the injury dispute.
Conscientious objector jailed ten years at Leavenworth
CAMI GRANT UK June 11. Conscientious objector J Heath, who gave his home as 2742 West Herrivon siren, has been sentenced to ten years in Leavenworth federal prison for failing to comply with military service. Heath, said to hold pro German sympathies, claimed to be a conscientious objector. Assigned to company F 343d infantry on arrival at Cum Grant two months ago, he briefly wore the uniform before returning to inmate work about the cantonment. He had been held at 3434 infantry guard hours and was reported to have attempted to rifle light weapons here by tinkering with equipment.
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CAMI
Grant
J. Heath
West Herrivon
Leavenworth
Heath
343D Infantry
3434
Transport Made Hun Sub Hit for Bottom
NEW YORK June 11 U boats attempted a shock at the American coal fire near Jersey coast. A steamship arriving at Athanie Port reported it was warned off as a United States transport opened fire. The submarine attack was accompanied by a tug and motor ship. The Germans are believed to be looting the captured vessel.
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New York
Nort Athanie
Jersey
United States
Aubnerge
U.S. Boys Abroad in Fine Shape Reported
The report from the Americas labor federation outlined American soldiers returning from Europe and the broader wartime effort. It highlighted resilience at home and abroad, noting continued solidarity and duty among the American workforce and troops.
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U.S
Fragmentary wartime remarks on American soldiers moral resolve
The report extols American soldiers as sanitary engineers and moral morale. It asserts the army is capable of meeting duties and maintaining confidence and pride in a free people, resisting German threats and reaffirming a commitment to remain free.
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Commbtion
Paper mills face acid waste ban repeal battle
Washington reports advance in a fight over river pollution limits. House leaders removed the prohibition on pouring geld waste into streams from a major ship bill at War Department request, but Senate conferees aim to restore it, arguing it protects river safety. representatives say repeal would endanger paper mills nationwide.
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Washington
Amity High School Farewell Party Disaster
The Amity high school student body held a farewell party along the Yamhill river. A car left in gear rolled down the bank, struck partygoers on the beach, dragged several people and injured John Campbell Arnine Jones Laur Ham and Omer Richards.
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AMITY
Dyne
Yamhill
Here
Titus
John Campbell
Arnine Jones
Laur Ham
Omer Richards
Ron
Memorial committee taps shrine event in Atlantic City
Unclear text from Atlantic City outlines a memorial ceremony connected to the Mystic Shrine. The fragment notes adoptions and ceremonial aims, mentioning a pavilion or pavilion-like hall and a formal process for selecting subordinate members. Details remain obscured by garbled OCR.
BRITS OUI OF STAPE READY Fok NEW TUN IV
The fragment presents a muted report with unclear names and events. It hints at a British decision or approval related to a new tunnel project but lacks coherent details, dates, or involved organizations to form a precise summary.
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Brits Oui
STAPE
Man of Mandamus Perilous Money Moon Battle
Vague OCR fragment describes a naval incident with a vessel named Britta and a steamer or torpedoed ship. Mentions marriages, reception of survivors, and Marines in France. References to a war front, American soldiers, and a march or ceremony in Columbus Ohio.
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Gastom
Pendletions
Peoes Warehouse
U. S
Miont Metel
Heinle
Alee
Pete
Oregon
Metropolia
Sri Pk
Hood
Francisco Sune
A. H. Stewart
Sf Paul
Labore Wiesdun
Europe
Americas Labor Federation
Amerikan
Shriners
Kener
Atlantic City
Walldinnes
Henry Wren
Vv. MG
Manshall
Harry SN. Holmon
Front
Mareno Wiewtin
Ingeidiers Halmey
Warner
Colummbus
Ohio
Pittance
Uuticura
Denna A
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