Home Folks Aid Bridges Between Soldiers and Civilians
The Home Folks column continues sending soldiers stationed at Camp Travis and Fort Sam Houston home-town hospitality. Civilians volunteer to host lonely division men as demobilization frees hundreds. letters from Bedford and Bloomington illustrate the program’s reach and personal warmth.
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Bells Fields
Corop Jain
Sontoni Howes
Friedda
Iivir Bom
Ly Bucuain
Kelly Field
Carp John Wise
Hesdu
Camp Travis
Bsth Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Taird Infantry
Camp Strley
Leilford
Tudiana
Travis Pergeant
Webbs
Bedford
Vincennes
Will
Gimbel, Houghton & Bond Compani
Emais
Mitchell
Ind
Bloomington
Hedford
Granite City
Bure Calleve
Derea
T Institution
Bhig
J. Be
Tuird
Hartford
Coan
Pranett
Nnt
Vail
Texas
France
86Th Infantry
Atlanta
Georgia
Tory
Kihertan
Pittsburg
Cornellsville
Pennsylvania
Lowe
Lis Nativs
Hiams Ivara
Teas Pier Toy
Laeceinga
Sities
New York
Poston
Chicne
Cleveland
Omabi
Krincisco
Nm City
JAP ARMY REVERES EMPEROR AND BARRACK FAITHS
Fragmented account describes Japanese army revering the emperor, with officers and soldiers loyal to a sacred imperial role. Observations recount rituals, barracks life, and the mystique surrounding the emperor’s influence within a military culture seen as exotic and ritual bound.
Soldier at Archangel Tells How It Feels to Be Stuck in Nowhere
A World War II era correspondent from Archangel Russia recounts the harsh, comic, and weary life of Allied soldiers stationed in the far north. He describes extreme cold, rationing, and daily routines, including weather, transport, and laundries, with vivid scenes of isolation and cultural misadventures.
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Archangel
Laptrot
St Antonio
Chicago
Chicgza Darts News Co
Russel
Amy
Wight
You May Find It In Stocking Hore Corn Remedy
An old ad promises relief from corns with direct application of a thin Freezone solution. A couple of drops on tender skin may ease pain and irritation by the next day, leaving skin smooth and healthy. It cites Cincinnati authority and claims low price from drugstore pharmacists selling a compound.
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Nave Rm Cincinnati Authority
Armor That Resists Machine Gun Bullets Test
Dr Brewster of Lover, J NF Dr. Brewster demonstrated a body armor prototype in tests where soldiers fired at him. The armor appeared to protect the front of the head and body but added weight caused balance issues and the test subject staggered.
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Mrewster
Breweter
Planting Black Walnut urged by Agriculture Department
The Department of Agriculture issued a bulletin urging intensive planting of black walnut trees. The timber is highly valued for cabinet making, gun stocks, and other products, with wartime demand increasing pressure on supply. The bulletin emphasizes reforestation to secure future timber needs.
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Department of Agriculture
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J. W. ‘Walker
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U.S. S. Olympia
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Far East
Imperial Guard
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Jayamore
Ciupuror
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Penne
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Horus
the Stars and Stripes
Russia
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Jody
Ites
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Pol Goviy
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Mina
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Galligra
Heava
Cincinnati Authority
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Great Western Salvage Co
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Sullivan's Bank
Sullivan’s Bank
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