Admit Taking Girls to Labor With Army
A German government reply asserts that young girls from Alsace Lorraine were requisitioned for work at the front. Officials claim only eight and a half percent were under 12 and few overworked, with strict supervision. The statement, attributed to a Bern secretary, emphasizes compliance with protection rules. The report notes the era’s harsh wartime measures and the government’s denial of broader abuse.
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Wasitingt
Beolk
Tiselk
Mience-Laghamn
Herius
Asny
Tran
Berni Tuidets
Wor
Monty Jn
Agais
Lin Tua
Alsace- Lorraine
Tu Front
Horn
Wais
Terea
Former residents sought from Pisgah Iowa and beyond
Letters from soldiers asking to reconnect with former neighbors from Pisgah and nearby towns arrive at the Home Folks editor. Camp Trevis men and others across Davenport Spokane and Kentucky request help locating people in Magnotia Mondarin Gogan and more. Responses pour in as editors publish names and towns sought, including Wisconsin Illinois and Michigan targets and a call for former students of a local college.
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Sam Antonio
Aditor
Vilenys
Ollear
Uth
Rey
Fran
Kelly Pield
Pollowin
Switzerland
Kistron Deke
Gal
Colt, Case & Request
Rormer
Pivga
Washington
Ami
Pray
Paduedh
Ivy
Kentucky
Bass
Hama
Braun Pillsbury
Clini
Lantigeille
Welles
Ins
Aert Saan Houston
Mabiias
Auivanlaem
Wolks
Vivins Bis
Anil
Viglion Sud
Farner
Onsfalen
San Antonio
Eol- Miers
Jose
Ura
Ark
Carris County
Shelby Vr
Fom City
Slax
Mir
Waltham
Win Waverly
Jamestown
Wilkesbury
Halitex Ar Bearfore
Rauntes
Canhon
O. Spyinenelt
Cy Cona
Af G College
Leesburg
Price of Sardines Drops in Industry Agreement
Washington tanners representing about 10 percent of Maine sardine canning signed a government approved voluntary pact to cut prices per case for various sizes and products. They will maintain current prices through the pack, with expectations that the season’s end will reflect the lower costs to consumers. Retailers and grocers plan to pass on the savings, aiming for a tighter margin on sardine sales.
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Philadelphia
Washigton
Maine
Food Administration
Tensanatta
Recovery After Illness Reported From V O Jones Case
A patient describes a severe illness with joint pain and recovery efforts. He credits a tonic named Tan] kre and expresses gratitude for improved health after multiple treatments and a dramatic change in condition following a friend’s suggestion. The account cites significant weight loss and temporary incapacity, with careful reference to personal trial and relief.
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Orie
Ayewysolt
Tan
Peru
Aly
Gertul
Toei
San Kiunly
Meier
Fireworks in War Novel Aids The Bomb Threat
Fragmentary OCR describes fireworks used in a war context, detailing a bomb device and its effects. It mentions a jacket detonation, a long lasting burn, and the flaring light from a spark, with references to methane and weapon loading. The passage blends technical terms with vivid imagery of explosion dynamics.
Gascarrets Liver and Bowels Claim Relief
A dubious advertisement touts Gascarrets as a remedy for liver and bowel buildup. It promises a clear head and clean tongue after use, claiming to relieve bile accumulation, headaches, sour breath, and general sluggishness.
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Chscarety
Cross
Billour
Honored by French for wartime service in France
The French government has conferred honors on New York native Mary Baylies for her work. Arg. Tayliee and her Wisconsin band have shown strong interest in war work. Mrs Baylies has become involved in training maimed soldiers in France.
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Gaylies
Franie
Tayliee
Baylies
France
France's War Waste Stirs Deputies Over Spending
Debates in the assembly probe wartime waste with figures in the low millions and contempt for extravagance. Critics point to misused funds and daily costs while défense ministries face scrutiny. Officials defend allocations as essential, noting agricultural subsidies and medical provisions amid broader wartime strain.
Unclear OCR: maritime incident with sailors honored
An OCR fragment reports a U S ship connection at Youngstown Ohio and a crew member named Daniele bias, with a severing squall and a $100 award. The text is fragmentary and hard to parse, but references a ship's fiver and a harrowing sea incident.
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Buin
Washington
Dy Oh
Sipte
Sheverry Daniele Bias Anwenacedy Edes
Paciok McGunisal
Youngstown
Ohio
Stored foods dispute stirs Washington to action
Widespread concern over stored food stocks and export controls surfaces as domestic bottlenecks in New York warehouses threaten shipments. Foreign owners argue rights to promissory arrangements, while measures may shift grain imports and domestic demand. Officials weigh embargo impacts and market sentiment grows wary.
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