Voices From Over There Letters From Our Boys
A World War I letter from Corp. Fred Cole in France describes hospital stays and convalescent camps, recent combat, and prisoners taken. He recounts fighting near Hindenburg Line, gas exposure, and a successful assault through enemy trenches. He notes German towns burned, food found, influenza illness, and a slow recovery toward rejoining his company as Armistice nears.
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Wai
Hindenvars
Nesty
Fritzie
Hunger map of Europe warns of widespread famine risk
A wartime relief appeal describes Europe facing urgent hunger across Belgium Ukraine Serbia and beyond. It urges continuation of American aid and full export of food to prevent famine, revolt, and threats to world peace. It notes Russia Poland and the Baltic regions are most at risk.
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Europe
Ukraine
Belgium
France
Serbia
United States
America
Commission For Relief
Germany
England
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Russia
Poland
Baltic
Finland
Co. Bohemia
Roumania
Montenegro
Greece
Albania
Italy
Switzerland
Bulgaria
Turkey
War Savings pledges urged as arrears grow in district
County committee appeals to residents to meet war savings stamp quotas and clear arrears. A note warns delay harms progress and urges individuals to confront their pledges promptly. Also reports dairy exhibit results across Oregon Washington Idaho California with top scores for cheese and butter. Local vandals damage streets with glass, prompting threats of stiff fines.
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Berta Fig
Abe
F. C. True
Cops &Carry Countiss Cheese Association
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
California
Wisconsin
Albert Cloverdale
Tillamook
H. W. Thomas
Cloverdale
Albert Shalippi
Norwa Creamery
C. N. Barklow
Norway
Coos County
Dugla . TE
Ss County Creamery
S. O. Ae
Mt. Angel
Christmas notes brighten Coos Bay region
Local column recalls visitors and returning service members from Uncle Sam’s forces. Townsfolk greet veterans, shop closures ease, and the Bank of Myrtle Point plans alterations. Dr. Pemberton’s Christmas gifts bring cheer to children and adults alike.
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Oscar Emil
Isom Clinton
Coos Bay
Bay Cities
Babe” Stevens
Kruse & Banks
Marshfield
Chester Adams
Kay Leep
Ack
Cougar
Cmabel
Adams
Daisy Short
Wm. Weekly
Harve Britton
Dr. Pemberton
Tom Morelock
Tom Whittington
Geo. Wilson
Joe Haines
Idaho
Bank of
Myrtle Point
Ngs
Coos .County Bank
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Bosche
Vera
R. R
K. Bill
Caintontalye
Yours
Corp
Fred Cole
The
Red Cross
Pi Rue Sares
Focenans
Pial
Africa
SFA
George
Cees & Curry
Irlet
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