Woman recounts Belgian atrocities witnessed by German invaders
Florence Claerhout formerly of Lendelede Belgium testifies in Iowa about German abuses in 1914 15 including killings, mutilations, rapes and village burnings as she fled with her two children to England and then America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German-American Patriotic Society of
Iowa
Sab Ub Pats
Belgium
Florence Claerhout
Emil Claerhout
Lendelede
West Vlaanderen
Florence ‘Verscha
America
Buffalo Township
Scott County
West
Vlaanderen
Tesvie Pak Sad
Burid
Peter de Broom
Lillian Wineberry
de Broom
A. D
Isea
WWI Letter from Coos County Soldier in England
A lengthy 1918 letter from a Coos County youth in England describes daily life, weather, and landscapes, noting stone houses, abbey ruins with a 907 carved cross, and old tombs. He recalls trains, farming, and trains, plus scarce young men, then asks about sending canned goods, sugar, chocolate, candies, and tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Oregon
Local Happenings Spur Town News And War Watch
A flood of notes from local residents covers calls on travel and visits in town Tuesday. Mentions include Pete Bue, Mrs Alta Abbott, Mr Fernley, Mr Pearce, Laney Hatcher’s death, Orvill Knight heading to Camp Lewis, and Ben Winquest's barber visit. Theatre ads for May 14, a swindler alert, a wage-law prosecution, and a military dance are noted alongside updates on soldiers, editors, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Bue
Alta Abbott
Powers
McDonald
Fernley
North Bend
Pearce
Laney
Hatcher
Doga
Orvill Knight
Camp Lewis
Huling
Ben Winquest
Rosenblat
Beamdon
Beichet
J . Stummmler
Kronenberg
Bandon
Rhee Paget
Skye Neys
Athiate
Cau
Unique
JO Geninter
Los Angeles
Oklahoma City
Illinois
Frazier Huffman
Home Guard
Myrtle Point
Tocal
A. O. Hooton
Bridge
Unique Theatre
Indy
Jne Felcher
Dawson
Unique Theater
Ben Moomaw
Huling Lyndv & Sons
Thrift Stamps Committee
J E Defenbacker
F A Collins
Berry
Schroeder
H. W. Fisher
Patterson
Cal
California
Bruce Dennis
Candidsett
Bruce
LaGrande
Brown
Levi—Billings
Coquille
Utah Club
Red Cross
Frank ‘Carlson
Ansen
Jim Hobson
Hobson
Dr. Pemberton
Percy
Jimmy Albee
Ohio
Claud H. Giles
Liet
Clark Giles
J. L Gary
Geo. Thomason
Marshfield
Marine Corps
Valero
Nicaurana
France
Tom Guerin
Maggie
Mitchell
Local Oregon Trade Note on Republic-See Barry and Schroeder Distributors
An Oregon notice indicates every third truck is tied to Republic-See Barry and Schroeder, local distributors, with a mention of Medios Hh. and related logistics. The fragmentary item hints at distribution details and supplier naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Republic
Barry and Schroeder
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State of
Scott Coun
Henry Westphal
Scott’ Eguny
Rolling Prairie School
Yellow Creek
John Grant
Gilbert Boys
Cool County
Coos
England
Carver
Myrtle _ Point
Clark
Nellie Barton
J. L. Gary
C. A. Davidson
W.E. Lundy
J L Gary
Juanita
Olive Rosche
Myrtle Tobey
Lola Green
Metla Hansen
Archie Taylor
Marie Stemmler
A L Barnhart
Honor Guard
Army
Navy
Broadbent
Gravel Ford
Norway
Arago
Lee
Dora
William Berry
Boundry
Chas Patrick
S.P
H M. Shaw
M. D. Eve
Guerin Hatel Yrtle Point
Oregon Power Company
R. C. Dement
Berry & Schroeder
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