Weapons Taken From Prisoners In France Exhibit
German weapons captured by American troops in France are displayed in an American divisional intelligence report. The collection includes a German machine gun on a tripod, projectors, a trench knife, a short bayonet, a pistol, and a sniper sight, with many items bearing tags naming the American who seized them. Some weapons were kept as trophies by soldiers, others stored for intelligence, while a few were returned if not claimed.
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Ameiican Atuly
France
Apel 4
No Man's Land
Vito
Cateers
Wen
Ine
Welleies
Doushhey
Tt Ag
United States
Germany
Kell's Yellow Dent corn seed advertised with varied germination rates
The notice touts Kell's Yellow Dent seed claiming germination between zero and ninety five percent, priced per bushel and listed with offerings including Mennsylvania corn and Gate Poa. The ad mentions Co ckley Milling Company in Lexington and other unclear pricing and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kkell
Cockley Milling Company
Lexington
Ojo
Reverend Green To Speak On War At Salem Church
Frederick Town May 1 Reverend J D Green endorsed by National Speakers Bureau will speak at Salem Methodist Church next Tuesday evening on The Facts and Causes of the War. After each address an opportunity for questions will be provided. May schedule includes talks on Why We Are at War and How to Help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Town
Dressey
Washington
Thas
John BD. Green
Navy unit puzzled by sleight of hand joker
Great Lakes Naval Training Station psychiatrists investigate a detention case in the Great Lakes Bulletin. Captain Dodds hosts a mystery man who performs tricks with blocks and a hidden picture. The ruse ends with Dodds discovering the joker sat on the very picture and the game of misdirection continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Paychiateté
John Sharpe
Sharpe
Hoensledt
Pageblatek
Yeon Dodds
Dodds
Dodda
St Wan
Babies Must Get Milk A Priority In Nutrition Programs
A fragile public health notice stresses that milk is essential for infants and recommends preserving milk supplies. The division of child hygiene notes milk shortages risk higher infant mortality and urges families to substitute with other foods only when necessary to protect babies under three.
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Piffer Ayer
Kenny Tan
Aniny
Ehitt Hygiene
Pavonia
Eight Americans Die On Field Of Honor
Fragmented OCR text reports casualties among Americans with unclear locations and names. The fragment references deaths on a field of honor and mentions Washington, an action by military or officials, and a list-like sequence of phrases. The readable portion is insufficient to identify individuals or specific events.
American Wounded Return From France Reported
A May report states a total of wounded and missing American servicemen were returned to the United States from France during the week ending April 26. The War Department provided the figures, noting ongoing troop movements and medical status updates for returning personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Italian Guardsmen in King’s Guard Demand Frontline Duty
Fragmentary copy reports sixty soldiers of the King’s Guard eager to fight their fellow Italians from the front. The message states they are not permitted to depart for combat and express strong desire to join their brothers in arms.
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King's Guard
U G Payne Dies After Four Day Illness
Ulyssea Frank Mayne aged 55 died at 10 o’clock last night at his east of city home after a brief illness resembling grip. He leaves a wife three children Myrtle Harold and state Wayne and a brother W M Payne of this city. Charles Hicks of North Mulberry street underwent an operation at the M A hospital Tuesday. Miss Beria Hall returned Monday from Camp Sherman where she visited friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulyssea Frank Mayne
Whis Ely
Mr. Payne
Myrtle
Harold
Treat Wayne
W. M. Payne
Charles Hicks
North Mulberry Aireet
Pie M. & 8
Beria Hall
Moniay
Camp Sherman
Royal Guard Life in Wartime Service and Privileges
A fragmentary account describes the royal guard, their strict terms of service for years, and restrictions on marriage during duty. It notes their extreme height, ceremonial duties with the king, and public admiration amid remaining aloof from frontline battles.
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C. Wane
Laundy
Ollo
Pth
Em Olares
Godl Farma
Tage
Ema We
Moelewell
Mt. Vernon
Fok
Rhode Iman Tod Pxua
George W. Kingsbury
VO Sale
Carpacity
Mig
Trations
Phono Lat
Chesterville
Qbfo
Welte I. A. Siges
Marengo
J. D. Green
Salem Church
Bugs
Eee
Liberty Bundane
Health Board
U. G. Payne
Vitor
Ani Anderprey
Teres
Woolson’s
Limas
Hush
Itc
Evergreen
Bantam, Etc
Ferry
Woolson’s Dept. Store
B. E. Salisbury & Company
West High Street
Citizens
Bell
Reo
Motor Sales
East Gambier Street
John M. Woolison
REO Motor Car Company
Lansing
Michigan
ORD
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