Grim U boat chase and rescue at sea
A convoy escorted by British and American destroyers fends off a German submarine. Depth charges and ramming sink the U boat as the destroyers repeatedly locate and neutralize the threat. A rescue follows after the burning ship is saved, with crews boarding the merchant vessel and the destroyers attempting to salvage survivors.
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Landsman
Landaman
Tut
Aden
Pelthroueh
Terwerl
Geena Pertsenie
Bal
Wits
Muska
Bayer Howes
Atelier
Marie Wee
Waterton
Uri
Army Surgeon an Unsung Hero of the War Effort
A frontline regimental surgeon is praised for discipline, calm under fire, and leadership beyond treating wounds. He oversees camp sanitation, water purity, disease prevention, vaccinations, and vital record keeping, while supporting both his unit and local villagers. His role blends medical care with preventive duties and administrative work.
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Hasou Hanter
Huns Gas British Women at Front
Fragmentary wartime note reports gas attacks affecting British women near the front lines. It references locations likely Paris and Harve and mentions German forces and Allied responses. The readable bits emphasize harsh conditions and ongoing bombardment without specific dates or names.
Beef Ration Rules Limit Household Consumption
Householders must not buy more than one and one quarter pounds of clear beef weekly per person or one and a half pounds with bone. Hoover urges substituting pork for beef to aid armies while expanding pork use. Hotels and restaurants are told not to serve boiled beef for more than two meals weekly, beef steak for two meals, and roast beef for one meal per week.
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Qolume
Herbert Hoover
William Elliott
South Carolina
Mr. Hoover
Silos to Help Win the War
War time appeal stresses building silos to conserve feeds and support allied powers. It notes England and France face supply shortages, animals on ration, and America must boost meat and feed production. silo size should match cattle to be fed with four tons of silage per cow or steer in winter feeding.
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England
France
America
Woman's Real Part in War Activity Appeals to Women
Official Washington through the Food Administration urges women to bear a growing war burden. The appeal stresses food conservation and production, noting women’s historic role and calling for participation in gardens, markets, shipments, and securing supplies. The article frames women as vital to victory.
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Ofcial
Washington
Columbia
Food Administration
Torenes
America
Allien
Canning and Food Reserve Advice Amid Perishable Goods Warning
A note urges preserving perishable foods for winter, promoting home canning of fruits and vegetables. It mentions securing sugar via a certificate and forecasting sugar needs, aiming to build a six month food reserve. The message stresses avoiding waste and suggests applying to a shop for a canning certificate.
Political announcements for local offices in Dillon county
The friends of R Julian Dewan Mine announce candidacy for House of Representatives in district 0 2 subject to Democratic party rules. W B GADDY announces for State Senate. L M Rogers announced for Senate. J W HAMER announces for re election to House. Dr J H David candidacy for Senator announced subject to Democratic primary following Dillon Herald June 6 action. T Berry announced for candidacy.
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W. B. Gaddy
Senate
House OF Representatives
Democratic Party
J. W. Hamer
Dillon Herald
J. H. David
Dillon County
John W Mc Kay Announces Dillon County Candidacy
Friends announce John W Mc Kay as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Dillon County subject to Democratic primary rules.
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John W. McKay
House
Dillon County
Friends announce E L Moore candidacy for House seat
The friends of E L Moore announce his candidacy for the House of Representatives as a Democrat. The announcement notes party alignment and seeks support from voters in the upcoming election.
At a Party Dorothy Finds Older Guests and Fun
Dorothy attends a party where most guests are older than she. Returning home she tells her mother she had an awfully good time and that there was a hubbub of activity.
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Dorothy
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Tockwl
Adinetont
Piers Tye
Harve
The
Army
Alli
Friends of
R. Julian Dewanmines
Demcratic
T. Berry
E. L. Moore
House of Representative
Miles
Memoeeral Reses Syyiteh
First National Bank
National Bank
Peoples Bank
the Peoples Bank
Crandler
Chandler Six
Chandler
Skee DE Oort
W.H. Muller
Dillon, South Carolina
Chandler Motor Car Company
Cleveland, Ohio
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