Petain Fighter and Verdun Hero Emerges in War saga
A garbled account traces Philippe Petain’s rise from colonel to wartime leader. It notes Verdun and the 1916 armistice era, mentions his offensive mastery, and references petals of French command and the role of colonial troops. Also touches on postwar fireworks licensing in New York.
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Nivelle
Petain
Almont
Otinion
Artoia
Hye
Vertan
Baris
Adamson
New York
Sears
Nolan
Hebert Adamaen
Moore
Five Hundred Red Men Will Fight For Flag
A historic item notes five hundred Red Men prepared to contest for their flag. The fragment references tribal groups and locations in New York, with unclear details about exact actions or events. The text emphasizes collective action and a ceremonial or competitive context involving Native American tribes.
Western railroad paid government tax and plan foiled attack
A Western railroad paid a government tax of 700 dollars. An alleged plot to attack the Canadian Parliament with poisoned gum was thwarted by Montreal police, mitigating a potential crisis and sparing officials from harm.
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Western Railroad
Montreal
Mother of Hero Proud of Him From Bland Texas
A Bland Texas mother recounts her son Robby Davis enlisting in the Canadian expeditionary force and fighting at Vimy Ridge. Letters show his sense of duty, courage, and a mother’s pride as she awaits his safe return. The tale highlights his early life, religious neighbors, and the small town connection to a global war effort.
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France
Abe
Robby
Bob Davis
Hell de Tex
Davie
Abe Alwase
Vimy Ridge
Favie
Hite Monatee Noua
Tens
Bland
David Jontab Davia
United States
Canada
Olife
Rand
Mira Minte Jones
Winman
Hob
Registration required for all male residents 21 to 30 in 1917
Public duty to register on June 6 1917 with exemptions only for active service. Instructions cover sickness absenteeism and mail return of registration card, with clerks aiding and envelopes provided. Registration booths open from 7 AM on June 6 1917.
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United States
Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Officers’ Reserve Corpacan
Do your swearing at the Current office Notary always in
A brief note reports that the current office has a notary always available for oath taking and document authentication. The item emphasizes accessibility and steady staffing for legal formalities.
Church News and Upcoming Services at Local Congregations
The morning sermon topic at the Presbyterian church is The subject of the morning sermon with conscription noted for the next day. Evening subject The Popular Cheat. The Methodist church reports Sunday school at 245 a.m. and services at 1 p.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. Rev A C Bell, pastor. Baptist church announces Sunday school 45 to 11 and preaching 11 to 12, Sunbeam Missionary at 2:30 to 10, Junior B Y P, Senior Y P, Wednesday prayer 8 to 7. Women'sAuxiliary meets monthly. choir practice in the evening. St Edwards Church holds services Sundays at 7 a.m. with English sermon and a mass and English sermon at 6 a.m.
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Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
A. C. Bell
A. M
Sunbeam
B. Y. P. Uyayite
BY. P. Worb
Edwards Church
Services at the Christian Church
Bible school 9 45 a m. Popicemon and preaching service at Junior C B 8 80 p m. Preaching service at 8 p Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 80 p Subject for next Sunday June 9 Morning Report of Clovis Convention evening Kadish A cordial welcome to all D F Sellards Pastor
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Clovis
Vening
al. D. F, Sellards
Grace Church Services Note
Grace Church Episcopal announces Lord's Day services including Holy Communion at morning and an enjoined sermon. Other worship and events noted with intervals and times.
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Grace Church
Episcopal
Holy
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Hmie
Caton Phy
Verdun
Partin
Venera Potaln
Vetain
Eritien
Verdoe
Pebronry
Joffre
Marshal
Tf van de Hevet
Verdin
Minka
Hero
Texas
Tess
Church IS News
Dar
Baptist Church
the Christian Church
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