Escape from Occupied Belgium Memoir Fragment
An escaped airman recounts eight weeks wandering Belgium behind German lines. He details scavenging clothing from Belgians, ditching a uniform, avoiding patrols and rivers, and surviving on raw vegetables while evading German searchers. He notes shortages of horses and rubber, the dangers of barns and canals, and the constant need to stay unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bug
Thad
Ixele
England
Belgium
Anon LE
Felda
Dourer
Waxler
Germany
Felyiun
Europe
Belelim
Experiences of Belgium Ditches and Difficult Crossings
A fragmented account from a traveler in Belgium describes numerous muddy ditches blocking progress. Intercepted at every half mile, the writer recalls wading through water and mud, with two to three feet of mud and water per ditch making jumping impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Wars
Canala
Ounrae
Kubing
Boele
Uncertain Lotter Cites Remedy Proof In Missouri Note
A fragmented 1916 Missouri notice praises Chamberlain's Cure and Dinarboom Ramady for curing dysentery and seas illness. The writer urges others in the vicinity to take interest and learn what to do, sharing personal past attacks and successful recoveries with the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murua
Chamberlain
Dias
Operators and Miners Must Cooperate in Coal War Effort
James H. Neal of the United States Fuel Administration urged at Altona Pa for joint action by operators and miners to end coal shortages. He said both sides must work with efficiency and full hours, ensuring pit cars and safe conditions, to boost production for wartime needs. He emphasized personal effort from every company official to the newest miner.
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Central
Hennylvania Coal Producers’ Association
Altona
James H. Neal
United Sates Fuel Administration
Weedera Ae
Ciphest Company
Neale
Finn
Government in Transportation Costs Questioned
The article notes a roughly 25 percent rise in all charges after a 1 percent freight-rate increase on eastern roads, arguing that government services incur costs like private ones and questioning whether roads should be run by government or private parties for practical efficiency.
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Mercantilé National Bank of San Francisco
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Pat O'Brien
Anal
Cuaprie
Telin
Ing Worpe
France
cHarrEn
Esau
Suie
Laix
Courtrad
Sam Cinds
Camp Norden
Rad
Belesium
O’brien
United Effort
Fuel Administration
Eastman Kodaks
Aud
Colmmina Grapanolas and Records
Sonora Phonographa Conklin Foltn
the City Drug Store
Chas. A. Christmas
Whiston’s Confectionery
Johnson’s, McDonald's and
Sweet
Kemmerer Garage
the Kemmerer Hotel Cafe
Ibdel Kemraerve
Tom Ming
Frup
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