Pioneer memory and frontier road plans in Harrison County
Letter from 1943 recounting early Harrison County settlers and roads along the Little Kanawha to Cheat River. Includes remarks on Clarkburg life, surveying lands around 1787, Native conflicts, and personal reminiscences of family, travel, and local figures such as Amaziah Daviselon and George Arnold.
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Jetier
Hind Ae Titwttier
Cary
Sein Hing
Wiedeot-thees
Teniaopal
Wade
Harrison County
Condideratie
Lyane Lang
Ito
Kanawha
Cheat
Bask Toya View
Wits
Clarksburg
Tran
Ohio
Mar
Adaya
Old Mir
Morgan
Ensfisnd
West End
Clarkaburs
Clarkaburg
Indiana
Pirat Tut
Soma Uittle
Clarkeburs
Williams
Wilje
Billie
Middle Ieland Creek
Seompeng
Jay
Uisit
Sordheing
Larz
Michio
Eydiere
Jarain Ein Harrie County
Ponnay
John
Mr. Reeder
Siverita
Winkt
Thomas Douginne
Coll Lowther
Owen Davie
Marsh
Didcei
Elabadore
Amaziah’ Daviselon
Hyediabout
Niles
Toad
Marietta
Harrison
Cresk
Simon ‘Arnold
George Arnold
Grigsby
Arnold
Bounda
Sider
Prince
Nicholas Carpenter
Johnson’e
Haymond
Even Kings Fail in Silent European Press Address
A garbled 161-word European note cites King Albert and King AYoort, with references to censors, public address, and Meudon Toyjareny. It mentions the Associated Press and a skeptical response from Balleome about publication and editorial control.
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London
Agquiths
Ayoort
Helgian
Haraitan
Albert Minis
Balleome
Drasseler
Meudon Toyjareny
Protection of Shipments and Penalties for Delays and Fraud
Fragmented text outlines Illinois protection of shipments with penalties for failure to pay claims on time. It mentions carriers pursuing full damages for loss, freight, and demurrage, with interest and a $20 penalty if fraud is suspected. The draft implies court or official action to enforce recovery and penalties.
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General Assembly
Winglais
Onrmor
Guther
Wuch Slaliant
Sol
Carter
Woman Patents Paper Raincoat Headlines Odd Patent Scheme
A woman patents a raincoat made from paper and envisions vending machines selling the product. The concept stirs debate over gender roles and the practicality of a waterproof, paper garment. The piece notes legal and social reactions and imagines how such a device could shape fashion and commerce.
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CIA
Lind
Mandwich
Jumor
Pbc
Pio
Breich
Ball
Boch
Mleo Lear
Batrito
Rescued Austrian General Honored by German Corporal
Berlin reports a daring German corporal named Fricke who, after being mistakenly sent east, assisted in capturing and protecting a senior Austrian general. His actions halted enemy plans, led to nine Russians killed, and earned him promotions and two Iron Crosses. He was later commended by the emperor.
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Correaponaysice
Associated Press
Berlin
Singh
Offics
Krossen
Ie Fricke
Wests
Sawalki
Fricke
Tim
Hel
Teen Eas
Myon
Unemployed Trends Amid War Era Figures
Fragmented OCR report shows shifting employment data with wartime impacts. Mentions a drop from last year and a doubling of the unemployed during a war month, referencing trade hoards and relief acts amid political terms and poor relief considerations.
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Nationall
Lording
Séib
Red Cross Dogs Aid Wounded Soldiers in Belgium War
Red Cross dogs played a vital role in locating wounded soldiers in Belgium. Trained under strenuous conditions, they search fields and ruins, guided by handlers, bringing recovery and hope to injured men. The dogs’ work involves patient, precise cues and steady teamwork with Red Cross staff.
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Red Cross
Not clear: fragment titled “Wait) til We're Alone” and aged Brile quote
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a 70 year old Brile and a request for a kiss, with garbled names and pension notes. No coherent event or identities beyond scattered phrases.
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Brile
Patriotic impulses aroused by movies in wartime Germany
A garbled wartime report describes how German cinema is said to stir patriotic feelings and rally support for the war effort. It mentions audiences reacting to newsreels and clips featuring leaders, soldiers, and the emperor, with commentary on film purchases and public enthusiasm.
Importation of Matar Quail Now Stopped
Fragmented OCR text shows a historical notice about halting imports of Matar quail. It references departments, officials, and agents in an ambiguous context with probable discussion of regulatory actions, oversight, and procedural steps. Names and places are unclear due to garbled lettering.
A Never Heard of TRS Family in Spring Grove
A fragment from a January report in Spring Grove Pennsylvania notes Mr and Mrs Jacob Avatine with eleven children and a family event. The unreadable OCR leaves the details unclear about the family size and circumstances.
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TRS Family
Pennsylvania
Bpring Grove
Jacob Avatine Nafives
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