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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1919
Page
6
A survivor recounts conditions among prisoners and civilians, noting starvation, weak nutrition, and confinement. The narrator recalls German captivity, Allied armistice reactions, and fear of reprisals while describing stunted meals, emaciation, and the eerie silence after a tense period of coexistence. The piece highlights trauma, deprivation, and lingering doubt about return.
In a terse city notice, factories unite to assist victims of the White Plague. The brief mentions Tye ier Wates of the city crossing Goscuereu and Arkdymus Smokeless as contributors, praising cooperation and support for relief efforts amid steam era hardships.
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