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Williston Graphic in Williston, North Dakota

13 Feb 1919

Page 6

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Williston Graphic

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Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1919

Page

6

Escape from Brandenburg Brandenburg Camp Tales of Hunger and Escape

Gunner Depew recalls brutal camp life in Brandenburg as he and fellow prisoners barter for food and hide from guards. He details wood raids, bartered rations, a dangerous escape, and finally release after a visit by a Spanish ambassador and German officers.

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Kate Erin Carota Graham Germany Para Hone Fontaine Cambrian Range H. M. &. Nomad Foo ‘Talne Brandenburg Bran-denburg H. M Nomad Jutland Tounner Depew Gerard Pinay Dulmen State Department Indlar Depew Swarts Swatts Anti Dows Russiso Dobra Vetskav Albert
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Back in the States After Arriving at Rorschach

The narrator describes recovery in Switzerland after leaving Rorschach. He recalls a lavish breakfast, crowds photographing him, gifts of cigarettes and chocolates, and attention from American officials like Consul General Francis B. Keene. He praises Swiss hospitality at the Hotel Baur au Lac and with Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCormick, noting patriotic remarks during a Belgian relief dinner. He hints at ongoing trouble as the journey continues.

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States Rorschach Germany Zurich St. Gallen Francis B. Keene Baur Au Lac Harold McCormick Chicago Red Cross Switzerland Mr. Keene
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Gunner Depew Schwartz Jim Alen Barbadoes Garden Gate Phil Hospital Riley Slim Bob Ost Bennett Sntil Rette Stilk Kelley Theo Amy Sey Berlin Bret Lindau Lake of Constance Avir Gate Switserland
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