Sam Shaw’s 1943 WWII “Jots”

(Headlines from the period of the letters. Letters are listed by publishing date.)

Front page of the Moundsville Daily Echo newspaper from June 25, 1943, with headlines about a coal deadline and American liberators making their first raid on a Greek port.

June 5, 1943

Black and white newspaper article with various columns of text, mentioning topics like travel, soldiers, church events, and a military camp.

August 2, 1943 (pages 1 and 2)

Clipping from a newspaper titled "Joke" with a star symbol, dated July 27, 1943, discussing humorous comments about war and political opinions.
A black and white newspaper clipping with the headline "JOTS" and an article discussing various topics including war, bus fares, and religious services.
Historical black-and-white newspaper from November 2, 1943, titled Moundsville Daily Echo, with headlines about World War II events, including Nazi traps in the Yanks' scale mountains, the Japanese fleet being defeated by U.S. landing forces, and political news.

October 30, 1943

Jots article

November 2, 1943

A vintage newspaper page with handwritten annotations. The text discusses daily routines, nautical terminology, and military life during the army days, mentioning beans, a newspaper called 'Seasick Sentinel,' and a critique of war time work.

November 5, 1943

A black-and-white newspaper clipping titled "Jots," with a handwritten note at the bottom from the Editor Echo, Moundsville, W. Va., signed by Sam. The article is a humorous collection of anecdotes and stories, including one about a cabin boy named Charlie and his adventures, a mention of soldiers and biblical references, and a joke about Boston and Maine, ending with love from Sam.
Front page of a 1943 newspaper titled Moundsville Daily Echo, with headlines about World War II, including battles, warship damages, and allied movements.

November 6, 1943

A vintage newsletter letter with the title 'Jots,' discussing patriotic rations, orchestras, entertainment, and newspaper issues, signed by Sam.

November 10, 1943

A vintage newsletter or publication page titled "Jots" featuring humorous anecdotes about a ship's print shop and the operator's girl friend, with small printed text discussing various topics, including a Linotype machine and shipboard printers.

November 13, 1943 pages 1 & 2

Historic newspaper clipping with local news and personal anecdotes, mentioning licensed funeral directors, a humorous letter from a soldier to folk, and a story about Martha E. JaBuda and Andrew R. McRae planning to enter armed forces.
Close-up of an old newspaper clipping featuring a column titled 'Jots' by Harold O'Neill, with text about social activities, military comrades, and personal anecdotes.
Black and white historical newspaper titled 'Moundsville Daily Echo' from November 15, 1943, with headlines about U.S. flying war into Bulgaria and other World War II-related news.

November 15, 1943 pages 1 & 2

A vintage newspaper column titled 'Jots' containing personal notes, local news, and updates from various individuals, including a section on the SS Censored Scene.
Newspaper clipping titled 'Jots' showing a column about writing letters and a humorous note about sending an echo

November 18, 1943 pages 1 & 2

A black and white newspaper excerpt with various short stories or notes, including mentions of the deep blue sea, a seminary office, a prisoner, and a bread loaf, with some text indicating continuation on the next page.
An old newspaper clipping featuring two stories. The first titled "Jots," mentions a man named Hodges and a conversation about blue-pencil stuff, with references to a grandmother and a police officer named Charles F. Nelson. The second story is from someone at a floating hotel, describing preparations for debarkation, and mentions a Lt. Schwartz and a list of names for a Philadelphia record.
Black and white newspaper front page with headlines about WWII, including Hitler's Europe blast, Russian defenses, and a raid by RAF.

November 20, 1943

A black and white newspaper page with columns of text discussing World War I events and other topics, including reports on Russian and German military actions, British aircraft losses, and a note about county officials. The page features various headlines and dense paragraph-style writing.

November 23, 1943 pages 1 & 4

A clipping from a vintage newspaper or magazine page containing text about British soldiers in India, laundry services, and military drills.
A newspaper page with an article titled 'Jots' discussing American and British soldiers, a 'Buy an Ambulance' charity event at John Tyrek's lodge, and an advertisement showing two people in military uniforms, one man and one woman, engaging in conversation or a handshake.
Black and white newspaper front page from 1943 with headlines about World War II battles and news updates.

November 24, 1943 pages 1 & 8

A newspaper clipping titled "Jote" with a star, number 37, and the words "Still in India." The text discusses religious food rules and customs, including prohibitions on eating certain foods, drinking water, and handling fruits and dairy products, with references to Hindu, Mohammedan, and Jewish practices.
An old newspaper clipping with articles about American and Indian interactions, a notice for Watson Clothing Co. opening, and various small print sections.

November 26, 1943 pages 1 & 4

Historical newspaper column titled "Jots" with numbered entries and humorous advice, including one about taking a nap in a hammock and another about drinking lime juice.
A newspaper page with various articles, including one titled 'Jots' which describes daily activities and events such as military drills, daily routines, and personal stories. The page also contains a letter from Kentucky by F. Thomas Kv, dated November 7, 1943, discussing the war, elections, and everyday life. There are columns of dense text with small print, typical of a 1940s newspaper.
Historical black-and-white newspaper front page from Moundsville Daily Echo, dated Saturday, November 27, 1943, with headlines about World War II including Berlin and Allied military news.

November 27, 1943

Clipping from a newspaper or magazine with a humorous story titled "Jots" about American soldiers in Egypt, describing their appearance, activities, and an interaction with natives, ending with a humorous note about singing Christmas carols in Bethlehem. The text is handwritten and includes references to military life, entertainment, and patriotism.

November 29, 1943 pages 1 & 2

A black-and-white newspaper clipping titled 'Jots', discussing Egypt, French and British soldiers, and Egyptian pyramids and sphinx; includes a humorous remark about learning numerical systems.
A series of newspaper articles and headlines, including one titled "Horne Writes From Britain," another titled "Soldiers Ride in Comport, and Far," and a third titled "Jots." The articles discuss topics like a letter from Britain, soldiers' activities, and local news. The images show columns of text with traditional newspaper formatting, including headlines, subheadings, and dense paragraphs.
Front page of the 1943 newspaper 'Moundsville Daily Echo' with headlines about WWII, including battles involving the British, Nazis, and the Fifth Army.

November 30, 1943 pages 1 & 2

Black and white newspaper article titled "Nazi Drive Lag Is Vital" from November 30, discussing Nazi military activity and preparations in Russia, mentioning General Fritz von Manner and dug-in forces.
A black-and-white newspaper page with a section titled 'Jots,' which continues from the previous page. The text describes pyramids, ancient relics, and modern construction involving pyramid-shaped structures and trucks.
Black-and-white front page of a 1943 newspaper, The Moundsville Daily Echo, with headlines about World War II and international events, and a photograph of soldiers or military personnel at a war meet.

December 2, 1943 pages 1 & 2

A vintage newspaper clipping titled "Jots" containing various short news stories. It mentions Christmas tree supplies, Earl T. Snodgrass, juvenile and tax delinquency arrests, federal investigations, juvenile arrests, property crimes, and personal observations from Middle East and Tent City. The text is old-fashioned and slightly faded.
An old newspaper clipping with a column titled 'Jots,' discussing weather, desert life, and everyday activities.

December 10, 1943 pages 1 & 6

A black and white image of an old newspaper clipping with the heading "Jots". The text discusses a letter from Samuel Shaw of the Echo staff, describing his travels and experiences, including customs, transportation, and daily life in 1930.
Historical newspaper clipping featuring articles about Clint Wagner, a professional football player, and various local events and locations.
Black and white historic newspaper front page with headlines about WWII, dated December 17, 1943, from Moundsville, West Virginia.

December 17, 1943 pages 1 & 5

A black-and-white newspaper clipping discussing a visit to an Egyptian citadel, mosques, and the Mohammed Ali Mosque, with descriptions of Cairo landmarks and activities.
Page from an old newspaper, containing columns of text, a black-and-white photograph of a bearded man, and an advertisement for Flako pie crust and Flakorn corn muffin mix.

December 18, 1943

A newspaper page with a humorous column titled "Jots." The column includes jokes, personal anecdotes, and news updates, with some text about cooking, army life, and recent events.
Historical black and white newspaper front page from December 27, 1943, titled Moundsville Daily Echo. Main headline reports Eisenhower's prediction of 44 victories in Europe, with other headlines about steel worker strikes and military invasions.

December 27, 1943 (delayed from Oct. 26th)

Old newspaper clipping with articles about wartime events, a Christmas cheer report, and a military officer biography.

December 28, 1943

A newspaper clipping titled 'Jots' with cursive and typed text. It discusses workers at the Steel Corporation, weather updates, personal notes, and military references, including names, dates, and locations, with a small decorative star.

December 29, 1943

A black-and-white newspaper clipping titled "Jots" with humorous notes about Christmas packages and a Christmas mailbox, and an adjacent article about a Rotary Club event and a mention of spam in packages.
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