Sam Shaw’s 1944 WWII “Jots”

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

January 6, 1944 pages 1 & 6

A black and white newspaper page with text and some small decorative stars, discussing various topics including shipping exports, reptiles, and African travel.
Black and white newspaper page featuring multiple articles and photographs. Notable photos include a woman with short blonde hair and glasses, a woman named Mrs. Lillie Hartley, and a young girl with glasses. The articles discuss various topics, including victims, community events, and local news. The layout includes columns of text, headlines, and captions.

January 20, 1944

A scanned newspaper article describing the British seizure of towns and military movements near the Garigliano River and the German front, with mention of Italian soldiers, the Italian-American presence, and Allied activities in Italy and North Africa during World War I.
Front page of a 1944 newspaper titled 'Moundsville Daily Echo' with headlines about a Russian offensive and WWII battles, including a photo of a military aircraft.

January 29, 1944

A vintage newspaper clipping with various headlines and articles, including updates on wars, military movements, and a mention of a bond club. The text is old-fashioned and densely packed.

February 5, 1944 pages 1 & 2

Old newspaper headline and article about an American soldier's experience hunting in East Africa, mentioning lion, leopard, and a rabbit, with details on safari life and equipment.
A newspaper page from Moundsville Daily Echo, West Virginia, includes articles about local events, military updates, and community news with sections titled "Jots" and "K. of C. Buys Bonds."
A black and white front page of a 1944 newspaper titled 'Moundsville Daily Echo' with headlines about World War II events, including Nazi attacks, German veterans' losses, and military updates. There is a photo of two men facing each other, with one labeled Raymond Clapper who was killed.

February 18, 1944 pages 1 & 2

A page from a newspaper featuring a letter from East Africa dated February 7, 1944, discussing military operations, cultural references, and weather.
Historical newspaper clipping with multiple sections. The first part titled 'Jots' discusses horse breaking and bouncing. The second part mentions a letter from Sgt. Einar Jacobson Jr. about an Egyptian camp. The third part describes a letter regarding V-mail correspondence, including an anecdote about Vint Hill Farms Station. The last part discusses a person called Spanky, his background, and maintenance instructions for a structure, along with general comments and love notes from someone named Sam.

March 6, 1944 pages 1 & 3

A newspaper clipping titled "Jots" about East Africa and a bird called the gazelle, describing its habitat, appearance, and behavior.
Text from a newspaper mentioning Mr. Apodaca, Christmas Day, and a letter to the editor about Christmas celebrations and protests.
Front page of a 1944 newspaper titled 'Moundsville Daily Echo,' with headlines about World War II and military actions.

April 28, 1944

A vintage newspaper clipping titled 'Jutes' dated April 16, 1944 from East Africa, describing Easter celebrations with church services, parades, and soldiers in traditional attire.

May 11, 1944

A black and white newspaper clipping titled "Jots" with articles about World War I, including reports of battles, enemy losses, and military activities, along with a weather forecast.

June 21, 1944 pages 1 & 4

A handwritten letter titled "Jota" describing a visit to a monastery on Monastery Mountain, including details about the environment and activities, written from a personal perspective.
Photograph of a woman and a young girl examining archaeological ruins of Romanes from the Roman Coliseum, in Scotland, while an officer observes. Accompanying text about James H. Myers, promoted to 1st Lieutenant, and Paul Crow Stone, in the Air Force, describing their backgrounds and military service.
Front page of a 1944 West Virginia newspaper with headlines about a tornado, military aircraft, and wartime events.

June 23, 1944 pages 1 & 5

A black and white newspaper clipping about learning foreign languages and military training, titled "Jots" with a star symbol.
A black and white newspaper page featuring an article about learning English and American language instruction, alongside a photograph of a woman preparing jelly, with the caption 'Good luck' in making jelly and a mention of the Food Foundation.

June 24, 1944 pages 1 & 2

Historical newspaper page with multiple articles, including reports on World War II activities, local events, and weather, featuring small illustrations.
Historical newspaper clipping with various news stories and announcements, including topics on jots, soldiers, a lunch box demonstration, county court, vacation court, fugitive captures, and a biblical quote.
Front page of the Moundsville Daily Echo newspaper published on November 30, 1944, featuring headlines about World War II, including Ninth Spearheads Drive Cracking Roer Line and Tokyo Screams Hate After 3rd Superfort Raid, with smaller photos of China Chief and envoy to China.

October 19, 1944 pages 1 & 2

A newspaper clipping titled 'Jots' from September 1st, 1937, describing American reactions to the Sino-Japanese War, the experience of Japanese bombers, and holiday celebrations.
A newspaper page with the headline «JOTS» and a column of text discussing various topics, including Ramadan, American way of life, profits from activities, and Eritrea's landscape and history.

December 5, 1944 pages 1 & 2

A vintage newspaper page with various articles, including one titled 'Jots', and smaller sections about military activities, a British officer, and social events. The text is dense and the layout is typical of older newspapers.
A black and white scanned newspaper clipping featuring an article titled 'Jots...' with handwritten and typed text discussing a personal story, a Christmas greeting, and an update about the Echo's quavering department.
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