Cue. Crops and furze clash in Irish dunes tale
In a dune village drama unfolds as Shamus O Neill confronts pest fears over fierce furze spreading on sand. Ben Weaver, an agricultural agent, arrives to inspect the plant and a district meeting follows amid family tensions and village politics. Crop failure and drought deepen the struggle before a surprising turn at a snowbound farm.
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Connaught
Gomethin
Kitty
Ben Weaver
Tom Therons
Shamus
The
Dunes
Nent- Pryle
Ben
Weaver
Ahe
O'Neill
Sam
Aod
Atriud
Feo Niet
Brody
Watt
Drouth
Shanvue
Teartkare
Ottawa
Central
Xperimental
Nelda
L. H.nowmat
Bominion
Doe
Prairié Provinces
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prairies
Empire
Agen
Phus
O Neill clan dispute over furze tiles and plague fears
In a tense village scene, Shamus O Neill faces accusations about spreading a plague through furze on the dunes. Ben Weaver admits learning from the old book, while Kitty appeals for kindness as neighbors gather for a district meeting to honor O Neill roots and Irish farming lore.
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Hamus O'Neill
Kitty
Shamus
O'Neill
Ireland
Tin
Ben Weaver
Shamus O.neil
Shamus O'Neal
Shamus O'Neill
Pen
Women Workers in War Britain Provide Shelter Support
Wartime report from Manchester notes women volunteers in the Women’s Voluntary Service staffing bomb shelters. They serve tea and cocoa by candlelight, assist with fires, and help homeless neighbors with refreshment and kind words during the crisis.
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Manchester
England
W.V.A
Women's Voluntary Service
Bave Berhag
Sons Accused and Mother Blamed in Court
London February 16 a woman was rebuked for smoking as her two sons faced a charge of stealing coal. Magistrate Martha Bath placed them on probation and told the mother to look at her fingers and stop smoking.
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London
Cp) N
Martha Bath
Verdun Evacuation and German Assault on Front Fortress
Wartime report recalls Verdun civilian evacuation and a major German attack led by the Crown Prince. German artillery opened with unprecedented fire hitting French lines and trenches, while 14 German divisions assaulted three French divisions. French defense stalled the assault with reinforcements and counterfire. In another front, Hassain forces under Grand Duke Nicholas captured Bezercum on February 16, taking 13,000 prisoners and seizing arms and supplies.
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Verdun
Germany
Breat
France
Germain
Shige
Caucasus
Nicholas
Bezercum
Tagether
Call for Women in Industry Echoes War Effort
A London report notes speakers urging women's participation in war work. They call for 500000 workers to join industry before August, highlighting the vital role of women in national production and home front efforts.
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London
Cit
Carolle Tastert
Tahar
Brian
Bat
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