Depew Wounded in Fierce Frontline Clash in France
Synopsia Albert WN recounts Depew service in the U S Navy rising to chief petty officer first class gunner, then joining the Foreign Legion. He fights in Dixmude and Flanders, endures a brutal trench battle, and is wounded in the thigh while the captain dies of wounds. Hospital care is humane with comforts and crafts, while a Belgian survivor recalls atrocities in St Quentin and Naumur.
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U.S. Navy
Foreign Legion of France
Cassard
George Matthew Adamp
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Albert WN. Depew
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France
Foreign Legion
Flanders front
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Staples
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Hospital Scene Dims Enemy Whispers in War Tale
In a hospital setting Depew witnesses a plane that convinces him the kaleer and his system are not solely to blame for wartime frightfulness. He considers that German soldiers themselves contribute to the terror. The scene leads into the next installment.
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Exppriments With Powdered Peat Fuel in Sweden
Experiments with powdered peat as a fuel have proven highly successful in Sweden leading to a large academy being established for its production and study.
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Sweden
Motor Car as Transportation Force
Survey shows 90 percent of automobile use is for business purposes. Men in trades needing rapid ground coverage drove purchases. only a fraction goes to city use. The analysis of 1917 car owners by occupation suggests autos serve broad work needs beyond urban transport.
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army
navy
Red Cross
megaurtt
Automobiles Transform Farm Life and National Output
The essay argues that replacing horses with motor cars could boost annual food supply for about 3.3 million people. It notes farmers rely on autos to modernize work, cuts in time, expanded service by salesmen, and time saved across professions from physicians to preachers. It highlights auto ownership by occupation, industry’s speedup of production, and autos as a global transport force rivaling railroads, urging max speed in mobilization.
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JOHN N. WILLYs
wie
United States
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ita place
soleenen
Amer
Priming Cups and Ether Spark Start Advice for Farm Autos
A reader notes the motor lacks priming cups making cold starts hard. Suggestions include using a set of spark plugs with priming cups and ether as the best priming substance. Applies to both track and auto farm vehicles.
Scraps on Public Notices and Health Warnings
Arbitration awards raise salaries for London county tramway workers totaling 50800 a year. Caithness Beotland boards set minimum coal ticket salaries at 400. Oysters shell demand and portian manufacturing discussed. University of British Columbia progress noted. French scientist rejects ald cysks in bottle wipes as health risk. Ventilate piles to prevent spontaneous combustion. Bureau of Mines offers steps including dry ground bins and small pile handling.
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England
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Beotland
University of British Columbia
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Yaris
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