Five Generations in War Ties for Bennett Family
Five generations of the Bennett family have served in U S wars. The latest recruit is a young Bennett in Los Angeles. His grandfathers Bennett and Brookover fought in the Civil War. His great grandfather Daniel Bennett was in that conflict. His great great grandfather Ava Bennett served in the War of 1812. Two great great great grandfathers Bennett and Harris fought in the Revolutionary War. Uncle Harry Brookover represented the family in the Spanish American War.
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Wara
Los Angeles
Bennett
Brookover
Daniel Bennett
Ava Bennett
Baw
Harria
Mane
Harry Brookover
Girls at Bell Ringers in Longstock Village
A correspondent notes that in Longstock Ireland the bell ringing is carried out by three or four girls trained by a local lady since the male ringers joined the army. The cheerful chiming uplifts morale and represents an important home front effort during wartime.
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Longstock
Ireland
Youngest British Soldier Serves as Interpreter Mascot
An eleven year old boy attached to an A. S. O. unit is cited as the youngest soldier at the front and youngest in the British army. Specially enlisted to act as interpreter, he speaks English and French fluently. He was made a sergeant and regarded as a mascot. The piece notes that rich food often harms health and that exceptions exist in soldiers’ outcomes.
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N. C
A. S
Hoe
Scared the Brave Red Man Short tale of Sioux hunger and fear
Dr Charles A Eastman recalls a 150 mile walk to an Indian Mission near Santee Nebraska. A solitary sod house visit ends with a violent table strike to signal grace before a hearty meal. The Sioux narrator notes fear, hunger, and lasting stoicism.
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Deep Woods
Civilization
Charles A. Eastman
Santee Agency
Nebraska
Grace
Titanic Memorial in Belfast to Honor Ulster Heroes
A marble Titanic group on a granite pedestal will stand opposite Belfast City Hall facing the Royal Academical Institution. The memorial commemorates the disaster and bears the names of Ulster heroes who perished with the ill fated vessel, marking Belfast's tribute to its shipbuilding past.
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Belfast
City Hall
Royal Academical Institution
Ulster
Cupid Statue of Marble Unearthed at Cyrene Libya
A marble Cupid statue hailed as a perfect masterpiece has been unearthed at Cyrene in Libya during Italian occupation. Other notable finds in the region include statues of Jupiter Venus Mara Minerva and Apollo. The Cupid statue will be transported to Rome.
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Cupid
Cyrene
Libya
Jupiter
Venus
Mara
Minerva
Apollo
Rome
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad and Quarantine Note
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a remedy for whitening clothes. A Brooklyn note states quarantine for measles or whooping cough will no longer be observed, calling the measure useless.
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Brooklyn
The Pigeon Family Clashes Over Nightly Flight
The dialogue notes a playful exchange about appearances and a humorous answer claiming a flight over Pittsburgh. It also references bromine quine and a quack remedy in a mixed set of observations about snakes and military spirit among girls.
Fires and espionage rumors across Norway in wartime brief
Norways wartime briefs report a wave of incendiary fires across industrial sites blamed on German espionage, with foreigners restricted from staying over two weeks without licenses. Birkeland's northern lights experiments are noted, while Norway debates fuel controls, fishing, and food imports as the war impact deepens.
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Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Trondjem
England
Konigsberg
Christiania
Kr. Birkeland
Birkeland
Devik
Prof. Birkeland
Germany
Gunnur
Acid Threat Endangers Ship Amid Leaking Hold
The Chilean vessel Japan Advertiser arrived at the Falkland Islands leaking acid cargo. Grains of acid mixed with chalk, forming deadly carbonic gas in the hold. Crew could not reach the leak and repairs were impossible as acid corroded the ship’s iron frames.
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Japan
Boschee's German Syrup Advertisement and Johnny's Leftover Cake Tale
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a proven remedy for coughs bronchitis and lung troubles promising restful nights and easy mornings across the United States. A short tale follows where Johnny at a birthday party notices a large leftover cake piece and plans to reuse it, while a mall waits to collect leftovers.
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Boschee
United States
Ancient Cathedral Saved From Sale In Havana
Historic Columbus Cathedral in Havana, built 1704, once housed Christopher Columbus ashes, faced sale and possible destruction. Opposition led to likely transfer to Cuban government as a national monument, preserving crypt and visiting remains from Santo Domingo era. The piece notes the 1800 evacuation and ongoing public access.
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Havana
Cuba
Christother Columbus
Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Santo Domingo
One Worse Friend and Recruit at the Physical
A sharp exchange between a friend and a recruit about preferring the Kaiser to anyone else and targeting the man who shouted Fire as the recruit disrobes for a physical examination. The judge context hints at a courtroom or official setting.
Gave Eve a Raw Deal Card Quip Echoes Eden Jest
A fragment reflects a wry exchange about the origins of card games. The外 line parodies the Garden of Eden with a playful reference to Satan's card dealings.
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Eve
Satan
Garden of Eden
How Much She Knew
A fragment from a conversation shows Mrs Bilson and another speaker debating a tobacco plant and its cigars, hinting at a domestic scene or comic exchange. The readable lines suggest a humorous or observational tone about cigarettes or cigars in a household setting.
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Bilson
Mopefy Comic Quip About Voice Improvement
A humorous exchange features Wifey asking if her voice has improved and Hubby replying that it has improved but not cured, signaling playful domestic banter. The line captures lighthearted couple dialogue and domestic humor.
Swordlesf Soldiers Banishing the Sword From Army
Milestones argues the sword has become useless for both attack and defense and makes officers easy targets for sharpshooters. Americans should mimic allied practice using time tables and watches with automatic pistols, abandoning heavy blade symbolism.
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America
Walter School Penmanship Value Boosts Student Aid
The chief value of penmanship among young men is enabling them to write home for money, a skill highlighted by teachers at Walter School as essential for late arrivals and timely responses.
Keep Telephones Busy by Bell President Vail
President Vail of the Bell system notes nearly ten billion telephone calls yearly on the Bell network. Other items mention a proverb about war, Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Peileta liver pills dating back 40 years, Spain’s 1916 cinnabar output of 20,717 tons, a witty retort about borrowing sugar, and a quip about bad weather.
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Vail
Bell Telephone System
Bell System
Dr. Pierce
Spain
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