How It Feels Ten Ride in Balloon
A Los Angeles Examiner story recounts a balloon ascent by a reporter and a lieutenant near Arcadia. The pair rise to 1500 feet, observe a vast panorama, discuss safety gear and the idea of a possible break in the cable, and reflect on the air experience and future service in France.
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Old Axioms and Airborne Adventure Echoes of a Bygone Era
A mosaic of reflections and vivid scenes from a past era. The narrator muses on love and patience, character assailants and social climbers, plus a wartime glimpse of balloon ascents. Vivid skies over California hint at flight, fear, and nostalgia, ending with a sales pitch for a modern heater.
How Boys Are Faring in France Concluded on Page One
The excerpt notes fatigue and strain among boys in military lodging in France. It highlights intense snoring after work ends and blanket rolls fill the beds, concluding with a remark on a well-earned sleep.
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