Letter From a Red Cross Nurse in France 1915
An Athens reader receives a moving letter from Billie a Red Cross nurse stationed somewhere in France in January 1915. She describes night duty at Etaples hospital damp huts heavy work for convoys and fatigue as she adjusts to life abroad. She recalls Christmas New Year celebrations for wounded soldiers and hopes for homeward reunion with friends while noting scarce letters and photos and the humor of a fortune telling moment.
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Athens
Red Cross
France
England
Big Larry
Bologne
Barker
Gur Hospital
Billie
Determining Freshness of Eggs by Light and Water Tests
The guide explains two tests to judge freshness: hold the egg before a light to see a round yolk with clear white, and drop it in water where a fresh egg sinks and lies flat. It also notes dull shells indicate freshness while glossy shells suggest staleness.
I Feel Entirely Well After Foley Kidney Pills
A reader from Zenith Kansas writes of severe back pain and limited movement. After taking two thirds of a Foley Kidney Pills he reports now feeling entirely well. The advertisement targets middle aged and older men and women seeking relief from sleep disturbing bladder ailments. H R Palmer and Sons sell the pills.
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A. H. Francis
Zenith
Kas
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Distinctly Northern Bird Nests Near the Pole
A northern migrating champion, the arc tic tern, nests closest to the pole. Prof Cooke notes nests found within seven and a half degrees of the North Pole with a downy chick encased by snow scooped from the nest by a parent bird.
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Prof. Cooke
North Pole
Foley Kidney Pills Ad and Rustic Shelter Note
An ad touts Foley Kidney Pills for back and kidney issues claiming widespread relief. A note describes Australian bushmen seeking rain shelter using natural caves or woven brush roofs, followed by a brief remark about old women’s sensible knowledge.
Fractical Fomé Dress Making Pattern Instructions
The article describes a crepe Georgette blouse pattern with fuel insertion and satin buttons, requiring 2 yards 36 inch material plus 2 1/2 yards lace trimming. It explains folding, placing front, collar, flare cuff, sleeve cap options, and trimming, noting beige and butter colored lace versions and a smart tailored look.
Separate Silk Skirts In Vogue Instructions
Sewing directions describe making a 36-inch silk skirt with peplum and belt using perforation guides. Steps cover folding, lap positions, stitching from folded edges, placket placement, belt stay, and hem finishes. Included sizes range Ines 22 to 32 inches with fabric options of taffeta or satin.
Fractal Fiamé Dress Making Instructions
Fiamé Dress Making outlines a head over slip on design with front and back yoke cut in one and square neck. It lists exact yardage for insertion edging heading ribbon and 45 inch material for medium size and describes pattern pieces and assembly steps. The method includes lace placement before cutting and options for neck finishing with beading or button holed scallops.
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Pictorial Review
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Elite Theatre
Mme
Olga Petrova
Saturda
ITE
Etaples
Hos
Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Losfons
imMa
Suelvebane
Paten
SFE
Gary
Ses J. Boley Co
Broad St
Construction Guidegg
Alosfons
Batiste
Sol J, Haley.Co
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