Empey and Comrades Repulse Fierce Gas Attack
The narrative follows Arthur Guy Empey, an American who joins the British army and fights in France. He recounts gas warfare, helmet failures, trench fighting, a deadly gas attack, and his later assignment to intelligence duty amid front line danger and a tense ambulance ride back to the rear.
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Empey
Arthur Guy Empey
Jersey City
England
London
France
No Man’s Land
Tommy
Fritz
No. 2
Yank
Division
Atwell
M. P
Empey Recounts Duty in Firing Squad Execution
In the next installment, Empey is called upon to perform his duty as a firing squad member. The narrative describes his perspective on the execution and the emotions surrounding this grim assignment. The piece continues the wartime account with focus on personal experience and duty.
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Empey
Traits of Bird Lovers in Hyde Park
A London winter sketch recalls Hyde Park bird feeders mostly of modest means. A couple observed daily for a week discuss the birds with affection, noting their recognition and fearless approach. They compare the birds to family members requiring daily care.
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London
Hyde Park
Swedish engineer’s device boosts peat to power trains
A Swedish engineer develops a stoking device that converts 1.3 tons of pulverized peat into power equivalent to 1 ton of coal for locomotive use. The breakthrough promises cleaner or cheaper fuel alternatives for rail transport.
Market Prices for Metals and Commodities Across Cities
New York lists Lead at 8.00 8.06 dollars per unit, Copper 25.62, Silver 99. Chicago shows hogs and cattle prices with yard records, while London and Boulder report tungsten concentrates and crude ores priced up to 25 12.50 and 12.20. Sugar, coffee, butter, eggs, potatoes, and poultry prices appear for New York, Colorado, and Kansas City markets with varied grades and packings.
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Cere Ees Esee
O. B
Denver
F. O
F. O. Enver
Lima
Colo
New York
C. St. Louis
London
Boulder
Chicago
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Illinois
Stage Woman's War Relief gathers gloves for windproof aviator vests
The Stage Woman's War Relief operates a large loft in New York to produce windproof vests from old gloves and leather for aviators and other soldiers. Volunteers sort clean leather, press, stitch, and assemble vests with corduroy or canton flannel lining, supplying pockets and braid. Contributions of leather and gloves come from schools stores cleaners and Red Cross channels.
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Stage Woman’s War Relief
Red Cross
West Thirty-fourth Street
New York
The girdle makes or breaks a simple dress in fashion
The article notes that a well chosen girdle can elevate a plain white crepe dress. A young actress in a recent play wore a plain dress with a left side turned girdle finished with deep silk fringe, making the ensemble stunning.
Evening gowns fade as afternoon frocks gain favor
Evening gowns are nearly a lost art as women shop for lace net and point d esprit frocks. Soft chiffon in beige navy black mauve and gray dominates, shaping both afternoon and evening occasions. The style suits older women as the preferred dress.
Corsets Foundation of Good Dressing
The article explains corset design aims to suit every figure with light, flexible structures and minimal bones. It notes front and back laced models, low busts for comfort, and that proper fitting creates balanced lines guiding dressmakers to preserve those contours.
Length of Blouses Mid-Shoulder Swing Fashions Debate
Fashion observes blouse lengths extending halfway between the waist and knees. Sleeveless versions under coats are common. Fabrics vary from colored chiffon to linen albatross silk wool jersey and corded silks. Designers push to retire waist length blouses that hide the figure.
Fashion notes describe new dinner dresses
The article explains necklines for dinner dresses. It outlines two styles with different necklines and sleeves: a high neck line over a low cut slip with an over dress of lace or tulle, and gowns with a high back and low front neck.
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Western Newspaper Union News Service
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Bu Wine
Vatican
Colorado
Uland
Nebraska
Prairie Hay
South Park
Gunnison Va
Rio No. 7
Kansas City
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