Graphic War Tales From England and Front Lines
London dispatch recalls wounded soldiers describing German artillery co operated with aircraft for deadly effect. Letters from France and Belgium recount dawn ambushes near Namur and Mons, brutal shelling, and brave stand by British troops, with personal notes on fear, courage, and longing to return to the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinternational News Service
London
Aldershot
Northampton
North Lancashire Regiment
Belgium
P. McGrade
France
Ireland
Trelandi
Massas
Bel-gian
England
Namur
Ius
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Long Range Guns Make Fighting Nerve-Racking
From London September 25 a wounded ranger reports modern warfare’s vast long range guns heighten stress. Soldiers endure hours of unseen contact with bursts of fire, rain, and masked German batteries. Despite losses, they persevere, noting Red Cross aid and gritty French resistance amid relentless bombardment. The writer recalls a bold cavalry charge and German tactics to mask artillery while shells rain around troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bristol
T. Cahill
Laddie
Igrand
Killiecrankie
MacDermott
London
Bayonet Charge Story From Northern France
A wounded British soldier recounts a bayonet charge in which Germans were surprised and fled as the British closed in. The Black Watch soldiers are cheered upon arriving in London, with notes on injuries and their eagerness to return to the front.
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Black Watch
London
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Coearmdeas Bates Gare
Talunig Mb
Ache Paytenle
Udu Sfuistt Ach Tite
St.aynlstre
Fauldeaibann
Wading
Ted
Nba
Lovet
Gov
Anpaeese
Oveogi Neoomestes
eCcibvertre Media
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Hesny Sk
Fara Gia
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Craton
Ethan Law Benz
Harry Laurder
Winners of Constes' Live Stock and Grain Contest
Announcement of the Boys Live Stock and Grain Judging Contest at the State Pair in Indianapolis. Top score reached 840 points. Noble Williams of Goshen led with 602 points, followed by Vergi Schwartzkeph of Montpelier 638, Posey J. Kime of Petersburg 634, and Raymond Mulvey of Montmorenci 624. Prize amounts $100, $75, $60, and $75 toward Purdue University agriculture courses. R R Jamison won the Dairy Cattle Trophy Cup from the American Holstein Freisian association. many entrants, close scores, and most winners graduating in 1915 or 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Noble Williams
Goshen
Vergi Schwartzkeph
Montpelier
Posey J. Kime
Petersburg
Raymond Mulvey
Montmorenci
School of Agriculture
Purdue University
American Holstein- Freisian Association
Mrs Perkins Hosts Small Bridge Party for Mrs Halli
Mrs Walter Perkins entertained a small bridge group at her home this afternoon honoring her guest Mrs Charles Halli of Chattanooga Tennessee. Four tables played and a luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Perkins
Charles Halli
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Iack
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Watts
Brighton
Connaught
Cambridge
Hayes
19Th Hussars
Hussars
Enalsh
Mayer
Akvatory
Wesnggest
International
Petograd
Russia
East Prussia
Warsaw
Poland
Chotin
Kielce
Prussia
Small Bridge Company
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