Frontline Training at Camp de Mailly in the Foreign Legion
A narrative of arrival at Camp de Mailly near the front as American troops begin strenuous drill in rough terrain. The author describes first-class status for marksmanship, harsh early mornings, five mile hikes, and the concept of comrade de combat with Conti, an Italian fellow Legionnaire.
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Toulouse
Camp de Mailly
Bach
Thaw
Sweeney
Foreign Legion
Maneuvring Grounds
Comrade de Combat
Conti
American joins French Foreign Legion at war start
An American author describes entering service as the war began in August 1914. He joined the French Foreign Legion along with other Americans, recounting experiences from the early days of the conflict.
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Nee
French Foreign Legion
How to Get Rid of Rheumatism Verona Advertisement
Verona readers learn of Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets as a remedy for rheumatism and side and back pain caused by strains and heavy lifting. A testimonial from W. M. Lampson claims strong relief after using the first box, with prices 6 for 2.50 and trial size 25 cents. Sold by all dealers or via Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
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Verona
W. M. Lampson
Fruit-A-Tives, Limited
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Chocolate Heist Reveals Student Rivalry in Swiss Tale
A student recounts hiding chocolates from a Swiss gift in his knapsack during a night at school. Conti, accused by the narrator, wakes to retrieve the sweets after the package vanishes. The memoir hints at a culture where stealing was common among peers.
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Sion
Switzerland
Conti
To Be Continued Each Day in the Daily and Sunday Post
A brief notice announces continued publication of the Daily and Sunday Post with no extra details.
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Daily
Sunday Post
Six City Workers Discharged Seek Reinstatement in Court
Public Works Commissioner Thomas F. Sullivan said a court writ is needed before any hearing on the petition for reinstatement by six Teamsters discharged from the public works department last March. The petition, filed by former city employees who backed Curley in the last mayoral campaign, had a preliminary hearing in Roxbury District Court before Judge Palmer and was dismissed without prejudice.
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Public Works Department
Public Works
Thomas F. Sullivan
Curley
Roxbury
Palmer
Submarine Types Questioned by Naval Expert
Archibald S. Hurd argues in the Daily Telegraph that Germany’s submarine cruisers are not a triumph of engineering but simply larger subs built on the earlier 800 ton design. He notes their limited range and harsh conditions drove the move to a larger model imitatively styled on German plans.
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London
Germany
Archibald S. Hurd
Daily Telegraph
Truth and exaggeration in submarine warfare debated
A speaker challenges exaggerations about German submarines noting they are smaller and slower than claimed. He argues British subs face more targets, claim higher hit rates, and praises British work while condemning German cruelty and lawlessness.
United States Guard Relocates Armories in New England
A Company of the Third Battalion, United States Guard, moved to the Commonwealth armory after the federal government took over the buildings. The unit had been quartered at Charlestown armory, which was returned to the State. Allston armory will host the regimental quarters for three battalions organized for work in New England.
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United States Guard
Commonwealth
Charlestown
Allston
New England
Three American Tanks Reportedly Captured at Aisne Front
Berliner war correspondent quotes Wolff dispatch noting three large American tanks attacked German forces south of the Aisne. One tank was captured undamaged and its American crew taken prisoner.
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Amsterdam
Herr Scheuermann
Berlin
Wolff Bureau
Tank actions near Fere-en-Tardenois reported
The correspondent notes two tanks disabled by German artillery fire. The captured tank was immediately used against the enemy. Scheuermann reports encountering early evidence near Fere-en-Tardenois of the ongoing armored actions.
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Scheuermann
Fere-en-Tardenois
American Aid to French Army Acquired Vast War Material
A witness reports hundreds of American munition carts provision wagons and thousands of spare wheels and accessories captured by French forces. Motor lorries of American and Allied make remain in service with small flags carried by drivers for amusement. Farther along the Soissons Rheims line large quantities of American supplies were captured, but Pershing refutes claims of Franco American depots at Fere en Tardenois stating no such depot existed.
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Soissons-Rheims
Fere-en-Tardenois
General Pershing
Washington
Berlin
Sharpe to Head Southwestern Department Next Week
Major General Henry G. Sharpe, currently quartermaster general and war council member, will assume command of the Southwestern Department with headquarters at Charleston next week. He will relieve Major General W. S. Sibert, who moves to command the Army Gas Service. Sharpe will keep his rank as quartermaster general.
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Washington
Henry G. Sharpe
Army
War Council
Southwestern Department
Charleston
D. C
W. S. Sibert
Army Gas Service
Sharpe
Irishmen Enlist in Canadian Army Amid War Drive
Irishmen are flocking to enlist in the Canadian Army as officials report strong recruitment in Boston and high shares in Vermont and New Hampshire. Three tall, fit volunteers were presented at the local station, and Captain H. R. McNair of the Canadian Army Medical Corps evaluated the men.
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Boston
Vermont
New Hampshire
H. R. McNair
Canadian Army Medical Corps
Beauty expert reveals home gray hair darkening mix
Mrs M D Gillespie a Kansas City beauty specialist shares a low cost home formula to darken gray hair The mix uses bay rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water applied twice weekly to achieve a younger look without coloring the scalp or leaving a sticky residue
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M. D. Gillespie
Kansas City
Personal service bureau street floor balcony orders
A fragment notes orders filled through an office located at 208 Rue de Rivoli in Paris indicating a clerical or service operation.
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Rue de Rivoli
Paris
Newcomers in the sixth floor hat shop
The article highlights a hat collection with rose-petal pink and sunshiny yellow shades. Hats feature transparent horse hair crowns and Georgette brims with ostrich, all in coordinated hues. Prices range from $9.50 to $15, marketed as Filene values.
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Paris
Copenhagen
Filene
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