Covered With Mud and Glory by Georges Lafond
The text presents a 1918 era military memoir imprint featuring Georges Lafond as a French Army intelligence officer with the Territorial Hussars Machine Gun Section and French Colonial Army. It lists copyright details and publisher names, indicating a wartime service narrative against a backdrop of mud and glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges Lafond
Territorial Hussars
Small, Maynard & Company
Ine
King Ventures Syndicate
Night Prayer With Gifts of Cheer
A fragmented poetical piece invokes piety and cheer as guidance through the night. It asks for light to lead to an end beyond sleep, with mentions of morning sun and a hopeful outlook despite darkness. The voice asks for protection and calm during the journey. It presents a devotional tone and imagery of light, night, and renewal.
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Mgr
Morning notes mix gossip and war news at breakfast table
Readable fragments describe weather, war comments from General Foch and Haig, domestic worries about coal and meat, plus odd humor about bonds, oysters, and a soldier song. The cluttered column blends home life with WWI references and light social asides.
Fabian tactics praised as Allies seek to slow German advance
A special dispatch to the New York Times suggests Allies plan Fabian style delays under Foch to minimize casualties. The article contrasts Foch with Roman general Fabius, noting pressure to act while praising patience and strategic withdrawals to force German overextension.
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New York Times
Clemenceart
Lord Milner
Hannibal
Fabius
Foch
Ciermans
Varro
Holland Defies Threats Amid War Turmoil
The article portrays Holland as a peaceful neighbor facing German pressure. It notes Dutch resilience, claims official Holland leans pro-German though the people behind the Racmakers resist, and warns of potential Allied invasion through neutral Dutch lands if provoked. It emphasizes the Queen’s rumored vow to blow dikes rather than see Belgium repeat.
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Holland
Krinky Burt Wacly
United States
Racmakers
Germany
Russia
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Berlin
Elun
Tun
Belgium
Europe
U-boat menace wanes as Allied navies gain control
The article notes a turning tide in submarine warfare as Allied navies reduce sinkings, crews grow scarce, and American forces escalate convoy protection and innovations. It praises the U S approach and asserts Germany has no new scheme ready as American troops cross the Atlantic with minimal losses.
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Kiel
England
Germany
Atlantic
France
Peace Proposal Advocates In Wartime Debate
A reader condemns pacifist writers who urge negotiating with Germany. The writer argues such peace proponents push promises to Germany as if treating them like Belgium, railing at newspapers that publish these views and urging a hard line against the foe.
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Roche
Belgium
The Changing City
A columnist argues that city landmarks are frequently altered for progress yet stresses practical benefits from development. The piece notes that new housing could be rented quickly and workers would relocate families if rents are affordable, urging more changes for citizen comfort.
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Bridgeport
Unique Country Club by Frederic J Haskin
A Washington biologists founded a 60 acre wild study tract on the upper Potomac near a city. The Nature Club hosts rabbits quail foxes raccoons and wild birds while protecting the land from trespass. The group studies flora and fauna across varied habitats and preserves plant life against vandalism and overharvesting as pleasure seekers threaten local woodlands.
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Washington
Potomac
Thias
Tras
Gigean Fappiers
Wien Nein
Autoisu
Courbney
Virse
Waehington
Jonye Seavebhny
Loo Sen Moat
Coal Price Set at 10.50 a Ton by State Chief
The Bridgeport region announces a coal price fix set at 10.50 dollars per ton for the common varieties of anthracite including eye nut and stove coal. A lower price schedule applies for smaller lots delivered to yards or sidewalks with exact rates listed for half and quarter ton quantities and delivery methods.
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Yuel
Russell
Bridgeport
Pew
coNah
Steve Unl
Edo
President Appoints Finance Directors
President Wilken tapped four directors for the Pew S400 000 000 finance corporation and created a new policy issue committee. Named directors include William D. Ch doriing ont Alive panin and Eugene Meyer of New York, Angas Wy of MeLoni, and more, with a list of committee members from Ayssaedotselts to Calvernia.
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Washington
Wilken Ted Sppabaterdt
Pew
Enpilab
Ing
Wre Finance Corporation
Oie Corporation
William DP
Doriing
Panin
Aen 8
Mores
New York
Mugene Meyer
Angas Wy
MeLoni
North Carolina
Tre Csipilid
Issie Eomittey
Chiarhes Ae Loulin
Ayssaedotselts
Holm Shedtea Williams
Witgelendig
Irederie Ov
Delatuea
Twlitnis
Janes Eb. Vrewn
Wontuehks
Teka Sti
Calvernia
Lear C. Pilaver
Missouri
Frederioi li
Tether Chto
Exploit at Marseillie Ends With Marseille Safe and Joyous
The story follows Marseilla, a reckless, brave figure who leads a risky feint with a dismantled machine gun. After a tense night under shellfire, Marseille returns unharmed to the camp as the fatigue party breaks through. The narrator hints at more to come in tomorrow’s continuation.
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Marseille
Tim
Tomrrow
Letters to the Editor on jitneys vs Connecticut Co
The writer rebuts Mr Goodwin’s view that jitneys compete with the Connecticut company noting jitney accidents stem from trolley interactions and that the company pays damages. He argues jitneys attract reliable workers, lack corporate lawyers, and that progress favors motor vehicles over horse cars and electric congestion.
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Jia
Velegram
Goodwin Mek
Neys
Jamun Avenue
Connecticut Company
Aidit
Necticut Company
Connecticut
Goodwin
Derby Still Anxious to Get into Service
Charles Derby, a patriotic young man seeking entry to the navy, has repeatedly been denied admittance due to missing birth records. He told Judge Miller he has searched for six years without success, believes he was born about 23 years ago but may be 22, and was admitted to Norwalk county home on April 9, 1893.
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Charles Derby
Patrioti Yong
Nuvs
Yesterdar Hs
Jdngdge
Paul LL. Miller
Navy
Norwalk
Ossie Paty
Miller
Henry Crowery
Jim
Street Cleaners of Waterbury Strike Updates
Waterbury street cleaners walk off the job on April 29 protesting pay and conditions. Reports indicate a small percentage returned to work while the majority remain on strike. No final settlement announced as talks continue with management.
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Street Cleaners of
Waterbury
Iony
Government workers collide at nation plant train crash
In a crowded government facility, workers collided with a passing train causing a wreck. Two coaches were damaged but no one was seriously injured. Local authorities reported minor injuries among several workers and initiated a safety review.
New York Women Push To Bar German Language Newspaper Sales
Live political gossip notes enfranchised New York women seeking to ban German language newspapers. Fears of free press behavior amid wartime tension prompt suspensions, while some titles continue. Republican and Democratic Senators resist suffrage shifts and electoral changes, signaling a tense political week.
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New York
State
Cole Roosevidt
Tiysier Liu
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Ness
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Penelsind
Bedkek
Marseillie
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Luelk
Embihe
le Corps
Marsei
Avalon
Mirseille
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Seilie
Worchard
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Po Wilson
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