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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
7
Empey describes front line life as he learns how soldiers keep their dixies clean and meals flowing. He notes mud water rinses, camp chores, cooking routines, and the daily labor of drawing water and washing utensils while enduring rough duties and light banter from senior men.
The narrative follows Tommy the lance corporal issuing daily rations for 19 men, detailing bread, jam, cheese, biscuits, butter, and bully beef. It notes the quarrels over allotments, the front line packing by the quartermaster, and Tommy’s ventures in local canteens, with mentions of iron rations and trench pudding.
In a forthcoming installment, Empey recalls the moment a comrade falls under his aide and faces the stark reality of death in the trenches. He promises to expand on the incident in the next segment.
Two privates and a twice wounded officer cross paths on Regent Street. The scene shows wartime bonds as the officer greets old friends and discusses readiness to return to fighting. The exchange hints at renewed danger and future meetings in another hot corner.
A historical note suggests nourishing broths soups and light desserts for invalids. Recommendations include wine jellies custards and creamed dishes served in a blue bowl ready to heat. Fruit offerings like grapefruit mandarins and white grapes in baskets are praised along with preserved ginger for nibbling.
A London Chronicle note describes ki as a naval beverage likened to cocoa. It is served on Thursday night watches and shared by crew at action stations in large pitchers called ki boats. The article notes ki is less concentrated than shore cocoa and mixed with sugar and condensed milk.
Texas reports estimate 1500 car peaches and drought notes. Heat damage, oil finds near Angleton, Bronte leases, broom corn harvests, railcar readiness, and watermelons on credit bonds. War drive features include a Texas welfare commission and labor pledge in El Paso. Florida? No.
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