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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
7
Arthur Guy Empey, an American resident of Jersey City, resigns to join the British Army after the Lusitania disaster. He trains in London and France, experiences frontline life, and befriends soldiers as he goes from recruit to private.
A recruit discovers trench life in France with a cootie hunt among seasoned soldiers. The tale follows itchy ordeals, cheeky exchanges, and a church parade under a nearby Fokker, ending with an afternoon of football back at the billets.
A memoir fragment describes identity disks issued to soldiers with rank and religion stamped on each side. The narrator recalls choosing a church denomination under pressure, only to find the one required by the commander. The scene shifts to Sunday, with the narrator writing home as a line outside for church is evident.
A young private recalls marching to the front with Company B under the stern nickname Old Pepper. He endures shelling near No Man's Land, mates falling, ration cues, and a rat-filled cellar as he steadies through rain, trench whistles, and a cold night in Whisky street awaiting dawn and further combat.
Empey fires his first turn on the firing step as bullets whistle overhead. He learns why soldiers adopt the motto if you’re going to get it you’ll get it so never worry. Don’t miss the next installment.
A pithy quip warns that wasting time harms future chances, urging focus and diligence in tough times to seize opportunities and advance personal goals.
William Strasburger, seeking enlistment in the U S Marine Corps at Newark New Jersey, pricked his toe to let out “German blood” and displayed a bandaged toe. He claimed the blood was German and answered the sergeant’s questions with stubborn defiance before the enlistment was rejected for insufficient weight and height.
An old advertisement promotes Othine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. It urges applying an ounce morning and night, promising a clear complexion even from severe freckling and offering a money back guarantee if it fails.
A Southern black veteran of the American Expeditionary Forces arrives in France pale and startled by the voyage. He exclaims that crossing the Atlantic required nerve and jokes about the harsh winter without a railroad to his Atlanta home, fearing a European future.
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County affidavit sworn statement lists Frank J Cheney as managers of F J Cheney Co. The advertisement endorses a catarrh remedy sold as internal treatment through the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials are free and price listed as 1 5c.
A courtroom scene contrasts a congratulatory question with the jury verdict of manslaughter, ending a discussion about a degree. No further context is given.
A man discovers the difficulty of speech after an hour spent pricing furniture and related items, reflecting on how talk often falters under practical cost considerations.
Mrs. Albert Sultze of Winona Minnesota describes years of nervousness and sleepless nights. She cites Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy that made her nerves stronger, and she urges other women to try the product for similar relief.
War years deepen religious feeling in England with a revival of faith shaping literature. H. G. Wells adopts religious tones, Oliver Lodge echoes life after death in Raymond, and the war pushes people to seek the eternal. A light joke from George Robey about writing a book ends with a witty twist.
A humorous exchange from the Birmingham Age Herald features a man claiming to be a tailor seeking payment and a witty reply about attending the funeral of a rich relative to imply inheritance. The banter underscores recurring visits by the tailor and the speaker's desire to end the interruptions.
Louise asks where papa is going and mother says to a stag party. Sister Mabel, seven, offers a wise reply saying it is where they stagger. The quip from the Pittsburgh Sun captures a family moment with playful misunderstanding.
A quarrel erupts as a newlywed refuses to stop mentioning Bob Spilkins. The wife calls him a brainless donkey and demands he stop bringing up Spilkins in public.
Dialogue notes a comic exchange on caution with loose methods ending in tight places, highlighting a moral about risk and consequence. The line contrasts warnings against carelessness with outcomes. The piece emphasizes prudence in problem solving.
A brief dialogue shows The Refusal where He asks about a pet dog and She replies she has no intention of marriage. The exchange centers on personal plans and relationship boundaries with practical, concise dialogue.
A diplomat is described as a person who uses the truth economically and judiciously to advance aims. The quote frames diplomacy as strategic truth handling rather than blunt honesty.
A blunt editorial note warns that striking a fallen man may prompt a recovery but is not a safe or reliable action. It emphasizes caution and moral consideration in handling defeat or adversity.
Affected individuals seek guidance to replenish energy and stamina after prolonged indoors life. They report headaches backaches and fatigue and desire remedies for clearer eyes smoother skin and improved well being using herbs such as Oregon grape root Queen's root and cerine alongside tablets.
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