Empey and comrades repel German gas attack in front lines
The narrative follows Arthur Guy Empey as he joins the British army, endures trench life, and fights a German gas assault. He recounts helmet use, gas masks, frontline bombardment, casualties, and a risky rear-line assignment as a divisional intelligence candidate with Atwell, including a perilous ambulance ride through shelling.
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Arthur Guy Empey
Jersey City
England
London
France
Empey
No Man’s Land
Fritz
Yank
Division
Atwell
M. P
Empey Recalled for Duty with Firing Squad
The article notes that Empey is called to serve as a member of a firing squad and promises a detailed description of the execution in the next installment.
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Empey
Birds as Family Members in Hyde Park
A London winter observation shows bird feeders of modest means find joy in caring for park birds. The couple notes birds recognize them and approach fearlessly, treating the avian visitors as part of the family they must feed each day.
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London
Hyde Park
Swedish engineer’s stoking device makes 1.8 tons peat
A Swedish engineer develops a stoking device that produces 1.8 tons of pulverized peat. The invention aims to accelerate peat processing and reduce manual labor in peat production.
Get New Kidneys With Gold Medal Haarlem Oil
Advertisement claims Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules cure kidney bladder and urinary troubles. It promises immediate relief with two capsules daily and urges purchase at drug stores, asserting the product is the genuine original Haarlem Oil with over two centuries of use.
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Haarlem
One Carping Critic
A Northside matron told the Chicago News she would like to oblige the government and eat more fish but notes that fish tastes so economical. Her remark reflects the satirical tone of local public sentiment.
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Chicago News
Airedales Highlighted as Superior War Dogs
Signal corps experts favor Airedales over German police dogs for war work. Lieut. William L. Butler in Chicago says they have brains and courage, carry messages when pigeons fail, endure bad weather, and camouflage color aids stealth. They excel at passing through barbed wire entanglements. The corps seeks skilled dog handlers.
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Signal Corps
William L. Butler
Chicago
Didn't Clean Em Soldier Gets His Tents Dirty Joke
A humorous note about a husky private who sent a uniform to the cleaners and was told they do not clean tents. The ad then promotes Cuticura for skin troubles with hot baths and ointment. Free samples offered from Cuticura Dept X Boston. Soap 25 Ointment 25 and 50.
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Dept. X
Boston
Pa knows. Willie Say and a rare treat inquiry
A playful dialogue from the Indianapolis Star about a boy asking his father what constitutes a rare treat. The exchange hints at simple pleasures and family banter within a midcentury newspaper voice.
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Willie
Indianapolis Star
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Ogdensburg
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