Spirit of Frenchwomen in War Time Why they fight at home and on fronts
A historical tribute to French women in World War I noting their home front efforts from knitting to hospital work. It highlights nurses, factory workers, and volunteers who organized relief, care for orphans, and run convalescent homes, emphasizing unity across social classes amid bombardment and displacement. It cites Gerbeviller as a memorial of female courage and recalls famed British bayonet charges as a broader war context.
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Switzerland
North Sea
France
Red Crows
Inez
M. ‘Barnes
Mme
Marcelle Tinayre
Red Cross
England
Napier
Waterloo
Picton
Ste
Hougoumont
Empire
Inkerman
Cawnpore
Tel-el-Kebir
Atbara
G. W. Steevens
Zareba
Manchuria
Belgium
Mong
Compiegne
Germany
Europe
Lovas
Bayonne
Southern Prince
William Booth
Daily Express
Ypres
Lian
Paris
America
Wiethilly
Asaid
Luwitania
Thal
The Bayonet Chronicle of the Weapon and its Glory
A vivid reminiscence traces the bayonet from its plug beginnings to the British service weapon. The narrative recalls Quebec with Wolfe, Badajos and Albuera, and Napier’s storming party. It links French birth to British adoption and the blade’s storied battlefield role.
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Ypres
Killiecrankie
Ryswick
John Atoore
France
Quebec
Wolfe
Montcalm
Badajos
Albuera
Ciudad Rodrigo
Napier
43Rd
62Nd
Rifle Corps
Robur Tea Inspires Steady Night Watcher Dedication
A narrator describes demanding work amid quiet nights with sick children. The piece stresses loving the work, managing fatigue, and using tea as a comfort, praising Robur tea for its purity and refreshing warmth.
Nerro gin Trading and Agency Co Xmas offers
It notes the firm sells Xmas requirements including McCracken and Carlton A.K. Ale, Biegel's Ale, Bront wines and spirits. It mentions 8 gallon kegs of port and constant prices, with charges of 10s 6d per keg and other details about keg delivery.
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Dawson's
Nerrogin Trading and Agency Co., Ltd
McCrackens
Carlton A.K
Biegel
Americans in Paris debate war and patriotism in wartime
The Paris scene shows Americans split over joining WWI. Some urge immediate action and military force to aid the Allies while others lament placid rhetoric and fear becoming a laughing stock. The piece notes intense public and pulpit pressure to act.
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Sumer
Manchester
Standard Sewing Machine
Phoenix Assurance Co
Rose
the Rose Stores
Bunbury
L. C. Illingworth
Prince of Wales Hotel
Stephen Street
Wellington Hotel
Victoria Street
Jamaica
J CE
Nanqup
Walter Wing
Propriete
Freemasons Hotel
Bridgetown
Robert, Crawford
Herald
Perth
C. W. Snowden
Montes Ga
Commonwealth
Australia
US L.ast
Treasury
Decemmel
Amumipaniol
Commo Ealtil Bank OF Austicuis
Stock Exchange
State Savings Bank
Commonwealth Bank OF Australia
Deventer
Clarke’s Stores
Dalgety & Company
Fremantle
Midland Junction
Quibell
White Star
Aberdeen
Messageries Maritimes
United Service
Bunbury and
Australind District
Geo. E. Clarke
Henry Wills & CO
Thomas Gibson
Park Street
Little
Winifred Stephens
the Graphic
Aly
Wellington
Wetingtm
Robur
Pariy
United Sites
den Hondoir
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