Outwitting the Hun Scout Fights and Aerial Spins
A WWI pilot describes life in a fighting squadron. He explains scout duties to engage enemy bombers, routine flights, and personal attacks on German machines. He details spin dives, the use of the joy stick, and the dangers of spinning over hostile territory.
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Captured by the Huns on August seventeenth, 1917
A WWI aviator recalls a morning attempt to shoot German observation balloons, detailing lethal balloon defenses, dive strategies, and a dramatic capture after pursuing a two seater behind enemy lines. The narrative ends with a cliffhanger as the commander dives to engage.
Congress Nears Exit Clause As Sessions Trimmed
A satirical briefing notes Congress may surrender power to the president, praising a single indifferent touch that hints at broader abdication. It questions why unwanted weeds and people thrive under such restraint.
Sinn Fein and German Support Questioned
The inquiry asks why Germany aids Sinn Fein if the party is not pro German, highlighting debates over Soviet style neutrality and German diplomatic actions in Ireland and European politics. It notes observed aid and seeks clarity on motivations and impact.
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Chamberlain's Tablets Praised By Richmond Letter
A Richmond Kentucky reader name F B Tressey extols Chamberlain's Tablets as a wondrous remedy, claiming nothing else he tried beat them for indigestion or constipation and recommending a trial.
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