Presentment of Death Through Foreseen Fate in WWI Canadian Troops
A WWI reminiscence recalls a Canadian Black Watch company in 1915 after Ypres Festubert and Givenchy battles. One man, fearing death, repeatedly imagined fatal outcomes and died instantly by a stray flight from a forgotten cartridge, proving his premonition true in an unexpected way.
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Ypres
Festubert
Givenchy
Hausi
Thirteenth Battalion
Canadian Black Watch
Ploegsteert Woods
Uncover Riches in Russia Gold Deposits Reported Across Siberia
The Russian American Journal of Commerce notes rising gold and platinum finds as Siberia and the Urals show abundant deposits. Reports from Krasnoyarsk and the Lena basin cite substantial quantities and new discoveries along tributaries, with Amur railroad expansion aiding access to deposits near Burea and Khara.
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Russia
Siberia
Ural
Changes in London dress after three years of war
The article notes a shift in attire due to wartime, with evening dress fading in theaters and restaurants. Stiff white collars disappear as soft collars rise across classes. The house of commons embraces democratic fashion, while frock coats wane, spats fade, and top hats linger as a frugal relic of style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Keir Hardie
New Order Given Cowards by Loyal Belgian Committee
The Order of the Running Hare is a mock decoration conferred by the Loyal Belgian national committee on Belgians abroad who fled German invaders. The award includes a hare medal and a charter with a biting inscription naming the recipient a coward for avoiding trench life on the Yser.
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Yser
Doctor warns against eating when anxious in worry
A doctor notes that stress can suppress appetite and affect meals. The piece explores constant fear about obtaining food and how anxiety influences eating habits and nutrition.
A Pesce Appetite Mrs Jones Patriotic Dining
A quirky exchange notes patriotic duty to eat perishables. Mrs Jones jokes about perishable foods while Mrs Nelson quips that everything spoils when Jack sits at the table. The dialogue evokes domestic humor and family dining dynamics.
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Jones
Nelson
Jack
Amelia Hurried Over Meeting in Don't Worry Club
The text shows Amelia anxious about missing a gathering of the Don't Worry club. A sense of busyness and concern is expressed as she rushes to attend the meeting.
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Amelia
Don’t Worry Club
Melissa Crane and the forbidden romance in Barrington
Miss Melissa Crane nurses a secret soft spot for Irvin Banks, a reformed drinker and rising bridge engineer. Her nineteen year old ward Ethel vows to protect him, while Miss Crane’s stubborn caution clashes with the pair’s growing attachment and a pivotal visit to Miss Banks changes the course of their lives.
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Crane
Ethel
Miss Crane
Melissa
Irvin Banks
Barrington
Redcliffe
New York
Mary Banks
Irvin
Mary
Miss Banks
Miss C
Germany plans another war, voices say
A collection of quotes from German leaders and writers argues for future war aims. General von Bissing calls for Belgium absorption to enable offensive campaigns, while others praise indemnities and a conqueror’s stance. Naumann predicts continuous armament and vast trench fortifications across Europe.
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Wilson
Junker
Germany
von Bissing
Belgium
England
France
Crown Price
Cologne Volkszeitung
America
Diederich Hahn
Agrarian Party
Reichstag
Bismark
Friedrich Naumann
Geman
Mittel-Europe
Lower Rhine
Alps
Courland
Black Sea
Food Administration Retail Prices and Household Buying
A Montana article by Alfred Atkinson explains Federal license coverage for wholesale and large retail food dealers, and urges the public to cut costs by coordinating daily orders, carrying home packages, and avoiding extra wrapping to reduce retail overhead during wartime. It notes forthcoming price guidance and promotes efficiency through customers and merchants cooperating to lower profits and delivery costs.
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Alfred Atkinson
Montana
United States
Congress
Fair Price Committee
Reichstag
Food Administration
Notice for Publication Frances A Van Buren Homestead Claim
Department of the Interior notices Frances A. Van Buren of Chateau Montana filing for five year proof to establish a claim on the NW NW and other sections in township 24 north range 6 west. Proof to be given before A C Warner U S Commissioner at Chateau on December 18 1917. Witnesses include Nicholas P Trichot George L Burrell William J DeCoursey and Stanley Harris all of Chateau. Registered by J A Barker. First pub November 15 last December 13.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Frances A. van Buren
Chateau
Township
Range 6 West
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U.S
Nicholas P. Trichot
George L. Burrell
William J. DeCoursey
Stanley Harris
Chateau, Montana
Register
Father Worries Without Ham and Eggs. Baby Needs Milk
A fragment notes a father fearing hardship while the infant requires milk. The line suggests dietary concern within a family setting, highlighting parental worry and infant need.
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W. G. Chapman
Melissa Crane
Locust Street
Hannah
Old Hannah
Universal Car
Ford
Detroit
Power-Morgan CO
Parcel Post
the Wardrobe Co
Great Falls, Mont
Avery Tractors
Lewistown
Montgomery Machine
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