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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
6
A veteran recalls a six day trench nightmare in France during wartime. German counterattacks were repulsed with heavy losses on both sides. A severed foot from a fellow fighter, a chain saw atrocity, and the constant presence of dead rivals the living. Rats stalked the trench as stories of war’s grotesque reality emerge from frontline service.
Arthur Guy Empey travels from Jersey City to England to enlist in the British army. He trains in London and France then serves in front line trenches learning how death lurks as comrades fall. A chaplain rescues wounded under fire and Empey gains trench digging and observation post experience before returning to rest billets to write and stage a play.
A soldier recounts relief to rest billets then orders for leave cancelation. He travels toward Blighty, only to be sent back by a Royal Transportation Officer. On return he finds his brigade in trenches and witnesses brutal combat with vivid scenes of war’s wreckage and casualties.
The author recalls strict British army discipline in France. Deserters and traitors face death by firing squad, while other infractions trigger severe penalties. A 64 day front-line trench sentence follows, forcing raids and dangerous duties with slim chances of survival.
Empey and comrades describe deadly machine guns performing tricks to thwart Fritz. The next installment promises to reveal how the German gunners are fooled.
A famous lion-tamer recounts a Christmas present from a friend abroad small with three boa constrictors and five alligators. The animals caused a sleepless night as two alligators escaped their boxes and roamed the bedroom while the couple hid on the bed canopy awaiting morning.
A concise guide suggests tearing old newspaper into oblongs about two by four inches Then fold to form a tent then in thirds to make a chair Turn ends to create a table and encourage children to tear paper into trees balls dolls and other simple shapes for play.
The lesson centers on the crucifixion of Jesus as the vicarious atonement. Pilate’s role, the crown of thorns, and the mockery mark his suffering. The narrative covers the procession to Golgotha, the two thieves, and the resounding cry from the cross.
The article describes 353 048 Boy Scouts of America rallying to support war needs while not being drafted. It highlights their duties raising gardens selling bonds distributing information saving food and fuel and urging public participation under leadership from scout executives and local councils with chief scout executive James E West directing nationwide mobilization.
A discussion affirming that scouting is not military but builds discipline and patriotism. It cites outdoor training and unity as scout values and highlights national war service through Liberty bond drives, War Savings stamps, Red Cross cooperation, and widespread distribution of patriotic materials during wartime.
A string of mysterious notes in Indianapolis streets caused police concern until Rev. Hugh S. Clutton of Tuxedo Baptist Church revealed the prank. He and boy scouts placed tracking directions from a bread box to lamp posts as part of a church game.
The article extols Western Canada soil as high in lime, potash, phosphorus and nitrogen with strong organic matter, noting Prof Stevens finds it superb for crops. It highlights farmers increasing income, cites a 200 acre to 7000 bushels yield story, and describes a growing settler influx through Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge Regina Moose Jaw Saskatoon with gateways at North Portal Coutts Kingsgate.
Boy scouts undertake a city service by locating white egg masses on tree trunks. These eggs, covered with a gauze-like coating, can be removed with sticks or fingers before hatching into a caterpillar pest.
In a dialogue between Clara and George a singer performs a line from a song she sang long ago. She notes it was the day’s anthem and recalls singing it the night before their engagement, prompting a reflective remark from George about its age.
A reflective line envisions a future where social status softens and even the humblest citizens like boot blacks will gain mutual respect toward those wearing simple canvas shoes.
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