They Were Expendable Chapter I War Story of MTB Squadron
A fragmentary excerpt recounts four surviving officers of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron, led by Lieut John Bulkeley, detailing wartime duties in the Philippines. Kelly narrates preparations, first air raids, Corregidor tunnel hospital life, and early submarine support. The men recount rescues, close calls with Japanese ships, and the crew’s grim resolve as Manila fell.
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The
Philippines
Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron
John Bulkeley
Leutenant
R 3B Kelly
Ensens
Anthony Akers
George E Cox Jr
the &Fth
Oficer
Henry J. Brantingham
Australia
Bulkeley
Lieut
Kelly
Manila
Pearl Harbor
Burneley
Mariveles
Bataan
Listman Cove
Lieut. Kelly
Lil
Corregidor
Peggy
Corregdor
Ensign Akers
Mantia
Ensign Cox
Manilla
China
Subic Bay
Little Baguio
Biniptican Point
Subic
America
Army
Quezon
Cebu
Sayre
DeLong
Bulke- Iey
Old is RES ART fran ma pie and war memories
A wartime memoir fragment recalls life aboard ship during the Bataan siege. The narrator and Bulkeley sneak meals and coffee, plan a dangerous China run, and recruit Clark Lee and Nat Floyd. Canopus supplies ice cream and a canteen privilege for Peggy who aids the crew amid dwindling rations. The piece ends with looming danger and a note to continue.
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Bulkeley
DeLong
Bataan
China
Chungking
Clark Lee
Nat Floyd
Kelly
Navy
You Won't Have Timed by Theodora Brownfield
A fragmentary scene shows children playing with dolls and toy trains under Mrs. Roberts and neighbors, as they rush preparations for an imagined journey to Cheago tonight. The dialogue hints at a playful, cautious mother and a busy street.
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Theodora Brownfield
Dot
Jane
Mrs. Roberts
Donner
Dance Craze From South America Featured In Anim Lith
An illustrated feature highlights a new dance craze sweeping the United States. The article previews movement from South America and promises clear guidance on steps, aiming to popularize the trend through an instructive, profusely illustrated presentation in the Anim Lith issue.
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United States
South America
The Value of Time for Children in Daily Tasks
A narrative contrasts Jimmy Foster and Jane Roberts learning to fill spare minutes with small, useful tasks. Their mother nudges haste and punctuality, turning wait times into productive moments. The piece urges valuing minutes to foster discipline and later success, ending with Anselm’s note on repentance.
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Jane
Jimmy Foster
Jimmy
Grace
Rock Garden
Ted
Mrs. Foster
Jane Roberts
Repentance Without Amendment Is Like Pumping a Leak
A paraphrased moral remark attributed to Dilhvyn warns that repentance without action to fix faults is pointless, likening it to repeatedly pumping water from a leak without mending the hole. The quote emphasizes practice aligning with remorse.
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Dilhvyn
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