Balloon Downed Adventurer Finds Refuge in French Chateau
A wounded balloon observer recounts being shot at during a German assault near Lorraine. He survives after a rapid fall from the gas bag, is rescued by a French nobleman and a nurse, and wakes in the Chateau Lacqunay near Verdun where he recovers under gentler care and speaks of a blossoming romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fienry Ddans
West Point Graduale
Paris
France
Germany
Hle
Siaf
Adams
Aidams
Mfartans
Lorraine
Fae
Rechero
Martini
Monsieur
Chateau Lacqunay
Meuse
Verdun
Chateau
Monsieur Wid-Dams
Paradise
Sheand
Lved
Ballon adventure amid German invasion front in Lagunay
In a Lagunay chateau tale, a man recounts love with Aimee, a betrothal plan, and escape preparations as German forces threaten. He details a fragile defense at Ramune, a swift German crossing, and a cautious French response while reminiscing about romance and war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee
Martini—Rochere
Porte-Cochere
Bethel
Meuse
Chateau Lagunay
Ramune
Woodea
Prussia
Baden
Saxony
Wurtemburg
Brunswick
Triesse
Mecklenburgs
Lorraine
Luremburg
Areuse
Chalons
Lancers
Hussars
la Jaune
Paris
Martini
Luneville
Belfort
Besancon
Needlework earns Maine women winter income for fishermen
In Hancock County Maine over a thousand women knit nippers for Gloucester fishermen each winter. Each pair sells for four cents in trade, about three cents cash value, with labor concentrated December to January. The project supports railroads and steamboats, costing about ten thousand dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Hancock County
Maine
Gloucester
Mass
Penobscot River
I Meet the Kaiser in a Private Hall
A narrator armed with a rapier confronts a pompous cavalry colonel invading private grounds. The clash escalates until the speaker is overpowered, then recognized by a stern Kaiser who reveals his identity and authority. The scene ends with a promise of continuation next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee
Angeer
West Point
H'M
Sonder
Merce
Artificial coloring of flowers and insects discussed
The article notes that yacinths and flies are colored by placing stems in liquid dye. It highlights a method used to alter appearance and raises questions about practicality and effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Matt
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Win. R Mackrill
Lagunay
North
Erarly
Tie
Fie
W. M. Crane Company
Broadway
New York
Wiserai Heave Remedy Co
Eae Sth
Ava
Pitteberg
Chicago Copy Co
Milwaukee Ave
Cicago
Romiy
Tree End Pence Co
13Th Street
Kline
BR. H. Kears, Ltd
Arch Bt
Philadelphia
Batiste
Birbley Somers
19Th St
New York, N. Y
Nottingham Lace Certeln
Columbia Novelty
Saratoga ST
Boston
Opportunity Publishers
Dearborn St
Chicago
Opportunity
Post Office
Srrgriys
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