Terrific Slaughter Marks Opening Of The Marne Battle
A German officer in the pro ners corps describes the opening phase of the Marne battle. He details German crossing into Belgium, bombardment, and brutal street fighting as French forces resist near Paris. He recalls men dying under heavy shelling, the lone struggle to advance through No Man’s Land, and the desperate conditions of mud, hunger, and wounded without aid.
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The
Marne
Proneers’ Corps
Engineers’ Corps
United States Army
Belgium
Meuse
Paris
Mee
Cheppy
Pogny
Chalons-sur-Marne
Vitry-le-Francois
Netlound
Yan
Tan
Dows
Neafchatean
France
Diladty
Staf
No Man's Land
Lask
Leutenant
Tri
Prenet
French Halt German Push in Marne Battle
French troops turn back the German advance on days two and three of the Marne fight as German lines buckle under French assaults. The next installment details a fierce struggle over a German battery.
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Marne
Seeming Contradiction in National Character Noted
A passage contrasts the Oriental as inscrutable with the American as hard yet practical. It argues Americans read sentimental fiction and magazines, while acknowledging a harsh self view. The text mentions Bogland criminals punishing rotting food and frost-damaged potatoes.
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Henvy
Atlantic
Busy men become scoutmasters to aid wartime effort
A letter recalls a middle aged lawyer who became a scoutmaster guiding Roy Scouts of America. He discovers scouting trains good citizens and serves the community in Red Cross thrift stamps and local emergencies. His troop sells Liberty bonds as part of a young minutemen unit supporting the nation in wartime.
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Roy Scouts of America
Tello
Wallace
John Edwards
National Guard
Red Cross
Menton
Scouting Aids Army Life Said By Former Scoutmasters
The article notes that Scoutmasters from Minneapolis and others who joined the army and navy say their scouting experience aids service. Lester B. Balger and William Ure Jr. cite skills in wigwag and semaphore, map making, judging distances, marching, and obedience as helping in the war effort. Dale reports 28 local scoutmasters now in uniform.
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Bay Scouts
Unete Sein Fing
Minteapelis Eewat
Army
Navy
Seart Recontive L. D. Date
Heve
Onele Sam
Lester BR. Balger
Trou No. 66
William Ure, Jr
Troop No. 20
Uncle Sam
Mr. Dale
Scouts Fight Deadly Barberry Plant In Ashland
Boy scouts in Ashland TI volunteer to remove barberry weed from town grounds as part of a weed control effort. In Parkersburg West Virginia scouts woke 11,600 natural gas users between 10 p m and 3 a m to turn off gas fires and jets after a city gas shutdown due to an emergency.
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Ashland
Parkersburg
W. Va
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Detox Over Calomel
A vintage testimonial touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims no salivation or sickness, guarantees relief after one spoonful, and promises months of family health with two bottles.
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Dodson
Aircraft Canteen Opens at National Factory
A large canteen has been opened by the national aircraft factory in London, providing meals for workers. The move aims to support staff at the facility with improved dining facilities.
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Yo M. ©. A. National Aircraft Factory
London
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Sold For Weak Kidney Health
An old time home remedy promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules to relieve age related urinary and bodily pains. The ad claims odorless tasteless caps allow easy intake and promise relief from backache rheumatism and bladder kidney liver and stomach issues. It asserts improved kidney cleansing blood purification and possible prevention of dangerous conditions with a money back guarantee.
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Taarlem
Haarlem
Watch Your Stomach In the Summer Time
Alarming heat depletes stomach strength and heightens indigestion risk. The ad extols EATONIC tablets as a remedy for dyspepsia and acidity, claiming rapid relief and restored appetite after meals. It urges purchase from a trusted local pharmacist with a money back guarantee.
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Eatonic
Uniggist
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Bogland
Eboy & Souts
Boy Scouts
Scouting
Army Life
Grove
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