Temporary Disablement and a Penny for a Poor Beggar
A humanitarian recounts giving a dollar to a paralyzed beggar in a battered chair and hoping to see him walk. A cynical reply suggests the man will walk only after tiring of the day and without any cost. A horseman asks a lad if a pond is deep. the lad says no, then the horse sinks, and the rider learns the ponds depth by a mother ducks trick.
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Red Cross Unveils New Frontline Stretcher
American Red Cross workers in France introduce a refined stretcher claimed to be the best of its kind for carrying wounded from the front. The pictured design emphasizes safety and comfort with straps and belt keeping the casualty secure without causing discomfort.
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Wool for the Japs puzzle wool supply in war effort
The piece notes Japan has about 3,000 sheep and has cut wool imports due to war. It highlights that families might cope, but soldiers in Siberia need warm woolen clothing and questions how to obtain it amid shortages.
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Dead Sea Fruit
A dying millionaire summons his wife to his bedside and asks for her to speak. The wife, in tears, leans in and asks what he would like to say.
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