War Humor Amid Frontline Tales From World War I
A sergeant narrator collects wartime humor from the German front, noting laughter helps soldiers cope with danger. He recounts true and apocryphal incidents, including Bavarian officers, Zouaves, phonograph traps, desertions, and a neutral calf tale, illustrating morale and human resilience amid fighting.
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Zoellner
France
Perons
Landsturm
David Wise in Victory Yet Jeers Put Him to Test
The lesson extols David's measured conduct after his Goliath triumph. It notes Jonathan's loyal intercession and Saul's jealousy, detailing David's secret refuge, Saul's failed plot, and the nation’s love for him. The comparison to Nero in a Baroness Orezy novel underscores Saul’s despair and David’s steadfast integrity.
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Sevns
Goliath
Kowe
David
Jehovah
Saul
Israel
Judah
Dato Caesar
Orezy
Nero
Jonathan
Besile
San
Lily
Ples
Israell
Noi Ey David
Michal
Food For the Farmer's Brain Price Outlook and Rural Tips
Kansas State College expert Neves C Cunningham argues July and August corn prices may stay high. Early corn can help farmers if the 1914 crop was short, but later varieties often yield more. Details cover seed sources, western Kansas drought, and acclimated eastern Kansas corn. Also notes on winter versus spring wheat yields, poultry egg handling, ophthalmia care, and alfalfa pasture cautions.
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C. C. Cunningham
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas
Kmneas
Weight Standards for Peking Ducks
The text states Peking ducks should weigh more than five pounds with standard weights of seven pounds for ducks and eight pounds for drakes. It notes the ducks are creamy white with bright orange beaks and legs and that a well bred Peking duckling should weigh five pounds at ten weeks of age.
Rowland Knows the Game joins White Sox lineup
Gossip of the World of Sport notes Clarence Rowladd Rowland, the White Sox new man, enters a major league season after minor league proof. His inexperience in top level play faces seasoned managers and veteran players. Friends expect him to fit a stronger team as season opens.
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Weil
Clarence Rowladd
Chicago White Sox
Rowman
American Press Association
Clarence Rowland
The
White Sox
Wagner Won't Retire Says Pirates Legend Rules
Honus Wagner, at forty one, defies retirement rumors from Carnegie residents and Pirates critics. He asserts ongoing commitment to the Pittsburgh club while noting his age but insisting he feels no older than ten years ago and plans to play this season with Tenn and Dreyfuss backing him. He cites summer basketball and other stints as part of his yearly routine.
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von Heeringen
von Herringen
Zouaves
Helms
Laon
Mittsburgh
Honus
Dudley
Tom
Pirates
Benny Kauff Stays With Federal League Star Power
Benny Kauff, famed outfielder for the Indianapolis Feds and top Federal League figure, rejects rumors he will join Johnny McGraw's Giants. Reports suggesting a bid by the Giants seem unlikely, as the Federal League would not easily part with such a star. Known as the Ty Cobb of the Federal League, Kauff remains a key attraction in his league.
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Benny
Ty Cobb
Federal League
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