Third Year Of War Sees Allied Position Improve
New York reports the Allies show overall superiority in the third year of World War I. While Germany gained in Roumania, Western, Italian fronts favor the Entente, with the U S joining foes and Russia regaining momentum. The article notes Russian offensives, Italian gains, Balkan shifts, Mesopotamia and Palestine actions, and looming winter campaigns as American troops prepare for the west front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
New York
Roumania
United States
Brussiloff
Bukowina
Galicia
Hungary
Broumania
Transylvania
Hermannstadt
Kronstadt
von Falkenhayn
von Hindenburg
von Mackensen
Bucharest
Sereth
Danube
Somme
Douglas Haig
Verdun
Paris
Teutons
Vimy Ridge
Monastir
Constantine
Greece
Kavala
Silesia
Venizelos
Albania
Surrail
Riga
Pinsk
Carpathians
Stanislaus
Korniloff
Haltcz
Katucz
Jerusalem
Suez Canal
Romani
Palestine
Holy City
Jaffa
East Africa
West Front
Tragic River Accident Ends Rescue by Family Dog
In Westfield Massachusetts a seven year old boy Joseph Wrogow drowned in the Westfield river at Hed Rock after his collie Fluff twice attempted to bring the boy to shore. His nine year old brother William watched as the boy slipped and the dog struggled to save him until both were pulled under.
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Westfield
Mass
Joseph Wrogowsky
Weatfield
Hed Rock
Joseph
Wiliam
Rescue effort at sea ends with recovery of body
Fluff inhaled air and dived with his master but was pulled under. Arthur Bazata swam in to save Joseph who drowned. Phat' continued diving until Bazata surfaced with his master's form and carried it to shore.
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Arthur Bazata
Joseph
Phat
Bazota
U S and France Debate Breakfast Reform
In Bordeaux France Doctor Bergonie of the medical faculty urges replacing the European morning meal with an American style breakfast of ham eggs bacon veal beefsteak or other meat plus vegetables and porridge. He argues this shift supports early day effort reduces waste and better nourishes workers.
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Bordeaux
France
Doctor Bergonie
Bordeaux Medical Faculty
Europe
How to Write to Solders in France War Dept Guidance
The War Department directs letters to American Expeditionary Force soldiers omit unit location and include only the soldier name, unit, and AEF. Senders must include their own name and address. Parcel post rules incomplete and money via postal orders is allowed but unsettled.
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Washington
Pergona
France
War Department
United States
Gothic roof barn offers largest space for farm buildings
William A. Radford explains gothic roof barns enhance farm appearance and space for haymows. The article compares gable gambrel and gothic designs, noting gothic provides the most volume and suits plank frame construction. It describes a 30 by 42 foot horse barn with haymow and features like high windows and a central 12 foot driveway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Radford
Crean
Ghetto a Serious Place in Hutchins Hapgood View
The Century excerpt notes Hutchins Hapgood's claim that serious ghettos lack humor and lightness. It contrasts Jewish and Japanese artistic spirits, saying Russian Jews fail to show play or charm, while ghetto intellectuals seek grave, incongruous conversation after long workdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchins Hapgood
Temperance speaker faces detractors over method
A temperance advocate confronts criticism from detractors who question his approach and whether his methods should be used in public speaking. The debate centers on effectiveness and ethical considerations in persuasive tactics.
Not So Smart Vintbush Exchange Ends in Mirth
A playful exchange unfolds between Mrs Flatbush and Vintbush about a freshly painted front gate. The first passerby touches the gate to test the paint, claiming it is fresh, prompting a witty self reveal from the speaker who admits it was actually him who touched it.
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Vintbush
Swamp Root praised by Dr. J A Coppedge in Texas note
A 1916 testimonial from Dr. J A Coppedge of Alanreed Texas extols Kilmer and Co Swamp Root for kidneys bladder and bladder inflammation catarrh. It urges readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle and booklet and notes regular bottle sizes available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
How Women Fish in the Old Bass Boat
The excerpt jokes about women fishing and resisting baiting hooks while men enjoy bass fishing. It contrasts male and female attitudes toward worming hooks, spooling lines, and managing a tiring outing, ending with promises to fish again for a lake heaven of fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zim
Cartoons Magazine
Heaven
Hard-Casts and Soft Promises in Folklore Reflected
A fragmentary dialogue contrasts productivity with soft topics. A bemused man and woman discuss love and flirtation, noting some girls promise marriage while others threaten to do so, reflecting social constraints and courtship norms.
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Ypres
London
Champagne
Aisne
Nivelle
Petain
Gorizia
Isonzo
Corso
Trieste
Italy
Balkans
Mesopotamia
Kut-el-Amara
Bagdad
Ydse
Erzerum
Blanche Shoemaker Wagstaff
Collie
River
U. K
William’a. Hadford
Chicago
Pellaut Kotse
Absorbine, JR
U.S. A
W. F.young
Temple St
Springfield
Mase
Daisy Fly Killer
Brooke Us
Ladelphis
Santor Bet
Cincinnati
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