31 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
1
Gunner Depew recalls brutal German camp conditions at Brandenburg and the brutal injections he faced. He details hunger, dug graves, a missing injection, and a dramatic release after diplomacy and a nerve-wracking wait for freedom in Switzerland.
In this memoir fragment the narrator recounts captivity in Switzerland after being released at Rorschach. He greets American officials in Zurich, notes hospitality from Swiss hosts and Red Cross workers, recalls encounters with German internees, and describes travel through France to Spain and finally back to New York in July 1917 aboard the Lopez y Lopez. He reflects on wounds, gas injuries, and a desire to return to sea despite uncertain reentry into service.
Mrs Elen Walker of Philadelphia keeps a tortoise mascot she has had for twenty five years since it wandered into her yard. The turtle accompanies her on all travels in a basket and is kept in the garden during summer and in the basement in winter.
A barber explains his switch from hedge trimming to haircutting as better earning work. The customer listens as the barber bluntly says money prompted the change, reflecting a humorous roadside conversation from a London Answers tone.
A new thermostat regulates home temperature by energizing a motor that opens or closes drafts in the heating system. This pneumatic regulation replaces manual coal-fired adjustments.
The article argues that after World War I soldiers will find new roles in reconstruction and farming. It cites Canada as offering affordable farms of 160 to 640 acres, good climate, schools, and strong agricultural education. It notes U.S.–Canada cooperation and government support to help veterans settle and boost production for a world hungry for food.
Capt Edward Beck of South Bend Ind, serving with black Senegalese troops in France, praises their bravery and resilience. He recalls a vivid, humorous anecdote about a mortar drop and a brick strike, noting the soldiers rarely feel pain.
Emma, the maid, says marriage is fine but tedious while visiting her former mistress Mrs. Carter. She notes men make opportunities for others to take advantage of. The exchange hints at social commentary on early married life.
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