Bride of Battle A Romance of the American Army in France
Ada Kenson flees toward Merk amid war turmoil as Mark faces treachery and secrecy. Kellerman and Kennon loom as trusted agents in Hampton’s circle, forcing Mark to confront danger, loyalties, and a perilous path through the war’s shadowed politics.
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Ada Kenson
Merk
Mark
Kevilerman
Kolterman
Harvey
Théo Kefterman
Mel
Dhyruet
Missing Hartley Sparks Rescue Search In Trenches
In a war tale from the base hospital to the front lines, Mark Weston learns Hartley vanishes on a march through tangled trenches. A sergeant leads a search, the dugouts reveal a missing stretcher bearer, and Captain Keyes orders Mark to ride next morning as the hunt continues.
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Death von Mark
Hartley
Mark
Mimi
Kel
Kellermann
Lorderly
Briality
Mack
Nias
Harry
Pat
Captain Keyes
Major Kellerman and the Kenson Woman Case
Kellerman admits his liaison with the Kenson woman was part of his official duties, a necessary deception. He and Mark confront a web of trickery and a spy who contacted the War Office. Colonel Howard supports Kellerman, but Mark weighs trust as Kellerman apologizes and steps toward reconciliation.
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Tve
Kellerman
Kenson
Mark
Kerson
War Office
Howard
Hiv
Wallace
Frank Apola
Night Counter-Raid Masses American Stretchers
In a tense wartime scene Mark and three stretcher bearers join a dawn relief mission near the German trenches. A misread corpse triggers a counter-raid as five unseen attackers strike, subduing two comrades and forcing surrender during a deadly assault.
Fought Amid a Hallstorm of Bullets in Trench Encounter
Amid heavy gunfire Mark battles an armed opponent as a German trench duel unfolds. A lone sergeant appears, a brutal clash ensues, and sentries spot two figures through the night glow from flares as the struggle continues.
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Mark
Hercules
Arrest Twist Reveals Weston Identity in War Office Probe
Kellerman confronts Captain Keyes and Mark in a tense scene as Weston’s alias is exposed. Wallace’s shock at the reveal unsettles Washington officials while Kellerman hopes for a lifeline amid the murky wartime intrigue.
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Mars
Kellerman
Thia Tap
Keyes
Dugont
Mark
Weston
Wallace
Washington
War Office
Fresh Air and Exercise Seen as Health Keys
Secretary Lansing argues health rules depend on the individual and condition with more fresh air and less food as core guidance. He cautions against forced routines and urges recreation for the mind, noting exercise should rest the intellect and benefit those in intellectual work.
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Robert Lansing
Lansing
Richard M. Winans
Eider Ducks In Norway Protected By Law
Eider ducks, numerous across Norway, are protected by law due to their value as the source of eiderdown. They are unusually tame and approached as domestic birds in many areas. Fishermen fear them for damage to fish spawning beds and especially lobster stocks, prompting protective measures.
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Norway
Poisonous Gases in World War I and Its Morale Effect
An American Review of Reviews excerpt discusses the use of chlorine gas by Germany beginning April 22, 1915 at Ypres, its effects on French, British, Turcos, and Canadians, and the brutal morale impact on soldiers. It notes the Hague Convention’s ban, the devastating but morale-preserving reactions, and the war’s uncertain timeline.
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Ypres
Belgium
Harvest Moon Month and Mining Output in Pennsylvania
September marks the harvest moon tied to the autumnal equinox with bright consecutive nights aiding farmers in gathering summer crops and storing them for winter. Pennsylvania's mineral resources produced a value of about 2.0 billion dollars last year.
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Pennsylvania
Solitary Householder Faces Change as Mary’s Absence Deepens
For twenty years Robert Adams has relied on Mary’s steady presence. With her vacation and a visit from his sister’s husband, he confronts isolation, a shabby home, and a potential real estate bid that could redraw his life. His brother in law presses a sale, urging a clearer landscape for new buyers.
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Robert Adams
Helpmeet
Mary
Treckon
Robert
Mary's
Ephraim
Sister
New Year's Promise Sparks a Thrifty Home Makeover
Robert Adams heeds a wary visitor and vows to start anew by January first. He tours shops for renovations while Mary’s Christmas gift inspires a transformed home. On New Year’s Eve, Mary arrives in style, and the couple vows to enjoy the best the world can offer, beginning anew.
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Tim Jonesy
Mary
Robert Adams
Mary Adams
Dobbin
Nps
Passrnger
Robert
New Year Bells Ring With Hope And Farewell
A reflective poem recalls a friend lost to time and the passing year. The bells toll drearily for the old year yet promise renewal, peace, and good will. Rev. S. F. Renenus signs the verse, linking farewell to spiritual hope.
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S. F. Renenus
New Year’s Resolutions Mocked by Angel of the Record Book
Poetic speaker jokes about New Year resolutions and the Angel who records them. The nimble verse riffs on writing rhymes and the futility of quitting, suggesting rubber stamps to save effort for another year’s resolutions.
Time to Live Right and Improve Self
A serialized reflection urges New Year resolutions for health rest and proper living. It cites busy people who say they have no time to eat well exercise or think clearly, and notes how neglect shortens life. Historical anecdotes about famous figures accompany the piece.
The Delineator on marital quarrels and pardon
A reader recalls early marriage woes and the difficulty men have in admitting fault. The essay notes discussions on forgiveness, pride, and the humor that helps couples resolve disputes, while contrasting believed ancient origins of the world with modern ethics in marriage.
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al- Taba
Grant
Radic
John
Western Canada lands lure farmers with rich soil promise
An article urges settlers to consider Western Canada for low-priced, high-yield lands in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It cites record wheat yields, beef and mutton quality, and favorable conditions, noting war's end opens a peacetime opportunity for lasting income and family security through farming success.
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Canada
Western
Western Canada
Manitoba
Chicago
James Wishart
Portage In
Prairie
Yiel
Mbose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Coaldale
Alberta
Barons
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