Fragmented World War II Chronicle in Breton Camp
In a Breton camp under cliffs we share bread ham and cider as plans unfold. Byram leads to the inn for a nightcap while Eyre, Horan, and others discuss a telegram about Metz surrendering and Lorient fears, jeopardizing entry past fortifications. The tone mixes fatigue with resolve as the group anticipates hardship ahead.
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Kelly Ayre
Lorient
Peraulesion
Haran
Byram
Bhé
Kelly Byra
Horan
Emilin
Eyre
Speed
Metz
Busaloa
Kelly Eyre
The Breton Circus Queen Jacqueline Delivers a Mermaid
In Brittany a circus camp seeks salvation from debt and ruined plans. Jacqueline, a brilliant swimmer with silver scales, volunteers to perform as a mermaid, captivating observers and challenging moral limits as she trains under a wary, desperate businessman and a wary poacher. The plan sparks local opposition but gains momentum as Jacqueline proves her daring feats.
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Pontivy
Auray
Penmarch
Plouharnel
Byram
Allence
Eyre
Speed
Mise Claridge
Grigg
Antwerp
Jacqueline
Paradise
Our Lady's Chapel
Joshny
Miss Claridge
Carnac
Brittany
Eland
SOME CRUMBS OF COMFORT FROM A HEATWAVE RECORDS
The piece notes consoling ideas about heat and endurance, citing Atlantic Monthly sentiment and French experiments at 250 degree level. It also describes a Los Angeles film company’s wildlife jungle for motion pictures, highlighting Toddles the elephant in Lost in the Jungle and training of animals for cinema. A Plymouth derelict ship story reports a lone surviving cat aboard HMS Donegal’s salvage attempt after Bienmark rescue.
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Atlantic Monthly
Los Angeles
Htanos
Limit of Wireless Signals and Historic Inn Signs
Prof J A Fleming notes powerful wireless stations produce waves four miles long and could be detected up to 6000 miles away yet practical commercial use remains limited to about half that range. British tests showed 1000 mile viability. companies claim longer reach. The Inns origin traces to lodging houses where owner arms hung as signs for public houses.
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J. A. Fleming
Inne
Oxford
Cambridge
Harmful cross leg posture blamed for health harm
A London physician warns that sitting cross legged on trains and streetcars worsens health by impeding blood return from the legs and creating imbalance. He urges even weight distribution and resting the legs. A humorous exchange about gratitude follows, then a note on ship headwind losses, estimating 20 percent of horsepower used to overcome gale resistance in a 100 by 60,000 HP steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etree
London
Phyallon
Mats
Trusting in Riches and In God Lesson Summary
Moody Bible Institute lesson by E O Sellers from Chicago discusses Luke 12 13 24 with a focus on covetousness and the danger of prioritizing wealth over God. It contrasts the rich fool imagery with the call to seek God's kingdom, stressing generosity, lightening others' burdens, and storing treasure in heaven.
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E. 0
Sellers
The
Moody Bible 1
Chicago
Lee
Lake Phe
Jesus
Christ
God
Heaven
Low Wages Abroad in Europe Prompt Debate on Protection Policy
A London dispatch notes Reuters plans to replace girls with boys in messenger work after the 27th, highlighting low European wages for girls from 11 to 12 shillings weekly and boys at 8 to 10 shillings. It argues wage gaps reflect protectionist effects, fueling US labor mobility and partisan fusion discussions between Republicans and Progressives amid broader calls for majority rule and tariff impact debates.
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London
Reuter Telegram Company
Ihs Mesenger
Europe
United States
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Washington
Manitoba Steer Glencarnock Wins Big at Chicago Show
Manitoba breeder Mr. McGregor of Grandon wins sweepstakes with Glencarnock Aberdeen Angus at the Chicago Live Stock Show. The owner also claims strong Manitoba barley and prairie hay fed cattle prove superior to corn fed stock, with many western Canadian bidders earning prizes in cattle and grain displays across Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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Glencarnock
McGregor
Grandon
Manitoba
Chicago
Prairie
Western Canada
Bryce
Taber
Gothamland
Sinton
Moteh
McLean
Haggety
Lecki
Columbia
N.C
Dallas
Texas
Seager Wheeler Oan
Fort Land
Lethbridge
Alberta
Holmes
Cardston
Paul Gerlack
Gerimete
Saskatchewan
Western
Canada
Barler
Claresholm
Lanigan
Maross
Eee Peat Ae Fing
John Piews
A. J Come Man
Kindersley
C Weat
Iederstey
Arthur Perry
Cardstan
Swift Saskatchewan
Maple Creek
Fredrick
Engleburt
Abernethy
Alex Wooley
Hortem
Alta
Creighton
Stalwart
RH. Carter
Fort Qu'Appelle
G. M. Camney
Dysart
Wa Simpson
Pambrun
R. H Carter
Fort Qu'Appella
BR. H. Carter
Fort Qu’Appelle
Arthur Perry Cardston
Seager Wheeler
Bowthern
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Searley
Couttam
Seariaht
Hlane
Rink
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Counteas
Boar‘dhutita
Buckhurst
Buchag Adralts
Mayer
Chambers
PF. Collier & Son
M’sieu Scarlett
M'Sieur
Saint Julie
Entendu
M'Sieut
M'Sieu
Ange Pitow
Ange Pitou
Sieu Scarlett
Ange Pitog
St. Sam
China
France
Germany
Bela
Odessa
Plymouth
England
H. M.S. Donegal
Liverpool
Dunholm
Donegal
New York Evening Post
Hanit
Browning
Amit
Mr. Browning
Niagara Falls
Jacob Browning
Welton
Naonal
Democratic Party
Appropriation Committee
Jeffersonlaw
New England
J. C. Whitney
Baltimore
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
American Republic
Gi Pinchot
Washington Post
Hart Brother
Easter
Liza
Abe Muld
Wright
Pearl St
New York
Mrs. Cumrox
Salomon
Solomon
Putnam Padeless
Palth
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