War front notes and civilian heroism in wartime Britain
An officer’s front-line reflections mix with home front notices on civil courage, German propaganda, and the resilience of British pilots and workers. The piece references civilian bravery such as George Welford’s furnace rescue, wartime seed ads, and aviation fatigue, alongside domestic opinions on work and enlistment. It notes German cinema influence, pilot nerves, and social views on service, while citing New World immigration and land grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.C
George Welford
Loftus
Cleveland
Yorkshire
George ‘Welford
Timber Merchant and Joinery Manufacturer Planing Mill West
Timber merchant and joinery manufacturer reports planing and joinery work at a mill near Church at West. Details indicate operations expansion and potential employment changes in the local timber trades.
Street's Gloucester Stores Offers Latest Quality Goods
Gloucester department store advertises complete range of up to date and high quality merchandise across all departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street
Gloucester
Seed Potatoes Available With Wide Range and Picks
Seed potatoes offered now with a broad selection including Brighton early variety. Emphasizes timely purchase to meet requirements and recommends the Brighton early potato as a specially recommended option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Meggitt's Linseed Meal Calf Food Demand Note
A brief classified style notice advertises Meggitt's linseed meal calf food with strong demand. The item promises quotes for quantities and emphasizes reliable supply and timing for buyers seeking feed.
Chaff for Dairy Feeding at Stations Offered at Low Price
A local supplier advertises good fern chaff at 4 pounds per ton for truck lots at stations. The notice promotes the firm as large buyers of all produce and offers the highest prices for hides and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobra Polich
Reckitts
Beat Croom
Freeman's
Brudon's
West Maitland
Unknown Historical Figures Stir Controversy and International Tensions
The article surveys contested identities and rumored officials linked to a controversial case, critiques a mythical figure controlling media narratives, and notes broader wartime concerns. It references labor mobilization in Canada, military veterans reemployment, and rising tensions between Germany and the United States, including American experts visiting Europe amid the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser William
United States
New York
Arhor Newton
Olio
Germany
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Beichert
Toat
Dranefeld
Dransfield
Husaina
Meana
Cinema Filma
Russia
Frank Isaac
Globe
Pro- Yougion
Canada
Europe
Dominion
United Stats
British Isles
W. Sparke
Annawan
Erie
Abbott & Co
Atock
B. J. Brown
Produce & Seed Merchant Commission
Bcottish Union
Lusuaune Company
Diablo
J. Enright
David Booker
Trackisng
Gloucester and
Strai Pond
R. Breckenridge
Newcastle
Sydney
Sper Vision & Guaranteed DY Tue
Steve Matis
Bing
Comino Bros. Gloucester
Yay Uia
J.F
Briens Bank
Arcade
Maitland
H. T
Undertaker State, Mitchell
Ansa Ik
Alf. King
GLA
Cem
Fall L. E. Street
Telephone
Mercery
HATA
ANT
South British Insurance 60
International Harvester Cob
Ofc
Oliver
L. E. Streast
Meggitt’s Linseed
South British Insurance Coy
L. E. Street
Gloucester Stores
Farmers
Matze
John Lee & Co
Sussex St
Expresa Passenger Bleamers
Eecalent Accommoda of
Smoon Vesengers
Balvenue
Newcastle & Hunter River
S38 Co, Ltd
Cutmentson
King’s Wharf
Newernatle
King
Leslif, Rye
C.w.walker
Hunter Street
BON & Badgerys
Pietson and Badgery Ltd
Bydney
Ulit
808
Badgery Ltd
Pitt Sonn
Badgietz
Pitt Badgery
Gillespie
Hell
Herbert C. Binington
Rimming
Teivkly
Bown
Dora
Alwaya
Ammlers
Lehimed de Fines
Posta
Siu
Jarovincial
Uje
Frank Teams
The
Guardian Fire Insurance Coy
Ontario
Manitoba
Baskatchewan
Inussia
Poe
Messines
Hell Gate New York
Mesmnes
Belgium
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