French Cemetery Tells War Tale in a Village Graveyard
An American officer in Pershing’s army describes a visit to a French village cemetery. He notes vast changes since 1914, with a new cemetery laid out for many American and French soldiers, rows of crosses, and a poignant moment where a woman honors fallen comrades while he thanks her in the name of the dead and their loved ones. The scene contrasts American and French soldiers and mentions ongoing preparations and railway activity supplying the front.
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New York
Pershing
France
Bia
Prench
Attea
Jean - Valjean
Atria
Roy
Hithearau
Gereman
Wes
Sleep, Comrades, Your Week Is Over at the Front
A wartime reminiscence describes exhausted troops marching toward an inn or depot, honoring a weary passing soldier. The narrator recalls months of bombardment and the arrival of exhausted territorials, their torn uniforms and hidden fatigue. He salutes and welcomes the fallen comrade into rest, noting the torn banners and quiet ceremony.
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Princeb
Enmion
France
Comic Paper Save American Women Are Keen on Latest Park Novelties
Amsterdam reports a Tugent cartoon showing a German air raid on New York. A wealthy American man and his wife watch bombs from a roof garden as a plane raid unfolds, the husband quipping that she enjoys the latest Parisian novelties.
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Comic Paper
Amsterdam
Tugent
New York
Eagle Hut Offers Cheap American Meals in London
The Eagle Hut at YMCA center in London features budget meals for American troops, with shilling suppers and 14 to 25 cent dishes. It highlights low prices, American staples, and a steady flow of 2000 to 2800 U.S. fighters daily, supported by women volunteers.
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London
Thackeray
Pate
Pancabyra
Queen Mary
Telva
Hugh Hut
July the Hottest Month Reveals Roman Roots and Summer Peak
The article notes July as the year's hottest month in the northern hemisphere with August often close in heat. It traces July's origins from Quintius in the Roman calendar, its length adjustments by Romulus and Numa, Caesar's reforms, and the name July honoring Julius Caesar. It also recounts Saxon names hay month and meadow month reflecting midsummer hay and mead blooms.
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Romulus
Julius Caesar
Quintilly
Caesar
Mari Anthony
Julius
Egg substitute patent from yams noted in postscripts
A patent was granted for an egg substitute mainly from thoroughly cooked yams. The notes mention Colely for roofing automobiles, an imitation glass similar to celluloid, and a Sumatra rhinoceros horn drinking cap claim. Government stats indicate clay products produced nationwide across eras.
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Colely
Hyorpe
United States
Sumatra
War Trenches as Ancient Warfare Devices Described
The text discusses trenches as ancient defensive barriers noted in biblical and literary contexts. It cites David, Saul, and Coriolanus to illustrate historical use and references how trenches evolved from early fortifications to a more modern concept.
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David
Saul
Sal
Shakespeare
Coriolanus
Rome
Eagles of Olympus clash near Mount Olympus air ambush
A fragmented report describes Magly hunting near Mount Olympus as allied aviators engage Captain Mortureaux of the French, with one combatant securing the game and returning to his hangar after a skirmish.
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Mortureaux
Mount Olympus
Dear Sister Letter From a Brother at Sea
A brother writes to his sister, recalling when she was a child and he went to sea. He asks her to be strong for their mother, promises he will think of her, and urges kindness and resilience as she grows up. The note ends with a farewell from Star and Stripes.
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Elster
Slater
Franca
Startling Defects Found in Army Air Service Tests
Readings from Popular Mechanics describe new aviation tests by Capt Charles Mooréd Robertson showing over 25 percent of new airmen unfit after simulated altitude in a pressure cabinet. Tests measure blood pressure, nerve impulse duration, and muscle tone to assess hidden weaknesses.
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John Ankon Ford
Mechaonica Magazine
Chicago
Charles Mooréd Robertson
Medical Reserve Corps
Finchman
Beiag
Wars Work Despite Conflicting Views On Why Men Fight
In this Atlantic essay the author argues that for soldiers in trenches war is work not romance or sacrifice. It notes the grind of orders, delays, and hardship as men like Bill Tommy Jean and Hana endure shells and wounds while questioning the purpose, yet still treating combat as their duty and labor.
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Bill
Tommy
Jean
Hana
Plo
Penea
Tor
Atlantic
Snakes as Allies in Pest Control Urged by Norton
An article argues snakes defend crops by killing grain eating rodents and insects. It cites Coyne T. J. Norton in Amerlean Forestry Magazine, urging conservation over killing, noting 191 species with 17 venomous, and praising snakes for reducing pest damage and disease transmission.
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Coyne
T. J. Norton
Amerlean
Mr. Norton
Lina Deon
National Etvergetey Food Giedon Commission
Reniizen
Pney
Mother's Cook Book: Peanuts in Everyday Meals
A vintage home economics piece touts peanuts as wholesome and economical. It outlines peanut hash peanut Irish stew deviled peanuts baked peanuts and tips for using peanut butter with rice, emphasizing simple, thrifty housekeeper cuisine.
Made in France toys glorify war effort
A fragmented notice describes Beautiful Franch Toys once labeled Mage In Germany now changed to Made in France. It notes dolllike French figures Bretor nonsanta and American soldiers, touting child friendly adds and handiwork by wounded French soldiers under renowned leaders directing government service donations.
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Germany
Anallus
Farthyarda
Gappens
Fuimous Ordata
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Denyer
Cole
Thoman D. Oatn
Hes Eweer
Maiden
Doris Beaumont
Staines
England
River Thames
Eagles of Olympus
Sea
Wun
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