Depew's First Front-Line Experience at Dixmude
Narrative by Albert N. Depew on service in World War I detailing his navy rank of chief petty officer, transition to the Foreign Legion then the Cassard dreadnaught, and later land forces at Dixmude. He describes trench life, frontline rotations, billets, clothing, rations, and the harsh daily routine, noting evolving tactics, camouflage, and dangers from German artillery amid shifting front lines.
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Depew
Dixmude
Synopsia
Albert N. Depew
United States Navy
Navy
France
Foreign Legion
Manders Front
Dimude
Fritz
Mills
Nate
Snipers and artillery make a rugged front line unit
The narrator recalls snipers allowed special privileges, crawling at dusk to shell German positions, and returning by dawn. They carried extra cartridges, valued German targets, and defended against Fritz while maintaining a grim pride. A running man named Ginger Brown impresses by guiding the way to a hidden 75 artillery piece and impressing crew with gunnery, while the narrator contemplates American readiness and future expressions of courage.
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Fritz
Posltot
Whosls
Leutenant
Sergeant Jacks
No Man's Land
Eritz
Verdun
Bocies
Krupp
Pollua
Tommier
Brown
Ginger" Brown
Dix
Chapter V. With the '76s and Brown enlists in the Legion
The fragment notes Brown, once mentioned among the '76s, has been placed in the infantry after enlisting in the Legion, reflecting prior U.S. service and a transition to foreign service. The text preserves limited context and names, providing a snapshot of wartime loyalty and transfer.
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Pal Brown
Infantry
Legion
United States
Vengeance by Foreign Legion Soldiers Against Germans
Gunner Depew relates the Foreign Legion men of fortune swearing vengeance as Germans place Belgian women and children in front of them as shields against the enemy, in the next installment of the series.
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Foreign Legion
Gunner Depew
Fragmentary Note on Petroleum Output and Perception
A garbled excerpt discusses belief and perception of a man who admires a woman, then shifts to Trinidad and a claim about increasing petroleum production with an output of 200,000 gallons this year. The readable text mixes personal opinion with vague production figures.
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Trinidad
A Letter From Uncle Sam to Country Folks
A handwritten missive urges readers to fund the war effort, detailing finance needs, wartime sacrifice, and moral duty. It speaks of money matters, shipping of soldiers and supplies, and the united effort of families to support Genrye Root, allies, and the nation. It emphasizes thrift, unity, and duty across readers including Nor, Britain, France, and Italy.
Record Mackerel Price Set in Gloucester Mass
Prices for salt mackerel surged to a record 29 765 dollars in Gloucester with notes that midsummer peaks had reached 27 10 per barrel. Report mentions Warrel and Darrel comments on price trends and market stagnation since.
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Gloucester
Mass
Warrel
Darrel
Sugar Bowls Taboo Sets War Ration Rules in PublicEateries
Boston and Massachusetts dining rooms were ordered to remove sugar bowls from tables to support wartime rationing. The Food Administration decreed war portions must not exceed one ounce per person per meal and urged public places to comply promptly.
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Boston
Statue Food Administration
Wanted a Postmaster for Veroua California
Readvertisement from Veroua town in Sutter county seeks a postmaster or postmaster in charge. A lone applicant has appeared to shoulder the responsibility, while mail service details remain unsettled. A separate notice from Portland Maine announces coal at ten dollars per ton with a four percent discount.
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Woolland
Cal
Aitte
Veroua
Sutter County
Enlla
Maine
Portland
War Developing Our Roads
In Washington remarks by Watts of St. Louis praise motor trucks for war aided farm product distribution. He notes past reliance on rail but predicts widespread use of vehicles to move farm goods to markets, driving road improvements and new transport methods nationwide.
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Ameren
Tediketa
Mpana
Watts
St. Louis
Wralngton
Charles Sclavab
Tha Thief Corporation
Gunga
Phila
Delphin
Metor
Rnifronda
Increased Value of Farms From Railroads and Cars
The railroad and motorcar open new roads and bring farm land closer to population centers. They speed product marketing and enhance farm life by improving physical and mental links to cities, boosting farm values and social life.
Highways in Mexico Plan Modern Road Network
The Mexican government pursues a policy to build modern highways connect all parts of the country. Roads must suit the environment and budgets with earth or gravel surfaces where needed. A carefully planned, well financed program aims for efficient hard surfaced routes.
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Mahway
Mexico
Government of
Privelp Party
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Old Dapey Brown
Old Fritz
Uncle Sam
Hiram Moe Greens
Woman's World
Lelane Jones
New York
Ron
George
Asa
Cearge
Ixanty
Hla
George Etant
U.S
Britain
Belgium
Italy
Tom
Egge
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