Depew Child of War Story Breaks Into Service Abroad
Bynopels Albert N. Depew recites his navy rise to chief petty officer and gunner, then joins the Foreign Legion, serves aboard the dreadnought Cassard, earns marksman honors, transfers to land forces, reaches the Flanders front at Dixmude, and experiences frontline combat including an early bayonet encounter.
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Bynopels
Albert N. Depew
United States Navy
Navy
France
Foreign Legion
Flanders Front
Dixmude
Censored War Letters Reveal Front Line Life and Curses
A veteran recalls trench warfare grit, missed medal chances, and the raw discipline of dugouts under bombardment. He describes a comrade lost to a fatal injury, the fear and fury of shelling, and the periscope view of No Man's Land as guns roar and bodies fall.
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Fritz
Paris
Carugo
Apollo
Aetgoland
Teileye
Cain
Iritz
Frita
No Man's Land
Lnto Woolworth
Runner Service Report From Dixmude Mission
A wartime diary fragment recounts Bartel and a second runner delivering dispatches to a presumed burgomaster in Dixmude under German threat. They travel by car past battered houses near a canal, flag signals indicate shifting control, and interactions with a frightened Belgian resident yield little news due to German terror.
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Bartel
Dixmude
Ente
Hotel de Ville
Newa
Night in Dixmude as Zeppelins attack and townsfolk suffer
The narrator and companions endure a Zeppelinfeld bombardment in Dixmude, witnessing a hotel escape, mines along cobblestones, and a brutal German assault. They report mass executions, mutilations, and looting of civilians, including the killing of a burgomaster and a doctor who aided others. The piece laments Belgian suffering and vows memory of the German actions.
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Bartel
Germaung
Zepp
Dng
Mili
Dixmude
Frita
Germany
Red Cross
Dix+ mude
Dixtude
Dixmide
Andaby
Doctor Laurent
Dixmade
Madame Tilmans
Depew Wounded in Brush With Germans
Soldier Depew sustains wounds in a clash with German forces during combat. Early reports indicate he is evacuated for treatment as the engagement continues with allied units nearby. Details of the incident and his unit are forthcoming in the next installment.
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Depew
Saws for Cutting Metal Discovery in Germany
A historic note explains that German researchers found metal could be cut faster and with smoother disks of steel than with toothed saws. Friction heat at the contact point melts metal while the disk edge remains cooler in air, requiring no sharpening and lasting longer than toothed saw blades.
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Germany
Red Cross Calls for Graduate Nurses and Salvage Drive
Suregeon General Gorgus urges faster recruitment of graduate nurses for the American Red Cross and armed forces, seeking 1,000 nurses per week for eight weeks. Central division states have increased enrollment and are urged to enroll more while reducing demand on nurses at home. A new Red Cross conservation bureau will lead a nationwide salvage campaign, prioritizing materials for the war effort and urging chapters to cooperate.
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Gorgus
Hot! Cross
Central Division
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Red Cross
War Industries
American Red Cross
Bureau of Conservation
National Red Cross
Washington
White
England
War Industries Board
Furs in Fashion: Next Winter’s Cloth Coats and Plush Accents
The article surveys fur trends for the coming season noting short furs trimmed on cloth coats and long-haired furs for coal it coats. Hudson seal dominates cloth outfits with buff-tan models as a key color, while beaver and nutria appear. Rich plush options like raccoon, opossum, and skunk gain prominence in luxury garments.
How Hats Are Worn Across the Forehead and Sides
Descriptive note details various hat styles and wear, describing positions from the forehead to the eyebrows and sides to the ears. The description covers how hats sit on the head and how the brim or crown interacts with facial features.
New School Dress Styles Emphasize Simplicity and Durability
The article describes affordable boys and girls school wear for ages seven to twelve featuring heavy cotton rep canton crepe and wool blends. Frocks prioritize practicality with long sleeves reaching the wrist, washable dark colors, and sturdy details like white bindings, band ornaments, and pearl button accents.
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Canton
Attractive Parasols At Seaside Descriptions
A seaside scene features two stylish parasols. One plum taffeta parasol blends plain fabric with chiffon shirring near the mechanisms and a black wooden bench motif at each scalloped point. The other white taffeta parasol pairs with a colored muslin frock, accented by white enamel fittings and eyelet embroidery.
Costumes of Lace and Fashion Notes from Era
Fragmentary fashion note describes lace embroidery and frocks in sheer net and cream taffeta. Mentions soft picot-edged sashes collars cuffs and dainty button details, with references to lace textures and tailored touches observed in the era.
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