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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
19
In a Florida avenue camp Meigs incident marines from Quanico visit for a baseball game with dates. A small American flag stood beyond the guardhouse out of the marines range of vision. Each marine passed the flag, and the sergeant would call back the marching couple asking to salute the flag. Marines blushed, explained, and then saluted as their girls watched and soldiers smiled.
A first person account from a wounded soldier describes a brutal Dixmude attack, heavy machine gun fire, and chaotic trench fighting. He details captain sacrifice, repeated counterattacks, and his trek to Etaples hospital, where care was thorough and nurses diligent amid war’s wreckage. The narrative also recalls Belgian and Tunisian experiences, brutal atrocities in occupied towns, and shared reflections on hospital life and morale.
In hospital Depew observes a scene that convinces him the Kaiser and life system are not the sole sources of wartime fear. The next installment promises further discussion of this event and its implications.
Reported success of powdered peat as a fuel leads to a large scale plant in Sweden. The project aims to industrialize production and supply.
A humorous fragment follows a talkative shopper who defends her generosity while lamenting buying missteps and a misused gift. She jokes about being sized by stripes and blue crossbars, recalls old purchases, and finally treats a companion to a soda after a long store visit.
A chaotic trolley ride exposes reckless crowd behavior as a motorman battles a dangerous street mood. Passengers dodge gaps and onlookers joke about risks while a near-miss underscores the driver’s vigilance and potential for tragedy.
A wary oldish man calms a fretful baby on a bus seat after offering comfort. Passengers smile as the child settles. A mother thanks him, asking if he is a father, and he quips that he merely has a way with young ladies, prompting amused reactions.
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