Over the Top and Back From France War Tale
A veteran recounts his WWI experience from the front to a hospital in england. He describes captivity on the line, rescue, and the care of Red Cross workers. He reflects on duty, courage, and the value of service despite injuries and hardship.
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Chen
Amis
Heaton
Fojesty
Ny Medwrger
Panance
Aroeriona Hiner
New York
Dave
Rita
Tim
Rollet
Jone
Fragments From a Troubled Ward and a Painful Journey
An uneasy, fragmented account follows a patient’s struggle after a severe injury. The narrative describes a transfer to Cambridge Hospital for a risky operation, strict hospital conditions, and a glimmer of hope as the treatment progresses.
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Palmer
Bens
Ploo
Camberidge Atthitury Hospital
Ft Alderahot
Nike
Palguten
Munsey
Bny
miVvell
Brodie
New York
Caney
Oman
Steve Hvalts
Romeo in Khaki Letter From An American Worm
A fragment from The Outlook discusses patriotism and homesickness among soldiers and civilians. It mentions Romeo and a kitchen request, a writer Wik, and a humorous exchange about a soldier’s note. The text reflects playful personal anecdotes within a wartime mood.
Better Use of Cheap Roughage in Stock Diets
United States Department of Agriculture specialists report a survey of nearly 100 stock farms in the Midwest shows farmers can reduce or omit corn from winter rations by using hay and cheap roughage like straw or corn stover, supplemented with protein sources when needed. The study finds grainless rations can produce good calves and lower costs, while some farms still benefit from moderate grain use.
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Crom
United Buties Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Kan«ox
Nebraska
Missouri River
Ayers
When Horses Get Pipped
The article notes that wounded horses, tended by their drivers, receive personalized care and healing routines. It argues this bond prompts orders to return horses to their original units rather than transfer to new teams, as the man horse relationship remains strongest with the same unit.
Long Loaves and Water Content Compare Shapes
The text compares loaf shapes by water content and value. It notes round loaves hold 11 percent water, cylindrical loaves 14 percent, and concludes buyers of long loaves get more food per money. It links sphere efficiency to volume and surface area, implying cylinders evaporate more than spheres of equal weight.
Don't Turn Out Your Toes Or You'll Get Flat Feet
Medical note warns against turning toes out while walking linking to flat feet. It asserts improper shoes and walking cause flatfoot, but high heels do not guarantee prevention. Barefoot or minimal toe turning may flatten the arch less, and proper shoes with toes doing their work aid forward propulsion.
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Mattoot
German Birth Rates Drop Forty Percent During War
The birth rate in Germany fell 40 percent in 1916 compared with 1913, per Dr. Charles Greene Cumston. Using Swiss government intelligence data, Cumston notes infant mortality rose while overall births dropped from 1,199,000 in earlier years to 1,103,000 in 1916, with 1,899,000 births in 1918.
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Germany
Charles Greene Cumston
University of Geneva
New York Medical Journal
Doctor Cumston
Intelligence Department
Local Government Board of
Switzerland
England
Musical musings on musicians and measure for measure
A playful reflection comparing musicians to stringed instruments and a quip about Shakespeare by noting a musician’s sharp eyes and quick feet. It suggests many can play through a tough bar, while likening man to a violin that is often stringing and sometimes broken.
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Bil Shakespeare
Sugar Purchase Rule Cuts Weekly to Biweekly
A new food administration ruling will save about 50 million pounds of sugar annually by limiting individuals to no more than two pounds per month. Consumers must buy their sugar every fifteen days instead of weekly, replacing a four week month misconception that would otherwise allow excess consumption.
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Food Administration
Food price rises logged by bureau of labor statistics
Retail prices for 28 food items rose 4 percent from August 15 to September 15 and 14 percent from September 1917 to September 1918, with a 72 percent rise from September 1913 to September 1918. The increases were determined from dealer reports.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Preparing Stable Disinfection and Surface Cleaning
The guide details preliminary cleaning for stables including sweeping ceilings walls partitions and floors removing filth and refuse. It warns that some woodwork may harbor germs and should be replaced. It then covers safe disinfectant selection noting mercury compounds are highly toxic and recommends proper application with spray to saturate all surfaces before lime wash.
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