Wartime Camp Fire Tales and Wounded Veterans
A group of old soldiers recalls war memories with humor and grit. They recount a near miss at camp, a shell strike that splintered a tree, and a hero who pretended to be dead before returning to camp. The men share anecdotes from Mobile and Fair Oaks, noting fear, pain, and the stubborn humor that sustains them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Kipling
Aeray
Hill
Gill
Bill
Mike Doolan
Mickey
Mobile
Fair Oaka
Tair Oaks
Detroit News
Household Tips From The New York World
Practical advice on tea with leaf sugar and serving ware. Tips include shaking rugs evenly, serving punch in small glasses as a first course, thin cucumber salads with French dressing, cornmeal as a facial cosmetic, and smoothing pole rings with kerosene. Desserts feature stewed prunes with whipped cream, pits removed, and matching colored china for informal meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. World
Fashion notes and civic headlines from the era
A blend of home decor trends with furniture brass and enamel details, plus a string of political and local incidents. Black to fight Illinois seat, Colorado militia calls, a deadly snow slide in Michigan, and a Peoria waterworks collapse causing deaths and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Black
State Department
Blusfielda
Cleveland
Connellsville
Waite
Colorado
Canyoncreek
Coeur L’qolene Mountains
Michigan
Crisp
Fashions Call For Dull Finishes In Garments And Hats
A era of creased trousers and ironed faces arrives as new fashion dictates subdued looks. Top hats bow to bell shapes, bowler styles shrink, Prince Alberts flare, and trousers narrow at the ankles. Shoes stay dark and understated as dull finishes replace shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Alberts
The Most Attractive And The Most Deceitful OT All The Year
This seasonal health advisory warns of danger from colds and sickness in spring. It promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the reliable pure medicinal stimulant to prevent pneumonia and other complications, urging against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Chicago
City Market Prices Here on Saturday March 31
Saturday March 31 market report shows steady tone with a wide range of provisions listed. Hams bacon sausage lard beef and vegetables priced by weight with numerous vendor marks including Moore Empire Morgan & Gray and Jink. Livestock dairy and canned goods priced per barrel or per bushel with regional produce and Florida staples noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Moore
Himpire
Morgan& Gray
Sige
Empire
Morgan & Gray
Weiner Wurst
Indiana
Tierces
Illinois
Harly
Ohio
Florida
Messina
W. S
Timothy
Prine
Johneon
Jolneon
Gatmral
Columbia
Sacramento
New York
Americas
Limburg
Eaas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sean
THE
Charles
Mead
Raymond
Tare
Hook
Ager Sermue
SOLA
Ponds Extract Company
Fifth Ave
New York Advertiser
the News
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main St
Buffalo
Travelers’ Register
Central Standard
ST. Louis
Andanapolis
St. Lous
St Louis
Indianapolia
Dilacrd
Southwestern Limited
Indianapoli
Indianapolis
East
Washington Street
Jackson Place
Massachusetts
Avanue
Union Station
H. M. Bronson
Cincinnati
Orr
Dayton
Toledo
Detroit
Union Ticket Office
Illinois Street
Kentucky Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
X. D. Baldwin, D. P. A
Kullman Carlins
Chicago Limited
Monon
Sun
Diio
Chicago Night Express
Delly
Pullman
Arampien
Kicker
Cor Fliinois
Kentucky-ave
Massachusetts-ave
Turkey
Yarmouth
Polk
ITV
Cordoba
Java
Felix Gouraud
Ry Wer W. Bie
A. Sayresa
the Hauten
Gouraud
U. S
Osnades
Huropa
Ferd F. Hopkins
Prop
Great Jones St
the Sun
Indiana Apolis
Tyre
America
Péi
Bradstreet
Guaranier Rerieww Co
Suites Land
Dexter Bidp
Adams Street
YON Raghl CO
PMG EE
Chichester
Sigme and
Ladicu
Reese
Druggisa
Chester
F. M. Abbett
Virginia Avenue
Ind
Apter
Price LLC
FORD
Matt
E'S Chemical CO
Browning Dt Son
J.C. French
Peal Medicine
Olie
Sele
Browning & Sch
Esse
Leita
Art Baba
Alt Sin
Rodrigues
Spanish Nerve Grain Co
India
Geo
Goan & Co
W. Weshington
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