Remarkable British officer Carton de Wiart wounded often
Brigadier General Adriet Carton de Wiart is noted as one of Britain's bravest officers, having survived numerous wounds including the loss of an eye and an arm. Born in Bruarels, he fought in the Boer War and World War I, earning many decorations as he served with cavalry and endured extreme combat.
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Baker defends war efficiency plans and rifle change
Secretary Baker told a military committee the United States could field over 1.5 million men in 1918 and outlined a wartime plan. He defended war production, explained rifle substitutions, and defended army readiness amid criticism while noting delays and lessons learned.
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Police department consulted on the matter
The speaker emphasizes that though the sites were not visited by the officer, the department was consulted and its advice was sought to ensure full understanding of the action taken.
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History of postage stamps and rate changes through time
The article traces the origins of postage stamps from early private mail lines in Europe to modern stamped envelopes, noting key figures like M de Valayer and M de Chamouset. It explains U S rate changes from six cents to three and two cent levels over the years and mentions the last rate shift on November 2, 1997.
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Gunday Appeal in Kansas City Star Language Note
The Kansas City Star discusses American and English speech differences and mocks mispronunciations by a tobacco dealer’s advertizing claims, noting the oddities of slang in tobacco branding with examples like Apple Shun era smoke and counterfeit phrases.
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Cruelty as a Human Attribute in Lancet Essay
In a Lancet essay from London Harry Campbell discusses cruelty as a human trait. He distinguishes cruelty by anger and cold blood, noting animals lack conscious awareness of others pain. He argues modern humans fault the brute in acts but mislabel animal behavior as brutal.
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Cohen
Forests Rise From Tiny Seeds Like Magic Tents
The forestry commission grows forests from seed in long beds where tiny sprouts weed out into millions of trees. After months the saplings are transplanted and later planted in favorable areas. A supply of sprouts can cover vast squares miles.
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Miles
Busy woman with her war now I don’t want to take up too much
A concise note describes a woman managing conflict pressures and seeking to avoid imposing on others while detailing personal resilience and daily burdens during ongoing turmoil.
Weather, Floods Hit Ohio Valley and New England
Weather forecast warns of critical conditions in the Ohio Valley and Kentucky Tennessee rivers over the next 48 hours with thawing in the Lake region and Ohio Valley. Boston endures coal shortages as fuel supplies dwindle amid delayed relief measures. Ohio floods exceed six feet affecting hundreds of families, while Seattle and Oregon report snow with traffic impacts.
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Italians Hold New Positions In Battle For Monte Di Val Bella
Italian forces press the advance on Monte Di Val Bella after two days of gains west of the river, organizing newly captured territory as troops boost morale. Many campers are young reservists and non-Call to colors, while Italians report numbers between six and nine thousand in Italy’s army.
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