French Gunners Hold Line Then Blow Up Guns at Verdun
A field artillery officer describes French gunners of the 7th division fighting under heavy bombardment near Haumont woods and Samogneux during Verdun. Despite waves of German infantry, crews manned 76 and 90 mm batteries, sacrificed their guns, and carried on with relentless fire until self-destruction to prevent capture. Pierrard of the 58 mm battery is highlighted for regrouping wounded men and keeping fire alive. The piece notes massive German assaults on Pepper Hill and Hill 344 with brutal losses on both sides.
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Paris
Verdun
Samogneux
Haumont Woods
Caures
Worfis
Fe ‘Haumont
Caures Woods
Fallm
Haumont
Pierrard
Fiel
Usiver
Terri Vitor
Fiee
Farred
Fey
Bomba
Cote du Poivre
Pepper Hill
Les Cotelettes
Verdun field artillery gains in decisive hours
The speaker asserts vengeance for fallen comrades and notes Verdun field artillery maintaining its reputation. He promises similar occasions when advancing and asserts that decisive hours will speak through their fire.
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Verdun
Heroism and romance span a skin graft for a Colorado child
An Indiana nurse Miss Leila Brugner and patient Henry Bridger Jr. tell a Denver tale where a Kyle city skin graft saved five year old Mary Lena Lewis after a Colorado forest fire. The couple later wed and planned a homestead.
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Denver
Leila
Madison
Ind
Brugner, Jr
Indiana
Mary Lena Lewis
Colorado
Miss Park
Collie Halts A Mad Bull In Courageous Rescues
In Marine Illinois, Fannie the Scotch collie saved farmer John C. Shafer and his father from an enraged bull on two separate mornings last week. Nellie Shafer summoned the dog after the first attack, and Mrs. Shafer joined the second rescue in night clothes aided by the collie.
Soldiers to Do Farm Work in Western Canada
The militia department orders non commissioned officers and soldiers on active Canadian service may take up to one month leave to work on farms. They will be paid full wages and allowances and can learn from farmers. The government covers free transport for round trips up to 300 miles from camp.
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Winnipeg
Western Canada
Militia Department
Canada
Prisoner of Villa Rescued Woman and Child Reunited
Mrs. Maude Hawke Wright was captured by Villa bandits and partly dragged into Mexico before being released. The image shows her moments after the child was returned to her arms.
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Maude Hawke Wright
Villa
Mexico
Senator Sorghum Questions Speech and Opinions
Quote filled exchange shows Senator Sorghum expressing doubt about voters' reception to his speech and declaring a reluctance to be bound by a single lifelong stance. The dialogue hints at political self doubt and message flexibility in a contested public arena.
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Sorghum
Just the Place Enlists Sales Talent in Kitchen Aisle
A terse remark questions a saleswoman's warmth and suggests placement away from ribbons and toward refrigerators, implying a labor adjustment. The exchange hints at staffing decisions and department shifts within a retail setting.
Copernicus Manuscript Notes Found in 30 Books
A Cra cow Academy of Science committee, active since 1911 in Swedish archives and libraries, has doubled the known Copernicus notebooks from 15 to 30, uncovering notes written in his own hand.
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Copernicus
Academy of Science of Cracow
Sweden
Cuba Navy committee studies new officer and cadet uniforms
The general staff of the Cuban navy has appointed a committee to study uniforms for officers and enlisted men. The present uniform, similar to the United States, is deemed too costly for Cuba and new equipment will be sought for the Cuban naval cadets. The note also mentions the mission fathers bringing olive and date to California as a key crop.
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United States
Cuba
California
Delivered for our offenses and raised for our justification
A sermon meditation on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It stresses that Christ was delivered for our offenses and raised again for our justification, linking these events to divine love, salvation, and the witness of historical Christianity. It urges readers to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah
Matthew
Mary
Judas
Christ
Calvary
Jesus Christ
Caution in speech and self-restraint as security
A reflective adage states cautious crediting and reserve in speaking protect both social relations and inner peace, emphasizing measured disclosure and prudent conduct as foundations of understanding with others and personal tranquility.
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Thomas A Kempis
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Gunters
Secion
Gett
Ville
Mary Walker
Prince Albert
Washington
Congress
Heinrich Arnold
Lower
Tion Society
Piffie
Henry
Omar
Collie
Hainois
Bulgaria
Boris
Prince Cyril
United States Infantry
Ping
Roosevelt
New York
West Indies
Fred Leroy Granville
Carranza
Secret Service
Boca Grande
Richmond Smith
Sixth Infantry
Tromuna
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