The British Army as a Big Happy Family at War
The author reflects on life in trench warfare among British soldiers. He compares officers to servants in the O. Bs and notes Churchill’s claim that many officers’ servants reduce frontline fighters. He observes national character differences among English Irish and Scots and praises King George and Albert of Belgium for leadership.
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Fawney
Tommy
Atkins
Virginia
McGuffy
Simn Penner
Omimy
Light Brigade
Balaclava
Gallipoli
Neuve Chapelle
Loos
Winston Churchill
Jones
George
Red Cross
Albert
Belgium
Police Chief Helpless Until Tanlac Restored His Health
Macon Georgia police chief George S Riley says Tanlac restored his strength after a 1915 illness left him bedridden with pleurisy and kidney trouble. He reports relief from hip and back pains and says his system was poisoned by uric acid. Tanlac sold locally by Sandlin Drug Co Moulton Alabama.
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George S. Riley
Macon
Georgia
Yanlae
Sandlin Drug Co
Moulton, Ala
Catarrhal Deafness Treatment Claim
An old medical note discusses deafness caused by mucous tube inflammation and catarrh. It claims catarrhal deafness can be cured by a remedy from Hall's Catarrh Medicine, offering one hundred dollars for a verified cure. The report reflects promotional health claims rather than proven medical consensus.
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Sur- Hall
Clisco
Anzac and German Troops in No Man's Land Tales
A wartime veteran narrator contrasts Anzac, Irish, Saxon, Prussian, and Bavarian troops, describing trench life and combat quirks. He laments German treachery, praises Erin’s volunteers, and recounts mad minutes and stake exchanges with Berlin parcels. The piece ends pondering how long the war will last.
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Berlin
Fritz the Napper
Erin’s Isle
Tommy
London
Fritz
Old Teeth and Jewelry Buyout Advert by Mazer’s Dept
Old false teeth wanted. Broken teeth accepted and paid up to sixteen dollars per set. Cash offered for old gold silver and broken jewelry. Check mailed on offer approval. Goods held ten days for sender’s approval. Mazer’s Tenth Specialty Dept. A 2007 8 St. Philadelphia Pa.
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Mazer
St. St
Philadelphia
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First Ave
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