Depew’s Zeppelins Raid Adventure in Front Line France
Albert N. Depew recalls navy service rising to chief petty officer first class gunner. After honorable discharge he joins the Foreign Legion and serves on the dreadnought Cassard before moving to land forces at the Flanders front. He sees Dixmude trench action and a bayonet encounter with a German.
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Albert N. Depew
United States Navy
Navy
France
Foreign Legion
Flanders Front
Dixmude
Battlefront Memories and Loss in Trench Warfare
A soldier recalls not being the gunner officer, missing chances to earn medals, and a close friend dying after a bombing. He describes brutal shelling, periscope alerts, mass artillery, and No Man's Land scenes with devastated trenches, wounded stretcher bearers, and cowed courage amid heavy fire.
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Fritz
Paris
Caruso
Apollu
United States
Cain
No Man's Land
Ike Woolworth
Runner Service in Dixmude Dispatch Run
A narrator and Bartel, on runner duty, reach Dixmude to deliver messages and seek news from the burgomaster. German threats loom as Belgian flags signal shifting control others warn of possible bombardment. Civilians hide in cellars while German forces suffer bombardment and Belgian cavalry briefly drives them out.
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Bartel
Dixmude
D Hotly Atten
Gahan Pebrote
Hotel de Ville
Night of Bombs and Martyrdom in Dixmude Echoes War’s Toll
The narrator recalls leaving a mined road in Dixmude after a Zeppelin raid that killed and wounded many, witnessing German atrocities against civilians and troops, including shootings and mutilations. He describes evacuations, shelter, and the grim aftermath, noting Belgian resolve and lingering resentment toward German occupation.
Depew Wounded in Brush With Germans
A brief dispatch reports Depew wounded in a clash with German forces. Readers are advised to see the next installment for full details and updates on the incident.
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Depew
Saws for Cutting Metal
An old German finding shows smooth rapidly revolving steel disks cut metal by heat from friction. The disk edges melt the metal at contact while air cools the disk, avoiding wear and sharpening needs. The faster the disk spins, the more heat and quicker cuts.
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Germany
Popular Science Monthly
Honor Roll Texas Heroes of World War II
A long list of Texas servicemen and women labeled killed in action died of wounds died of disease and wounded in action. The roll names Pvt. John L. Banks Humble Pvt. William Bohler Honey Grove Pvt. Henry Cantavespi Pitts Ridge and many others from cities across Texas. The compilation includes ranks from Pvt to Lt and notes missing in action.
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Texas
Europe
John L. Banks
Humble
William Bohler
Honey Grove
Henry Cantavespi
Pitts Ridge
Dan W. Cheaney
Aransas Pass
Luther Secrest
Southmayd
Guenther F. Clevenger
Dallas
Harold F. Smith
Laredo
Percy McFarland
Tyler
John Tyler
Simms
Reed
T. Anderson
Victoria
Norman
Dwinnell
Houston
James Ford
Chappell Hill
Hessie Holland
Henderson
Jim Hughett
Alma
Brunette McGraw
Waco
Charles G. Montgomery
Goodlet
John A. Kelly
Texarkana
Sam K. Smith
Cleveland
Foster M. Blythe
Electra
John Nelson
Cold Spring
Owen E. Barnes
Enterprise
Willie Hines
Round Top
Earl Scott
Cook P. Klaus
San Antonio
Charlie Bird
Oaksville
Phelan
Crenshaw
Bryan
Arthur BE
Joiner
Granbury
Sam_ A. Puckett
Richard M. Brooks
Tolbert
Charles L. Hyden
Lewisville
Robert F. Washington
Arthur W. Waldo
Hovey
Wiliam Young
Karnack
Shade Barnes
Ganado
Wyatt Carpenter
Shop
Hugh C. Yoas
Lytownsel McGlethen
Clodine It
Sam H. H. Seay
Austin
Paul C. Lawrence
Cottage Grove
Thomas F. Smelser
Rosebud
Price K. Johnson
Farmersville
Frank EB. Molnar
Albert P. Nelson
Norman D. Acuff
Walter Johnson
Milford
St. Maury
Maverick
Nels Johnson
Taylor
Oscar L. Wilson
Floyd
Albert J. Majestki
Chappell Hill Orp
B. Westbrook
Snyder
Charlie Burjes
Wescho
Walter EB. Loudermilk
de Upan
John C. Whitley
Fort Worth
James A. Terry
Clifton C. Lockhart
Clarence
Michm
Brenham
I Jsland
Pet. Osborne
Claude W. Neeley
Greenville
Esmond W. M. Upchurch
Bedias
Willie D. Linn
Bishop, Corp
William A. Seidler
Brownwood
Wagoner Walter Land
el Paso
Brancon H. Martin
Telephone
Alfred R. Mayer
Hagel
William B. Norris
Memphis
Clyde Rutherford
Mullen
John L. Showers
Goose Creek
Daniel H. Burt
Alvarado
George J. Christopher
Galveston
Marques L. Honea
Rieviere
Robert Rogers
Bishon
Cosme Santos
Fredericksburg
Frank J. Strakes
Shiner
Arthur L. Mitchell
Itasca
Garvin
McCurdy
G. B. McDonnell
Sam H. Pate
Medina Bugler
Adolph G. Bannert
Sweet Home
Palestine
Homer Hii
Athens
Ben Davis
Cameron
Alan D. Oliver
Burleson
Robert Andrew
Pledger
Thomas Samford
Winchell
Jesse L. Bird
Crosscut
James Denson
Marlin
Charles 8. Fee
Bandera
Emory M. Forbes
Temple
Floyd Harper
Sooper
Tom Hutchinson
Mypisas
Oliver JL. Jenkins
Paris
Henry T. Torgerson
Normanna
Joe Billalibos
Hochheim
Sylvester R. Boggs
Cisco
Dermont Foster
Como
William PF. Sredipy
Draper
Lewia V. Grant
Giddings
Emmett H
Childress
Jap V. Vanhouser
Ivanhoe
Benjamin Ll. Brown
Timpson, Corp
August Brukland
New Boston
Richard A. Lyons
Sherman, Corp
Thomas J. Reeves
Cookville
Henry A.trantham
Victor Reimenschneider
Medregor
John 8
Tarver
Silsbee
Ay C. Russell
Robert B. Breiten
Dunlay
Wesley Nifels
Garwood
Delbert G. Henderson
Ouston
Tom
Hummel
McDaniel
Quanah
Schroeder
Weat Point
Es R. Powell
Decatur
Dy Brenben
Weir
Sam Patrioto
Danderine Claim Boosts Hair Growth and Dandruff Control
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as stopping dandruff and hair loss within ten minutes of application. It promises new fine hair after weeks, with immediate fullness, luster, and softness, and urges readers to buy a small bottle at drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Sure Way to Success in Self Study
The text claims individual success comes from studying oneself and doing the first thing first and then continuing consistently, implying steady effort leads to achievement. It presents a motivational, self-help style exhortation without concrete events or figures.
Why Women Dread Old Age Propaganda Capsule Ad
An advertisement warns against aging and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the cure. It claims improved kidney and bladder health, renewed vitality, and a youthful appearance. It notes fake products and urges purchasing the guaranteed import.
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Haarlem
Lass Druggiste
Didn't Know the Taste Parvenu Dinner Exchange
A Jersey City Journal snippet recalls a dinner quip where a young man asks about taste and a woman replies she has never eaten anything, highlighting social humor from a past issue.
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Jersey City Journal
Bond's Liver Pills Adclaims Mild Relief for Headache
An old advertisement touts Bond's Liver Pills as a mild remedy for sick headaches and biliousness. It claims inactive liver causes bilious headaches, promises bowel cleansing, and suggests taking one pill nightly for two or three nights with a large bottle priced five cents at drug stores.
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Taki Bond
Lowly Buyer Questions Grocer Orders in London Answers
A London Answers piece presents a humorous exchange where a reluctant purchaser asks if any items were ordered from a grocer and replies that only a humble request was made. The dialogue underscores modest consumer demands.
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London
Rheumatism relief with Vacher Balm ad urges orders
The ad promotes Vacher Balm for rheumatism pains and invites readers to request a jar or tube from W. Vacher, Inc in New Orleans if unavailable locally. A separate line claims imagination causes half of troubles while foul actions cause the rest, and ends with a fragment about the right kind of girl.
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ER. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Ady
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