Outwitting the Hun A Flying Ace Becomes a POW
Lieutenant Pat O'Brien describes miraculously surviving a dive, outmaneuvering German anti aircraft fire and balloons, then being shot down and captured near the front. He recounts the brutal hospital stay, German courtesy mixed with hostility, and a rare exchange with a Bavarian pilot and a San Francisco based German officer.
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Faltown
Dave
Nestilea Elites
Iena
R. F.C
Dix
Germany
London
Flying Corps
America
California
San Francisco
South America
New York
England
Holland
Strait of Gibraltar
Iraly
Austria
Gibraltar
O. K
The Expert and Public Skepticism in Work Practice
The public dislikes experts who claim to improve methods by critiquing established work. Experts face resentment when their proven approaches seem to undermine long standing practices and honor. The charge of impracticality often follows those who truly deserve the title.
Bigamist George Witzoff Said to Marry Ten in One Week
Reports claim George Witzoff, famed bigamist, set a modern record with as many as 200 to 800 marriages. In one week alone, he reportedly conducted wedding ceremonies with ten women, reflecting a sensational spree in marital history.
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George Witzoff
Ice Price Troubles in Winter Coal Lament
A clipped paragraph reflects on hardship and price pressures faced by workers, noting a man named Old Job and a jab at winter scarcity. The tone suggests a regional lament about inflation or scarcity impacting daily life, with a casual folk reference to ice and labor.
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Bella
Job
Prisoner witnesses air battle ending in comrade's death
From his prison, O'Brien witnesses a thrilling air battle that ends with the death of his chum when a German flyer shoots him down. The teaser promises the next installment.
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O’brien
Dumas’s Revenge: Forgiving Nature Turns Sharp Joke
An anecdote recalls Alexandre Dumas forgiving a former friend who insulted him. Years later at the friend’s wedding, Dumas quips that his kindness yields "the most furious and flax-eyed mother-in-law" in France. The tale ends with a humorous wartime remark. A separate exchange mocks Josh’s clothing, discussing a disguise and a new uniform.
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Alexandre Dumas
Dumas
France
Josh
Farmer
Corntessel
Church Sermon Notes and Tommy’s Wallet Talk
A reader reports attending a church service where the padre explains each sin costs a set amount to God. On leaving, Tommy quips that he must give up his pass to L to avoid owing more to God, a remark reflecting local church discourse and humor.
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Tommy
Motor truck shipping of farm produce to market
The United States Department of Agriculture reports investigations into using motor trucks to haul farm produce. A Vineland New Jersey to New York City route now operates with trucks collecting eggs from producers and delivering to wholesale dealers in New York. The first load arrived intact and better than express shipments.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Vineland
N. J
New York City
Federal Control of Roads Under US Agriculture Dept
The United States highways council coordinates all highway matters among War, Agriculture, Railroads, War Industries, and Fuel administrations. Logan Waller Page chairs the council, which uses state departments to process applications for federal highway action. It prioritizes conserving money and resources, maintaining existing roads, repairing severe damage, and only then pursuing new construction for vital needs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States Highways Council
War Department
Department of Agriculture
United States Railroad Administration
War Industries Board
The
Fuel Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
State Highway Commission
W. D. Uhler
G. Sheffield
Richard L. Humphrey
Railroad Administration
G. W. Kirtley
L. W
Realize Value of Good Roads
Today the farmers realize the value of good roads as never before. It is stated that about $300,000,000 worth of farm products are ruined yearly because of the poor roads over which the farmers are expected to haul crops to market.
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Am Hospital
Red Cross
Thad
Power wasted on roads and drag after rain
A notice urges farmers and the public to reduce power loss by maintaining road quality. It states the difference in power required between good and poor roads burdens all who consume farm products. It recommends working the road drag after each rain and compares state roads that are dragged regularly with country roads that have developed ruts.
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America
Breeding Standards Emphasized for Poultry Stock
A poultry raiser must ensure breeding stock meets standard requirements for its variety and that every specimen is in sound health. Until this condition is fully established, hatching remains a gamble.
Weight of Ideal Ego in Egg Incubation Rules
The text prescribes incubating eggs weighing between two and a half ounces and two ounces as a general rule. It notes an ideal egg weight range from two ounces nine tenths to the chosen standard, outlining a narrow target for incubation.
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Ana Anil
Artill Obserention
Eet Hadgen
Ballante
Dallint
Infantry
Paul Saney
Tajor
Traut
Heneon
Setlon
Machine O'Brien
Atkinson
Pat O'Brien
Paul Raney
Macadam Road
New Jersey
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