Escape From German Barrier To Dutch Refugees Tale
The chapter recounts LIEUTENANT P O Brien’s perilous attempt to breach the Belgian Dutch frontier in 1917. He constructs a wood ladder, digs under an electric fence, and crawls to safety after a tense nocturnal escape aided by Dutch civilians who shelter him and guide him toward Rotterdam where the British consul awaits.
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Ronstrie
Neils
Uberty
Holland
Jack-Keulerhaul
Agni
Mi 1
Dirk
Halier Benne
Belgium
Liberty
Nin
Snee
Meuse
Lndy
Rotterdam
Ghent
Einhoffen
Hinhoffen
Cause and Cure of Cramps and War Reminiscences
Local discussion on cramps focusing on calf thigh and arm spasms, causes in elderly from arterial hardening, and simple remedies like stretching and rubbing the affected area. Also includes brief notes from Argonaut and Farm and Fireside about monkey meat prospects in Malay States and a Canadian prisoner of war recounting wartime experiences and injuries.
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Middle Fife
Seattle
Randolph L. Summerfield
Singapore
Mr. Summerfield
India
Hire-Wage Strife Reaches Household Dispute
Fragmentary note reports an employer giving up on retaining a hired girl amid wage payment tensions. Sparse phrases suggest concerns about compensation and duties, with unclear context and names.
Road-Making Machine by Latta of Valentine Neb
The Scientific American describes Latta of Valentine Nebraska's road-making machine. The device forms roadways with the material directly at hand, aiming to streamline roadway construction and improve efficiency.
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Scientific American
M. N. Latta
Valentine, Neb
Road-Making Machine View Described for Rail Use
Description outlines a movable road construction machine capable of forming wheel tracks along a road. It emphasizes easy adjustment and interchangeable parts, including rapid transformation into a freight car. The grader is self-toading and self-adjusting, tilting to accommodate left or right sides automatically.
Definition of road terms from the Canadian Good Roads congress
A glossary of road building terms defines aggregates binder bond water bound cement and cement concrete along with concepts like course crown and their roles in asphalt and macadam pavements. It explains coarse and fine aggregates and the interlocking of stone in mechanical bond and how water aids bonding.
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Good Roads Congress
Roads for Main Lines Gravel Roads for Travel Foundations
A concise editorial argues that main lines of travel require more than dirt. It notes that every state has gravel deposits and a well maintained gravel road can be very good for efficient transportation. It emphasizes proper maintenance as essential.
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Union
Splendid Garden Fertilizer Advertisement Tip
Wood ashes are praised as a splendid garden fertilizer and urged to save ashes for use. Caution given against using coal ashes in the same way, warning of regret if tried.
Good Tools Required for Efficient Farm Work
Fragments indicate a note on necessary tools and implements for farming, stressing the need for quality and adequate equipment to improve productivity. Mentions tractors, aids, and feed production contexts with unclear OCR fragments.
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Lieutenant Pat O'Brien
Bae
Tli
Belgiuty
Sidley
Spields
North Star
Leaxor
Methusateh
Ivan Rossiter
Canada
England
Flanders
Ypres
Prisos Campa
Diecourag
Aways
Terial
Liset
Dian Good Roads
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