Monument to the Lost Battalion at Camp Wenarney California
The article recalls the World War I Lost Battalion of the 77th division, led by Whittlesey and McMurtry, cut off in the Meuse Argonne fighting in October 1918. It notes the West and East troops, the five day siege, rescue by Colonel Houghton, and Whittlesey's modest farewell to focus on the men.
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Camp Kearney
San Diego
Calif
Meuse-Argonne
National Army
New York
New York City
California
Camp Wenarney
Seventy-seventh
Fortieth Division
West
East Side
Charles W. Whittlesey
George W. McMurtry
Charlevaux
Robert Alexander
Alexander
Whittlesey
Seventy-seventh Division
Bobbs-Merrill Company
McMurtry
Ixamerad
Cullen
Hollingshead
2Nd
Bat
J. R
Lowell R
Bad. J. R
Lowell R. Hollingshead
Heinrich Prinz
Seattle
Wash
H—L
Houghton
Three Hundred Seventh
Charlevais Valley
Lebanon's Cedars and Mountain Rails Through Jebel Sennin
Prepared by the National Geographic Society, the article guides a Beirut to Damascus rail trip over a 4880 foot pass, noting cedar groves at Besherry the silkworm economy and village life. It describes scenic terraced valleys stone houses and a 125 foot natural bridge over a 75 foot deep river canyon.
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Lebanon
Beirut
Damascus
Besherry
Jebel Sennin
Afka
Orient
Venus
Constantine
Tripoli
Mediterranean
Bsherreh
Wadi Kadisha
Tyne
America
Ain Sindiani
Cretan decorators used artistic license in decorative design
Cretan decorators altered natural forms for decorative effect, sometimes using nonrealistic or fantastical elements. They could realist or conventionalize subjects, and apply colors not found in nature. These craftsmen and artists influenced later art and are studied by modern artists.
Bullet in Lung Fought For Ten Years By Canadian Vet
A Canadian war veteran carried a bullet in his lung for nearly a decade. X rays showed its presence but doctors could not reach it with forceps.
Magnetic removal of bullet from patient's chest described
A medical report details extracting a bullet by passing a strong magnet over the chest to attract the nickel coating and draw it to a reachable point for extraction with forceps through the windpipe.
Pilgrims Faith and Separatist Church Rights
The Pilgrims were Separatists who asserted each church could adopt its own worship form and elect its own preachers and officers.
Four leaf clover finder from Lemoyne hauls luck
Mrs. PD. CG. Pentz of Lemoyne Pennsylvania has found over 2 000 four leaf clovers and many with five six and seven leaves. She preserves each leaf in a glass frame and has found all but about 500 leaves in the last year.
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PD. CG. Pentz
Lemoyne
Grand Bank noted as famed North Atlantic fishing grounds
The Grand Bank is a submarine plateau off Newfoundland in the North Atlantic famed for rich fishing. It lies at depths from 30 to 60 fathoms and extends eastward from Newfoundland, attracting fishermen and maritime interest.
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Grand Bank
North Atlantic Ocean
Newfoundland
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad Card
An old advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a trusted anti acid remedy for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims medical endorsement and broad consumer use, urging readers to take it after hearty meals and to remember the Phillips name as the genuine product.
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Phillips
Charles II Phillips Chemical Co
Charles H. Phillips
Dr Caldwell’s Three Rules for Constipation Relief
Dr Caldwell promotes a natural mild vegetable remedy for constipation. He warns against drastic purges and urges keeping the head cool feet warm and bowels open. A free trial bottle offer is available by writing Syrup Pepsin Dept BB Monticello Illinois.
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Monticello
Prophet who expects the unexpected
A proverb notes that a prophet is defined by anticipating surprises rather than certainties. The saying frames prophecy as readiness for unforeseen events and challenges.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Claims Global Quality
An advertisement proclaims Red Cross Ball Blue as the finest product of its kind worldwide. It asserts every user agrees with the claim and adds a remark about the letter carriers whistle being comparable to a postal note.
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Adyv
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Elmo Scott Watson
Johson
H—1
LOT Battalion
Kerrivet
PIAS
Charles W. Waistleey
Underwood
Luderwach
Cal George Gititorire
The
National Geographic Society
Washington
Philtips of
Sarees
DR. Caldwell
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Weaver
Rose Hill
Iowa
Lydia“E. Pinkham
Indea
Pinklarny Med
Lincoln
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