I Remember the Trenches and Old Pepper at War
The narrator recalls entering trenches at the front, sharing dugouts with Royal Field Artillery men and a Bombardier named Wr ove. He describes chronic trench life, constant shelling, and near misses while observing German lines from an exposed post. He narrates morale, gambling, and a plan to outwit Old Pepper, ending with a promise to continue next week.
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Gugeut
BR. PF. A
Royal Field Ar
Bombardier Wrove
Bat- Gary
Ike
Frits
Paris
Tommy
Yank
West
Battery
Alhelis
Alder
Old Pepper
Od Pepper
Herry Cassell
Bombardier
Tery
Cassell
Nervousness and digestion claim relief from a liver tonic
A reader from Opethorpe, Ga, shares a case of nervousness and indigestion eased by a liver tonic. The testimonial notes improved health after taking Hepatica and mentions many other readers reporting benefits. The ad copy urges consideration of the remedy and asks readers to write for further success stories.
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Lincester
Fo Opethorpe
Simple Simon Goes Fishing Hint From Dr Bell
A fragment suggests a humorous or rustic exchange about fishing methods. Dr Bell comments on a method as a sample and notes belief in catching fish, implying a casual teaching moment about fishing.
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Simon
Bell
We Dent Belove her Sale Cheap
A garbled OCR fragment suggests a plea about a young girl and a demand or threat related to her sale or abduction. The readable text implies danger and urgency surrounding a child with minimal context and no clear names or locations.
Hopewell Community Progress Report Highlights Local Events
The Hopewell notes report weekly church services at 4 PM on the first and second Sundays with two learned preachers drawing crowds. Several boys depart this week for the navy. Mrs. Goolesyy and Mrs. Latham assist Red Cross relief work. Mr. Baxter McLarty visited Mrs. Latham at Upper Meadow Sunday as youth gathered for supper at Wilson Pond, enjoying a pleasant time.
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Navy
Rs. Goolesyy
Latham
Red Cross
Baxter McLarty
Frontline Fables Sparks Between Cadets and Sentries
Fragmented dialogue shows cadets debating what a smile means amid war’s toll. Recounted lines touch on bullets seen, a poor definition for a smile, and whispered laughter.
Meat and steel and ships meet wartime needs
A wartime emergency prompts the packer to supply meat promptly. Authorities note meat is as necessary as steel and ships, with an adequate, wholesome supply furnished to support war efforts.
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Packer
Red Cross Ball Game at the University
A planned Friday afternoon charity baseball game between University professors and Oxford business men draws heavy interest. Tickets, rules, and the lineup were circulated. all proceeds go to the Red Cross drive.
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University l Rwiessors
University
Bisness
Oxford
Geo l
John Culley
Beth
Square
Red Cross
Fayette County
Commissio
Shee
Lafayette
Line up and staff listed for university game event
University lineup includes Calders Powers Kennon iichers Bishop Bell base Hondurant Longest Short Step Farley Brown Ord Base taser Rogers Center Field Hume Fant Eaght Field Milden Erwin Left Field Torney Swan Medical Attendants Rowland Leathers Manager Ambulance Squad Ress Manager Bucket Brigade Trousdale Tim Keeper Matthews Coach at 1st Base Carrier Coach at 2nd Base Cridet Nurme Miss Brady Relief Men Guyton Culley Obles De Garis Wollett Dorreh
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University
Calders
Powers
Kennon
Bishop and Bell
Hondurant
Farley and
Brown
Ord
Taser
Rogers
Hume
Fant
Eaght
Milden
Erwin
Torney
Swan
Rowland and
Leathers
Ress
Bucket Brigade
Trousdale
Tim Keeper
Matthews
Carrier
Cast of Officials and Stakes List for Closed Eon Event
The record names Catchers Pegues and Rowland and Pitchers Lawshee and Carter with a Peace Officer Smith and Stakeholders Woolland Christian and Mahoney for betting. Hoss Doctor Hiler and Deerhist Base Stone Jin Jr Umpire Fatty Bates. Undertaker Ranch and substitutes Knight Buffaloe Chilton McLarty Patton Oewalt. All eons close at 4:45 a.m.
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Pegues
Rowland
Lawshee
Carter
Smith
Woolland
Christian and Mahoney
Hoss
Hiler
Stone, Jin, Jr
Fatty Bates
Knight
Buffaloe
Chilton
McLarty
Patton
Oewalt
Rules Of The Game For Baseball In This Era
Rules cover illegal pitches and balks, free passes, batter stance, and field conduct. It notes prohibitions on curved balls and pitchers overstepping rules. It requires batters to turn away from the grandstand and outlines stoppage if a player falls, with medical staff and manager involved.
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Mayers
Surgeons Agree Cats Burns Bruises May Heal Soon
Medical doctors report rapid progress in treating a cat related injury case with burns and bruises. Surgeons say recovery may be ready soon, though full healing timelines remain uncertain.
The Bests Teem Op Growth Nightly
The Bests stage a growing run as they headline a lively show. The article notes increasing audience interest and a rising energy around their performances.
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Arthur Guy Empey Machine
Garner
France
Cessell
Bette
Bass
Siouas
Seld
Rowland Duug OO
Belove
Ste
Hopewell News
Janine
Belo
Junior
Wrechman
Swift & Company
United States
Food Administration
U.S.A
Onxford
Rules OF the Game
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