Empey Joins Pick and Shovel Squad in No Man's Land
An account from a British trench tale describes Empey joining a tunneling and digging squad operating under fire in No Man's Land. The piece notes the dangers of approaching the enemy lines and recalls a chaplain’s brave, arms-free trench raid as soldiers edge forward across exposed ground.
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NO Man's Land
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South Dakota War Time Notes and Local Losses Highlight Week
Farm losses near Milbank and Groton Totaling barns and livestock destroyed. Wheatacreage up across Davison and Sanborn counties. Liberty loan drive highlights Roger’s $7,500 bond signing. Arbor and Barberry Eradication Day set for April 26 1918. Crowded agricultural and civic items across the state.
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South Dakota
Peter Norbeck
United States Army
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Rething it in hd Fut mennto Insult Rot
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