Empey's WWI Memoir Journey From Recruit to Frontline Soldier
American Arthur Guy Empey leaves Jersey City after the Lusitania sinking to join the British Army. He trains in London and France, faces trench life and gas attacks, serves as rifleman and observer, and writes while on leave.
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Arthur Guy Empey
Jersey City
England
London
France
Hmpey
Eimpey
Empey
No Man's Land
Skmpey
Nightmare on Europe Front Lines With Spy Rumors
The narrative recounts a brutal artillery night crash, a wounded corporal, and two soldiers Atwell and I operating in No Man's Land. A rumor of a British officer spy sparks patrols, a mistaken arrest of General Pepper, and a comic consequences episode ending with the spy never caught.
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Royal Irish Rifles
Ana Offcer
Nyone
Atwell
Lyon Lily
Troyal Trish Rifles
Mfr
Pritz
Tie
Brigade
Peneral
Firing Squad Memoir Describes Travel to Headquarters
A speaker recalls orders to report to divisional headquarters about thirty kilos behind the mne. He reports to the assistant provost marshal and is directed to billet No. 78 for quarters and rations. Night falls cold and wet as he rests in straw.
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Flo
Firing Squad Ready as WWI Soldier Faces Execution
The narrator details a midnight drill with twelve men chosen as a firing squad for an execution. An officer explains the solemn duty, noting one blank cartridge and eleven live rounds, and directs silence as they prepare to carry out the court's sentence at 3:29.
Empey's Next Installment Tells of a Coward Hero
In the upcoming installment, Empey recounts a gripping tale of a coward whose yellow streak turns white, framing a stark character study. The narrative centers on peril, fear, and a surprising transformation amid mounting tension.
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Empey
Inculcating the Spirit During a Holiday Ride
A mother and child share a crowded car ride when the child frets that she forgot to bring a gift for the teacher. The mother replies sharply, then seats the child firmly, aiming to enforce the Christmas spirit and curb others’ privileges in the aisle.
Still on the Job Door-Knocker Era Ends
The Observer notes that old-fashioned door knockers appear out of fashion yet insists the job remains active. It highlights persistence in direct outreach despite newer methods.
Negligees Inspire Bold Fashion Across Asia Inspired Trends
A lively description celebrates negligees and trousers as stylish statements. Designers source from Japan, China, Persia, and Turkey, offering satin trousers with georgette jackets, rose crepe georgette over ivory fur, and vivid greens with metallic trims. The piece applauds travel influenced color, fabric, and daring silhouettes.
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Vincenne
Lenow
Japan
China
Persia
Turkey
Heaven
White Footwear and Veils Dominate Fashion Trends
A fashion note highlights white shoes as essential for summer outfits with organdie and light silks, plus white slipppers and evening wear in white duckskin canvas and kid. It describes a stylish wide mesh veil with coin spot border and a white satin blouse with scarlet collar and cuffs plus blue embroidery details.
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Hartness
California Syrup of Figs Ad Advises Mothers on Child Health
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It describes symptoms of illness and promotes the product as a safe, tasty remedy, warning against counterfeits and directing readers to ask a druggist for the genuine bottle.
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California
California Big Syrup Company
Adv
Wake Up and Buy War Bonds Leaflet Drop in London Suburb
A wartime stunt drops 3 000 sheets calling for subscriptions over a London suburb. Nearly all of the 8 000 sheets land in a village cemetery, covering graves and shrubs like snow. Visitors gather sheets inscribed with a bold urging to wake up and buy war bonds.
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London
Soldier in Distress Finds Operation Unnecessary
An American in France writes approvingly of Eagle Pile Remedy as a cure for piles used during heavy battle. He treated himself with the remedy from a kit, requested more, and avoided an operation, noting relief and no need for surgery. Box costs $1 direct from Reed Distributing Co. 141 Godwin St. Paterson N J.
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France
Uncle Sam
Eagle
Reed Distributing Co
Godwin St
Paterson
N. J
Doctor Urged an Operation
Baltimore reader Nellin B. Rittingham shares how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved months of bed rest, headaches, and nervousness after a doctor urged surgery. She credits five bottles with a full recovery and urges others to try the remedy before operations.
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Baltimore
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Washington, D. C
Red Cross Nursing Service
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