Have a Drop of Lunch Old Top Phrase Origins Explored
The piece traces a slang expression's origin from Cambridge and Navy usage, noting its transformations and social drift. It discusses pronunciation quirks, context of farewell and aging, and how the term shifted into common speech. The language reflects dated newspaper style and linguistic curiosity.
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Gibert-the- Filner
Slone
Mmid-Das
Tom
Navy
Driske
CambWige
Mont Handy
Konapeed
Ima Kiml
Wrk
Power and Uses of Coal in Industry and Science
A historical overview outlines coal energy potential and its conversion limits, comparing mechanical work to horsepower. It notes the efficacy of coal as a fuel, its chemical products, and byproducts, including dyes, perfumes, flavors, and drugs derived from coal tar and related processes.
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Len Nevis
Leo
Summershle
William Parkin Egt
France's Foreign Legion Draws Many Americans
American volunteers crowd the Foreign Legion of the French Army as the war draws recruits from diverse backgrounds. Names and tales blur as soldiers from Sweden, Italy, Luxembourg, Argentina, Colombia, and beyond march together on Artois and Champagne fronts. The text notes a five cent daily pay plus tobacco and wine allowance amid wartime service.
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Hhe Foreign Legion
Preach
Lid
Tnapuring Igbe
Neguias
Marie Halt
Luxemburg
Westeruela
Ferander
Hellador
Rodolfo Seminario
Fancher Carero
Artois
Champagne
Imaine
Dardanelles
Paris
Feot
Meekbaer
Ssee
Alec
Alex Smrme
France
Inheritance Plan and Warning From Br. Peterby
A family friend recalls Br. Peterby saying his nephew Roig is to marry for the inheritance. The elf gentleman is advised to act to make him happy on that occasion. Br. Peterby claims to pretend danger.
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Peterby
Br. Peterby
Overheard Snippets and Quick Wits From Daily Trench and Street
A collage of lighthearted vignettes and scraps from wartime and city life. Tales include a barber mishap with a quick razor, a young woman Mabel facing arranged marriage pressures, soldiers longing for combat in North Africa, a dog fender tale, a swindler’s five shillings in ten minutes, and Bustle’s seaside fish question. The pieces mix humor, oddities, and domestic scenes with wartime undercurrents.
Lord among guests at Bloshfurrow charity ball
An elite crowd attended Bloshfurrow's Foe Weems Ball for Red Cross funds. A visiting lord studied guests while a stylish mourner critiqued attire, joking about period influences and promoting the event as a blend of fashion and advertisement.
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Bloshfurrow
Fta
Amlet
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E&t
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Jim
Beautif
Normanhurst
Glen Huntly Road
Brighton Road
Buns Street
Tennyson Street
Heaton Avenue
SOUTH
Elsternwick Station
Elsternwick Park and Golf Links
B.illieu, Allard Pty. Ltd
Collins Street
R. S.loane
KILDA
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Toorak Road
Chapel’ Street
South Yarea
Homs
Toorakid
South Yarra
G. Henderson & Sons
Windsor
High Street Road
Boundary Road
Burwood
Ashton Hill
Grand Hill
Acre
Harold Ashton
Glen Iris
Arthur Phillips
Queen Street
Coghill & Haughton
H.ton. T.R B. Morton & Son
Fraser
Morphet
Eastbourne Street
Prahran
Thomas’ Re
Thomas
Tarsene
High Strest
Franklin, Allen & Hall
High Street
Armadale
Malvera
Toorak
Surroan
Herhert TioMans
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Malvern
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Comer Blanche-street
Colosseum Arcade
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