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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1918

Page

3

Lieutenant O Brien Escape From German Hold

In France Lieutenant Pat O Brien falls behind German lines and escapes a prison train at thirty miles an hour. He travels through Luxembourg into Belgium at night, hiding by day, crossing rivers, and surviving hunger and exposure. In Belgium a man named Huyliger forges a passport making him appear as a Spanish sailor. O Brien refuses blackmail and plans to expose the con men to the Germans.

Ieutenant O'Brien France Germany Wuxemburg Belgium Huyliger O'Brien Huyliser O’brien

Hidden in the wine cellar as German searchers approach

In a tense escape narrative set in Belgium, the narrator hides in a wine cellar to avoid German soldiers. He notes the inventory of metal looting by the invaders, the soldiers' search methods, and his decisions to remain hidden and later move toward the frontier. He reflects on Belgian spies and the risks of seeking aid amid wartime paranoia.

Belgium

Peruna Praise From South Manchester Woman

Has Done for Me Mrs Albert Huct of 264 Hackmatack Street South Manchester Connecticut writes of severe catarrh in stomach bowels and liver. After doctors and a Hartford specialist she was bedridden but reports weight gain from 96 pounds to 210 and renewed appetite with Peruna and Peruna tablets. She urges others to try Peruna noting improved strength and daily function at work and home.

Albert Huct Hackmatack +St., South Manchester Conn South Manchester Hartford Peruna Manalin

Night Of Dissipation ARING the first two days I spent with Huyliger after I had first arrived in the big city

The narrator recalls a moving picture show offered free during the week except weekends and the dilemma of entering a crowded venue while planning to travel toward Holland. He resolves to attend to build nerve for facing German soldiers, deciding to sit through the show despite risks.

Huyliger Big Holland

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