American in British Army Sees Frontline War Experience
Arthur Guy Empey, American living in Jersey City, enlists in the British Army after the Lusitania sinking. He trains in London and France, hears big guns, and endures trench life with comrades. He serves on fire steps, digs in No Man's Land, and witnesses chaplains and wounded under fire.
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Arthur Guy Empey
Jersey City
England
London
France
Empey
Chaplain
No Man’s Land
Scheme to Blind German Forces with Fake Battery Fire
In World War II style memoir, Wilson recounts a daring plan with Cassell to trick the Bocies by feeding a fake target to artillery. The ruse hinges on a tap code and false orders that would force a German road to be shelled, allowing the conspirators to blame the chaos on others and retaliate. The captain unknowingly aids the plan as shells scream overhead and the road endures a devastating toll.
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Fritz
Cassell
O. J
Pepper
Wilson
Yank
Fire mission defused by fortress misfire
The narrative recalls a brief prank against Brigadier General Pepper during World War I. A battery comes under intense scrutiny after a misinterpreted order and a dramatic ride to brigade headquarters. The ruse ends with the captain rewarding traitorous cunning and the crew escaping punishment.
China Loses Ground in Tea Trade and Reform Effort
The Ministry of Agriculture promotes scientific cultivation and a model tea farm as China seeks to regain global market share. Early indications praise quality but details on equipment are scarce. Foreign experts doubt China will regain top position, noting Chinese tea's lower tannin and India and Ceylon teas' appeal. Maida Hill reference notes Maida Hill and Maida Vale as etymology for the name Maida.
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China
Ministry of Agriculture
India
Ceylon
Maida Hill
Italy
Maida
Napoleon
Sicily
Calabria
Bay of
St. Emphemia
Wilborn
London
Edgward Road
Maida Hil
Maida Vale
Christian Science Monitor
Tommy's Curious Callings From a Repatriated Soldier
A Welsh regiment repatriated soldier recounts German camp Gutrow interrogations where authorities sought prisoners occupations. He lists unusual queries like treacle bender, watchmakers' striker, and milestone inspector, noting the Germans eventually gave up.
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Tommy
Gutrow
Empey Narrow Escape Featured in Next Installment
Empey recounts a narrow escape in the forthcoming installment, detailing tense moments and quick thinking that prevented disaster. The narrative hints at high stakes and a dramatic sequence to captivate readers.
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Empey
Joke on School Visitor Mabie Fire Drill Tale
The story recalls essayist Hamilton W Mabie when a Philadelphia school played a joke during a fire drill. The teacher asked what would you do if Mabie spoke that morning and the class answered they would rise, form an aisle, and exit quietly.
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Hamilton W. Mabie
Mr. Mabie
Philadelphia
Salesmanship on stage at Indianapolis club
Homer V. Winn told the Indianapolis Advertisers' club that salespeople often seem unnatural. He noted even merchants act differently in stores than at home and a club member added that such behavior would drive away customers.
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Homer V. Winn
Indianapolis Advertisers’ Club
Joven
Flo
Advice to an Author from a Seattle paper
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer quotes guidance on authors who push theatrical energy in writing. It contrasts bold, exuberant authors with those who prefer quieter, staged performances akin to imitation animal vaudeville routines.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Tonic Boosts Blood And Energy
Ad touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to purify blood and renew energy. It claims to improve headaches backaches and skin, promoting clear eyes and vigor, with tabs priced sixty cents and alcohol free. It lists ingredients including Golden Seal and Oregon grape root.
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Dr. Pierce
Oregon
The Solicitous Senator Dialogue Sketch
A brief exchange shows a senator asking about war appropriations and a reply noting they are not yet approved. The conversation then touches on adding a salary increase for a constituent, highlighting political maneuvering.
Cuticura Advertises eczema relief and skin care
Advertising copy promotes Cuticura for eczema and rashes that itch and burn. It claims pimples may be prevented with daily use and offers free samples by writing to Cuticura Dept Boston. Soap and Ointment sold at druggists or by mail with prices 25 cents and 50 cents.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Eating War Bread and Grit in a War-Time Quote
A fragment quotes a speaker noting a son’s grit with 4 percent and mentions “eating war bread.” The exchange hints at wartime hardship and morale but provides no further context or events. The terse line reflects civilian resilience amid scarcity in an unnamed setting.
Bald Headed Men Scramble for Seats At Church Front Row
A contrived report claims bald headed men fight to sit in front row of a church. The piece presents no verified facts and reads as rumor rather than event.
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