Treat Yanks as One of Family in French Billets
In central France a regiment of American artillery, mostly from California and the Northwest, is billeted in village homes. The informal life, shared meals, and mutual learning with French families raise morale and sympathy, while music and craps keep spirits high among the troops, including the black regiments bringing songs and banjos to Europe.
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France
Northwest
Ben
America
Europe
Great Lakes
Neleto
Mutiny Growing in German Army
A Daily Telegraph dispatch from Rotterdam reports demoralization and mutiny spreading through Germany's army, with Bavarian and Silesian units affected. Deserters exceed 20,000 in Berlin, and many are jailed or released. front disobedience and factory slowdowns aid the crisis amid heavy cannonading offshore. Two torpedo boats were sunk after a mutiny attempt by German navy crews aiming for Norway.
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London
Germany
Daily Telegraph
Rotterdam
Bavaria
Berlin
North Sea
Christiania
the Times
Jutland
Aftenpost
Copenhagen
Geran
Norway
Asbestos Varieties Highlighted from Turintaise in Savey
The piece notes aminthus as the finest asbestos variety and praises the most beautiful specimens from Tur intaise in Savey, emphasizing quality and origin.
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Turintaise
Savey
Bombing German Ammunition Dump Behind British Lines
A British airman describes a 58 minute night raid on a German ammunition dump behind enemy lines. The crew located the target by map and photo, lit ground with a flare, dodged searchlights and anti aircraft fire, then released bombs and observed a vivid explosion and smoke plume before returning home. The raid reportedly cost Germany hundreds of worker hours in munitions plants.
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France
Ehiday
America
Wirman
W. A. Karnes
Associated Press
Hunland
Germany
New Cure for Cooties From Frontline Letter
Private Fred G. Motten writes from New York about a new nightly disinfectant wash used by soldiers to combat cooties. He says it helps them sleep, dream of home, and keeps the Kaiser threat away, noting cooties as a major concern.
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New York
Fred G. Motten
New Silhouette May Be Adopted In War Fashion
A New York fashion writer surveys the coming silhouette with wartime thrift. Long, draped skirts alter bodices and waistlines, while revived basques corsets and dolman sleeves signal a shift. hats move toward Musketeer Anzac styles as economy governs wardrobe choices.
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New York
America
France
McClure
Aviators Are Always Busy In Italy
American aviators in Italy start at five in the morning with flying by six and operate until sundown. They lunch in relays to save time and use a rapid handover by moving to a second student in a boat with life preserver and helmet. This system reduces downtime and avoids damage from beaching or propeller delays.
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Italy
James H. Hare
Leslie
Square Jet Buttons on High Collar Frock
A description of a dress features square jet buttons running from the collar to the waist. The high flaring collar is supported by wires to prevent the buttons from pulling it down.
Ruth Learns New Word And Acknowledges It
A three year old named Ruth accidentally uttered a mild expletive when a screen door slammed. Her mother asked what she said and Ruth quickly apologized with a shy, theatrical smile saying Excuse me, mamma.
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Ruth
The Talkative Golfer in Banter with Perkins Wife
A playful exchange quoted in London Tit-Bits notes a golfer teasing about Perkins wife’s game. Lane quips she completes the course in about a hundred strokes and a couple of thousand words. The remark highlights light gossip and humor in early 20th century social pages.
Fish Analysis Finds No Significant Change After 27 Months Frozen
Chemical tests on fish stored for 27 months in frozen conditions show no significant alterations in composition. Researchers indicate long term preservation maintains key qualities, supporting extended freezer storage conclusions.
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United States
Uruguay
Doctor Brum
Arras
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Flanders
Faille
Dean
Missouri
Doan
New Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
Cathur Ks
Ert
Kansas City
Mamma
Golfer
Coacees
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