Love and War in a Front Line Trench Tale
A wounded sergeant narrates a brutal frontline night in France. He recalls a dangerous village visit, a beautiful hostess Adrienne, a betrayed romance, and a desertion from duty amid bombardment. Atwell, his steadfast comrade, helps him rescue wounded men and endure the brutal bombardment as they push toward safety and return to the front.
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Tim
Adrienne
Jung Chase
Yank
Blues Verisiyalty
Uke
Atwell
Fritz
Minnie
Azteen
Dazed by Atrocities Whitelock Describes Belgian Reactions
Former American minister to Belgium Mr Brand Whitlock discusses Louvain horrors in the London Daily Telegraph. He notes Belgians showed little hatred or revenge, acting calmly amid tragedy, a reaction he says may reflect paralysis of emotion under terror. London Dispatch report.
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Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Louvain
London Daily Telegraph
Mme. de Barry
Paris
Duc de Guise
Henry
France
Pitt
Louis XVI
Jeffreys
Boabdll
Granada
Henry Viit
Catherine Howard
Hampton Court
London Dispatch
Prussian Guard: From Archers to Elite Imperial Corps
The Prussian Guard, once a unit of archers called the Trabant Guards, evolved under Frederick William I and Frederick the Great into a dominant fighting force. Its tradition tied to divine right, it expanded after Napoleon's Imperial Guard to form a complete army corps drawn from the finest Prussian recruits. The unit was ultimately shattered by American forces at the Second Battle of the Marne.
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Germany
The
Marne
Frederick Wiliam
Europe
Frederick the Great
Napoleon
Imperial Guard
Elte
Mount Rubber Pile Urges Newton Donation Drive
The Kansan urges Newton residents to dump all rubber waste on East Broadway near Main Street. When collected, the heap will be sold to no rubber collectors and the proceeds go to the Ted Cross. The public needs the rubbish cleared and rubber items include tires boots hoses and more.
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Newton
East Broadway
Main Street
Ted Cross
Peculiar Divorce Case in London Highlander Officer
A London divorce case involves a lance corporal of the Golden Highlanders and his English wife who refused to meet him on the street, mocked his kilt, and greeted him with an obscene remark during leave. The husband was granted a decree.
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London
England
Golden Highlanders
Strengthen Weak Women with Dr Pierce Tonics
Labor counts and war effort slogans describe women’s health roles and urge using Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The ad promises vitality, regularity, nerve support, better sleep, and appetite without alcohol or narcotics, offering free medical advice from Buffalo.
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Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Natete
Bond ownership in America before and after the Fourth Liberty Loan
Thrift Magazine estimates 14 million money savers in the United States before the war across savings bank deposits and private banks. It notes 21 million subscriptions to the Fourth Liberty loan and suggests 24 million Liberty bond owners today after removing 4 million duplicates, claiming a bond in every home.
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Savings
Postal Savings
United States
America
Thrift Magazine
Harold’s Dinner Table Muddle Over Chicken Manners
A short humorous tale follows Harold at a friend’s dinner where he fears no room for him and a dish of chicken. He whispers there may be no chicken left while his mother reassures there will be some left for manners. A man then grabs the last piece and Harold exclaims that Mr Smith took manners and all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Koneral
Doniarday
Mattie
Atwell
Van
Camille
Lucky Blake
Bertin
Mike
Enack
Mrancé
Taravis
Wim
Te Gurlen
Plese
Tose
Ragland
Phaterin
Cotee
Dean
Yank
Broneh
France
Jean
England
Settes
Adrieine
Ahlan
Lowes
Gertin
T A
Wederty
Mg Riba
Stepe
Adrianne
Kengtiah
Harold
Mr. Smith
Divorce Question Highlights Ammonia Grant Dispute
In a Boston Transcript note, Martha Abs Johnson-Sistabh has just divorced her husband, Mrs. Jackson. The column wonders about a pending grant and asks how much ammonia he can or cannot provide, reflecting a social gossip tone.
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Abs
Johnson—Sistabh
Martha
Mrs. Jackson
Boston Transcript
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Metalle
Aod
Sargeant
Joan
Tommy
Rt. A. M.O
Brigade
Mr. Empey
Florida
Benaltal
Daliahris
Livite
Yale
Abundanes
Mezica
Delaive
Peaslee
Mead Corporation
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