Deserter to Night March Into Verdun Front
The chapter continues as troops retreat from St Menehould toward Clermont en Argonne and Cerney en Dormois. Reinforcements arrive in blue uniforms, heavy shelling follows, trench fortifications expand, civilians interned, and the unit moves toward Montmedy near Verdun as they suspect a shift to a Verdun vicinity.
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St. Menehould
Clermont-en-Argonne
Cernay-en-Dormois
Durinses
Geneva
Red Cross
Mistry
Journey to Jametz and Quiet Front Near Wavrille
After a 15 kilometer march the party reached Jametz where locals supplied coffee milk and meat. By evening they neared Damviliers five kilometers from the firing line and moved to Wavrille. Attached to the Ninth reserve division, fifteen men joined an infantry company. The front showed no musketry with only light artillery in the distance, a quiet trench scene praised by seasoned troops.
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Marne
Inet
Sunger
Challeranze
Prussian State Railways
Germany
Sedan
Montmedy
Fifth Army
Crown Prince
Army Field Post Institute
Railways
Verdun
Jametz
Damviliers
Wavrille
Ninth Reserve
No Regal Road to Achieving Worth Through Labor
The passage argues that success comes only through hard work and training. It states that no one has a guaranteed right to an ability without securing it by preparation. It warns that unearned talents often fail without effort and that desires in others can be attained only by doing what is necessary.
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Fletcher
J. A. Games
Ripley, Tenn
J. G. Parman
Nashville, Tenn
A. L. Johnson
Stevens Point
Wis
Lemon Juice Freckle and Tan Reducer Ad
An advertisement promotes a lemon juice and Orchard White mix as a cheap freckle sunburn and tan eliminator. It instructs squeezing two lemons into three ounces of Orchard White to make a cosmetic lotion for daily facial neck arms and hands with claims of clear soft and white skin and no harm.
Officer Wins High Praise for Conroy at Chateau Thierry
Second Lieut John I Conroy of the wartnes earned commendation from his regiment commander for conspicuous services during the second battle of the Maine. He directed ammunition air drops water and engineer stores amid bombardment and gas shells and maintained supply lines under perilous conditions. His mother Mrs John Conroy resides at 21 Livingston street Brooklyn NY.
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United States
Chateau Thierry
Betlesy Wood
Maine
John I Conroy
Wartnes
Delgade
Conroy
John Conroy
Lves
Brooklyn
N.Y
Losses Down to Minimum in War Wounds and Mortality
In wartime statistics a typical soldier’s odds favor return or recovery. The text notes 29 chances to return home for every 1 to die, 49 to recover from wounds, and various health advantages from extended medical care. It cites protections for wounded dependents and the families of those who sacrificed for the country, alongside a formal oath by Frank J. Cheney of Toledo, Ohio, regarding a bond claim and a patent-motion notice for a catarrh remedy.
Speaking of Strange Words and Prewar Pronunciation
A Cobblestone note from Coveland Pin Center discusses the word prewar and how to pronounce it aloud. The writer questions whether prommer is correct and whether hyphenation affects meaning in print.
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Coveland Pinin Center
Deep Water for Speeding Prompted Bail Request
A fragment notes a man facing trouble for speeding asks what to do and suggests calling a friend for help. The dialogue hints at improvised, humorous advice rather than a formal remedy, reflecting a casual natural act tone. The source remains unclear on time and place.
Women Endure Change of Life Symptoms Find Relief
In Urbana Illinois a middle aged woman describes lingering grippe fatigue and weakness from the change of life. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength and enabling her to do housework. She urges other women to try the remedy for nervousness chest flashes backache and heartburn.
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Lydia B .Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Mrs. Son
Urbana
Lydia E. Pinkeham
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Ze Fons
Aerman
Belgium
Cernuy
Nix
Cernay-en-Dermois
John J. Gonroy
Marines
Cer
Sean A. W. Gleason
Amd
Cheney & Go
Toledo
Olio
Aanee
Alt
Jack
Wheelis
Eerleagh
Kintermurten
Audrea
easvoRi
Egelaiohie
Createful Parents
Chas. Hr. Fletcher
John W. Derrick
Lexington, D. C
Castoria
Nan
Eenraun
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