TWO ARTILLERYMEN "PUT ONE OVER" ON OLD PEPPER
Arthur Guy Empey an American living in Jersey City goes to England after Lusitania sinking and joins the British Army. He trains in London and France experiences trench life fire steps cooties and constant danger. Chaplain rescues wounded men under fire as Empey digs No Man's Land trenches and serves on listening and observation posts.
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Arthur Guy Empey
Jersey City
England
London
France
Empey
No Man’s Land
Fritz
Cassell
Ao. S
Pete
Old Pepper
Wilson
The Tap Code Plan on the German Road
A British gun crew plots a clever ruse to mislead observers and fire on a German road using the tap code and a fake observation post, hoping to blame a nonexisting order. The plan hinges on deception through the chain of command and a risky cutoff of shelling.
Fireworks at Old Pepper’s Gate: A Battery’s Hidden Trick
In a wartime diary style scene, soldiers recall a tense interview with Old Pepper, the lionlike brigadier, and a covert ruse that unsettled him. The captain warns against Morse as a dead language and caps a day with a joke about Goldflakes, leaving Wilson fearing crucifixion.
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Cassell
Old Pepper
Pepper
England
Wilson
Yank
Lanterns and Fireworks Bring Night to Chinese Cities
The passage describes a long standing Chinese passion for lanterns and fireworks. Lanterns appear at night in cities ports and along waterways. They hang from doors pagodas shop fronts and shipyards lighting homes and travelers alike.
First Springs Used on Railways
The first record of springs on railways is George Stephenson's patent of September 1816. The Agenoria built by Foster and Rastrick in 1820 had laminated springs on the leading wheels and is now in the South Kensington Museum London.
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George Stephenson
Agenoria
Foster and Rastrick
South Kensington Museum
London
How to Hide Picture Wires on the Wall
Advice on hanging pictures with clean invisible wire work and avoiding visible hardware. Emphasizes keeping pictures flush against the wall and presenting decor as true decoration rather than mounted hardware.
Use of Larger Implements to Solve Labor Problem
Prepared by the U S Department of Agriculture the piece argues larger machines and more horses can raise farm output, reduce reliance on labor, and allow one skilled operator to serve several farms. It covers planting cultivating harvesting with bigger implements, cooperative purchases, and shared use of equipment to boost efficiency.
Combining Teams to Save Labor on the Farm
The speaker argues that two men each with a horse could merge into one team driven by a single man, performing as much or more work than two separate horses. He then suggests, for larger farms or favorable conditions, combining two such two horse teams into one still to save another man’s time.
Keep Sheep Flock to Control Weeds
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, sheep control weeds on farms at no cost while yielding meat and wool. The article notes weeds die without leaves, but manual labor would be heavy. sheep reduce weed growth, lower upkeep costs, and increase pasture carrying capacity for other stock.
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United States Department of Agriculture
How to Ship New Potatoes
Shifting loads and poor ventilation cause losses in potato shipments. Diseased potatoes worsen market value with scab wilt and late blight. The double headed barrel protects and secures loads. loading on end reduces breakage. use strips above lower layers and headliners to prevent bulging.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Packaging guidance for shipping potatoes by rail
The text advises against sacks and hampers for potatoes due to bruising and insufficient ventilation. Sacks should not exceed 100 pounds and should be loaded carefully for ventilation. Hamper use is discouraged. crates are acceptable if strong and tightly braced with no slack space.
Silo Benefit Highlighted as Essential Farm Practice
Historical notes on ancient rough storage evolve to modern silos. Green feed preserved in pits or airtight containers dates back to Roman farming, with silos offering year round supply, higher storage efficiency, and convenient access for livestock producers.
Feathers a Steady Income from Goose Flocks
Goose feather harvests yield reliable income twice yearly from large flocks. Feathers are always salable at good prices, providing steady revenue for producers relying on reputable markets and steady demand.
Husband saves wife with Vegetable Compound notice
Pittsburgh reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing months of weakness causing backache and headaches. Her husband bought three bottles after a friend saw the ad and the remedy helped her fully. The ad urges other women with similar symptoms to try the product and seek advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine.
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Pittsburgh
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jas. Rohrberg
Knapp St
Lynn, Mass
Prank on Mr. E. Z. Mark Ends With Pin Gag
Mr. E. Z. Mark arrives to giggling three boys who plan a prank. He suspects mischief and protests before sitting on a pin set for him, as the boys reveal the one final joke.
Mean Betrayal In City Gossip Column
A fragment from a gossip column notes Miss Pringle’s high color and remarks on prices rising, suggesting social draai and economic mood with sharp quips about trends.
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Miss Pringle
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