Observation Post Duty Under Fire in the Great War
Arthur Guy Empey recalls serving with American roots in Jersey City who joins the British Army in France after the Lusitania sinking. He details trench life, deadliness of No Man’s Land, the infamous Old Pepper, and a bold ruse with fellow bombardier Cassell at an advanced observation post, using Morse code to mock strict orders while awaiting a chance to fire.
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Arthur Guy Empey
France
Jersey City
England
London
Empey
Chaplain
No Man’s Land
Fritz
Jack Johnson
Paris
Tommy
Yank
Berlin
Old Pepper
Pepper
Harry Cassell
Auty
Cassell
Eivil
Morse
Signalers
D 238
King’s Arms
Rye Lane
Obedience as Evidence in Christian Faith
Lesson outlines a filial obedience to God. It cites Jesus calling disciples in Matthew 4 18 22 and urges immediate unfailing obedience as proof of love for Christ. It stresses motives in John 14 22 24 and details obedience through deeds perseverance speech kindness and purity from James 1 22 27.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
God
Christ
James
John
Two Artillerymen Outwit Old Pepper in Punny Feud
In a light note from the field, two artillerymen pull a clever ruse on Old Pepper, showcasing wit and teamwork. The prank highlights camaraderie amid military life and local humor around this nickname.
Clothespins as versatile playthings for children
Clothespins serve as durable toys for babies and soldiers alike, suitable for creating fences trees and log houses. Simple take apart and assemble blocks plus pushable engines and bouncing balls encourage construction play and motor skills. Dolls with buttonable removable clothing aid dressing practice.
Land price surges in Western Canada boost farm prosperity
An Ottawa authorized feature describes rising land values in Western Canada driven by crops and rail access. It highlights buyers like O F Malmberg and Peter A Klassen, noting Alberta and Saskatchewan expansion, increased acre yields, and Canada-wide average land values around 44 per acre. It profiles large tracts bought for farming and livestock, urging readers to seize cheap land near rail lines.
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Western
Canada
Alberta
O. F. Malmberg
Blackie
Cardston
Calgary
Peter A. Klassen
Herbert
Sask
Kansas
Hillsboro
Klassen
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Save the Babies Castoria and Infant Mortality
An exposé urges reducing infant mortality by using Castoria, warning narcotic drops and syrups harm children. It claims Castoria bears Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature and contains no opiates, contrasting with dangerous tinctures sold for child ailments.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Desertion and Wage News Mixed Tone Snippets
The fragmentary items include a notice of arrest for desertion and a quip about switching between wife and army. New York raises teacher salaries to a minimum of 1000 dollars annually. Miscellaneous phrases touch on travel plans and flattery from fortune in old proverbs.
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P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Manitoba
Tomkers
New York
Frank
Vienna
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
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