From Mufti to Khaki in England's Recruiting Drive
An American narrator recounts traveling to London from Jersey City to join British forces in World War I. He clashes with neutrality rules, tries recruiting locals in Tottenham Court Road, and learns officers will take “anything over here.” He finally fails when a recruit with missing fingers is deemed unfit, after a prank by a prior recruiter.
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Jersey City
Jersey National Guard
France
New York
Lusitania
Washington
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
England
Tilbury
London
St. Pancras Station
Tottenham Court Road
Lord Kitchener
Tommy Atkins
Tommy
The
Royal Fusiliers
Lansing
Ogden
Utah
Mufti
Over the Top true story of trench warfare
Foreword describes Empey memoir as a grim thrilling account of French front fighting. The American sergeant recounts what soldiers did and how they did it with humor alongside hardship.
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Empey
Empey Encounters Cooties in French Firing Quarters
In training quarters the narrator recalls hearing large artillery in France and meeting the so called cooties. The upcoming installment promises more on his experiences and perspective from the front.
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France
Newport News Name Origin Tied to Newport News
In colonial Virginia ships carried news from England. When Captain Newport was due back, many gathered at the area now called Newport News to hear "Newport's news," giving the town its name which later shortened to its current form.
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Virginia
Captain Newport
England
Newport
Bravery Hero Mackenzie Cited for Depth Charge Rescue
Navy boatswain’s mate John Mackenzie saved a Remick depth charge from exploding during a heavy sea in December 1917. He risked his life, finally securing the weapon and preventing disaster to the ship and crew. The Remick’s captain recommended him for the Medal of Honor.
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Committee On Public Information
Washington
United States Army
Navy
John Mackenzie
Naval Reserve Force
Navy Department
United States
U. S. S. Manley
Mackenzie
Remick
Paper cloth uniforms for Hungarian railway workers announced
The Bohemian press reports experiments with paper cloth proving highly successful. Hungary’s state railways will issue summer uniforms to employees made from this fabric. The War Industries Board sets wool pricing with a 3 percent commission for ungraded wool and 3 percent for graded wool to cover storage cartage and insurance. The United States extends another 3 250 000 loan credit to Belgium bringing total loans to 107 850 006 and credits to all countries to 5 288 850 000.
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War Industries Board
Belgium
Regulations Limit Bread Types and Fats in Sweden
Sweden restricts bread to nine kinds with weight and price fixed by law. Only rye wheat barley or oat flour may be used and ordinary bread cannot include butter lard or milk or cream. War department contracts authorize 3.5 million pairs of metallic-fastened field shoes at about 7.75 dollars each and 2 million pairs of field welt shoes at about 6.50 dollars each for US and overseas service.
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Germany
Bureau of Prisoners’ Relief
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Berlin
War Department
Railroad Administration
Sweden
United States
The Difference Boost Dont Boast Memphis Commercial Appeal
The phrase contrasts two approaches: gaining something through effort and not boasting about it. It reflects a journalistic motto on humility and achievement.
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Memphis
Woman's Nerves Strengthened by Pinkham's Compound
Winona Minnesota says nervousness kept her awake at night. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports improved sleep, better mornings, and the ability to work. The testimonial cites long use for conditions including displacements, inflammation, and nervous prostration.
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Winona
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Albert Sultze
Grimstead St
Milk and Water: Bilkins Cow Purchase Tale
Bilkins bought a cow about a week ago and invited a friend to inspect it. The guest asked how much milk the cow gives and how much is sold. Bilkins answered eight quarts daily and twelve quarts sold, then Bilkins collapsed at the door.
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Bilkins
Bilkins, Jr
Not a Best Seller Synonym Dilemma in a Bookshop
A Birmingham Age-Herald anecdote depicts a superior customer asking for a book of synonyms. The clerk proclaims vast stock while the boss confirms no such work exists, highlighting a humorous misfit between demand and inventory.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Contradictory Impressions On Spring Poetry
A reader responds to spring poetry with mixed feelings. They say they enjoy some verses, but most are not engaging enough to distract from the coal shortage.
The Less a Man Knows He Thinks He Knows It All
A aphoristic reflection notes that limited knowledge breeds overconfidence and invites false certainty. It cautions readers against pretending mastery in the absence of understanding.
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Council of National Defense
Commercial Economy Board
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Air Division
Shanghai
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