Empey’s first days in British army boot camp and trenches
An American recruit in Jersey City joins British forces after Lusitania sinking. He endures a brutal gear issue lesson, transfers to a training depot, then travels to France with 250 reinforcements. He details uniforms, equipment, rest billets, and rampant cooties and fleas as the war begins.
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Arthur Guy Empey
Jersey City
England
Tommy
United States Cavalry
Batman
France
M. O
Southampton
Bill
Jim
Empey’s account of reaching the first line trench
Sergeant Empey tells how he realized his ambition by arriving at the first line trench and expresses a wish to be back in Jersey City.
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Sergeant Empey
Jersey City
Tillage Essential to Best Peach Orchard Growth
An agricultural note prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture emphasizes tillage as crucial for the development of peach orchards, outlining practical guidelines for soil management and cultivation practices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tillage for Peach Orchards Guides Growth and Moisture
The article advocates thorough spring tillage for peach trees starting after planting, expanding each year to cover the entire area between rows. It notes tillage keeps soil light, preserves moisture, and aids nutrient availability, with timing adapted for bearing orchards and irrigation.
Brown Swiss cattle breed profile and milk production
The Brown Swiss breed from Schwyz Switzerland is found mainly in New York and Wisconsin. Cattle range from light gray to dark brown, are mild grazers, and cows average about 1250 pounds while bulls reach 1500 to 2560 pounds. Milk production averages 10,868.7 pounds per 189 cows with 3.995 percent fat, butterfat 433.45 pounds. Top ten producers yield 17,372.2 pounds milk and 683.72 pounds butterfat.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Schwyz
Switzerland
New York
Wisconsin
Orchard Produces Much From Well Placed Home Orchard
Orchard yields high returns when home orchard is properly selected and managed. The land occupied by the orchard determines its productivity and value for the farm overall.
Spare Time in Garden
The piece urges readers to plant a backyard garden to boost food for the war effort. It notes costs of raising produce, contrasts labor with buying, and motivates citizens to spend spare time farming for the front.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Methods of pruning grape from the USDA guidelines
The document explains pruning as pivotal to grape yield and production cost. It contrasts pruning styles that demand heavy trellising and tying with cheaper systems that reduce labor and capital outlay, noting grape prices have shrunk margins for growers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
March to Victory and Spring Blood Tonic Advice
A 1920s style health ad urges readers to improve blood and heart health in spring. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic, claims alcohol free safety, and offers tablet forms or a liquid, with instructions to send 60 cents for a vial. It also recommends Anuric for uric acid and provides Buffalo New York contact details.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
A Bad Start In Thoughtful Exchange At Union Ceremony
The bride asks why marriage is a failure and the groom counters that opinions vary. The exchange hints at doubt within a wedding context and reflects differing views on the institution.
Petersons Ointment Pardons Piles Product Claims
A long testimonial promotes Petersons Ointment as curing itching piles after eight weeks with one 25c box. The ad cites patient A Newth of Columbus Ohio praising relief and urges trials with a 30 cent big box and money back by the druggist. Peterson Bros Buffalo NY guarantee covers other skin ailments.
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Peterson
A. Newth
Columbus
Ohio
Peterson Bros
Buffalo
N.Y
Adv
looks like a quote in prose not a news item
the supplied text is a philosophical remark rather than a readable news item with named people dates or places suitable for a newspaper card. no factual event or entities to summarize into a record.
Ady Adverts Dr Pierce Pellets For Digestive Health
An advertisement promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to regulate the liver bowels and stomach. It asserts benefits for digestive health and includes a proverb about a smile in adversity signaling success.
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Dr. Pierce
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Mhetter
Empey
Chapter
Patagonia
Germany
British Soldier In Blightyroun
Trish Hussar
Aaron
Carter
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