From Blighty to Rest Billets a Tommy's War tale
An American recounts his voyage to France in World War I era training, marching order chaos, and the grueling rest billets. He details equipment, hardships, fleas and cooties, and the constant struggle to stay clean while enduring fatigue and miles of marching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
United States Cavalry
Batman
France
M. O
Southampton
Bill
Jim
Ennties
Empey recalls ambition realized in first line trench
Sergeant Empey chronicles his arrival in a front line trench and admits a wish to return to Jersey City. He frames the moment as the fulfillment of a long held ambition and reflects on the pull of home amid wartime service.
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Arthur Guy Empey
Jersey City
England
Sergeant Empey
Tillage rules for best peach orchard development
The article from the United States Department of Agriculture emphasizes thorough tillage as essential for peach orchards. Begin in the first years, extend tillage to the entire surface by year three, and maintain a light, dust mulch through midseason to conserve moisture and improve soil for root uptake.
March to Victory and the Dr Pierce remedy
The piece urges spring health checks and blood tonic use. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Anuric for uric acid, urging readers to mail for samples and buy from druggists. It emphasizes alcohol free preparation and simple dietary measures to address blood quality and kidney concerns. It cites the Buffalo New York institute as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Brown Swiss Cattle Do Well Across Rough Land
The Brown Swiss breed, originating in Switzerland, is found mainly in New York and Wisconsin. Cows average about 1,250 pounds, bulls 1,500 to 2,500, and the breed records milk at 10,868.7 pounds per year with 3.995 percent fat, yielding 483.45 pounds of butterfat. Top ten producers average 17,872.2 pounds of milk and 683.72 pounds of butterfat.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Schwyz
Switzerland
New York
Wisconsin
Spare Time in Garden Promotes Home Food Production
Prepared by the U S Department of Agriculture the piece urges readers to grow food in backyard gardens during wartime. It notes that costs to raise a bushel of staples may exceed market prices once labor is counted and stresses using spare time to boost food for the war effort and support for the troops.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Methods of pruning grape
The article explains pruning as a major cost and production factor for grape cultivation. It contrasts pruning styles by capital needs for trellises and tying labor, noting that cheaper training reduces yearly labor and capital outlay, while grape prices in the past decade have narrowed profit margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Orchard Yields High Returns with Proper Care
Orchard yields substantial profits as a well chosen home orchard on any farm can outproduce the land it occupies through careful selection and consistent care. The advice emphasizes diligent maintenance to maximize orchard productivity on rural properties.
Bride and groom spar over marriage assumptions
A bride questions the idea of marriage being a failure prompting a terse exchange about opinions. The dialogue hints at discord and differing views on commitment within the relationship.
Petersons Ointment touted as cure for piles
A Columbus Ohio reader testimonials a 25 cent box of Petersons Ointment curing chronic itching and soreness from piles after eight weeks. Ad claims it also treats eczema salt rheum ulcers and general skin diseases with 30 cent big box and money back guarantee via Peterson Bros Buffalo NY.
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Peterson
A. Newth
Columbus
Ohio
Peterson Bros
Buffalo
N.Y
Adv
Echoes of Truth in a Shadowed World
A reflective note argues that perception shapes reality and urges clarity of mind. It considers truth as a projection from inner thought, inviting scrutiny of beliefs and the illusion of external certainty.
Motivational Quote Ad Promotes Dr Pierce Pellets
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets to regulate liver and bowels. It asserts health benefits and ends with a finance themed aphorism about smiling in adversity implying success.
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Dr. Pierce
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