Love and War in the Trenches Highlighting Adrienne and Front Line Strife
A British sergeant recounts a trench life tale from the western front. He recalls a romance with Adrienne in a ruined village, a betrayal by a German captain, and a perilous escape. The narrative shifts to brutal bombardment, wounded men, and a return to the front with Atwell.
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King of Beasts
Neuve Chapelle
Gallipoli
Somme
Atwell
Atswell
Rage
Berlin
France
England
Yank
Jean
Adrienne
Uhlans
Fritz
Tommy
Brigade
Whitlock on Belgian Atrocities and Public Reaction
Former American minister to Belgium, Mr. Brand Whitlock, discusses Louvain horror in the London Daily Telegraph. He notes Belgians showed little passion or revenge, arguing the shock paralyzed emotion and that historical figures once reacted with dramatic displays. London Dispatch.
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Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Louvain
London Daily Telegraph
Mme. du Barry
Paris
Cat de Guise
Henry
France
Pitt
Louis XVI
Jeffreys
Boabdil
Granada
Henry VI
Catherine Howard
Hampton Court
London Dispatch
Prussian Guard Long Famous Face of German Military History
The Prussian Guard, once a Trabant archer company, evolved under Frederick William I into a premier fighting unit, emphasizing height and drill. Frederick the Great relaxed height rules, focusing on combat skill, inspired by Napoleon's Imperial Guard, expanding into a full army corps. The guard draws top recruits from each year's Prussian classes and endured a defining clash with American forces at the Second Battle of the Marne.
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Germany
The
Marne
Frederick William I
Europe
Frederick the Great
Imperial Guard
Mount Rubber Drive Aims To Help Red Cross
The Kansan urges Newton residents to bring any rubber waste to East Broadway near Mair Street. Old tires, boots, hoses, and other rubber items will be collected and sold to rubber collectors, with proceeds to aid the Red Cross.
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Newton
East Broadway
Mair Street
Red Cross
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promote Quick Recovery
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for fatigue overwork and various ailments including uric acid issues, kidney problems, and bladder stones. It claims rapid relief, centuries of testing since Holland, and offers a money back guarantee if not helpful.
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Haarlem
Holland
Old AL
Forestry is a work of art quotes on wood cuts
A brief humor piece notes forestry as art, with the quip that its essence lies in wood cuts. The exchange highlights appreciation of timber crafts and the visual appeal of woodwork.
Proper Kind. They Were Sweeping Charges At Factory
In a terse exchange they discuss sweeping charges aimed at a broom factory. The dialogue hints at allegations surrounding the factory operations and political or social context. Names and precise details are not provided in the brief excerpt.
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Strength for Women
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine to aid weak women in wartime by boosting energy and easing backache, neuralgia, and nervous insomnia. Testimonials from Mrs Chas Coleman claim sleep improvement and pain relief after use.
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Dr. Pierce
P. Pierce
Buffalo
Lafayette
Ind
Chas. Coleman
Ferry Sts
Acid Stomach Ruins Health of Millions
A promotional notice touts ERATONIC as the instant remedy for acid stomach and related symptoms. It claims quick relief from belching, heartburn, gas and bloating, promising restored energy and strength with continued use. The ad guarantees a refund if it fails to relieve distress.
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Eatonic
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Love Versus
Shim
Arthur Guy Empey
Iles of the
Phe McClure Newspaper
Yndicate
the Love’ Co
Mike, Atwell
Sto
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