Sabron and Pitchoune Aboard the Desert
Captain de Sabron in Algiers receives a letter from Miss Julia Redmond about Pitchoune the dog who followed him from Tarascon. The note reveals the dog’s loyalty, Sabron’s loneliness, and the sacred trust tied to Pitchoune as Sabron contemplates his perilous voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Comte de Sabron
Marquise d'Bcclignac
Julian Redmond
Sabron
Algiers
Miss Redmond
Pitchoune
Maree
Julia
Duc de Ent
Mustapha
de Sabron
Bakshish
Dirbal
Pitchorne
Darling Pitchoune
Africa's desert letters move Julia in Paris chateau
Sabron's long letter from the field to Julia Redmond sets a shared tune as motif of longing. Shereads of Pitchorne and Sabron's bond. the note hints at imminent danger near DirbBal and a planned skirmish with marauders. tension grows as Tremont and Madame d'Esclignac observe Julia's distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hese
Mademoiselle
DirbBal
Mademoiiselle
Rhone Valley
Tarascon
Africa
Charles DE Sabron
Julia Redmond
Pitchorne
Duc de Tremont
Madame d’Esclignac
Some Hints for Builders on Modern Roofing Materials
The article notes progress in building for comfort and safety, highlighting cement handling, metal mouldings, and fire safer designs. It emphasizes crushed slate surfaced asphalt shingles as a preferred roofing option, detailing color options, eight inch width, four inch exposure, and no painting needed while warning buyers to seek guaranteed products from reliable manufacturers.
Songbirds of Great Value and Bee Warfare in War Tales
The article surveys songbird varieties from canaries to crimson birds of paradise and White Rose canaries, noting prices up to 2500 dollars for rare species and 5000 dollars for prized canaries. It also recounts German use of bees as a weapon in East Africa, where smoke‑stupefied swarms were released on advancing troops, causing injuries and hindering assaults.
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Canaries
Norwich
Lancashire
Border
Yorkshire
East Africa
Royal North Lancasires
London Mail
Coal Shortage Forces France to Rely on English Mines
France faces severe coal shortages as German mining dominates northern mines and ships coal to Belgium for military use. Mons Charleroi exports stop, leaving towns near the front without coal for weeks, forcing reliance on England for fuel and straining hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Lievin
Courrieres
Belgium
Mons
Charleroi
Not Quite
A terse exchange about a patient’s status follows. The doctor’s ongoing assessment keeps hope limited as a warning against assuming recovery.
Wounded Allies Cared For in French Towns
Soldiers of the allies suffer many wounds and illnesses and receive medical care in French towns as part of wartime relief efforts.
War spirit and a field hospital gift
Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney donates a 250000 dollar field hospital to belligerents amid a war she says will continue. She cites the spirit of little Willie as a coping emblem, recalling a father’s hard lesson and a boy’s resolve to endure hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Payne Whitney
Little Willie
Willie
Deepest Well in Cruchow Leads World Depths
The Cruchow well in Upper Silesia’s coalfield is reported at over 7 348 feet deep, making it the deepest. In the United States three wells follow, including one near McDonald Pennsylvania about ten miles southeast of Pittsburgh at about 6 860 feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruchow
Upper Silesia
America
McDonald, Pa
Pittsburgh
No man could approve of the recalls applied to himself
A quip contrasts public opinion with actor's self approval, noting customs inspectors are patriotic and always answer duty.
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Aisiove
Marie van Worst
Ray Walters
Bobes Merrill
Desert
Brunet
Monsieur
Monsieur le Lieutenant
Monsieur le Capitaine
Chateau d'Esclignac
the News
Chateau
Midi
Hostetter
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
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