Woman in German bombardment earns famed nerve under fire
Miss Clark, a Maryland laborer turned nurse, endured four hours of shelling in a French village. She refused to abandon the colonel or seek shelter, aiding soldiers and lifting a wounded orderly to safety as shells and brick rained down.
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Mies Clark Decidis
Milas Mike
Miss Lurk
Miss Clark
Miss Clack
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Miss Chirk
Witness recounts shelling ordeal from German attack
Mine Clark describes the bombardment and shelling that struck townspeople and homes. She recalls the noise of bursting shells, walls torn apart, and the distress of seeing injured comrades. Despite trauma, she continued working in a dangerous position under fire.
Offensive gas attack on British prisoners reported
Details published for the first time describe German troops using liquid fire on British prisoners and wounded men near Mondy in March. Avowals from Royal Infantry soldiers confirm the brutal assault as two inmates endured gas and flame in a trench, with several men killed or severely wounded.
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Uie
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Uletlanders
Mondy
Rabbit Wins No Race as Speedy Woodland Rider Baffles Cars
Motorists on a long level road west of town report frequent races with a giant jack rabbit. The rabbit allegedly speeds up to forty miles an hour and repeatedly blocks cars at a fixed point, then darts into the weeds to let the vehicle pass. They claim three to four encounters in a week, suggesting intentional road racing by the animal rather than mere collision.
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Junction City
Used Clothing Campaign Promises Drive Through Ten Days
The Red Cross Chapter seeks used clothing donations for Belgian relief. It will run for one week, through the 10th, with drop locations at the courthouse and holding rooms. Donations via phone to Mrs Merchant will arrange pickup. organizers list include Mrs Ervin, Mrs Leek, Mrs Dick, Mrs Dilley, Mrs Benson, and others.
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Red Crow
Mra
Mia Guests at Home in Geergetown Visit
Frank Moore and Edith Lee attend a social visit at the Mia A Geergetown home, with local residents noting the event and enabling introductions among guests and hosts.
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Mia
Frank Moore
Edith Lee
Whelo
Mia A
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