Empey recalls duty at observation post and trench life
A British army private, American in Jersey City, recounts service in France after enlisting in Britain. He describes observation post work, trench peril, ailing conditions, discipline by Old Pepper, Morse signaling with Cassell, and close calls under shell and sniper fire.
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Syhopsie
Ives
Arthur Guy Hmpey
Jersey City
England
London
France
Empey
Tommy
Berlin
Old Pepper
Pepper
Otta
Hareshei
Bator
Cassell
Civil Lfe
Morse
Signalers
Fritz
King’s Arms
Lemon Juice Freckle Lotion Ad and Beach Banter
An advertisement touts lemon juice mixed with Orchard White to make a cheap freckle sunburn tan lotion. A grocer sells lemons and drugstores offer Orchard White cheaply. A humorous beach dialogue about wind and teeth of the gale accompanies a stray story.
Improved Carpet Sweeper Gains Favor With Mrs Flannagan
A traveler praises a new patent carpet sweeper to Mrs. Flannagan who then buys one. Later the traveler asks how it performs versus the broom and she says it outpaces the old broom, even joking she can throw Flannagan farther with it.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsulin promotes health claims
An old time home remedy advertises Haarlem Oil Capsulin as odorless capsules for aging related symptoms including kidney and bladder issues. It claims to purify blood, aid joints and nerves, and cure bodily organ ailments, urging readers to buy from druggists. Nearby jokes replace the ad with a light exchange about age and sensitivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Queen of Hearts Inspires Sweet Card Quip
A playful remark crowns a queen of hearts as a sugar card in a whimsical scene. The line highlights charm and wit, pairing culinary imagery with a regal nod. The exchange blends fantasy with light humor in a retro literary tone.
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Queen of Hearts
Woman Learns Ideas From Other Women Speaking
A woman discovers new thoughts only after hearing another woman speak, prompting reflection on how conversations inspire preparation and speech.
Two Artillerymen Trick Old Pepper in Tale
The article recalls two artillerymen who play a prank on Old Pepper. It also describes clothespins as versatile playthings for children and soldiers' babies, capable of building toy engines, blocks, and other objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eballa
Watch Your Stomach In the Summer Time
Summer heat weakens the stomach and bowels, raising risk of indigestion and related pains. Eatonio tablets are promoted as quick relief, claiming to stop acidity and restore appetite, with a money back guarantee and a large box suggested for home use.
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Jack Johnson
Tommy
Eritz
Yank
Thia
Eatonic
Eatonio
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Arthur Guy Empey
Hever
Red Cross
Dept. X
Boston
Beth
Margaret
Canada
U.S
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
Can
W. W. Bennett
Bee
Omaha
Neb
Drake
Vam
New York
Infaun Company
TA City
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