Empey’s Front Line Tales From World War I Trenches
Arthur Guy Empey, an American living in Jersey City, travels to England after the Lusitania sinking, enlisting in the British Army. He describes trench life in France, mud in the dixie, mud-stained meals, and busy days writing letters home while learning the harsh routines of a new recruit.
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Arthur Guy Empey
Jersey City
England
London
France
Himpey
Rations And Trenches In A Soldier's View Of WWI Life
A soldier recalls daily rations issued by the quartermaster and the quarrels over bread jam and onions in a front line section. He describes the ration balance, the lottery style distribution, and the makeshift trench meals including trench pudding. The piece also notes emergency rations, trench logistics, and the distant idea of civilian aid via Lonely Soldier columns.
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Lance
Tommy
Xargo
Caiice
Batman
Army Service Corps
Bermuda
Notin
Cheebe
Elim
England
Empey Faces Death in Trench Tales as Comrade Falls
In the next installment Empey reflects on how death stalks soldiers in the trenches after a comrade dies beside him. He recounts the moment and its impact on his outlook.
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Empey
A Discouraging Precedent on War Boasts
The piece compares Hindenburg’s boast of driving the English into the sea with Soult’s similar remark about Wellington. It notes Wellington’s retreat toward the sea and questions whether Hindenburg will act more wisely. It also includes a brief aside on export practices referencing religious color sensitivities in Aleppo and China.
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Marshal von Hindenburg
Soult
Wellington
von Hindenburg
Haig
Christian
Science Monitor
Red Cross Bag Blue Advertises Grocers and Garments
An unclear advert lists Red Cross Bag, blue items, and white clothes for good grocers or suitable goods. The readable portion hints at consumer notices or apparel offerings with brand references.
New Compact Fire Escape For Homes From Navy Inventor
An unnamed naval youth develops a collapsible fire escape inspired by ship rope ladders. The device stores in a hinged container attached to a wall sill. Opening the window and folding the unit releases a metal ladder that unfolds and stays extended, keeping the ladder clear of the wall.
Foot Ease advertised for workers in dusty fields and ships
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease as a remedy for tired feet and blisters, claiming it reduces friction and keeps feet comfortable in long shifts. It also notes a revival in wooden shipbuilding and mentions a shoe powder and other items like Cutanea products and Planing machines.
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Allen
Fane
Popular Mechanics
Eat Onic Stomach Remedy Ad Warns of Heat Health
A vintage ad urges field workers to protect stomach and bowel health in hot weather. It promotes Eatonic as a quick relief remedy for indigestion, heartburn, and bloating, claiming easy after meal use and a money back guarantee from A I Kramer, president of Hatonio Remedy Co. in Chicago.
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Eatonic
H. L. Kramer
Irick
Hatonio Romedy CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago
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Arthur Guy Bapey
Shaprer
Aleppo
Turkey
China
Roston
Mustrattan
Gerniah
New York Herald
Et Contents 15
Plitia Praotm
Wien
Gry
Castoria
Seisesa
Wester
Sai
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewaa
Alberta
Acra
U. S
Ottawa
Canary
W. Bennett
Bee Bidg
Omaha
Sappho
U.s.marine ‘Corps
Oncnesseo
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