Ex Gunners Tale of Yarrowdale Mutiny and Escape
An ex gunner recalls life aboard the Yarrowdale during a German capture near Iceland. Horrors of confinement unfold as mental breakdowns spread, a potential mutiny is debated, and Badewitz ruthlessly controls the crew before a dramatic escape toward neutral waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badewitz
Bull
Baltic
Trelawney
Barney Hill
Joyce
Mount Temple
Hill
Drainage Principles for Road Surfaces and Embankments
The U S Department of Agriculture emphasizes drainage to shed water from road crowns. Wide side ditches with proper fall and outlets, cross drains with end walls, and possible longitudinal underdrainage are essential. Continuous drainage is crucial to maintain road condition and prevent springy subgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Pack Up Your Troubles From Swinemunde
The narrative describes prisoners loaded onto a ship at Swinemunde, being moved westward under guard, witnessing German guards looting rations, and facing an imminent public shooting. The narrator’s wounds worsen as tensions rise among prisoners, with a looming escape risk and a grim crowd waiting on the west bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jutland
Swinemunde
Moone
Yarrowdale
Badewitz
Joyce
Hill
West Bank
Quiet Observation Reduces Troubles, Authors Say
A concise reflection argues that much of life’s burdens stem from excessive talking and overthinking. The note urges readers to speak less and listen more to ease stress and friction in daily affairs.
Sagebrush to Power Roads Idaho Claims Rich Beneath Sagebrush
A historic musing on sagebrush shifting from despised weed to potential wealth. Idaho posters praise the plant as a road-building aid and source of potash while noting earlier scorn from Nevada hunters prospectors settlers and stockmen. An Oregonian exclaims Eureka over its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Oregon
Dureka
New York Sun
Idaho
Outlook Dubious for Auto Roads and Reforms
The Chicago Journal argues that labor shortages and heavy trucking threaten road durability. With road usage rising, factories increasingly rely on fleets, pressing for substantial, durable road construction and reforms to handle wear and tear and avoid railroad reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
Dependence on Good Roads for Farmers and Markets
Every farmer should feel his dependence on good roads and take interest in the nearest road to his farm or the road used to market farm, orchard and garden products. The value of sound rural infrastructure affects all who depend on transport for produce.
Roads Not Properly Built Harms Freight Traffic
Statement condemns road quality arguing that heavy trucks reveal neglect and poor construction. Points to need for proper maintenance and upgrades to support motor vehicle use and commerce.
California Syrup of Figs Adverts for Children
A vintage ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for a sick child with coated tongues, listing symptoms like crossness and fever. It claims gentle cleansing without griping, promises quick relief, and warns to seek genuine products made by the California Fig Syrup Company while avoiding counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Accounting for Cheerfulness at Home Front
A family doctor questions a WWI veteran about his gas exposure in France. He confirms the gas attack and notes the hospital doctor was unusually cheerful, prompting the quip that the doctor would not attempt to collect any bills from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badewitz
Badewittz
Iceland
Norway
Bergen
Joyce
Barney
Yarrowdale
Garley
H. M. SS. Lion
Nomad
France
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Demands Classic Cleaning Power
A consumer declares unwavering devotion to Red Cross Ball Blue, claiming ten years of use to keep white dresses linens and lace curtains snowy white. The ad ends with a promise to wait for stock, signaling strong brand loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Figures Wanted Editor this poem is capital
A Boston Transcript note shows a dialogue about a capitalized poem title. The exchange quotes editor and poet discussing emphasis and value, framing a playful literary query.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Girl judges cowards who won't propose in romance
A sharp remark declares that a girl has little patience for a man too fearful to propose. The line emphasizes resolve in courtship and calls out hesitation as a flaw.
Acid Stomach Wrecks Health and Quick Relief Promised
A sweeping appeal touts Eaton ic and Batonic as instant fixes for acid stomach symptoms like belching heartburn and bloating. The ad promises stronger energy and clear stomach comfort, urging readers to buy from a druggist with a money‑back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatonic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albert N. Depew
Wyon
Foreign Legion OF France
Cassard
Redly and Briton Co
George Mar
Limey
Harrington
Findiny
Herous
Oars
Skager Mack
Cattegat
Brick
Outlook