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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1915
Page
8
The writer recalls a brutal day at the besieged town of Dikmude amid shellfire and mud. Soldiers moved through ruined streets as bombs fell, creaking walls, and a constant threat reshaped the landscape. Amid destruction, life clung to the town’s fragile remnants.
A garbled account describes a self styled potato charm claimed to cure rheumatism and other pains. It cites Mr McG and a local potato carrier scheme, with assertions the charm works through mysterious emissions from potatoes. Police note the story as folklore, while investigators question the science behind the claim.
A chaotic OCR summary reports Dutch efforts to clear washed ashore sea mines along the Netherlands coast. It notes Lt. Gantos and the Amsterdam torpedo station handling mine destruction challenges, with dangerous attempts to disarm British, French, and German mines. Fragmentary details describe shell designs, methods, and near misses, including improvised cuts with knives and hazardous detonations.
Fragmentary notes reference a Weston event on Jani 16 involving a local physician and Dr Jepson. The text is garbled but suggests a discussion or arrangement about certain treatments or polymers, with mentions of an “amalipox” or related condition and an unclear outcome.
Washington correspondents and public men discuss the premiere of a motion picture adaptation of Haskin's work. The report notes government involvement, dramatic scenes using explosives, and commentary on the film's portrayal of federal activities and warnings about German mines. The piece names attendees, officials, and various spectators while describing the production's technical and political context.
A mutilated trench diary recounts a starving wounded French soldier who clings to a dying comrade as shells fall. He recalls moments of fear and courage, wonders at the bond between soldiers, and describes the grim aftermath including a comrade’s death and the search for the enemy. The narrative hints at a chaotic frontline scene and the soldiers’ resolve amid catastrophe.
In Baltimore, Maxwell and state forestry officials push a tree planting program. The plan envisions extensive street work and forestry collaboration, aiming to beautify neighborhoods and support new streets. The effort involves several community groups and municipal departments, with expected implementation in the coming months.
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