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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1917
Page
4
London readers urge better street order for blind pedestrians from St Dunstan's hostel. Obstacles such as buckets, ladders and bikes clutter pavements, hindering blind soldiers and sailors as they learn to move alone.
An officer notes how Belgian hospitality helped Tommy Atkins adapt to English, easing language barriers with tea and coffee. As Belgians return home, improvised mushroom houses rise near the front, many named in French or Flemish and some branded as cafes for officers.
Paris reports dogs as vital assistants to soldiers in Europe with medals and monuments recognizing their service. Descriptions cover sentry, despatch, patrol, ambulance, and sled dogs aiding in hauling, locating wounded, and guiding rescues, including famous dogs Mira Lyon Follette and Bob.
London reports a rise in female labor demand to replace men in farming. Over a thousand training camps have opened for girls to learn ploughing, milking, carpentry, and gate repair. Volunteers sign for war duration, may undergo medicals, and receive about 3 dollars weekly with government lodging and meals. Uniforms provided and appeals possible over pay or conditions.
Britain's war bread mixes grains beyond wheat with rice barley maize and other ingredients. A London physician notes white loaves from rice and dark loaves from rye with varying flavors and nutrition. Bean flour blends offer high protein while rye may sour.
A Scots Guards soldier held as a prisoner of war in Germany describes relief at living a normal life in a Swiss camp, the impact on his eyesight, and the longing of prisoners to return to the front while expressing gratitude for a safer, more comfortable environment.
A London reader reports his dog will not skip meals for the meatless days. The writer notes despite appeals and government arguments, his pet resists the economy move, remaining hungry when four meatless days weekly are imposed.
In Hine, rioters attacked buildings and clashed with police as they shouted anti Prussia slogans. Officers were knocked down and dragged, while fire crews struggled to regain control as demonstrators dispersed amid chaos.
A nameless courtroom exchange reveals a dispute over spelling in a court case. The witness Kole insists his name is Kole, not Colt, and defends a Yankee spelling while acknowledging service in the expeditionary force. The mayor probes his allegiance with a joking prompt about being a Yankee.
A London Times correspondent recalls soldiers trudging through muddy trench networks on Europe's front. Men wade, sink, and flounder in treacherous ground as they attempt to reach firmer banks amid endless halts and cautious progress.
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