Australians and Americans bond at Camp Lewis in wartime ties
The article describes close Anglo American ties as Australian and American soldiers share slang like Aussie and Sammie. It portrays Camp Lewis under Major General Greene with luxurious but purposeful facilities, a hospital complex, huts, gardens, and a hostesses house run by officers wives. It highlights American camps as well organized, child friendly, and aimed at boosting morale and readiness for war.
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Lewis
Amp Lewis
VMAA
Camp Arene
Greene
Nellie Melba
America
Camp Lewis
Camp Lewte
National Board of the Ywca
Otter Camps
Tureau
Sands
I Dreamed of War Victory and Quiet Night Bliss
A dreamlike reminiscence of war fantasies ends with Reveille waking the dreamer. The speaker remembers blankets warmth, no snow, and a parade of imagined scenes including German shells, a non drinking officer, a Gotha bomber, Old Bit, a French-speaking interpreter, battles, and a payout of winnings before waking to reality. The piece blends longing for peace with nostalgic wartime imagery.
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Asd
Bertha Krupp
Reveille
For Our Dead and a Lemon Honey Sandwich Recipe
A clipped verse tribute by Sir Sidney Low expresses grief for fallen soldiers. The text mixes a memorial sentiment with a damaged, garbled recipe for Lemon Honey Sandwich sponge cake, detailing sugar, sour, baking powder, eggs, and a quick bake then slicing while warm.
Father as confidant and guide to daughters in life choices
A periodical argues the father uniquely counsels daughters as they grow, sharing interests, offering calm judgment in troubles, and guarding against missteps. He should be a trusted listener, protect against danger from unscrupulous men, and be a steady adviser as she matures.
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Coltdan
Baby Hood
Andy
Kimaly
Herather
Peither
Beast
Fortunes in Bibles Hidden Wealth Across Pages
A tale recalls wealth found in family bibles and secondhand copies. A son uncovered £15 hidden between pages from his father’s will. A student bought a Bible and found £1000 in banknotes. another Bible held £700 in notes. The stories show how scripture pages concealed money tied to family debts and fortunes.
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Arene Pols
Quanelas
Rank of England
Han
Wall
Nail lore and quirky quips about daily life
A jumble of essays and jokes on nails finger and wire tasks, fashion color tricks, a moral about kindness, and snatches of humor from a mid century column. It mixes practical notes with playful blurbs and satirical quips about media and society.
Women and the land an opportunity for women workers
The article notes growing interest in women taking farm work over indoor jobs. It cites dairying in Auckland seeking a female assistant seen as suited to cows. It suggests government runs training near big centers for poultry beekeeping gardening and similar skills. It reports a New Zealand case of a man needing four women to join his wife in operating a fruit poultry and stud farm with no prior experience required and mentions attractive learning and investment prospects.
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Auckland
Wallan
New Zealand
England
Consolation for Spinsters Koarples Plan Insurance
A German mathematician outlines an insurance scheme for spinsters to guard their future. Premiums, paid by themselves or parents, fund a baby’s upbringing costs and later provide an annuity after age thirty seven if unmarried. If married before thirty seven, no annuity but premiums with interest back if policyholder dies before thirty seven. Cash value goes to heirs. The plan aims to improve economic independence and marital prospects for spinsters.
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Koarples
Ohermany
Paselne
Iris
In Cupid's Grooming A Satirical Take On Marriage
A fragmented, antiquated quip-filled reflection on marriage roles. It jokes that a wedding ring heralds changes in happiness, housework outweighs husbandry, and love versus duty leads to farce for audiences. It lampoons courting, peacemaking, and domestic routines with tongue-in-cheek maxims.
Artificial Manures in Afforestation
Artificial manures boost early growth and rooting of young trees in nurseries and newly planted woods. German results support using bank slag, potash, and lime if needed, plus autumn soil in-filling and winter top-dressing with nitrate of soda. Continental practice repeats manuring after each clearance with reduced quantities, while lupins serve for green manuring and lime-rich soils may require burntime.
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Germany
Hare
China's first locomotive and its mysterious fate
A historic account describes China's first locomotive built locally after import limits, using salvaged parts and a wooden frame. A royal commission investigated the device, which sparked tension with Bolshevik entities, delaying action as authorities considered its disposal.
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China
Ian Real
Pebtan
Clauds W. Kinder
Holsting
Royal Commission
Peking
Fragmented Tale of War and Shortages Amidst Turmoil
A garbled OCR recounts a period of conflict and supply strain involving government actions and civilian impact. The text references Belem, Biandrauge, and Merlin in a broad setting of invasion, bias, and upheaval with scattered phrases about shortages, governance, and personal experiences.
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Gore
Asaure
le Cotten
Belem
Biandrauge
Tell-Tale Buttons In Mysteries Of Historic Crimes
A garbled tale recounts crime clues from button fragments and clothing relics. It cites Nellie Trew and a Mack Museum find guiding a conviction, plus multiple sensational 19th century murders, including a Denham Family homicide and a Ravensworth estate rents case, with bare details and dubious names.
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Nellie Trew
Kitham Common
Pierre Jauge
Famdus
Mack Museum
Scowland Yard
Mratres
Floading
Catia
Stirling
Lord Ravensworth
Vuln
Alu
Proper Operation and Care of the Tractor
The article stresses careful lubrication as the core of tractor operation. It notes that inadequate lubrication causes breakdowns, and emphasizes following the maker's instructions. Ploughing dry soil creates dust and strain, so avoid immediate hard use. oil oiling frequency and crankcase draining are advised to protect the tractor’s life.
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Stumpis
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