Now all roads lead to France and heavy is the tread
Of the living; but the dead returning lightly dance.
Edward Thomas, Roads

Monday, April 18, 2016

American Homefront: A Typical Day's Headlines


Thanks to reader Joan Coleman. Gladys Leigh, the tragic war bride mentioned in the first headline, was Joan's grandmother's sister.
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  1. Pat, Marcus & AlexisApril 30, 2016 at 7:11 PM

    Here's a complete front page for this day a century ago, from the local paper:

    http://lexanteinternet.blogspot.com/2016/04/casper-daily-press-for-april-18-1916.html

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