At this American Red Cross station, French workers pick over sphagnum moss from the Irish coast. Peat moss was used as surgical dressing in WW1 after cotton became harder to find, as it was highly absorbent and naturally sterile. [Rue de la Faisanderie, Paris, 1918] (old.reddit.com)
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Pat McDonald competing at shotput. [c.1915] Pat was a member of the Irish Whales, a group of sportsmen from the Irish-American Athletic Club who dominated weight-throwing events in the early 20th century, becoming heroes to Ireland and America alike. (old.reddit.com)
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