Stobsiade Military, Issue No. 12 (26)
11/07/1917
The twelfth edition of the Military Stobsiade begins with a poem by Joseph Baron von Eichendorff [1788-1857] called A Wanderer’s Maxim. It describes life in the work camp at Grantham. Then reports on the military hospital which is attached to our camp. The camp chronicle details the arrival of new comrades and the competitions being held for them. There is also something new to report about Hieronymus, while a poem expresses the longing with which the “old prisoners” are hoping to be exchanged soon. It ends with a prize exercise. Full edition available here.
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Stobsiade Military, Issue No. 13 (27)
14/08/1917
The thirteenth edition of the Military Stobsiade begins with Poem by Goethe. Number 13 reports on the two biggest work camps: Dalmellington (Loch Doon) and Kinlochleven. In addition it reports on the naval work camp in Glendevon and the Work Camp Review covers a sports day in Crawford. A short essay describes one of the modest pleasures of imprisonment, the doubtful Joy of The First Light, while a poem celebrates the Stobs Dog Days of summer. It ends with club reports and charitable donations. Full edition available here.
Read moreIn the News: German PoWs escape!
31/08/1917The Berwick Advertiser – Six German PoWs escape from Stobs 31 August 1917
Read moreIn the News: Escape of six German PoWs
31/08/1917Peebleshire Advertiser – Escape of six German Prisoners of War from Stobs Camp 31 August 1917
Read moreIn the News: Six escaped German PoWs still at large
31/08/1917Kelso Chronicle – Six escaped German prisoners of war still at large 31 August 1917
Read moreTheatre: Jugend von heute
01/09/1917
A comedy, Jugend von heute [Youth of Today], by O Ernst in four acts. Part of Theaterleben im Kriegsgefangenenlager Stobs | M. Rabenschlag from Europeana.eu.
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