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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1920
Page
24
The article notes the advance of American forces into Germany with morale boosted by singing the Star Spangled Banner at the Rhine. It describes the fear of German soldiers and the presence of relics from Roman-era buildings as American troops advance through the area.
In early December we near the Moselle and cross into German land, resting in small towns as our regimental band plays daily. We witness eerie hospitality from a fleeing German officer and learn maps mislead us, with ferries replacing bridges and Roman ruins dotting the Moselle bank as we push toward Berncastle and Treves.
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt recounts a December Rhine crossing with American troops in uniform, noting discipline, curiosity of local children, and a sense of a wartime era ending. He describes Coblenz, Ehrenbreitstein, and the first division crossing, then reflects on soldiers’ longing to return home and their view of the United States as superior to Europe.
In a humorous letter from Greenwich Connecticut Ring W Lardner recounts a Bridgeport Herald reporter arranging an interview at his home. The piece details nerves fear, breakfast beans, pancakes, a parlor clean up, a mouse trap under the radiator and a staged photo session with family members.
A discussion notes that Indian names often change after conversion to Christianity. Examples include Nosepricked becoming Servant of Jesus, Beggar becoming Child of the Church, and She Devil becoming Happiness.
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