01 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
1
The President urges national unity and participation in a government campaign to support fighters in World War II. He appeals to all Americans as Americans beyond creed or group, asking each person to contribute through the seven authorized organizations. It is framed as a Solemn national duty with victory tied to individual effort.
Soldier letter from France describes frontline duties with a battery and ammunition work and nightly labor. He notes American drives, motorized units, and mentions comrades Ernie Baynton Sid Barnes Percy Wilson and others while avoiding specifics of location and dates. The tone is upbeat about battlefield conditions and the commander's movements.
A soldier writes from the front describing relentless rain and mud during a major drive. He mentions traveling hundreds of miles with optimistic notes about end of service, shares rough inland scenes, food shortages, and occasional mail from home after two months.
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