American Troops Stand Ready to Bring Victory in France
From France, July 1 1918 United Press recounts American soldiers showing stamina bravery and leadership in the Marne Cantigny and Verdun actions. It notes training on arrival, reliance on French guidance, and growing supply and air power as the Allied cause advances toward victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred 8. Ferguson
United Press
France
America
Lorraine
Cantigny
Picardy
Marne
United States
Toul
Min Des Dames
Lune
Verdun
Algace
Bacarat
Paris
Warrica
Batle
Hore
Finch Soil
Chateau Thierry
Boursches
Bola de Belleau
Old Soldier Sends Letter to Army Girls From the Front
An American Expeditionary Force correspondent, Miss Gladys McIntyre, recounts receiving letters and clippings from home that buoy the troops in France. The piece includes a warm message from Edward C. Todd in France, updates on family, and notes on mail logistics and garden scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieceprey
Misa Irene McIntyre
France
U. S. Salvation Army
Gladys
Irene McIntyre
Letters From Men In Service From Edward Todd in France
Edward Todd of Columbus writes to his mother in June 1918 about receiving mail from home and plans to write twice weekly. He notes a temporary overseas shipment restriction and anticipates relief soon as orders are updated.
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Hie
France
Frenece
Seaboard
America
Harry
George
States
Vernon
Edward C. Todd
Aero Squadron
American Expeditionary Forces
New York
N. Y
Edward
Todd
Columbus
Carbondale
Wm. Todd
Courtland Ave
Ohio
Letter from Camp Mills soldier describes move toward New York City
Wagoner William M. Bell writes from Camp Mills to grandparents and cousin about leaving Camp Custer, traveling past Niagara Falls and the Blue Ridge, sighting the Statue of Liberty, and noting many drafted soldiers. He expects a short stay for new clothes and hopes to return home in about a year. He signs from Ambulance Section 810 Sanitary Train, 85th Division, in New York.
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838Th Infantry
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Jesse
Pauley
Danville
Ill
Camp Mills
N. Y
New York City
Niagara Falls
Blue Ridge Mountains
James
Nell
Athens
Wagoner
William M. Bell
New York
New England Family News Notes Passings and Visits
Mr and Mrs R D Hughes welcomed a nine and a half pound daughter born July 21. Mrs Alice Washburn and her children from Columbus visited 8 J Davis and family. Miss Georgia Poston spent a week with friends in Athens. Frank Guthrie returned to Parkersburg after visiting G P Jarvis. Miss Draxie Swindle from Hitchens Ky came to visit sister Mrs R D Hughes. Mr and Mrs Ray Marquis and children of Canaanville were guests of B B Wyatt. Mr and Mrs Will Hill of Sharpburg visited Mrs Cynthia Ginn last week. Kenneth Wyatt left Monday for …
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Hughes
Alice Washburn
Columbus
J. Davis
Georgia Poston
Athens
Frank Guthrie
Parkersburg
G. P. Jarvis
Draxie Swindle
Hitchens
Red Cross Rheumatic Remedy Sold by Local Pharmacies
The Red Cross remedy claims to soothe the stomach and offer permanent cures in many cases. It is among over a hundred Red Cross Remedies guaranteed by The Hickman Pharmacy in Nelsonville and The Cline's Pharmacy Co. in Athens.
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RED Cross
Hickman
Nelsonville
Cline’s
Athens
When Girls of Cook Tent Go With McIntyre Sisters
Frank J. Taylor reports from France that the McIntyre Sisters Gladys and Irene, Salvation Army volunteers who baked pies and doughnuts and served coffee for a Yankee regiment, have been reassigned. Doughboys recall them fondly as practical helpers and friends amid shellfire, and other regiments await their next post.
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Frank J. Taylor
United Press
France
McIntyre Sisters
Salvation Army
McIntyre
Gladys
Irene
Midnight Oil Lesson Warns on Kerosene Shortage
The U S government urges saving kerosene as supplies may be tight next winter. Citizens should maximize light and heat by properly using lamps lanterns heaters and stoves to ensure full war duty with every gallon.
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Washington
United State
Fought Bought Draftees Stock Purchases Athens Candy Firm
Luster Fought Co reports purchase of the stock and goodwill of the Athens Candy and Cigar Co from Chas Russell. Business will continue at the wholesale store on Pratt Street with prompt handling of all mail orders. Athens Ohio.
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Sane United Press War Review
Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Gladys McIntrye
The
Camp Sherman
Harry Starkey
Anna McKinley
Clifford Run
George Williams
New England
C. B. Taylor
McArthur
New England Presbyterian Church
Sam Sommers
Clover Leaf Club
Big Musical Review
College Auditorium
Athent 0
Food Administration
Wolfe Bros
the Junod Milling CO
F. J. Beasley Milling CO
Moler Feed & Poultry CO
ED. S. White
South CouRt SF
Conkey
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