Landed in France and marching toward Carap
Extracts from letters of Lieut. E G Pedigo describe landing in France and rapid march inland. He notes seasickness and a real fight, emphasizes home support and national pride, mentions Mass on shipboard with Father John, Union services, and the desire to receive mail. Read about old French villages and a revolutionary mansion near the rails as troops advance.
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Pedigo
155Th Ambulance Company
114Th Sanitary
France
New Marshfield
America
Father John
Louisiana
Illinois
S A
Waterloo Township
Ohio
East
Thadeas
White House
Washington
Chateau
Ozarks
Arkansas
Paris
New York
New York Tribune
French Chateau Life and War Letters From the Front
A field report style reminiscence describes French chateaux with stone buildings and grand grounds. The writer, an assistant surgeon with the 114th Sanitary Train, notes wine farms, roads, and rural life while detailing camp conditions, influenza, and longing for home and letters. He recalls grape harvests, local customs, and gratitude for American aid amid war.
Wae Gites 2 week Liquor Wastes Earnings
A dated wartime style notice argues liquor spending wastes resources. It claims over two billion dollars yearly could buy homes life insurance better food and clothing. The note references the Union Club Athens County Dry Federation and urges a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Club
Athens County Dry Federation
Red Cross Institute Opens Six Courses for Disabled Men
The Red Cross Institute for Crippled and Disabled Men in New York offers six training courses. It is noted as the first specialized trade school in the United States for handicapped men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Institute For
New York
United States
Local Families Gather for Sunday Visits Across Town
Mr LD H Russell and family of Coolville were Sunday guests of G P Russell and family. Mrs Mile Foster and daughter Margaret Belle of Chauncey visit Mr and Mrs T J Foster. Miss Mabel Hornsby from Ireland stays with Mrs A L Cornes. Emma Smith visits sister Mrs A H Palmer in Parkersburg. Mrs Grace Melrose is improving from influenza after a severe illness. Neighbors spent Thursday evening at G P Russell's home. Mrs M N Linscott returns to Athens after a week with A L Cornes family.
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LD. H. Russell
Coolville
G. P. Russell
Mile Foster
Margaret Belle
Chauncey
T. J. Foster
J. T. Devore
Mabel Hornsby
Ireland
A. L. Cornes
Glenn Pierce
Parkersburg
Emma Smith
A. H. Palmer
Little Hocking
Grace Melrose
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Schenck
J. H. Schenck & Son
Philadelph
Charles Stelzle
Athens County Day Federation
Red Cross
Republican
Frank B. Willis
Clarence J. Brown
Secretary of
Harvey C. Smith
Rudolph W. Archer
John Q., Price
Congress
Israel M. Foster
M. B. Archer
General Assembly
Henry A. Hatch
The
Common Pleas Court
T. L. Morgan
Herb J. Parker
Fred Cornwell
L. E. Mundiew
Fred R. Porter
David M. Sawyer
Jas. Bk. Woodworth
Otto L. Hoisington
Fred R. Baker
W. B. Bartels
W. B. Johnson
Athens County Republican Executive Committee
State of
Ohe
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & CO
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Hall
Lash
Premium
Athens
Ostro’s
Nelsonville
Athens County
Harmony Hill
Judicial
Supreme Court
R. M. Wanamaker
Phil M. Crow
Oscar W. Newman
James FE. Robinson
Court of Appeals
WM. H. Middleton
Court of Common Pleas
Lawrence G., Worstell
Emmett Keenan
Leander A. Koons
Athens County Democratic Executive Committee
Hma Sae
the Newsom -Walburn Co
E. R. Walburn
Mer
Court St
Newsom
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Professor Fisher
Schiffmann
Brewers
Germany
Ohio Brewers
Michigan
Uncle Sam
Kaiser Bill
Kaiser John
H. T. Phillips
F. S. Roach
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