Front-line Memoir of a Soldier in the Argonne Offensive
Julian Snow recounts action from Docelles to the Argonne, detailing first American rations, sickness in Urbex, front-line maneuvers with the 140th infantry, and a six-day advance in September led by General Liggitt with Pershing directing the First Field Army. He notes gas attacks, Dutch assault attempts, and harsh conditions with limited sleep.
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Docelles
States
Remiremount
Vagney
Urbexs
Kruth
Metaveral
Matlack
Pershing
Argonne Woods
North Sea
Argonne
91St
Pennsylvania
Liggitt
From Argonne to Verdun and back news of war and town life
A World War I letter recounts marches from Argonne to Verdun and a quiet front sector. It notes Christmas visits in Basin Thermopolis Grass Creek and Meeteetse, a wedding, local errands, influenza illness, and a new well at Washakie No. 11.
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Argonne
Bar le Due
Verdun
St. Mehild
John McFayden
Chas. Hetzler
Grass Creek
Ohio Oil Co
Kirby Creek
Basin
Mr. Hetzler
Matt Reed
Ina Smotherman
Thermopolis
Phil Bender
Washakie No
Lee Crall
Ford People
Wilson Won the War Amid Questions in Wind River
A Washington letter from J. C. O Mahoney to Senator Kendrick argues President Wilson ended a world war but wonders about the November 5 1918 election and questions the costs and sacrifices of Americans. It laments hunger rationing and recalls millions serving in farms shops shipyards and camps, noting Liberty Bonds War Savings and the sacrifices of two million soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. C. O'Mahoney
Kendrick
Wind River Mountaineer
Wilson
United States
America
Need for Immediate Relief for Armenians in Switzerland
Cablegram from U S Minister Stovall in Berne urges fast aid for Armenian refugees and deportees, noting homes ruined and lands wasted. It asks to confirm a promised monthly appropriation through June 1919 to double the aid value and support those facing peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Stovall
Berne
Switzerland
Red Cross Home Service report from Big Horn County
The Home Service section in Big Horn County reports 160 families aided from April to November with $115.20 in financial help. Committee members include Mrs. J. F. Peers as chair, Mrs. R. St. Landfair, Mrs. F. A. Wise, Dr. M. H. Smith, T. M. Hyde, and Mrs. W. C. Snow.
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Home Service
AJR. C
Big Horn County
J. F. Peers
Denver
R. St. Landfair
F. A. Wise
M. H. Smith
T. M. Hyde
W. C. Snow
Home Service Committees
Home Service Department
J. F. Ewers
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F. O. B. Detroit
LEE Automotive Company
Basin, Wyoming
Veedol
Julian Snow
Alsaee
Bracks
Cornemount
Chevieny
Nancy
Chevigny
St. Mehiel
Fredom
Leed Basin
Wyo
Putian
France
L. C Harnsberger
Lander Journal
RED Cross
T. W. Spratt
Fritz Bros. Rairden
Wye
Jeti
Frits
War Industries Board
the Basin Lumber& Supply Co
Hardware Coal Builders Supplies
H. W. Horn
Mgr
Chase & Sanborn’s
Martin’s Cash Grocery
Craig-Curtis Coo
and Greybull
Wyoming
First National Bank
of Basin
Member
Federal Reserve System
Arthur K. Lee
8S. Skovgard
Ed Carothers
J. C. Stewart
W. C. May
James A. Lee
F. C. Emerson John McFayden Herbert T. H
John Lyman John Seaman
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