Remarkable Pettit Memoir of Picardy Battle Heroics
First Lieutenant Roswell T. Pettit MR C of Ottawa Illinois recounts the nine day battle during the British 7th army retreat from St Quentin in Picardy. He describes shell fire, night marching, aid posts, tank and cavalry action, near defeat, and his unit’s retreat with heavy losses, ending with orders to proceed to the AEF in Paris.
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Roswell T. Pettit
R. C
Ottawa
Ill
J. W. Pettit
Tawa
Chicago Tribune
Picardy
7Th Army
Fritz
Lord Thyme
Doc
Robert W. Service
Mons
Oller
Pettit
Paris
Pati Serco Sweater of Satin Ribbon Featured
A new sweater style uses narrow satin ribbon instead of Worsted and recalls a French import with 1,000 yards of baby ribbon. The article notes the cost was lower than an average silk sweater and highlights women who can make the sweaters at home.
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France
Freezone advertised as painless corn treatment by Cincinnati genius
Drop of magic from Freezone stops foot corn pain instantly and lifts off. A tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents promises relief from hard and soft corns and callouses between the toes without soreness or irritation.
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Cincinnati
Awaiting a Delegation Engagement Notice
A dialogue notes a man awaiting official notification after being told his daughter is engaged. He confirms awareness but has not received formal notice yet. The exchange reflects family expectations and formal communication in progress.
Frustration With Mislabeled Ham Sandwich Clue
A lighthearted quip about avoiding misidentification in meals. The joke hinges on a waiter pointing out a label on rice paper as evidence. The exchange highlights label accuracy expectations in dining contexts.
Fly Killer Ad Seeks Quick Relief In Brooklyn
An advertisement promotes a new daily fly killer device priced in USD and directs customers to 160 De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn for purchase or more information. The terse copy emphasizes killing flies to prevent disease.
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de Kalb Ave
Brook
Brooklyn
Early Nonsense Promotes Dr Pierce’s Pellets Ad
An advertising blurb touts Dr Pierce's Pellets as best for liver bowels and stomach. It recommends one ae for laxative and three for a cathartic, urging readers to act today rather than postponing duties.
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Inois
Verdun
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Orth Sea
Noce
Arch 21
Allen Park
Bowie
Foulard
Géorgette
Ances
Ashion
Pati Serco
Ohio
Allen
Neumonia
Calla
KS Vapor
Cuticura
Beauty
San
Kansas City Building Supply Co
Railway Exchange
Kansas City
Mas
W. N. Kansas City
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