Cantigny Triumph Sparks American Offense in Picardy
Newsreel style report chronicles the American assault at Cantigny on May 29 in Picardy. It notes a 3600 strong force, 182 German prisoners, and the capture of the chateau and trenches within 45 minutes. Hands on accounts praise morale, teamwork, and bravado amid shelling, with officers and lieutenants reflecting on the operation.
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Picardy
Cantigny
Berlin
Amiens
Signal Corps
Rye Fields
Kamerad
Irving W. Wood
Oakland
Cal
America
No Man’s Land
Bowie
Noe
George E. Butler
Indianapolis
Cantiney
Albert E. Billings
Brooklyn
N. Y
Praise for Americans at Cantigny in London report
The Evening News lauds the American victory at Cantigny calling the troops conquerors and brothers in the Anglo Saxon Latin pact. It predicts Cantigny as the first of many victories, says the Kaiser’s crown will fall and Cantigny will be expanded into a full length tale of triumph.
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London
Cantigny
The
Evening News
United States
Allied Museum
War Savings Stamps Drive Proclaimed for Montana
Gov. Sam V. Stewart issued a formal proclamation setting the week of June 28 in Montana for a War Savings and thrift stamps drive. He urged citizens to enlist in the production army by joining war savings societies and to deny themselves non essentials, devoting resources to government securities to ensure continued national support.
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Helena
Sam V. Stewart
Montana
To Prevent Belching Habit of Eating Slowly
Fragmentary note suggests slowing pace of meals to reduce belching. Mentions near vain deer and Sake on one of Chambers with unclear context and symbols.
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Federal Reserve Board
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