Soldier writes from France about battles from July 4 to war end
Private John Rakovsky of the Supply Company, 112th Infantry, recalls Dover air raid, shell fire from July 4 through armistice, battles at Chateau Thierry, Fismes, Argonne, Metz, and a late war parade rumor. He describes travels from New York to Liverpool to Folkestone and Calais, ends with Christmas wishes and plans to meet his family.
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Joseph Rakovsky
Mace Street
John Rakovsky
One Hundred and Twelfth Infantry
Rakovsky
New York
Liverpool
England
Folkstone
Dover
English Channel
Calais
France
Chateau ‘Thierry
Fismes
Argonne Forest
Metz
Washington
Sam
Buxeries
John
Food Administration Slows Down Ahead of Dissolution
Philadelphia reports a halt in the state food administrator's headquarters with disbanding set for December 31 1918. Only unpaid staff remain with State Defense until dissolution. Howard Heinz will keep headquarters in the city as offices are vacated and peace terms are signed. Trade groups are urged to send records of business contributions to end the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
State Food Administrator
Council
The
Food Administration
Howard Heinz
Soldier draws anti German cartoon after armistice signing
Private W. R. Sweikert of Headquarters Company, One Hundred and Twelfth Infantry, sends a letter home from France with an original cartoon of Americans crushing the Kaiser and Hohenzollern. He details taking a German pen, money, and belt as souvenirs and notes his safe return hopes and wartime service including over the top actions.
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J. N. Sweikert
Cumberland Street
W. R. Sweikert
Headquarters Company
One Hundred and Twelfth Infantry
Sweikert
O. K
Brother Earl
Earl
Eventh Regiment
Atlanta
Senate to Hear Rail Legislation by Senate Interstate Commerce
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee schedule inaugurates hearings on railroad legislation January 2 with Director General McAdoo expected as first witness. Also notes a Christmas stereopticon lecture for youths at the Pennsylvania Railroad Y M C A and an advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with E W Grove signature.
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Senate
Washington
House
Joint
Congressional Committee
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
McAdoo
Pennsylvania Railroad Y. M. C. A
Reily and
Wallace Streets
E. W. Grove
Get Rid of That Persistent Cough
A historical tonic marketed as a remedy for chronic coughs and lung ailments. The ad touts Eckman's Alternative as a tonic and upbuilder, claiming successful use and referencing small price fractions.
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Eckman
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Arrisburg
America
Harrisburg
Doutrichs
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Society Brand
Hart Schaffner & Mara
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