Americans Repulse German Raiders Near Chateau Thierry
U S forces report repulsing German raiders at multiple points near Chateau Thierry as Pershing telegraphs heavy activity. American troops anned with artillery and aircraft inflict losses, capture 86 prisoners, and prepare for a likely German drive along the Marne.
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Washington
Pershing
Jwar Department
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Barnes Wood
Belleau
U.S
Sind
Clateau Thierry
Be Glad Youre Alive An Ideal American Amid Loss
An obituary style tribute celebrates a man of cheerful spirit who turned to humble work and civic duty after personal tragedy. He faced grief with resilience, refused grouchiness, and inspired others to find joy in life. He honors democracy by serving others and remains an emblem of resolve and patriotism. Milwaukee Journal
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America
Milwaukee Journal
Cattle troubles, purchases, and weather on Mill Creek farm
A veterinarian attended to two sick cows at N. W. Simons as cows and recent losses plague his herd. M. Gallatin bought two cows from Henry Smith last week. Miss Mary Horn and Miss Ella Ohm visit Marshfield and family. Saturday rain calms dust while haying plans vary. farming activity in progress with some fields not yet started.
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Mill Creek
N. W. Simons
Mary Horn
Marshfield
Ella Ohm
Louis Korth
Let Him Live Poem Haunts Kaiser With War Imagery
A Lancaster Ohio girl’s poem found in a Christmas packet for an Ohio soldier condemns the Kaiser. It imagines lavish torture and battlefield horrors, ending with the plan to force him to sing The Star Spangled Banner.
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Ohio
Lancaster
No 50-50 Patriotism Mentioned in Des Moines Capital
A Des Moines Capital editorial blasts so called 50-50 patriots who support the war effort only half heartedly. It urges unwavering backing of the Union, declaring true patriotism requires full commitment to defeating Germany and uniting behind the front lines.
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Germany
United States of America
United States
Des Moines
Mystery ad hints at umbrella return to grocer shop
A mangled advertisement from the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph alludes to a gentleman who runs a boot shop with a red head returning a young lady umbrella with whalebone ribs and iron handle to a slate roofed grocer shop to hear of a future advantage, tied to a deceased mother’s name engraved on pits.
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Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Unique Park Falls Soldier Invite To No Man's Land Prom
Price county troops in the front line and a mock war themed prom held on No Man's Land July 4 1920 is described. Lieut Owen Muck invites Mrs Owen Muck and Judy to the Co B event with music by Maching Gun Barrage encores by the Bowie and a felled menu of hard tack corn whisky cognac. The notice warns ladies to wear high top boots camouflage faces and leave children at home while admission costs and warlike precautions are listed.
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Price County
Kaiser
Owen Muck
Co. B
Judy
Two Viewpoints of War Echo in a Soldier's Journal
Amelia Josephine Burr of The Vigilantes presents a German soldier's journal excerpt describing a French Boy Scout, the ambush, and the dialogue on courage and waste. The narrator confronts guilt, mortality, and a longing for mercy for his son, seeking the truth learned in death.
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Amelia Josephine Burr
the Vigilantes
No Nonsense Said to the Kaiser and Master-Hun
Edith M. Thomas of the Vigilantes records a bold wartime vow: “Tell the Master-Hun, when this war is done. We will stand no nonsense from him.” The verse recalls Gerard’s stoic stance against aggression and frames a united American resolve.
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Gerard
America
Kaiser
Edith M. Thomas
the Vigilantes
Paper uses advertised in Berlin showcase
An advertisement from Information Belges in a Berlin newspaper lists paper uses in Germany. It notes paper for dresses and aprons, business suits, manufacture of suits, upholstery and tapestries, trunks and bags, bags, pillowcases and mattresses and promotes a splendid assorted lot for sale.
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Berlin
Information Belges
War Mail Ruling Ends Perishable Goods at Post Offices
Washington DC announces new policy barring perishable items such as fruit and foods from being mailed to troops. Officials say most perishables cannot be delivered in edible condition, ending practical acceptance at post offices.
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Washington, D. C
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
A promotional notice urges buying Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy now to be prepared for summer colic or diarrhoea. It claims the product is worth many times its cost when needed and highlights readiness for family health.
Hewitt Town Notes on Local Building and Training
Hewitt residents report work on two new houses near a parent’s home with a concrete basement wall. A crew moved a barn, and local youths from the town’s Class One prepare for army service this month. Albert Schill and John Harapshier attend Marshfield motor truck driving class every Monday and Friday evening.
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Hewitt
Francis
F. X. Durst
Louis Neuman
Armyj
Albert Schill
John Harapshier
Marshfield
Are You One of Them Chamberlain's Tablets Story
Mrs M R Sears Baldwinsville NY shares a stomach upset tale noting relief after taking Chamberlains Tablets. She describes gas and pains lasting weeks and says the first dose relieved her and continued use cured her. The ad claims the tablets prevent recurrence after pain is relieved.
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Chamberlain
Market Price List for Potatoes and Meats
A fragmented price sheet lists commodities like potatoes butter eggs beef pork veal lamb and hides with per unit weights and per weight prices. OCR issues obscure many figures but indicate per dozen eggs and per pound or per hundredweight pricing for beef veal pork and sheep products.
Flour and feed price list from Sparr Cereal Co
A fragmented ad lists wholesale prices for flour feed and grain items from Sparr Cereal Company. Items include wheat oats barley rye corn bulk feed bran hominy and best flour with per bushel or per ton rates and notes on bulk quantities. Some prices appear garbled.
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Sparr Cereal Company
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