Perry Recalls Chateau Thierry Battle by New Castle Soldier
Samuel F. Perry of New Castle recounts the Chateau Thierry fight July 15 to 30 1918 as a member of Ambulance Company 13 1st Division. He details marching 25 miles to trenches near Curry, the heavy artillery barrage, tanks, gas exposure July 24 and witnessing General Order No 38 praising the division.
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Samuel F. Perry
New Castle
Chateau Thierry
Perry
Mr. Perry
Soissons
Fismes
Curry
No Man's Land
Quentin Roosevelt
Crepy
Chateau-Thierry
France
Summerall
Campbell King
Ambulance Co. 18
1Ts
Tobacco Habit Dangerous Doctor Connor Promotes Nicotol
An advertisement features Dr Connor of Johns Hopkins warning about nicotine dangers and urging readers to quit via Nicotol tablets. It claims thousands die from tobacco and promises refunds if the drug fails. Alfred C Hyde signs the notice.
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Doctor Connor
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Alfred C., Hyde
Family reunions surge back as postwar gatherings grow
A nostalgic piece notes big comeback in family reunions with soldiers in uniform, generous food spreads, and shared tales. It mentions government postwar efforts, local officials tracking households, and civilians involved in wartime shortages, all amid a buoyant social rebound.
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Mr. Swift
Business Activi
Unpopular U S Officers in Coblenz Draw German Ire
In Coblenz on June 23 fight, Major George Cockrell assistant provost marshal and Captain Theodore F Ficker billeting officer anger Germans with control over billets for about 1100 officers and thousands of soldiers. Cockrell based in St Paul commands over 1200 military police.
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Coblenz
George Cockrell
Theodore F. Ficker
Cockrell
St. Paul
Army officer's billet duties amid occupation Germany
A billeting officer earns a reputation for unpopularity as he houses officers from colonel to lieutenant. Since arriving in Germany with the army of occupation Captain Ficker has gained ten pounds, reflecting the strain and adjustments of garrison life.
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Germany
Army of Occupation
Ficker
Man’s Quip Fails to Impress in Domestic Moment
A playful exchange unfolds as a husband tries to share a joke with his wife. She delays laughing while she tends to her hair and glasses, ending with a light quip about timing.
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AUTO
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Meercer St
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Approva
Beston
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Neshannock
Neshannock Avenue
Soissons and Chateau
Thierry Drive
E. Marshall
Wall Paper & China
Washington ST
L. L. Swan
N. Mill St
W. Wright Hinchman
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United Cigar Store
Bell Phone
Mere's
Hainer Single
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NEW Castle Dry Goods CO
UNION
Royal Society
Bueilla
Perle
Cockreil
Bond Department
Mellon National Bank
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