19 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Rosetown Eagle
Location
Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
1
A wartime letter excerpt describes daily fatigue and routines near the front. It notes casualties, supply issues, and a reserve stance as operations shift toward a major offensive. Personal references include several named soldiers and allies across towns in the region.
War time urging motorists to conserve gasoline on Sundays under Fuel Controller guidance. Emphasizes saving fuel preserves supplies for the war effort and reduces costs, claiming a single Sunday could save millions of gallons and support the war machine.
The letter describes raids and prisoner behavior, loot and movement through trenches, with references to fear and staying strong. It mentions soldiers enduring 48 hours of hardship, the platoon’s health and spirits, and plans for battalion redeployment.
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