Letters From War Front Describe French Aid and American Spirit
A rough field-note style letter from Cadet Yand.W. Tynandr describes respite with fellow cadets near a French village. The writer praises French sacrifice and pride while recounting a seaside tea and a chilly first swim in nearby hills, and notes Allied training and air service experiences ahead of advancing battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
France
Enago
Simon
United States Air Service
Yand.w. Tynandr
FE. W. Workman
Goliad Stree
de Brinch
Pearl & Catdis
Camouflage by Nell Brinkley 1916 poem excerpt
A verse from Nell Brinkley entitled Camouflage describes how a woman's outward adornment masks her inner truth. The poem compares the beauty and appeal of a smiling woman to a veil that hides her naked soul and true feelings behind eloquent glances and maximizing charm.
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Nell Brinkley
French Hearts Warm to Americans as War Notes Pour In
A letter from Captain B. W. Erskine describes French admiration for American troops and the warm welcome from civilians. He notes French sacrifices, hopes for justice and liberty, and sees Jeanne d Arc-like resolve in the people. He also shares travel impressions and his aim to help win the war despite censorship duties.
Nuxated Iron Promoted By Doctors In Health Drive
A series of medical authorities including Dr. James Francis Sullivan and Dr. Ferdinand King back Nuxated Iron as an organic iron supplement. They claim it boosts red blood, nerves, and muscles, warns against metallic iron products, and urges physician prescription or ensured brand name on packaging. Manufacturers promise satisfaction or money back.
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Joan of Are
Jeanne d'Arce
James Francois Sullivan
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Westchester County Hospital
Ferdinand King
William R. Kerr
City of Chicago
Karr
J. A. J. Newman
Sure Geon
Chicago
House Buregeon
Jefferson Park Hospital
James Francis Sullivan
Vota
Iran
IL la Waster
Tellet Cosmters
Geox
Park Ave
150Th St
Son Arthur Underwood Sends News From France
Mr and Mrs Nathan Underwood receive a letter from their son Arthur in the Railway Engineers of the American Expeditionary Forces in France He mentions excitement at sea before departure and a recent visit to Paris during bombardment by long range artillery but adds he cannot disclose details.
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Nathan Underwood
Arthur
France
Underwood
Paris
Edison's New Musical Art
Edison describes Music’s Re-Creation as a reforming art that consoles and refreshes the soul. He argues it helps through nerve strain and hardship, multiplying joy and alleviating depression while offering companionship and lasting enrichment.
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Thomas A. Edison
Paris Bombardment Reported by a War Correspondent
A correspondent recalls Paris under German long range fire on a recent Sunday and notes Parisians carry on as usual. He praises the YMCA for wartime entertainment in Paris with Elsie Janis touring from the States and the Paris Grand Opera. The account includes a copy of the Stars and Stripes and mentions U.S. engineers and Liberty Loan optimism.
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Paris
States
Paris Grand Opera
Elsie Janis
Chicago
Underwood
Engineer Corps
Sam
Stars and Stripes
France
U. S
Senate
Wisconsin
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Eneir
St. Tg
United States
Captain Wood Erskine
Cant
B. W. Erskine
Coast Artillery
National Army
Mra
LH. H. Erskine
East Elmira Street
Captain Esking
Lana
America
Gerrans
Holland
W. Ceram
Phone Crocker
Stinelt
Tomy Coffee
Rthur Underwood
DeMiracle
Edison’s New Musical Art
Edison
Kodaks and
Kodak
Oficial Laboratory
Hissa Janis
Elsie
Eisia Janis
Waupaca
Wis
Everett Head
Geda
Hunt
A.B. Richards Co
Sherman
Texas
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