Wartime Rambles and Language Lessons From Bucks in France
A flowing narrative from a correspondent recounts daily life with troops in France. It includes rules from Arthur Delmater, humor about French phrases, YMCA aid activities, and chatter about moving to Commercy, training moves, and local translations as soldiers discuss discipline, meals, and lighter moments.
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Arthur M. Delmater
House
Revelle
Hobo Fisher
Insignia
Paddy Flynn
Paddy
Donks
Flynn
M. P
35Th M. P. Co
Corps
Red
Senator Jones
Happy Voelker
Mme. Mardieu
Voelker
Jones
Madame
Senator
Hobo
Paris
Dutch Voelker
Frey
Jon Herrington
Ike Smith
Joe
Ike
Bucks
A. E. F. Burg
France
Germany
Red Delemater
Romeo Madison
Romeo
Private Harris Notes Frog Life in France Bucks Trade
Private Harris describes the Frog furlough trains through Lerouville and the Meuse area, detailing how Bucks trade German helmets belts pistols pipes and swords for francs and Bowie souvenirs. He mentions the Morning Whistle ads and club rules showing military humor and daily life among soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Strausburg
Mulhouse
Metz
Paris
Rhine Front
Bordeaux
Brest
St. Nazaire
Romeo Madison
Osage Hahn
EM PLOY PRODUCE THINK in a new age of farming
The piece argues production should drive prices, not consumer hardship. It contrasts wheat and corn with coal oil and steel while urging workers to seek employment and farmers to invest in land improvements to boost yields. It dismisses wage-price fears and praises wartime loyalty of big business and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Kansas
Madison
Ike Smith
Harry Chapman
Navy
Senator Jones
Hobo Fisher
Michigan Red
Army of Occupation
Socrates Gifford
Indiana
Missouri
Nebraska
Illinois
Mr. Bear
Bear
America
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