Relentless Haig Retreat Told by Lt Pettit in War Letter
Lieutenant Roswell T. Pettit of Ottawa Illinois recounts a nine day battle in Picardy during the British Fifth Army retreat from St Quentin. He describes intense shelling, tank action, near captures, and a perilous escape with officers and wounded, ending with relief and orders to report to the AEF in Paris.
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Roswell T. Pettit
Ottawa
Ill
J. W. Pettit
Chicago Tribune
Picardy
Fifth Army
St. Quentin
Pettit
Verdun
Ostend
Zeebrugge
North Sea
Robert W. Service
Mons
Oller
Lieut
Rowell T. Pettit
Paris
Roswell
Ohio Gleanings Highlights From War Time
Ohio items report cadets, veterans, and war effort notes. Dr Ralph Crawley of Marion commissioned in medical corps and sent to Fort Oglethorpe. Norman Hood of Gallipolis killed in action. nine other Ohioans cited for bravery. War seed corn program at Ohio State Univ offers 11000 bushels at $5 a bushel plus express. county agents handle applications. Local incidents include accidents in Springfield Urbana Warren and Millersburg. prolific public notices on politics, rail, and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Crawley
Marion
Ohio State University
Fort Oglethorpe
Edward Wester
Dayton
Springfield
H. H. Beery
Byron Steinberger
Urbana
Steinberger
Orren I. Brandeen
Ralph Morgan
Lancaster
Warren John McFarland
J. C. Miller
Henry Eber
Eber
Marietta
Rainbow Division
France
Ohio
Robert W. Hatch
Granger
Medina County
Miami Conservancy District
E. A. Deeds
Port Clinton
W. H. McMaster
Mt. Union College
Alliance
Ohio State Teachers’ Association
Cedar Point
S. W. Nicholson
Nicholson Clay Products Company
Cambridge
John Collins
Lorain
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Palestine
Donahey
Cox
State Board of Agriculture
National Dairy Show
J. Knox Mongomery
New Concord
Muskingum College
Prohibition Party
Columbus
G. J. Graham
Xenia
C. S. Poling
Warren
J. B. Briggs
Toledo
David Evans
Reynoldsburg
George S. Hawke
Cincinnati
A. L. Talcott
Cleveland
Supreme Court
Edward Reinert
State Board of Administration
Reinert
T. EE. Davey
Frank Uher
New Philadelphia
Harmon
Campbell
League
Philadelphia
Herrick
Willis
Language Tactics Shift Between Americans and French
A humorous contrast notes how American tourists often stumble with French while locals respond in fluent English. An example shows a Yankee trooper asking for directions to recruit fellows, and a French maid replying with a cheeky casual answer.
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Mademoiselle
Y. T
Petersons Ointment Promises Quick Heals for Sores
A testimonial letter from A C Gilbrath of Erie Pennsylvania praises Petersons Ointment for curing a year long running sore on the leg. The ad claims eczema, old sores, and piles improve quickly and touts nine cents a box with mail orders via Peterson Bros Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
A. C. Gilbrath
Reed St
Erie
John D. Rockefeller
Peterson Bros
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Not Bothering About Swords and Big Guns
A farmer dismisses talk of converting swords to plow shares, insisting he cared little for that change as long as the big guns and battleships remained untouched. The dialogue highlights rural skepticism toward disarmament plans and the defense industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Corntessel
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iMinds
Allen Park
Soen
Bowie
Fritz
Lord Thyme
Doc
Ohio Gleanings
Chillicothe
Camp Sherman
S. K. Strauss
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Susie Gougler
Pleasant Valley
Summit County
K. G. Crossen
Athens County
Charlotte Scott
Marysville
Virginia
Ohio Branch
Council of National Defence
Logan County
Republican Committee
N. H. Fairbanks
Simeon D. Fess
Yellow Springs
A. Jay Miller
Bellefontaine
Ralston Steel Car Company
Croxton
Newark
George D. Donathan
Findlay
Dairy and Food Division
State Agricultural Department
Oscar A. Brindley
Damm
Clyde McVickers
Mt. Vernon
S. O. Richardson
Glass Manufacturer
H. H. Johnson
Jersey
B. W. Haven
Westerville
Uncle Sam
Dorothy
William Waters
Liverpool
Onio
United States
Europe
Akron
George Church
John Tarry
Huebner-Toledo Breweries Company
Cleveland Railway Company
Hal C. DeRan
Fremont
Sandusky County
Fremont Lumber Company
Chester Allread
Greenville
Allread
Union City
Napoleon
A. A. Hudson
Cridersville
Lima
Stapleton General Store
Cridersville Bank
Family Theater
Camp Perry
Lake Erie
Wood
High-Mileage Tire CO
Broad St
Geouine Beers
Boos Carter
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