Inspiration for Valor of Poila Leaders in World War I
A tribute to Poila leaders whose gallantry inspired French and American troops fighting near Paris. The piece cites numerous generals awarded for conspicuous bravery, portraying their courage as the model behind French and doughboy valor amidst heavy German pressure.
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Poila
Polly
Wilbur Forest
New York Tribune
Potina
Har
Pollas
Paris
Hanks
Polla
War contracts limited to war use in Cleveland firms
Cleveland's large construction companies reject any contracts not aiding the war effort. Firms are directing work to buildings for war supplies or railroad construction, key to government win the war. One major factory is nearing completion and ready for use in twenty days.
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Cleveland
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Prayer for U S Fighters Observed at St Agnes Church
Special prayers for soldiers and sailors with the colors are said every Friday evening at St Agnes Catholic church in Cleveland during the holy hour.
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U. S
St. Agnes’ Catholic Church
Cleveland
Kings Have No Luck In Gypsy Camp Head Man Works
A local Gypsy camp faces upheaval as their leader King, charged with loafing, is ordered to take a job. He begins work in a munition factory while other camp members fear the vacant crown and the burden of leadership.
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Constantine
Nicholas
Bulgaria
Cleveland
King
Tired Chasing HMS Ohio Soldier Describes Fatigue
Private Qear A. Mc Donald of Cincinnati says the arduous pursuit of the German forces wears on the troops and that stories of German vandalism are true. He reports the front has moved to a city where a battle was raging a week ago, with evident German brutality visible in many places.
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Ohio
Ger
Qear A. McDonald
Cincinnati
Seeing London In War Time From a Doughboy Visit
A returning American doughboy dislikes pompous British functions and favors informal interchanges with ordinary English families. He longs for a real English wartime meal and a chat with a suburban host, arguing genuine Anglo American friendship grows from everyday lives rather than official ceremonies. The narrator plans to introduce him to a gatekeeper friend for a true home visit.
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London
New York
America
Barts
West End
Manhattan
Ile
Tommy
Toby
Sullivan's Hall
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