U S Troops and Y M C A Aid At Front
Walter Kellogg records vivid frontline scenes as American troops approach the Marne. French and British units hold firm under German pressure while American Y M C A workers of the Foyer du Soldat bring coffee, chocolate, and morale. A New York financier helps fast-track a delivery car to support frontline relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeve
Aamel
France
England
America
United States’ Army
Machine Sun Company
Maine
Teuton Infantry
Foyer du Soldat
Red Triangle
Soissons
Reims
Turea
Camionetti
French War Department
W. S. Coffin
New York City
Ministry of War
General Pershing
Y. M.C. Aa
Sami
Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promoted as Miracle Remedy
A lengthy ad touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil as a universal cure for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago sore joints head back and limb pains and argues internal and external use treats coughs colds sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis. It claims rapid deep penetration evidenced by dropping ten drops on leather and noting quick permeation. The pitch promises a golden red bottle and money refund if not satisfied.
Navy and Army Letters From Home Front and Camps
Readers are urged to submit letters from soldiers overseas or in camps for publication. The collection includes Fred May writing from Hampton Roads about tunnels, coal mines, and navy sights near Norfolk. Other letters describe New York wartime activity, camp life on Long Island, trench experiences, and nursing by Miss Robar with Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Sno Buefore
Courier
Hampton Roads
NAVY
Fred May
Unit S
Naval Operating Base
Julia May
Blue Ridge Mountains
West Virginia
Norfolk
Chesapeake Bay
S&e
Atlantic Ocean
Jon
D.C
New York
Sadie Sweitzer
W. H. Sweitzer
Wichita Falls
Tex
Long Island
United States
West
New Yorkland
Sergt
Correle
Hampstead Field
N.Y
Lloyd Correll
Corre
Fifth Street
Long, Island
N. Y
Blues Ridge
New York City
Tommy
Marine
Miss Robar
Red Cross
James L
Cavanaugh
J. Robar
Aurrie
A. Coates
Reber Avenus
Waterloo
Camp Upton
Max Forman
Associated Manufacturers Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Walter Kellogg
Paris
Marne
Evers
Aisne
Digistom
T Regiment
Foyer du Sildat
O. A
Workers Distrith
Agvareed Poxttoug
Walter K. Towers
Ee. Ae Ice
Branoe
Ben Howrey
Trench
B. J. Howrey
Camp Tipron
Chandler
F. C
Cleveland
Waterloo Auto & Supply CO
Chandler Motor Car Company
Ohio
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!