A collection of wartime WW1 era menus.
RH Macy and Co Herald Square New York Nov 6th 1917 Menu. These are Macy’s lunchtime counter prices, probably in cents.
WW1 Menus
Category: World War One
Feathers of Honor: Pigeons in WW1
Feathers of Honor: US Army Signal Corps Pigeon Service in World War 1, 1917-1918. Pdf file. By Frank A. Blazich Jr.
Source: Army History , Fall 2020, No. 117 (Fall 2020), pp. 32-51 Published by: U.S. Army Center of Military History
The article discusses the development of the pigeon service, training of pigeoneers, selection of the pigeons, and tactics used to bring pigeon communication as close as possible to the front lines.
Of course, you cannot mention pigeons in WW1 without a nod to Cher Ami, arguably the most famous pigeon ever. Cher Ami is credited with helping to relieve friendly fire on the Lost Battalion. Cher Ami is currently stuffed and on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington DC.
Notes on Pre World War One Chinese Resturants
80th Infantry Division drew men from VA, West VA, PA
Chinese Restaurants
DC in the 1890s first ones appear: https://ggwash.org/view/32254/then-now-the-only-chinese-restaurant-east-of-the-river
Pittsburgh, Early 1900s: http://old.post-gazette.com/lifestyle/20031209chinatown1209p1.asp
Philadelphia: http://www.ushistory.org/tour/chinatown.htm Restaurant NAME: Mei-Hsian Lou
Montana: http://mentalfloss.com/article/88648/delicious-history-nations-oldest-chinese-american-restaurant
Anti-Saloon League Propaganda
Anti-Saloon League Propaganda for World War One Reenacting
I had the opportunity to do a little research at the Anti-Saloon League Museum. I pulled out some documents you might be able to use to enhance your World War One Impression.
Lincoln-Lee Pledge Cards:
Both the 1903 and 1917 versions are the same Size: 5.5in. x 3.5in. The back is blank.
12 Reasons for War Prohibition
Size: 3.5in. x 5.5in.
What Are You Doing For WarTime Prohibition?
Size: 3.5in. x 5.5in.
Hit the Mark – Drinking Impairs Skill
Size: 6in by 9in.
80th Infantry Division World War One
80th Infantry Division World War One
The purpose of this page is to display images and research information related to the 80th Infantry Division in World War One.
Source:
History of the 80th Division, AEF in World War One Complied by Russell L. Stultz, division historian Edited by: Lee S Anthony, Ph. D. Commander Jamont Communications 2004
WW1 Wristwatch
WW1 Wristwatch
Source: Jacobson, Matthew. Military Collector and Historian. Vol 60. Issue 2. World War 1 and the Wristwatch.
World War One Rolex Wristwatch
WW1 Corona Typewriter
WW1 Corona Typewriter
Source: De Pue, John F. Military Collector and Historian. Vol 57, Issue 4. Pg.180. World War 1 92nd Division Artillery Corona “3” Typewriter.
World War One Corona Typewriter
WW1 US Red Cross Nurse Uniform
WW1 US Red Cross Uniform of Miss Annie L. Wheeler
Source: Journal Military Collector and Historian, Vol 55 Issue 4. Page 243.
World War One US Red Cross Nurse Uniform
WW1 Correspondents Uniform
World War One Correspondents and their Uniform
Source: Military Collector and Historian. Vol 39, No. 4. Winter, 1987. Pg 158-160.