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The Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "Events & Programs, February Update" : With Jenny Lee Ryan, & Scott MichlinJenny Lee Ryan of the Farmington Public Library is back in the studio today with host, Scott Michlin to discuss upcoming events, and recent updates from the Farmington Library!
2026-02-0432 minThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "Money-Saving Tips & Resources!" : With Jenny Lee Ryan, & Scott MichlinJenny Lee Ryan of the Farmington Public Library is back in the studio today with host, Scott Michlin to discuss ways to save money, & the resources the Farmington Public Library provides!
2026-01-0735 minThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "Money-Saving Tips With Your Library Card!" : With Jenny Lee Ryan & Scott MichlinJenny Lee Ryan of the Farmington Public Library is back in the studio today with host, Scott Michlin to discuss intriguing ways to save money with your library card!
2025-12-0337 minThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "November Update" : With Jenny Lee Ryan, & Scott MichlinJenny Lee Ryan of the Farmington Library is back in the studio today with host, Scott Michlin to discuss recent updates, news, and events coming to the Public Library.
2025-11-0431 minThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "October Update" : With Jenny Lee Ryan, & Scott MichlinThe Farmington Library's Jenny Lee Ryan is back in the studio today with host, Scott Michlin to discuss upcoming news, and events for the month of October!
2025-10-0132 minThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "September 2025 Update" :With Jenny Lee Ryan, & Scott MichlinJenny Lee Ryan of the Farmington Public Library is back in the studio today with host, Scott Michlin to discuss recent news, upcoming events, and new programs at the Farmington Public Library.
2025-09-0333 minThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "August Update" : With Jenny Lee Ryan, & Scott MichlinJenny Lee Ryan of the Farmington Public Library is back with host, Scott Michlin in the studio today to discuss new events, and programs coming up this month!
2025-08-0634 minThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "Summer Reading Program" : With Jenny Lee Ryan & Scott MichlinJenny Lee Ryan of the Farmington Public Library is back in the studio again with host, Scott Michlin to discuss the library's summer reading program, along with other exciting events taking place over the summer!
2025-05-0732 min
The Industrial Talk Podcast NetworkBuddy Lee with Mesa AssociatesIndustrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen 2025 and talking to Buddy Lee, Artificial Intelligence SME at Mesa Associates about "AI and Asset Management".
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast from Power Gen in Dallas, Texas, celebrating industry professionals and discussing innovations. Buddy Lee from Mesa Associates, an AI subject matter expert, shares his background in electrical engineering and reliability engineering. Buddy discusses the application of AI in asset management, particularly in detecting anomalies and predicting failures in industrial machinery. He highlights the importance of having a good data set for AI models, emphasizing the need for accurate and reliable data. Buddy...
2025-04-1427 minThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "Upcoming Events & Programs" : With Jenny Lee Ryan, & Scott MichlinThe Farmington Public Library's Jenny Lee Ryan joins host, Scott Michlin once again in the studio today to discuss upcoming events, and programs coming to the Library in March of 2025.
2025-03-0530 min
"Unpack Pricing" with Scott WoodyInside Snowflake’s pricing strategy with Sam LeeIn this episode of Unpack Pricing, Sam Lee, VP of Pricing Strategy and Product Operations at Hubspot and former Snowflake pricing leader shares his deep expertise in building and scaling pricing teams. He joins host Scott Woody to explore why pricing “is a sledgehammer, not a scalpel” in business strategy.Sam discusses why pricing is inherently challenging as a multidisciplinary domain, shares insights from Snowflake's successful consumption-based pricing strategy, and explores how AI is reshaping traditional pricing models. He also offers insights into the future of AI-driven business models, suggesting a shift where data exchange between companies and...
2024-12-1250 minThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "November Update" : With Jenny Lee Ryan, & Scott MichlinJoin the Farmington Public Library's program coordinator, Jenny Lee Ryan in the studio today, along with host Scott Michlin, to discuss recent updates, changes, and events coming to the Farmington Public Library.
2024-11-0636 minThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "Trivia or Treat! & More!": With Jenny Lee Ryan, & Scott MichlinFarmington Public Libraries' Jenny Lee Ryan, & Scott Michlin discuss upcoming events at the Farmington Public Library.
2024-10-0229 min
I Love Coaching PodcastOvercoming Mindset Barriers in Podcasting with Lee-Anne ScottSummaryIn this episode of the I Love Coaching Podcast, host Adam Roach interviews Lee-Anne Scott, a podcast growth strategist and marketing expert. They discuss the pivotal role of podcasting in content marketing, how to stand out in a saturated market, and the keys to building a successful podcast. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or just someone curious about starting a podcast, this episode is packed with insights on leveraging podcasts to grow your brand and connect with your audience authentically.Chapter Markers:00:00 - Introduction: Adam Roach and Lee-Anne Scott set the scene...
2024-09-1631 min
The Unleashing Leaders PodcastEp 25: Lee Scott on the Unlocked Podcast with Skott WaldronIn this episode of Unleashing Leaders, Lee teams up with Skot Waldron, host of the Unlocked podcast, to dive into one of the most significant challenges leaders face: limiting beliefs. These are often partial truths that have helped us succeed in the past but are now holding us back. Lee and Scott explore how these beliefs affect not only us as individual leaders but also the teams we guide. Learn to identify limiting beliefs and how to help team members overcome it. Tune in for practical strategies to illuminate and elevate your leadership impact, and...
2024-09-1138 minThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library, September Update: With Jenny Lee RyanFarmington Public Library's Jenny Lee Ryan, & Scott Michlin come together today to talk about current events at the Farmington Public Library. Including an upcoming visit from New York Time's best-selling author, Anne Hillerman!
2024-09-0427 min
Talk With History: Discover Your History Road TripHow to visit Robert E. Lee's Gravesite➡️ Help history. 2 minutes for 7 questions 🫡In this episode of Talk With History, hosts Scott and Jenn explore the complex legacy of Confederate General Robert E. Lee through their visit to the University Chapel (formerly Lee Chapel) at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. They delve into Lee's life, legacy, and the ongoing controversies surrounding his figure, highlighting their visit to his burial site and crypt, the recumbent statue of Lee, and the family plot where Lee and his horse, Traveller, are laid to rest. The episode also touches on the history of Washing...
2024-05-0632 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterExploring the Art of Elizabeth Talford Scott with Curator George CiscleIn this episode of The Truth in This Art podcast, host Rob Lee interviews curator George Ciscle about the exhibition "Eyewinkers, Tumbleturds, and Candlebugs: The Art of Elizabeth Talford Scott" at the Baltimore Museum of Art. They discuss the significance of Scott's intricate textile art, the collaborative approach to curation, and the impact of the exhibition on the Baltimore art scene. 🎙🖼Episode Highlights:-George Ciscle's early experiences in the performing arts and how it influenced his career in curation (00:01:53) 🎭-The evolution of George Ciscle's approach to curation and the importance of collaboration (00:08:45) 🔄-The role of...
2023-12-0449 min
The Profitable PodcastEntrepreneur Mental Health: An Interview with Rankyn CampbellJoin Lee-Anne Scott from the Profitable Podcast by Chirp in this enlightening interview with Rankyn Campbell from Campbell Health. They dive deep into the vital topic of mental health for entrepreneurs, exploring the stress and challenges that come with the entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, they discuss the broader impact of our fast-paced, technology-driven world on mental health across all ages. Rankyn also shares his advice for entrepreneurs and parents striving to take care of their mental well-being. Tune in to hear more about the services offered by Campbell Health, a full-service virtual mental health team, and...
2023-11-2431 min
The Profitable PodcastAI, Cybersecurity, and Change Management: An Interview with Brennen SchmidtOn this episode of the Profitable Podcast by Chirp, host Leanne Scott dives deep into a conversation with guest, Brennen Schmidt. Brennen is an author, speaker, and consultant majorly focusing on cybersecurity, chat GPT, and AI. He shares insights into chat GPT, the implications of AI in business, cybersecurity concerns, and future projections on how AI integrates with our lives. Brennen relates his experiences as a volunteer coach in academia and touches on the impacts of AI in education. He also shares how individuals and businesses can navigate change in today's rapidly evolving...
2023-11-2431 min
The Profitable PodcastMindset, Business, and Real Estate: An Insightful Discussion with Loren WernettIn this episode of the Profitable Podcast, host Lee-Anne Scott interviews North Carolina real estate investor Loren Wernett. In less than two years, Loren grew his portfolio from zero to 87 properties. He shares his journey from working in corporate America to finding financial freedom in real estate investing during the COVID pandemic. Alongside, Loren also talks about managing family life with four children and his strategies for handling entrepreneurial stress, failure and burnout. He provides practical advice on starting in real estate, including how to run the numbers on potential deals, the importance of networking...
2023-11-2132 min
The Profitable PodcastHow to Leverage LinkedIn for Business Growth with Darren GibbIn this episode of the Profitable Podcast by Chirp, host Lee-AnneScott interviews LinkedIn strategist and AI content specialist Darren Gibb.They discuss the importance of being unique, consistent, and proactive onLinkedIn. Darren shares his insight on positioning yourself as an expert,engaging with your audience and dealing with the LinkedIn algorithm. He also breaks down his unique content generation bot which creates unique andauthentic content that still carries the voice of the client. The discussion alsotouches on the potential of podcasts...
2023-11-1650 min
The Profitable PodcastCEO-CTO Synergy in Startups: Insights and Strategies by Denis DaigleIn this episode of the Chirp Podcast, Lee-Anne Scott welcomes Dennis Daigle, founder of Sidecar CTO Coaching. The conversation revolves around the highs and lows of running startups, the evolution of the CTO role, and the significance of personal branding. Dennis, a former startup founder and current CTO coach, shares his journey, lessons learned, and how he pivoted towards CTO coaching post-startup to guide other CTOs and tech leaders. He emphasizes the need for CTOs to cultivate a strong vision, improve communication with their teams and CEOs, and establish a strategic approach to...
2023-11-1540 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterBuilding Sustainable Businesses for Artists: A Conversation with Scott BurkholderIn this episode, host Rob Lee interviews Scott Burkholder, principal at Burkholder Agency, about the intersection of arts and business. They discuss the power of human creativity, Scott's role as an agent for artists, and the challenges and opportunities of building sustainable art businesses. Tune in to gain insights into the art world and learn how artists can navigate the business side of their craft. 🎨💼Episode Highlights:Scott's first art experience and its impact on his career (00:01:10) 🎨The role of an agent in the art world (00:05:58) 🕴️Balancing analytical thinking with creativity (00:09:49) ⚖️The importance of strategy and consistency in...
2023-11-1556 min
The Profitable PodcastThe Power of Strategic Marketing and Social Media with Jen KellyThe podcast episode hosted by Lee-Anne Scott from CHIRP podcast features guest Jen Kelly from New Initiatives Marketing. They discuss the importance of strategic marketing plans and utilizing social media for businesses. Jen Kelly details her own professional journey from working in the corporate world to becoming a business owner herself, as well as the challenges she encountered along the way. They also delve into some common business marketing mistakes and the benefits of a consistent marketing strategy, with a specific focus on the role of social media in today's business world. The chat further...
2023-11-1329 min
The Profitable PodcastEmpowering Women Through Real Estate Investing with Stephanie LombardoIn this episode of the CHIRP podcast, Lee-Anne Scott talks with accomplished real estate investor, Stephanie Lombardo, about her journey from riding horses in Toronto, Canada, to excelling in the world of real estate in Aiken, South Carolina. Stephanie shares how she fell into real estate, the learning experiences she had from her first real estate jobs, and how she found success as an investor focused on fix-and-flip properties. Sharing her transition from actively selling real estate into investing, Stephanie explains how she channeled her practical experiences into creating Flippin Empire, a platform for mentoring women who...
2023-11-1333 min
The Profitable PodcastInsights into Entrepreneurial Journey: Navigating Sales, Mindset, and Fitness - A Dialogue with Jacob MoralesIntroductionIn the realm of entrepreneurship, every individual's path is an intricate interplay of challenges, triumphs, and adaptability. Recently, in an insightful exchange, Chirp's Lee-Anne Scott engaged in a profound conversation with Jacob Morales, founder of a successful business. Their dialogue delved into three fundamental facets: leveraging sales strategies, the power of a resilient mindset, and the role of fitness in an entrepreneur's life. Let's delve into a distilled summary of their conversation, encapsulating essential takeaways and actionable insights.Key TakeawaysLeveraging Sales StrategiesJacob's journey underscores the pivotal role of...
2023-11-1039 min
The Profitable PodcastMastermind Insights: Scaling Sales, Mindset, and Fitness - A Conversation with Kyle Vamvouris.Entrepreneurs experience a remarkable journey, filled with trials and triumphs. In a recent Mastermind podcast, Kyle Vamvouris, the founder of a successful startup, shared valuable insights with Lee-Anne Scott. The conversation delved into three critical aspects: harnessing LinkedIn's potential, managing the entrepreneurial mindset, and the role of fitness in an entrepreneur's life. This executive summary provides key takeaways and actionable insights from their discussion.**The LinkedIn Transformation***LinkedIn has transformed into a powerful platform for brand-building, reaching the right audience, and lead generation.***Key Takeaways:**1. **Frequency Matters:** Consistent...
2023-11-0933 min
The Profitable PodcastBuilding a Community of Change-Makers: Linda Ezuka on Transforming ComplianceIn this episode of the Chirp Podcast, join me, Lee-Anne Scott, as I interview Linda Ezuka, the founder of CRA Today. We dive deep into the world of compliance work and challenge the common perception of it being boring and unsexy. Linda shares her own journey and passion for leveraging capital for community development, inspiring compliance officers to make a positive impact. Discover how compliance work can change lives and why it's more than just technical training. If you're a compliance officer in the banking industry looking to make a meaningful difference in your community, this episode is for...
2023-11-0931 min
wish you all the bestLee-Michael & Scott - Heartstring Dating and Date With Us, shameless plugMy guest this episode is Lee-Michael Pronko, a single dad with several online dating start-ups! I like his approach and views on dating, and I think his businesses are aimed at helping to make modern dating work for people who are actually looking to connect with other human beings, working to find that special someone. He emphasizes the power of video in dating apps but his passion and approach for helping people navigate modern dating are what really caught my attention. Check out his stuff!Heartstring DatingDate With UsHeartstring Podcast
2023-07-0855 min
Gwatney Unplugged8-Time Mr.Olympia Lee HaneyLee Haney was the first bodybuilder to break Arnold Schwarzenegger's record. He holds eight Mr. Olympia titles and has been on the cover of numerous magazines and hosted a cable workout-oriented television show. He is also quite vocal about his Christian faith. He has a line of supplements and continues to make personal appearances around the world. Learn more about Lee Haney at www.leehaney.com
2023-02-0338 min
Leading with LeeLEGACY: SEASON 3 FINALE | Lee & Valura Scott | EP. 21Send us a textThis week on #LeadingWithLee, Lee interviews his parents about their lives, what they have endured in their professional, personal, and marital lives and so much more. He asks his parents about their hopes and what legacy means to them.Follow "Leading with Lee" on Instagram and Facebook for the daily content that will motivate you at @leadingwithlee Follow Lee on Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter at @leeascottii and to book him for events, visit his website at www.leeascott.com
2022-12-131h 10
Impact the World with Lee HarrisA Thirst For Good: Scott HarrisonScott is the founder of Charity: Water, a non-profit organization that brings international awareness and fundraising efforts to the tragic global water crisis and the world’s (then) 1.1 billion people without clean water to drink. He is the author of the New York Times Bestselling book, Thirst and Scott has been recognized on Fortune magazine’s list of 40 Under 40 and Forbes’ Impact 30.In this inspirational episode, Lee and Scott explore:(02:38) How the idea of Charity: Water came to be.(04:31) He speaks to hitting rock bottom and what led him to volunteer in West Africa...
2022-11-2851 min
Impact the World with Lee HarrisLee Harris & Scott Stabile: Conversations with the Z'sA Special Episode - Lee Harris & Scott StabileDiscussing Lee’s new book, “Conversations with the Z’s”The tables are turned for this special episode as Scott Stabile - author of Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide-Open Heart, and Just Love, and transformational breathwork facilitator - interviews Lee about his new book. Scott also leads personal empowerment workshops around the world and is a dear friend of Lee's.In this show, we learn how the book came to be with Dianna Edwards, psychotherapist and friend, who facilitates conversations with Lee's guide...
2022-09-131h 18
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterExploring Artistry and Evolution with Scott Everett: A Dive into Detroit's Multidisciplinary CreativeJoin us on 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, where your host, Rob Lee, leads the way. Our today’s guest Scott Everett is a versatile multidisciplinary creative hailing from Detroit, Michigan, and the proud owner of WessonArt, a bespoke sticker and printshop brand that elegantly captures nostalgia in the contemporary realm. Born in Detroit and raised in Arizona, Scott's artistic journey began in his early years, blossoming with prowess in drawing and painting. Transitioning into graphic and package design, he has shaped a distinctive artistic style. Currently engaged in user research, Scott adeptly guides individuals and institutions through in...
2022-06-0424 min
Science In-BetweenEpisode 47: Scott's Swear JarIn this episode, we discuss Lee Shulman's seminal 1986 article, Those Who Understand: Knowledge Growth in Teaching. The article introduced the concept of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) and we discuss the broader impacts of the concept on the field of education.
Things that bring us joy this week:
Black Widow on Disney+
Peaky Blinders on Netflix
Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
2021-07-2150 min
Good Company with BowlingLee Jennings (The Funeral Portrait) - Ep048This week Scott is joined by Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait. The Funeral Portrait is a four-piece emotional rock outfit hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. Consisting of Lee Jennings (Vocals), Cody Weissinger (Guitar), Robert Weston (Bass), and Homer (Drums). The band blends elements of rock and roll, punk rock, and theater all under a blanket of pop sensibility as they paint their stories of love, loss, anger, and grief onto a canvas of skillfully crafted songs. TFP hit the ground running in late 2014 and since then has shared the stage with: Shinedown, Underoath, Issues, Starset, PVRIS, From A...
2021-03-0942 min
Impact the World with Lee HarrisScott Stabile EncoreFilmed in 2019 and released as one of our first episodes, this is an encore show with our very special guest, Scott Stabile, who is an author, workshop leader, and love activist. He shares his inspirational quotes, essays and live videos with a sizable social media community he built to help people look at their lives honestly and through the all-forgiving lens of love. At 14 years old, his parents were murdered and despite growing up around addiction, dysfunction and tragedy, Scott believes love is the base note for everything good. His heart-centered teachings reflect compassion, forgiveness, kindness, authenticity, and that...
2020-12-2854 min
Vantage Point PodcastPerspectives: Lee A. Scott IIYOU ARE HERE!! YOU MADE IT!! It's December 2020 and based on the last 11 months you might be ready to cash in these last few weeks. But before you do, I have some questions: Over the last 11 months what did you see? What did you gain? What did you feel? What perspective do you have? Perspective is the capacity to view things in their true relation and/or relative importance.
2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment...
2020-12-281h 08
Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Standing On The Wall: Prayers To Preserve The Integrity of a Nation with Jannah Scott - Episode 393Standing On The Wall: Prayers To Preserve The Integrity of a Nation with Jannah Scott - Episode 393
Standing on the Wall
Prayers to Preserve the Integrity of a Nation
A New Book by Jannah Scott
Standing on the Wall is a heart-felt manifestation of the sincere prayers of intercessors who have committed their lives to pray for the United States of America. The book focuses on prayers that each person can pray as we seek peace, prosperity and preservation for our Nation, its leaders and its people.
Filled with prayer...
2020-10-2834 min
Vantage Point PodcastPersons of Interest- Lee Scott IIPersons of Interest is an interview series intended to introduce you to a few of these people. Whether they influence through social media, music, ministry, and much more, these are people you want to connect with. Prepare to lock in, Vantage Point Podcast 2020 is here with Persons of Interest: Interview Series. Meet Lee A Scott II, the creator and owner of Leading with Lee, A YouTube channel geared to help people in their walk and journey in life and leadership.Special Guest: Lee A. Scott II.Support Vantage Point Podcast
2020-05-2252 min
Give and TakeEpisode 219: The Scientific Attitude: Defending Science from Denial, Fraud, and Pseudoscience in the midst of Corona, with Lee McIntyreMy guest is Lee McIntyre. He's the author of The Scientific Attitude: Defending Science from Denial, Fraud, and Pseudoscience. Attacks on science have become commonplace. Claims that climate change isn't settled science, that evolution is “only a theory,” and that scientists are conspiring to keep the truth about vaccines from the public are staples of some politicians' rhetorical repertoire. Defenders of science often point to its discoveries (penicillin! relativity!) without explaining exactly why scientific claims are superior. In this book, Lee McIntyre argues that what distinguishes science from its rivals is what he calls “the scientific attitude”―caring about evidence a...
2020-05-1854 minGive and TakeEpisode 160: The Scientific Attitude: Defending Science from Denial, Fraud, and Pseudoscience, with Lee McIntyreMy guest is Lee McIntyre. His newest book is The Scientific Attitude: Defending Science from Denial, Fraud, and Pseudoscience. Attacks on science have become commonplace. Claims that climate change isn't settled science, that evolution is “only a theory,” and that scientists are conspiring to keep the truth about vaccines from the public are staples of some politicians' rhetorical repertoire. Defenders of science often point to its discoveries (penicillin! relativity!) without explaining exactly why scientific claims are superior. In this book, Lee McIntyre argues that what distinguishes science from its rivals is what he calls “the scientific attitude”―caring about evidence a...
2019-05-0356 min
The Amazing SellerTAS 660: How to COMPETE in Competitive NICHE without Using HACKS with Ryan LeeWhat if there was a way to grow a brand by building a following of dedicated fans who catch your vision and message? Sounds too good to be true, right? It’s not! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from someone who made it happen, Ryan Lee. In his conversation with Scott, Ryan explains how he dealt with setbacks in his business, what caused him to make a pivot, how to cultivate a following, why an email list is so important and much more. Don’t miss your chance to learn from Ryan’s fascinating perspective!
Is it ti...
2019-04-1700 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 660: How to COMPETE in Competitive NICHE without Using HACKS with Ryan LeeWhat if there was a way to grow a brand by building a following of dedicated fans who catch your vision and message? Sounds too good to be true, right? It’s not! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from someone who made it happen, Ryan Lee. In his conversation with Scott, Ryan explains how he dealt with setbacks in his business, what caused him to make a pivot, how to cultivate a following, why an email list is so important and much more. Don’t miss your chance to learn from Ryan’s fascinating perspect...
2019-04-1753 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 63 [February 25, 1919]In his twenty-first letter home since leaving for Camp Lee, and his sixth letter home from France, dated February 25, 1919, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that they are having a good bit of rain in France. He’s read that his division will finally sail for home in May. He’s glad because he hopes the sea will be less rough in a few months. The trip will be smoother with less chance of seasickness. It took 14 days to get to France. Dutch thinks the return trip will be faster. Dutch has fi...
2019-02-2403 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 61 [December 16, 1918]“I think the war is over for good don’t you? For I think them Germans won’t want another war very soon the way they got beat in this one….”
In his nineteenth letter home since leaving for Camp Lee, and his fourth letter home from France, dated December 16, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that he’s been worried about his family back home about because of that “disease raging” [a reference to the 1918 influenza or “Spanish Flu” pandemic, fueled in part by troop movements during the war, that killed an estimated 50...
2018-12-1504 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 59 [October 29, 1918]“Just as we were walking down that long line it suddenly crept over me and I realized that I would never again be in the United States…”
The “Great War” had raged in Europe for three years before the United States joined the conflict on the side of the Allies in April 1917.
Like most young American men of the era, those from Wheeling harbored romantic notions of war, it having been more than 50 years since the American Civil War ended. Thousands of Wheeling men eagerly registered for the draft in 1917.
Most of Wheeling’s WWI soldiers served in the U.S. Army’s 80...
2018-10-2811 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 58 [September 8, 1918]"Minnie I often think to myself that it certainly must be a lonesome old place around their now since all of the boys have left. But I feel that there is a day coming and not far away when we will all be together again..."
In his fortieth letter home to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says it's a rainy day but all are in good spirits and happy. He talks with Charles [Riggle] and Tib [Meriner] every day. Tib has been promoted to s...
2018-09-0803 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 57 [September 6, 1918]"Somewhere in France..."
In his thirty-ninth letter home to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says he sees Charles [Riggle] every day. He received a card from Walter Toland, who is in England. They've had some frost in France. Lester has rubber boots and warm clothes for winter. He hopes Minnie has received his Liberty Bonds. He's sending Minnie and Jim half his allotment [$20] and he hopes they will use it.
Elsewhere on the same day, the German army remained in full retreat from the S...
2018-09-0503 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 56 [August 6, 1918]"When you answer write a big long letter and tell me all the news...."
In his thirty-eight letter home (and his first from France), to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, doesn't have much of substance to say, probably in part because of security restrictions on what he can write. He's in good health. He saw Will Riggle. It's raining in France. And, like Charles Riggle [see our August 1 episode], he wishes he could attend the Jacktown Fair. Mostly he just wants all the news...
2018-08-0503 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 53 [June 18, 1918]"I have arrived safely overseas..."
In what is essentially his thirty-seventh letter home, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes, this time courtesy a signed, Red Cross form postcard announcing his safe arrival in France addressed to his brother-in-law (his sister Minnie's husband Jame Riggle), "I have arrived safely overseas." The postcard was sent from Newport News, Virginia, but refers to Lester's arrival in France as a part of the American Expeditionary Force.
On the same day that Lester Scott arrived on French soil, the French army repulsed a...
2018-06-1702 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 52 [The Cleo Episode]"My own darling Less, How can you doubt my love for you?"
Who the heck is Cleo?!
That was a question from a listener who said he's heard every episode of "From Camp Lee to the Great War," but still can't figure it out.
If you've also been listening but not necessarily reading all of the accompanying blog posts on Archiving Wheeling dot org, you might have the same question: Who the heck is Cleo?
Well, the short answer is that Cleo Hewitt is Wagoner Lester Scott's girlfriend back in Wheeling. We don't know a great deal about her, but...
2018-05-3109 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 51 [May 23, 1918]"Please write and tell Cleo Good Bye for me...Well Boss, all I can say is, Good Bye and Good Luck..."
In his thirty-sixth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says he weighs 172 pounds. Dutch is in good spirits and nearly as heavy as Les. The boys are in good spirits. He sends best regards to every one of his friends, to Minnie and Jim, to Dad, and to Cleo [link to Cleo Episode]. It's clear that Les...
2018-05-2203 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 49 [May 18, 1918]"What has become of Cleo?"
In his thirty-fifth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says he's done some excellent firing at rifle practice, hitting four bulls eyes from 100 yards left-handed. Then he got seven out of ten hits right-handed. They have to shoot different distances from different positions. He shoulder was sore the next day. He got 18 out of 60 total shots in the bullseye. Les is unsure if he'll get that furlough. Les now has a helper who...
2018-05-1705 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 48 [May 12, 1918]"I am going to send some money home before long. Maybe you can use it now to buy cows with. I only have two more months to pay my liberty bonds out in..."
In his thirty-fourth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says he's been busy packing mule harnesses and drilling. He's qualified on gas mask school. He refers to Minnie's "new separator" [probably a cream separator, a common tool on dairy farms]. He says he'll be sending...
2018-05-1204 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 47 [May 6, 1918]"P.S. Boss don't you worry while me and Less is gone, for we will be back in about a year from now. Ha Ha!"
In his fourteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated May 6, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that he's as well as ever and having a good time eight miles from Camp Lee on military police duty. They are guarding an electrical power plant, a waterworks, and a bridge across the Appomattox River. It's a dandy place to fish. The plant supplies electricity and water for Camp...
2018-05-0504 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 46 [April 26, 1918]"I was at the remount station yesterday and helped bring back 26 more mules. There were quite a few hit their meat house against mother earth before we got back..."
In his thirty-third letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says he's always glad to get mail from home. It's been seven months since he left West Virginia. Les is sorry to hear that Jim [Riggle] got hurt riding his horse. The army would teach him to ride. He brought 26...
2018-04-2604 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 45 [April 22, 1918]"This surely is going to be the longest war we ever had. It surely has been some bloody fighting but I think the Germans is getting licked every day..."
In his thirteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated April 22, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that he's been at Camp Lee for seven months yesterday, and it feels like he might never leave. He thought sure he'd be in France by now. He was at the supply company with Tib Meriner to see Les [Lester Scott] and hear some music. L...
2018-04-2005 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 44 [April 16, 1918]"You don't need to be afraid of Jim being drafted. He will never haft to come. You will see that. There will not be many farm boys taken until winter..."
In his thirty-second letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says they had some short-lived April snow in Virginia. He ran into Bill Wallace. Jess Hewitt is dead, killed in France or on his way home. Les never hears from Cleo anymore [his girlfriend back home]. He wonders where...
2018-04-1504 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 43 [April 7, 1918]"I think the Germans is getting about all the fighting they want now. They surely have lost a lot of men since the big battle began..."
In his twelfth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated April 7, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that he is at Dutch Gap near the Appomattox Court House Civil War battlefield [see Lester Scott's description in episode 42: https://bit.ly/2GLK5Qa], training at the firing range. This would have been about 53 years to the day since the Civil War battle of April 8-9, 1865. He is ha...
2018-04-0504 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 42 [April 4, 1918]"I guess you remember the Battle of the Appomattox Court House. There are still old forts and trenches there yet that were built when the North and South fought. We found some spurs yesterday that were lost during the Civil War and found a bone of a man's arm and a canteen too..."
In his thirty-first letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, again refers to the Dutch Gap, a canal dug during the Civil War by freed African...
2018-04-0304 minThe Amazing SellerTAS 492: Building a BRAND From Scratch Without Using Amazon (Case Study) with Ryan LeeHow can ecommerce business leaders like you build your brand and reach your target audience? What does it take to build an ecommerce business away from Amazon? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from business leader and entrepreneur Ryan Lee. Ryan returns to TAS to give an update on his career, what his new brand is all about, why it’s important to take a long view approach, how messaging matters, and so much more! Learn what you need to grow your business and take your brand to the next level. You don’t want to miss a...
2018-03-2152 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 492: Building a BRAND From Scratch Without Using Amazon (Case Study) with Ryan LeeHow can ecommerce business leaders like you build your brand and reach your target audience? What does it take to build an ecommerce business away from Amazon? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from business leader and entrepreneur Ryan Lee. Ryan returns to TAS to give an update on his career, what his new brand is all about, why it’s important to take a long view approach, how messaging matters, and so much more! Learn what you need to grow your business and take your brand to the next level. You don’t want to mis...
2018-03-2152 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 39 [March 17, 1918]"You were speaking of the 314 Co....coming to wheeling for the third Liberty Loan. There will be one from each county, Ohio and Brooke... They just go to talk the people into buying them..."
In his twenty-ninth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes about a teacher at No. 2 school named Roy Strickland. He then explains the process by which men of the 314th were elected to go to Wheeling to push Liberty Loans — war bonds sold by th...
2018-03-1703 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 38 [March 10, 1918]"I want to come home either well, or if I get killed, I would just as soon be planted in France..."
In his tenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated March 10, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that they are losing their captain, probably because he is being sent overseas. Just as Les Scott reported the day before (see podcast 37), Dutch believes they will keep the mules and not be motorized (with trucks). They'll be heading to the artillery range on the James River. Dutch is looking forward to it. His b...
2018-03-1004 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 37 [March 9, 1918]"Boss I am a little mad this evening. Just had a quarrel on politics. A fellow said he had no use for a darn Democrat. It made my blood boil..."
In his twenty-eighth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he thinks the troops will be "going over before long." They'll be keeping their mules and adding more mules and more men. Les is upset because he's had a quarrel on politics.
Elsewhere on the same day, t...
2018-03-0903 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 36 [March 6, 1918]"I would like for you to hear the firing we have here. Some are three inch and some machine guns. They make some noise, believe me. The shells weigh 16 lbs, so you can imagine what they are like..."
In his twenty-seventh letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes during a thunderstorm. He's finally gotten a letter from Cleo (his girlfriend). She wanted her "sovallier" [Cleo may have been asking for the return of a lavaliere, a piece of...
2018-03-0303 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 35 [March 1, 1918]"You were wanting to know if I ever play the violin. I sure do. Some of boys come up from the infirmary with a violin and banjo and guitar. We have regular old stag dances..."
In his twenty-sixth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he's surprised to learn of the death of Bill Riggle. Les has been firing guns at the target range all week. He hasn't heard from Cleo (his girlfriend), but says he doesn't...
2018-03-0104 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 34 [February 24, 1918]"I got a gold inlay put in my front tooth. Cost me $5.00. I am going to get the rest fixed in town. The dentists [at Camp Lee] don’t suit me..."
In his twenty-fifth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that it's "warm as summer." He took a trip in the country with four other soldiers on some mules. Two "got throwed off" but were uninjured. He paid $5.00 for a gold inlay in his front tooth. He'll ge...
2018-02-2404 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 32 [February 11, 1918]"Cleo is trying to apologize now but that don't go with me. I would like for you to see the letters she wrote. They remind me of the notes the Kaiser used to [send] to the president..."
In his twenty-third letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he's out of the hospital, feels fine, weighs the same, has lots of friends in camp, and probably won't be coming home. A five-day furlough just isn't enough time. He...
2018-02-1004 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 31 [February 5, 1918]"I wish now I had enlisted in the Calvary. I would like it better. I like to be with horses. I am tired of seeing mules..."
In his twenty-third letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he might not visit after all as he hates the idea of such a long trip for only two days at home. Despite being hospitalized for many days, Les claims he's never really been sick. Yet the little field hospital now...
2018-02-0507 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 30 [February 1, 1918]"I have been saying all the time that this summer will end it for the working class over their and the socialists are raising the devil now. Anyone would know they are nearly starving to death..."
In his twenty-second letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that his mumps are gone and he's feeling fine. He's gotten a letter from his girlfriend, Cleo, and it seems they've had a falling out of sorts. Cleo is apparently also upset...
2018-02-0106 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 29 [January 30, 1918]"Well Abe it look like they will haft to do something pretty soon over in Germany. The way the people is doing there, I think the war will close in 2 or 3 month..."
In his eighth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated January 30, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that Les (PFC Lester Scott) is in the hospital with the mumps, like a lot of other boys in camp. He says they are practicing on the "big guns," which "do roar when they go off." Though it's raining "like the devil,"...
2018-01-3004 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 28 [January 24, 1918]"I never saw as many mumps and measles...I will venture to say that there is one fourth of the boys in camp with mumps and measles..."
In his twenty-first letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he feels fine "with the exception of a big jaw." He's in the convalescent field hospital with the dreaded but predicted mumps now, and signs the letter "from Fat Face." He notes that the mumps are doing what the measles...
2018-01-2205 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 27 [January 23, 1918]"I have been having some pretty hard luck..."
In his twentieth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he is "taking the mumps" and his "jaw is swelled some." He fears a long hospital stay (18 days for mumps) will ruin yet another attempt to visit home. Even the ever-optimistic Les has to admit he's been the victim of some "hard luck," but he still sees the silver lining in that if he has mumps now, he won't...
2018-01-2203 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 26 [January 19, 1918]"There are big bets up here now that we will never go over. Some think [the war] is over now. Some think it will over in two months. Others think will last two years. Judge for yourself is the way I do..."
In his nineteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he's pretty much given up on getting to come home until maybe the spring when the farm boys get leave to help with the crops...
2018-01-1903 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 25 [January 9, 1918]"Don't look for me until you see me coming. I will get a car to bring me out. I may be out at any time..."
In his eighteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he's sorry he asked Minnie to meet him as his planned furlough to Wheeling has once again been canceled. He's going to try to come home with Dutch [our second letter writer, Charles Riggle]. He's afraid he might be getting the mumps...
2018-01-0703 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 24 [January 6, 1918]"I don't know what time I will get to Wheeling. The trains have been so late..."
In his seventeenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he's just gotten out of the hospital after his bout with measles. He's feeling better and is eager to get to Wheeling for a two day visit. The weather has been "fierce" in Virginia, so he assumes it's worse in Wheeling, and he's not sure a "machine" [automobile] will be able...
2018-01-0603 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 23 [January 2, 1918]"I say [Germany] ought to get a good whipping before it is over. If they would make peace with her now she would prepare up again. Go back in the war stronger than ever..."
In his sixth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated January 2, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that he is recovering from a mild case of the measles. He notes that Less [our second letter writer, Wagoner Lester Scott] is now in the hospital with the same ailment. Dutch regrets missing Christmas at home, but says they had...
2018-01-0205 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 22 [January 1, 1918]"Believe me we got some fine looking nurses here. One looks just like Cleo. I wouldn’t mind staying here for awhile."
In his sixteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes, on base hospital stationary, that he's in the hospital with the German measles, but is doing fine. He plans to come home as soon as he's out. He wants to make sure his girlfriend Cleo is there when he arrives. Like Dutch [Scott's brother-in-law and our se...
2017-12-3004 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 20 [December 23, 1917]"The Coast Artillery will never go across the pond. They may never see a battle unless the Germans come across an they hant much danger of them doing that..."
In his sixth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated December 23, 1917, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that his name was drawn 104th for furlough, so it will be a good while before he gets to come home -- probably February. He'd like to come home with Less [our second letter writer, Wagoner Lester Scott] but thinks that won't be possible. He says...
2017-12-2205 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 19 [December 20, 1917]"The doctor asked me what I was before I came to the army a preacher or a prize fighter... I told him I was nothing but a common farmer. I weigh 188 now so you know I would look like a preacher..."
In his Fourteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he will not be home for Christmas but expects to visit for five days after New Year's. Christmas furloughs are being determined by a random drawing, b...
2017-12-1903 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 18 [December 15, 1917]"If one deserts in time of war the punishment is death, so I guess I will not try it..."
In his thirteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he won't be coming home for Christmas because the Secretary of War won't allow it. Secretary Newton D. Baker issued a directive December 11 instructing divisional commanders at national army and national guard camps to restrict Christmas furloughs due to the harmful effect a general leave would have on c...
2017-12-1304 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 17 [December 7, 1917]"There are about 6000 Negro troops here and you never saw a lively bunch of fellows as they are. There are some dandy singers among them..."
In his fifth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated December 7, 1917, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that Charles and his brother-in-law "Less" (our second letter writer, Wagoner Lester Scott), have applied for Christmas furloughs. Charles talks about hunting rabbits, fox, and raccoon and asks about the corn, potato, and apple crops back home. He still thinks he won't have to go to France because the Germ...
2017-12-0705 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 16 [December 4, 1917]"Well I will see you Christmas for sure...I would not of come but I knew you would have a conniption fit if I didn’t."
In his twelfth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he expects to be home for Christmas for three or four days. He wants the visit to be a surprise but he wants to make sure that his best girl, Minnie's friend Cleo, will be there. He's glad he's not one of...
2017-12-0403 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 15 [November 29, 1917]"Believe me we have some bad mules here. We have one we call dynamite nitro glycerin. It takes four or five men to harness him..."
In his eleventh letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes wistfully (on Thanksgiving Day, 1917) about hearing the "hounds running and the rabbit hunters shooting," an activity he himself engaged in the prior Thanksgiving. He writes about having turkey, pumpkin pie, fruit cake, oysters, oranges and even a five-cent cigar. He says he'll be...
2017-11-2904 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 14 [November 25, 1917]"You wanted to know what I was going to do Thanksgiving. I am going to get my teeth fixed. I got one pulled. I only have two to fix."
In his tenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he still isn't sure if he'll get furlough a few days later for Thanksgiving (November 29 in 1917). If he doesn't make it home, he plans to get his teeth fixed for the holiday. He only has two to fix...
2017-11-2404 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 13 [November 24, 1917]"Guarding is the only thing i don't like in the army. I tell you a fellow get lonesome tramping the post."
In his fourth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated November 24, 1917, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle, about how several infantry men (including a Wheeling friend named Walter Toland) were moved to a new barracks, giving Dutch and brother-in-law Lester Scott (our other letter writing soldier) more room. Dutch notes that it has snowed and is cold for the first time since he's been in Virginia. He talks about his disd...
2017-11-2204 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 12 [November 18, 1917]"I will wait and see if I have to go to France but I have begin to think I will never get to go over..."
In his ninth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes about his dinner of fresh pork and tomato catsup, how hot it remains in Virginia, his mule driving prowess, the insurance he plans to purchase in case "anything should happen," how he has quit smoking cigarettes in favor of his pipe, and how...
2017-11-1504 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 11 [November 16, 1917]In his eighth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes about how he hopes to be home for Christmas, how he is driving two pairs of mules, a fellow mule driver from West Liberty named Calvin Davis, how fine the weather has been, and a few other odds and ends about everyday life at camp.
A World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, Lester Scott was drafted in 1917 and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia, where so many...
2017-11-1403 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 10 [November 5, 1917]"If you could see this training camp you would not think Germany would last long..."
In his seventh letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes, rather humorously, about his adventures in guard duty, including encounters with a soldier who refused to wear his uniform and another who was inebriated. Lester is happy to note that the "mule skinners" finally have their mules and will be able to start driving them. He talks about sending pictures home of the...
2017-11-0304 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 8 [November 2, 1917]In his sixth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, informs his sister that rumors of his illness and hospitalization are “a bad mistake.” In fact, he feels better that he ever has in his life. He discusses a recreational trip away from camp during which many games were played and how all the mule drivers have been moved to the same barracks. He promises to have a picture taken to send home. He doesn’t think he’ll be in an...
2017-10-3004 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 7 [October 29, 1917]In his fifth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, discusses his first five weeks at Camp Lee. Topics include how much he enjoys driving mules (he's been given a steady job hauling supplies for $3 per month), how taking care of the mules reminds him of caring for his colts back home, an early snowfall in the Valley, Lester’s painful boxing match with Charles Lewis from Elm Grove, the postcards he sent home, and the “moving pictures” he’s lookin...
2017-10-2804 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 6 [October 21, 1917]In his fourth letter home from Camp Lee to his sister Minnie Riggle, Lester Scott describes, somewhat boastfully, the details of his rather filling dinner, his eagerness to be sent to France to the war, and his prowess at guard duty. While the other men are homesick, Lester declares himself "very well contented."
A World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, Lester Scott was drafted in 1917 and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia, where so many Wheeling draftees and volunteers were trained. Scott served as a Wagoner (mule team driver) in the 314th Field Artillery Supply Company, Battery “A,” 80th (Blue...
2017-10-2005 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 4 [October 8, 1917]A World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, Lester Scott was drafted in 1917 and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia, where so many Wheeling draftees and volunteers were trained. Scott served as a Wagoner (mule team driver) in the 314th Field Artillery Supply Company, Battery “A,” 80th (Blue Ridge) Division in France. This is his letter home from Camp Lee, September 30, 1917.
Digital scans and a transcript of Lester Scott's September 24, 1917 letter can be viewed at: http://www.archivingwheeling.org/blog/camp-lee-great-war-october-8-1917-podcast
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2017-10-0504 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 3 [September 30, 1917]A World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, Lester Scott was drafted in 1917 and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia, where so many Wheeling draftees and volunteers were trained. Scott served as a Wagoner (mule team driver) in the 314th Field Artillery Supply Company, Battery “A,” 80th (Blue Ridge) Division in France. This is his letter home from Camp Lee, September 30, 1917.
Digital scans and a transcript of Lester Scott's September 30, 1917 letter can be viewed at: http://www.archivingwheeling.org/blog/camp-lee-great-war-september-30-1917-podcast
Credits:
"From Camp Lee to the Great War: The letters of Lester Scott and Charles Riggle" is brou...
2017-09-2803 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 1 [September 24, 1917]World War I soldiers from Wheeling, West Virginia, Lester Scott and Charles "Dutch" Riggle were drafted in 1917 and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia. Lester Scott served as a Wagoner (mule team driver) in the 314th Field Artillery Supply Company, Battery “A” 80th (Blue Ridge) Division in France. Dutch Riggle was a PFC with the same unit. These are their letters home.
Digital scans and a transcript of Lester Scott's September 24, 1917 letter can be viewed at: http://www.archivingwheeling.org/blog/camp-lee-great-war-september-24-1917
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"From Camp Lee to the Great War: The letters of Lester Scott and Charles Riggle" is brought to y...
2017-09-1503 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 318: How to Use Email Marketing to Sell Your Products without Being a JERK with Ryan LeeWhat comes to mind when you think of marketing? Do you think of flashy advertisements on TV, in the mail, or maybe even popups? It seems that “Marketing” is a dirty word in today’s business climate. But there is NOTHING dirty about it. It’s simply storytelling. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott interviews email marketing rockstar Ryan Lee. They discuss the usefulness of email marketing, dealing with haters, and telling a compelling story. Most importantly they talk about building a relationship with your clients and how to avoid coming off as a JERK! Both Scott and Ryan...
2017-02-081h 11