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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
1
Letters from Farl Waters in France recount driving trucks and hauling ammunition for French guns, meeting friends, and adapting to wartime routine. He notes a four thousand mile truck record, a fox mascot, and hopes for an early return while describing wheat harvests and civilian life under strain.
Mrs Warren Bratton has moved to the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ivan Funkhouser in a family relocation noted in this local item.
All are ready as East Church Christian begins evangelistic meetings led by gospel singer Miss Frankie Keys. Choir members to meet Miss Keys Monday night September 23 to become acquainted, with Keys delivering songs and messages Tuesday night as part of a unity driven effort across sister churches.
Letter from Sergt. Austin J. Beaver of Co. C 314 Field Signa Bn American Expeditionary Forces describes service in No Man's Land, nights patrols, health, meals, and support from Red Cross and YMCA. He mentions deaths of Mr George McDaniel and Warren Bratton and praises church and community service flag dedication. He notes censor limits on letters and expects to return home.
Frank Heath writes from France describing mail arrivals, barracks life, and basic comforts. He notes visits to Romorantin, daily routines, and limited language skills while asking family to write back. He mentions U S papers read locally and signals homeward longing and well wishes to Cora Allie Noble Jerry Jim S.
The Boone County War Mothers plan to hold a regular meeting in the Methodist Church parlors at Lebanon this coming Saturday afternoon September 21 at 2 15.
J. R. Sullivan closed the sale of the Mrs. Knott Campbell farm northwest of Dover. Buyer was Wm Carpenter, father of Prof. Carpenter, for $18,840 for 131 acres with possession on March 1.
J W Forbes and Enoch Whitley attend the reunion in Indianapolis today. Bruce Burris reports 44 bushels and 34 pounds of clover seed from 20 acres. Mr and Mrs George Daber move to Ora Sutton property from north of Thorntown.
William Butler reports locating another stray hog linked to Les Walker after earlier discoveries. He notes prior finds in a new tile ditch and up the line, with one pig unearthed in an 8 inch section and the mouth of the tile at 15 inches, describing the carcass as bloating and flesh peeling from bone.
Ralph K. Hilt of Company M, 15th Infantry, U.S. Army writes of China from Tientsin. He describes hand labor, low wages, lack of machinery, peanut markets, and harsh punishment for offenses, noting improvements from past executions.
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