Two Collins uncles in France praised by Butte relative
In a vivid letter from Harold Ray Williams a Butte woman boasts of two uncles serving in France General Pershing’s forces. Corporal Thomas F. Collins of the Twenty seventh Engineers and Private Joseph Collins of the Leoth Infantry recount frontline life. Williams notes mail delays, division placement, prisoner accounts, and a near front incident. He expresses hope of a soon reunion and asks family to write home.
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Butte
Pershians
France
Cagual Tien
Orp
Thomas F
Collins
Twenty-seventh Engineers
Joneph Collins
the Léoth Infantey
Colling
Montana State School of Mines
Clase of II
de Be
Tershlig
Jean
Tad Sted
Joe
Teaong
Mers
Germany
Fentiie
Vitar
Joseph Collin
Night at the Front Amid Sudden Gas Alarm
A veteran recounts a late night near the German line when a series of explosions lit the sky and gas alarms rang. Despite fear, the crew determined the smoke came from sulfur and from their own batteries, not gas. The writer notes many slept uncovered, grabbed gear, and moved to a dugout while smoke and flashes filled the scene, finally confirming no gas exposure and sharing relief with bunk mates.
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Hoya
United States
France
Dad
Phack
Gussahell
Corete
Front line memories from the war letters of Williamson
A letter from Marion L. C. Williams describes a World War I frontline experience near France. The writer recalls dugouts, gas masks, shelling, and the grim reality of trench life, noting the vast dead, towns ruined, and soldiers coping with fear, fatigue, and makeshift shelters while awaiting an armistice.
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France
Hs A
Dugou
Arn
L. C. Williams
Garrison Avenue
Marold
Ies Willims
Austrian Prediction Mentioned by Councilor Mein
A garbled snippet references a prediction about Austria and a future aid note tied to President Wilson. Councilor Mein, said to be among Athol’s wealthiest residents, discusses the dual monarchy's present state. The passage mentions Hungary and a representative named Stein, with dates like November appearing in the illegible text.
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Wilsson
Dutius Mein
Meins
Hern
Stein Thane
Atiaieion
Normal Police To Open Again Monday
Professors from State Normal College visited the city and the public school system plans to reopen Monday after extended influenza measures. Anticipated conditions in the city are improving as the quarantine and restrictions on houses are lifted.
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W. Hancock
State Normal College
Anon
Butte Lawyer Amy Corps Logs Mchatton Contact Hope
Butte lawyer Amy Corps logs a letter from Lt Walker of the American Expeditionary Forces saying he has learned that John McHatton, son of Judge and Mrs J J Mettatton, is serving with military forces about 30 miles from his headquarters and hopes to meet him. The wife has devoted her welfare work to the Red Cross chapter.
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Frank C. Walker
Walker
Y Service Corps
American Expeditionary" Forces
Walker Issys
John McHatton
J. J. Mettatton
Butte
Montana
Butte Boy Comes Home After Naval Exam
James P. of Butte, 21, a native of Montana, has passed a naval examination and plans a career with naval officers. He says he met other Montana boys who believe the state should support naval training. Mrs. John Mitchell of 72 East Broadway aided his efforts. The report notes Harvard University involvement and the local district considers supporting naval programs.
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Harvary University
John Mitchell
East Broadway
Montana
Hynes Students Corps Receives Uniforms
Despite a demobilization order for disbanding the students army training corps at Hynes School of MIT the new woolen uniforms were distributed to members of classes and the Student body last night. They wore warm winter gear with new shoes and other equipment. Those receiving equipment may keep it for months before turning it back to the government. The corps believes the cold winter makes the clothing timely.
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Army Training Corps
School of Mit
Mayer Jewelers In Butte Offers Low Priced Watch Repair
Mayer Jewelry advertises watch cleaning for $1 and repair services with mainsprings priced at $1.50. The copy claims Mayer’s factory in Butte employs skilled artisans, offering both new work and repairs at low prices, and asserts superiority over rival jewelers in volume and quality.
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Mayer
Butte
North Main
Adve
Railroad linemen needed as railroad electrification rush begins
Washington dispatch states that the Tacoma based rail line will employ all electrical linemen to convert the system from steam to electricity. Officials say the request signals fast completion of electrification with generous pay offers. Also noted is a plan for seven cent meals for returning soldiers after muster out per McAdoo.
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Wash
Chicago
Mina Paul Railway
Two Bits
Washington
McAdoo
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