John Lauder's World War Duty and Deep Family Bonds
In Glasgow and Britain, a father recounts the wartime saga of his son John Lauder. The lettered memoir traces John’s enlistment, frontline service, and swift rise to captain, his fear of war, and the family’s anxious vigil as telegrams arrive. Amid injuries, hospital stays, and a nervous breakdown, the father reflects on pride, responsibility, and the unbreakable bond between father and son as they endure the long war together.
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John
Wwe
Britain
Talen
Tin
Tin Woodeby
Sous
France
Wuasa
Thn
Althoue
King
Johin
Glasgow
America
Ling
Geta'tt Corn Mover Promises Painless Relief
A vintage ad touts Geta t t as the only sure corns remover promising pain free results. It claims no greasy salves or bandages needed and highlights endorsements from Lawrence Go Chicago and drug stores in Montana and Algonda. It emphasizes quick, lasting relief without limping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Go
Aiaconda
Fuller Bruces
George W. Sparrow
Smith’ Drug’ Co
Parchen’ Drug Co
From Dune to Frontlines A Soldier's Homeward Return
A torn memoir describes a soldier who endured bombing while away from home. He recovered after care at a Clyde area hospital and soon returned to school, eager to be with his unit in France. The narrative follows his mother’s farewell, his rapid improvement, and final departure in September 1916 to rejoin the troops, with a note that the story continues tomorrow. Also reports on a Vancouver shipyard plan to build concrete vessels and a Campbell Lewis camp fire destroying a local cigar store in Tacoma with losses and insured value.
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John Himmenaxe
John
Britain
Tiritain
Flanders
John Lauder
United Kingdom
France
Sean
Phim
Alwaye
Clyde
Dunoon
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King Award
Rufford Abbey
Tord
Sayville
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Johns
Tom
Scotland
J Meter
Eas
Captain Web Highlanders
Hi Lauder
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Vancouver
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Portland
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Great Northern Con. Shipbuilding Company
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T.H. MacKinnon & Co. Carpenters and Contractors
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Vogue Beauty Shop
Anaconda
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