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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
8
A letter from Qlar Soldier Boys Schofield Bks dated Nov 29, 1917 describes a dinner menu with oyster soup, crackers, olives, celery, ham, pies, fruit, and cake. The writer notes potential transfer, plans to mount a horse that afternoon, and expects a new address.
A long, garbled wartime postal note references Brimfield News, field duty, and Doughboys. The speaker laments being called a kid, mentions white and minority soldiers, and seeks return to “God's country.” The text includes scattered names, places, and military references with unclear chronology.
Acknowledges sincere thanks to Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen at Bowmfield for prompt payment of insurance carried by her husband, the late David L. Danforth Fiora.
Those indebted to the J. Leo Rein bart garage are kindly asked to settle with Karl Soans at the BR. & W. garage during my absence. Mr. Shane will receipt all for all accounts paid.
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