Local Items On Wages And War Messages From 1918 Era
Summary notes wage figures for various trades from the Department of Labor and commentary on the cost of war to the people. It includes a humorous rural column and a soldier letter from England dated June 23 1918 plus a school board meeting notice for Brookfield with details on August 14 15 16 and a call to fund a flag for every school. The items reflect wartime attitudes and community notices.
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Europe
Brookfield
Lynch
Springfield Normal
State Department
E. L. Joyce
Letters From France Describe Mail, Travel and Life in billets
From France June 27 1918 Mrs W H Oliver Roger Mo writes that Battery B received a large mail drop after sailing from Camp Merritt. He notes mixed impressions of travel, Decoration Day aboard ship, crossing the Atlantic again, and life in French villages with barns as billets. He mentions meals, rain, hay, and local women as part of daily work.
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France
W. H. Oliver
Roger
Battery B
Erma
Kansas City
Aledo
Ill
Merritt
Camp Merritt
Why Not Get A Railroad Job In 1918
A notice from railroad officers states railroads are under government control and need workers. They will discuss jobs at the Q depot at 4:30 p m on August 10 1918 for firemen brake men switchmen and car repairers, including training and expenses while learning. Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad Co.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Co
Wolf Hunt on Macon County Farm Ends in Death of Wolf
John Burwell of Macon County recounts a four hour chase after a wolf threatening nearby sheep. The animal splashed through water and briars before being dispatched in the Chariton River with a club. A $27 bounty accompanied Burwell’s tale of the thrilling hunt.
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John. Burwell
Macon County
John
Wolf
Mr. Burwell
Mrs. Wolf
Chariton
Were In Wreck. Bollings Back From Ohio Trip
Mr and Mrs B D Bolling returned Friday from Granville Ohio where they visited Mr and Mrs J H Geach and their son Corporal Beverly Bolling at Wilber Wright field Dayton Ohio They were in a railroad wreck at Terre Haute Indiana on the way home Mr Bolling had a broken rib and bruises while Mrs Bolling had bruises and minor cuts One man was killed and others seriously hurt.
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B. D. Bolling
Granville
Ohio
J. H. Geach
Corporal Beverly Bolling
Wilber Wright Aviation Field
Dayton
Terre Haut
Ind
Bolling
Past Due Subscription and Weather Note Letter from France
A fragment notes a past due subscription at $1.50 and mentions crops and a dry spell of weather. It includes a message from the writer’s son Ray who is in France and refers to Mrs. Mary M. Johnson.
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France
Ray
Mary M. Johnson
Careless Driving Threatens Livestock in Turkeys and More
Officials note reports of motorists speeding and harming farm animals including turkeys chickens and pigs. The concern urges restraint to protect food sources and prevent needless destruction.
Sayers Sells Restaurant to Crain Brothers
C R Sayers sold his restaurant to Crain Brothers and possession was given the first of the week. Clyde Sayers health had failed and he sought employment outdoors. Crain Brothers, formerly druggists, will run the business with Jesse overseeing the restaurant and Art handling drug department needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Sayers
Crain Brothers
Clyde
Jesse
Art
Heat Wave Dries Fields As Drought Tightens Michigan
The past week brought record heat with Sunday near 106 degrees and strong winds. Farmers report starved pastures, scarce water, and corn fields burning, threatening the season despite hopes for a strong crop fading as drought bites the region.
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Aroun
Barrows Family Entertains Friends and Farewell Note
Mr and Mrs M M Barrows hosted friends at their home last Wednesday in honor of Miss Nellie Warren Meadville George Barrows Lineville Ia and Ben Barrows Camp Logan The evening featured dancing and games and was described as very enjoyable Mr and Mrs Clay Dell hosted a dance and party Friday for Nellie Warren A farewell dinner was given Sunday northwest of town for Ben Barrows who departs around the tenth
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M. M. Barrows
Nellie Warren
Meadville
George Barrows
Lineville
Ben Barrows
Camp Logan
Clay Dell
Meady
G. A Barrows
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department of Labor
American Press
Garret
Kaiser
Devil
Rural Weekly
The
Central
Old Man
Satan
Kaiser Bill
Bill
Paris
Woodrow Wilson
William
Kaiser William
Hell
Marie C. Duhon Marsland
England
W. H. Havens
Cora
U.S. A
St. Louis Republic
States
Ray Nickell
Harry
Myrtie
Ralph
Missouri
Mer
Pate
Albany
Ore
Leader- Record
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