See You All Soon in St Nazaire Letter from War Front
A dated May 7 from St Nazaire France describes life on the road and in camp. The writer mentions receiving April 19 mail, longings for home, and concern about injuries from soldiers. He recalls meeting friends in Newport News and seeing comrades Lee Gooch Dock Head and Jen Turner. He notes riding motorcycles, harsh roads, and near-term deployment timing expected the first week of June. He explains daily drills and the 29th Division arrival, with a serious injury to a sergeant pending.
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St. Nazaire
France
Papa
Newport News
Lee Gooch
Dock Head
Jen. Turner
Willie Bond
Jimmie Parkey
Milan
Belgium
Ain
Motor Transport Company
Reville
Sargeant
Alon
Head Milled Marriage Notice in Browning May 31
A marriage was conducted at the Browning residence on May 31 with Elder C. E. Potter officiating. The couple, Head-Miller, were joined in matrimony in a small ceremony at the home setting.
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C. E. Potter
Browning
Noble Head and Miss Effie Miller Wedding
The groom, a clever young farmer near Browning, marries the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Miller of this city. Their friends extend best wishes for a happy life together.
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Noble Head
Effie Miller
Browning
Dan Miller
Thornton Moves to Peters Hotel After Fire
Last Saturday C. M. Thornton moved his possessions to the Peters Hotel after extinguishing a fire. He spent 9 minutes 20 seconds on the transfer and summoned the dogs during the event.
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C. M. Thornton
Peters Hotel
Community Road Fund Drive Aims To Build Jenkins Hill Route
A mass meeting at Jenkins school house Friday night authorized petitions to fund a road from Roy Haley's line to the hilltop. City contributions exceeded the $400 goal by about $100 with township and traveling crews to match, planning to start after harvest. Subscriptions were taken at J. J. Smith's.
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Jenkins School
Jenkins Hill
Roy Haley
J. J. Smith
Rain Delays and Damages Hit Local Farming
The two week spell of heavy rain has halted corn planting and slowed growth, allowing weeds to gain ground. Wheat stands are damaged as rank growth makes fields hard to manage while pastures surge with grass as cattle cannot keep up with mowing. A stretch of dry weather could revive corn planting and fieldwork.
Decoration Day Services Held With Veterans Lead Procession
Decoration services were held in the city on Friday afternoon. Sen Fields served as master of ceremonies and at 3 o clock the program began around the band stand. The procession was commanded by Robert Tunnell, led by standard-bearers and veterans of the war recently returned from overseas.
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Senate
Elder Watson
Alpha L Burns
Brookfield
Our
Sen. Fields
Robert Tunnell
Oversea
Blue Grass 64 Inches High Defies County and World
Jesse Bruce of Linn County on route 2 sent in 64 inch blue grass stalks through Fred Alexander, asserting Linn County produce can beat the world. Bruce defends his title as local blue grass raiser while Winigan prepares a July 4 celebration with speakers and a soldiers welcome, promising a hearty old fashioned picnic.
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Jesse Bruce
Linn County
Route 2
Fred Alexander
Bruce
Winigan
K. M. Vencill
Bills
Milan Granite Works offers to cut commission on memorials
An advertisement by S. W. Summers of Milan Granite Works promises to save customers agent commissions on granite or stone memorials. The pitch invites in-person visits to trade directly at Summers’ place, claiming a simple 20 cent saving per dollar.
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Milan Granite Works
S. W. Summers
P. E. D. Meeting Remembers Chapter V Social
The P. E. D. Chapter V held a regular session on May 28 with hostess Mrs. Gertrude Fields and leader Mrs. Mattie Duncan. Thirteen members attended and enjoyed a social hour featuring entertaining responses to a "Do a stunt or pay a dime" prompt. Mrs. Eunice Dickinson contributed a reading.
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P. E
Gertrude Fields
Mattie Duncan
Eunice Dickinson
Maude
Fields
School club recalls friendships and sweets at May meeting
Members praised the group’s strengths while a program featured music and a talk on friendship, prohibition, home hints, and reminiscences. Mrs Fields and Mrs Fleming demonstrated candy making, pleasing attendees who then adjourned to meet May 14 with Miss Maude Fields.
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Hermin Adams
Gertrude Fields
America Fleming
Maude Fields
Delegates Visit Missouri to Welcome 35th Division in Newport News
The Leader Record notes a party led by the Senate President and other state leaders left Jefferson City at 2:30 bound for Newport News to greet the Missouri boys of the 35th Division returning home. They traveled via Missouri Pacific to St. Louis, observed river scenery and river works, and proceeded by train toward Cincinnati with stops for city sightseeing and a Pullman coach trip. The trip included the Adjutant General Mr. Clark and covered notable sights in Cincinnati before continuing east.
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Newport News
Leader-Record
Senate
Crossley
House
Falon
Nelson
Buster
Williams
Speer
Caulfield
Senater
Jefferson City
Newporters
Virginia
General Assembly
Missouri
Adjutant General of
Clark
Missouri-Pacific
St. Louis
Pient
Osage
Gasconade River
United States
Ohio
Rocky ‘Mountains
Lubin
Eeds Bridge
Finois
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Ind
Grand Central Hotel
Rome
Fountain Square
Mt. Adams
Government Square
Ohio River Journey Tells of Crossing to Covington Kentucky
The passage describes crossing the suspension bridge over the Ohio River into Covington Kentucky and boarding a fast train that quickly gained speed along the riverbank. The narrator promises to continue the account next week.
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Iti
Ohio
Covington
Ohio River
The Home Circle Advises Against Kissing Dogs
The article argues against women kissing dogs, warning it is unsightly and risky. It notes dogs are scavengers and may carry microbes in their saliva that can harm humans, including causing liver illness.
Why the Creator Made the Knocker in His Image
A columnist muses on human quirks from riding and throwing a ball to cosmetics and behavior. The piece rails at unnatural vanity and ends with a comic, moral jab about life’s flaws. It contrasts human oddities with innocence in children and dismisses a “knocker” created from flaws.
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