Letters From Our Soldier Boys Bring News From France
Clyde Howard, back with his 166th Infantry company in France, writes on Mother's Day about health, church service, and army life. Earl, in Camp Taylor Louisville, shares a view of exams and morale. A Toledo mother receives consoling letters for her son Paul Blue, killed in France, with Sgt Herbert J. Revells expressing sympathy to Mrs. Blue and praising Paul’s sacrifice.
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Clyde Howard
France
Nellie
Bob Smith
Bob
Co. L
A. B. PF
O. K
Beulah Land
Bigelow
Almon Blue
Paul
Toledo
Sergt. Revells
Mrs. Blue
Overland Company
Washington
Camp Meigs
Herbert J. Revells
Co. I
303 Unit
Carey area notes of 1893 and nearby events
A mixed Carey news digest lists local shop sales including shoes at Klein & Werley and promotions at the Star bakery. Marriages in Carey and Upper Sandusky are noted, along with local births, farm reports, weather effects, and community happenings with names such as Sophronia Wonder Edgar Kurtz Harriet Barnes Franklin Franks and Romig & Garret planning a new shoe branch.
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Newhard
Bert Lombard
Klein & Werley
Star Bakery
D. S. Nye
Harvey Webb
Wv. M. Wherley
Liroa
Delphos
Wapakoneta
DeWitt ,Hopkins
Henry
Denver Hart
Chicago
Sophronia E. Wonder
David Wonder
Edgar B. Kurtz
Carey
Letter From Camp Lee Soldier Abounds With War Details
Harry N Bar ies of Company I 146th U S Inf writes from Camp Lee Virginia in late May 1918. He describes barracks and iron beds, a company of about 150 drafted men, daily drill with men collapsing from heat or fatigue, and plans to train recruits at the rifle range. He recalls his faith with a prayer book rosary and medal and asks his mother and Fred to write back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Bakies
Harry
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Mamma
Fred
Virginia
Harry N. Baries
Co. I
146Th U. S, Inf
Mother's Day Letter from Floyd E. Greeno in France
A May 12 1918 wartime letter from Floyd E Greeno in Holy Co 166th U S Infantry to his mother describes Mother's Day greetings bold weather good mail time two weeks and church visits. He asks about Ethel and notes a friend whose mother died. The tone is affectionate and hopeful for a reply.
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Jackson Greene
France
Gen Pershing
O. K
Ethel
Kenton
Floyd EE. Greeno
Earl Culp Sends News From Camp Taylor 1918
Dear parents from Camp Taylor dated June 1 1918 Earl son of Mr and Mrs S S Culp writes from Wyandot county selection to 94 troops he serves for the country and sends brief words of greeting to his family in Ohio. The letter conveys a young soldier’s update and hometown connection amid World War I service.
Camp Sheridan Letter From Earl Briggs May 22 1918
Camp Sheridan May 22 1918 Earl Briggs writes from the camp to reassure his mother he is well and headed to Camp Lee Virginia. He describes numbering letters, preparing gear, and notes faith and courage while awaiting deployment across the water with soldiers facing trench dangers.
Millers Rally Convention in Louisville at Galt House
Holders from Marion Hardin Hancock and Wyandot counties organize a local association during a convention at the Galt House in Louisville. The gathering focuses on coordinating milling interests and regional cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Hardin
Hancock
Wyandot Counties
Galt House
Government Insurance Checks Mailed For April Pay
Government mailed April pay and insurance checks for families of military dependents from Washington on Friday May 24. If a check is missing due to an address error, contact the War Risk Insurance Bureau in Washington immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Salem blanked Wharton in 7 0 win at Salem diamond
A large crowd watched Salem defeat Wharton 7 to 0 at the Salem diamond on Sunday. Salem dominated the game with strong batting and pitching to secure the shutout victory.
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Salem
Wharton
Salem Diamond
Cadet Reinforcements To Be Sent Overseas From Camp
A report from Camp Taylor in Kentucky states two numbers have been examined for overseas duty and will be sent across in the next few weeks.
Fragmentary Thought on Knowledge and Harmony
The text argues that more hate could be softened to love through intimate knowledge. It warns that even a little information is dangerous, yet overall improvement in relations between actors and individuals depends on greater knowledge.
Ground Squirrels and a Traveler's Smell Claim
The piece notes more than 50 ground squirrel species in the United States and Canada. It relates a traveler M Hue who claimed a man dropped blindfolded into China would instantly recognize the region by scent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
M. Hue
War News and Home Visit Mix In Fragmentary Chronicle
The report notes Allied gains depend on uncertain battles, cites Secretary Baker claiming 160000 American troops in France with more arriving daily, and quotes a critic praising U S forces as capable of ending the war quickly. It also mentions David and Wessie Orians visiting Salem grandmother Mrs. Mary Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batte
Foch
Hindenburg
Baker
France
David and Wessie Orians
Salem
Mary ‘Brown
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Earl
159Th Depot Brigade
Camp Taylor
Louisville, Ky
A. ©. Barnes
Methodist Episecopal Church
Harriet E
A. C. Barnes
Franklin Franks
Findlay
Charles Krupp
Carey Evangelical Church
Leroy Dunaway
Big Four
Nelson Stahl
Hap
Py Corners
Andrew Pflueger
Crestliné
Carrol” Zimmérman
Simeon ‘Inman
Upper Sandusky
Willace
Dima
Hicksville
Frank .Galbroner
Frances Culler
Walter Snyder
W. H. Snyder
Cleveland Grain Co
New Riegel
Mazer
Winnie Long
Harry W. Rose
Norman Long
South Patterson Street
J. Williams
Mildred Nichols
Madge Chesebrough
Norah Karns
Mabel Hoff
Esther Campbell
Mary Gibbs
Leta Newhard
Lulu Hoy
Cora Snyder
Gail Robison
Lucy Bond
Bessie A. Kuhn
John A. Wagner
Tiffin
Camp Sheridan
James Briggs
Zoon
Mother
Little Big Carey
Salem-Wharton
C. F. Sutter
Main St
Ohio
the United Security Company
Canton, Ohio
Vv. A. Bennehoplfp
Dis. Mgr
Jemima
Kellog
Tbs
The
Orton & Thomas Co
Bellevue, Ohio
Carey, Ohio
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