Letters From Our Soldiers From France Amid Frontline Tales
A soldier’s letter from Camp Merritt, New Jersey, dated May 25, 1918, describes life near the front in France. He shares glimpses of trenches and shell holes, the glow of flares and star-shells, and the fear and awe of war. He writes of receiving letters from family and his anticipation of homeward travel. He assures his mother not to worry, reflects on Kaiser Wilhelm and Allied combat, and expresses enduring patriotism and love for family.
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Wibert
Pstve
McRoss
France
Cousin
Greund
Forest Road
Camp Merritty
Nod
Tyne
Tome
Camp Merritts
Cnmp
Dany
United States
Germany
Kaiser
Tony
San
Blu
Berlin
Volers
Tim
Weill
Wother
Lake Hearn
Camp Morritts
N. J
Mother's Day Remembrance From A P T H Aero Squadron
A letter from J C MeElroy of the APth Aero Squadron in France reflects on Mother's Day away from home. He mourns his mother, recalls lessons from her, and notes the impact of war on soldiers and families. He hopes for lasting peace and plans to honor his mother in memory. The piece also mentions YMCA activities and the comfort of home memories for troops.
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Apth Aero Squadron
France
Sanday
Talay
Talday
Tabernacle
Tomy
Mother
J.C. Meoelroy
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Childbirth for Expectant Mothers
An early 20th century advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a penetrating remedy easing nervousness bearing down and stretching pains during pregnancy. It claims the product softens abdominal muscles and ligaments to reduce common maternity discomforts and urges readers to request the "Motherhand Book" from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
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Mother
Hero Am
Assisia
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Ride
Atlansa
Lottie
Letters From War Fronts Convey Longing and Hope
A collection of WWI era letters from soldiers in France and on foreign soil to family members back home. Albert Hogan writes of health, song gatherings, and future reunion while hopeful for victory over the Huns. Talety Richards describes daily duties, home longing, and pride in the Red White and Blue. Noah Warren sends love to parents while detailing summer weather and duty with the 3rd Regiment.
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Chester Hogan
Chester
Pleasant Hill
United States
Old Batchelors
Madonia
Malcolm
Ko L
Winita
Ol Pal
Talety Richards
France
Noah Warren
Til Co
Gh Regiment
Alariwes
The Family Purse and Wounded Soldiers News Note
The article urges economical family meals with careful food selection and budgeting. It advises splitting the food budget into bread, milk, fruits and vegetables, and meat versus milk, and promotes milk, eggs, and vegetables as economical substitutes for meat in children’s diets. It notes using a fireless cooker, keeping foods cold and screened from pests, and preparing meals efficiently. It also reports Fort McPherson soldiers benefiting from vocational education funded by Senator Hoke Smith's bill, managed by the Federal Board for Vocational Education to rehabilitate wounded soldiers into useful citizens.
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Lowat
Children’s Bureau
U. S
Department of Tabor
Washington, D. C
Bureau
Fort McPherson
France
Hoke Smith
Smith
Senate Committee On Education
Colored Soldiers Prove Valor in WWI Reports
General Wershing praised colored soldiers under his command for repelling a German patrol and earning Croix de Guerre. Two infantrymen led a successful defense weeks ago, fueling esprit de corps and a desire for more active, dangerous service across colored troops.
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Baker
Wershing
Germany
Card of Thanks for Neighbors After Fire
Mr and Mrs W L Little and children express gratitude to kind neighbors and friends who helped rescue them from their home damaged by fire on June 22. They wish God’s richest blessings on each one.
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W. L. Little
In Memory of Little Horace Bonner
A probate style death notice from Cullman Alabama records the passing of Horace Bonner aged 3 years 5 months at his home. The tribute speaks of his bright health before illness and offers comforting religious verses. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs T P Bonner and by his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Quill Cole.
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Horace Bonner
T. P. Bonner
Cullman
Ala
Horace
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Silent River
Papa
Mamma
Golden Shore
Mrs
Quill Cole
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General Insurance
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Bradley Building
Carrollton
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Carrollton, Georgia
T. W. Reeves
First National Bank
H. J. Goodwyn
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W. L. Fitts
1St National Bank
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R. D. Jackson
Je. R. D. Jackson & Son Awyers
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L. Z. Dorsett
Roop
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Stewart
Betty Reynolds Cobb
Holderness Building
L. J. Brock
John Hudson
Villa Rica
Wis Smith
J. I. Smith
Smith & Smith Lawyers Office
Roop Building
J. E. Cramer
Residence
Homer L. Barker
Genite
W. T. Creel
CREEL
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Atlanta
J. D. Hamrick
M. D
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J J. Reese
Shirley C. Boykin
Biynay
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Boykin & Boykin Bldg
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