Letters From Our Soldiers From World War I Transcription
A broken WWI letter from an American soldier in France dated August 14 1918 describes medical care aboard hospital trains and at a base hospital He recounts shelling injuries a primed ankle and being treated by Red Cross workers aboard Pullman trains delivering comfort and cigarettes He mentions prisoners of war and the drive toward Berlin expressing hope to write again and signing as T Vt Hal D Merredm of the 80th Infantry.
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Pital
Red Croes
Phoy Sare Alwos
Wits
N Fchi Hospital
Gaele San's Hospital
Baee
Berlin
Paris
Colther
Hal D. Merredm
80Th Infantry
Tane Hospital Letter From Soldier Describes Farewell and News
Faded letter from Owenp Teruregard dated August 20 details family greetings, gratitude for support, plan to draw pay, furlough papers received, and routine duties. Mentions Fannie Hogan and Mya, plus references to tobacco, meals, and ongoing service. The message conveys a warm home front perspective amid hardship.
Glad to Testify Cardui Helped Woman’s Health in Watoga
Mrs. Gladwell of Watoga West Virginia testifies that at fifteen she suffered long headaches backaches and weakness until she used Cardui a few bottles. After three bottles she gained strength married with children and never needed a doctor for female trouble. She recommends Cardui as a tonic and notes 40 years of use and physician endorsements.
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Watoga
W. Va
W. Gladwell
Cardi
Cardui
Fragmented battlefield letter from Andrew Jordan in Battery VY report
A torn wartime communication from Andrew Jordan of Battery VY in an American artillery unit is partly decipherable. The legible parts reference travel, effort to reach a place, mentions of names and places, and a sense of longing amid hardship on the front.
Mayoral Election Notice With Street Improvements Plan
We, the mayor and council, announce that a primary election will be held on September 2. Details and plan of street improvements to be voted will be provided. The notice seeks public reconfirmation of the proposed measures and dates.
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Mothtoy
Mointing
J. To Matthinis
Levin
J. Suvith
H.W. Plovanoy
Feemivga
A Mattnewe
Chat Bsmich
Lewis
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Tito
Tun
Republic
Republics
Merrell & Holmes
Carrollton, GA
S. C
Travis & Long General Insurance
Cardus
France
Jinis
Péturn
Abierien
Lotte
Hillss CO
Atbert Hogan
Ladny
Weil
U. B
Seston
Myelin
Tovny Wisind
Andrew Jordan
Battery VY
Vieja Artiltery
Anier
BEF
Prana
Hs. B. Terkwier
Orie
Miles
Elkiarts Iad
Foptie
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