Jamestown Boy Prisoner Of War Anniversary Noted
Jamestown resident Wilhelmsen Whelpley, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Whelpley of 141 Falconar Street, is an American prisoner of war held at Gefangenenlager Brandenburg Hayes Germany. He survived the sinking of the steamship Fameralda on March 28 1917 and reports receiving clothing from Red Cross and Swiss aid but asks for pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown — Journal
Wallius
Whelpley
Mim. A
Im. Wolpley
Falconar Street
Gefangenenlager
Brandenburg
Hayes
Germany
Hoe
Fameralda
Mediterranean Sea
Tam
Swiss Red Cross
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Warning
A fragment from an old newspaper promotes California Syrup of Figs as a remedy for sick children and stomach issues. It warns readers to buy only the genuine product from the California Syrup Company and avoid counterfeit imitations.
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California
California Syrup
Mls
California Pig Syrup Company
Family records Whelpley son's wartime prisoner tale
The article sketches the experiences of Whelpley family members including a son who ran away to join the army in 1918 and later became a prisoner of war a German operation for appendicitis in October and his letters from England and the Esmeralda voyage reveal his desire to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Whelpley
Datshant [Metallic Door Company
Nin
Mex
The
Journal
Ophelly Wright
Warren
Mead
Richmond
Richmond, Vs. and Uttermaris
Esmeralda
Mhecalisi
Wniler
Richland
England
Germwin
Brio
Lubeile
Bhati
Henbert
Rich Corry Bachelor Wants a Wife
A botched advertisement page features Rich Corry claiming lifelong stomach and digestive issues. He touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure, promising one dose to prove it or money back, and asks readers to consider his quest for a wife.
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Rich Corry
Ylamud
Mayr
Special Prices On Mattresses In Local Ad
Special prices on mattresses with up bolstering refinishing packing and Jemaelne J Rupp listed in a Bell phone advertisement from Boston area listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemaelne
J. Rupp
Bell
B. Wash
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Ata
Thyrma
First National Bank
Resources Lawn and Discounty
Secura Clownntion
Juhberty
Treasury
Baik Goyle
Hania
Tota
J. A. Lanston
Bell Phone
Bernestein Brothers
West Main St
Musterole
Muse
A&l
Metter
D. Padoll
Miss Fuller
Center SI
N. Cohen & Sons
Corry
Roberts Shop North Center
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