Soldier letter praises Y M C A at front in Luxembourg
A soldier overseas writes from Luxembourg praising the Y M C A for its work with U S troops in the Meuse Argonne sector. He cites Dave Duncan and the 5th Division, recalls chocolate runs under fire, and notes the Y M C A’s role in meals, tobacco, and morale while acknowledging other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Duncan
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Vosges
Dave
Mun
Argonne- Meuse
England
France
la Havre
States
Salvation Army
K. of C
Parody of the Senate and the G O P in 1919
A 1919 poem parodies Republican senators and party leaders in a lyric about loyalty to Wilson and opposition to Bolshevik and German aggression. It mocks the Senate’s perceived divisions and hints at political tribalities within the era’s party battles.
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America
Wilson
Senate of the
In Memoriam Esther Blank Bour One Year On
In memory of Esther Blank nee Bour who departed this life one year ago today. A mother recalls her daughter with a gentle, solemn verse about heavenly singing, peaceful rest, and a reunion in a land of joy.
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Esther Blank Nee Bour
Twenty Years in Dray Business in Corydon
J. A. Lone, a longtime Corydon drayman, bought a fine young horse from Steve Stepro and commissioned Geo. B. Wahl to craft a brass mounted harness with his name and the word express. He keeps a clean, orderly stable and premises, raises hogs marketing since February 27, 1918 for $515.76, and has resumed hauling and express duties alongside his general hauling work.
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J. al Lone
Corydon
Steve Stepro
Geo. B. Wahl
J. A. Lane
Lone
Last Appeal for Foster Parents to Help War Orphans of France
Mrs. Walter S Brewster leads a Chicago driven campaign seeking 60 000 French war orphans foster homes funded by ten cents a day per parent 36 50 yearly transfers to the child and 10 cents monthly from the French government The effort emphasizes direct contact between foster families and the child and its mother with funds directed to the child only and coordinated by The Fatherless Children of France in Chicago
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France
Walter S. Srewster
Chicago
National Committee of the Fatherless Children of
Brewster
North
Cambria
War
Walters. Brewster
Foom
South
Michigan Avenue
F. P. Wilkin
Glendale
Cal
North Louise St
Democrat
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Major Halsey
Boston Evening Record
Y. M. CG
Arthur G. Halsey
Hogg
Inf. A
Luxembourg
Boies Penrose
Hi Johnson
Bob LaFollette
Lodge
Phil Knox
Sherman
Root
Hearst
Borah
Miles Foindexter
Esther
Germany
Verdun
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N.J
Ford
Detroit
F. E
Bulleit & Sons Inc
Corydon, Indiana
B. F. Smith
C.W. Jean Company
Gilbert Smith
Travel
Jeffersonville
Indianapolis
Hoolisr Limited
Watson Junction
Seliersburg
Scottsburg
Crothereville
Seymour
Columbus
Edinburg
Franklin
Greenwood
India Ranchs
Seyn
I.C
5S. T. Co
Southern Indiana R. RR
Indianapolis & Louisville Traction Railway Company
I Public Service
Epraort
Seymour Cars
Seymow wRom
Lo An
B.m
Tiedlanapolis
B. R
Nanine Eset
Wein Seymoor
Whdianapolis
Ind
Chevrolet
Buick
Franklin, Webster and Posey Townships
Urban
Zollman
Lanceville
Laneeville Exchange
Dayton Airless
Harsigan County
Thor
Jos
F. Pinaire
Eureka
Ramsey
Harrison County
Corydon National Bank
Crandall Exchange
Thornwood Poultry Yards & Cream Station
Crandall
Indiana
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