Two Letters From James Brewster From France 1919
James B. Brewster writes from Verdun and Sedan in January 1919 describing war ruins, transport mishaps, and daily life. He recalls the destroyed churches and chateaus, civilians returning home, and the grim scenery along the Meuse. He notes YMCA activity in Verdun and price contrasts between here and the U.S. He describes his duties, censoring issues, and living in a chateau converted to a dormitory.
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Democrat
James B. Brewster
T. E. Wheat
Verdun
France
Lizzie
Corydon
Noll
Montfaucon
M. VP
Varennes
Tank Corps
Mr. Eames
Court House Yard
Corsden
Cathedral
Sedan
Sf Ench
Seden
Geri
Ensid
Meuse
Wester Verdun
War Correspondent Letters From Varennes and Corydon
A long handwritten letter from Varennes near Reims in January 1948 recounts rain, snow, graveyard visits, and a French boy's grief, alongside flash memories of American canteen life. It also notes a Louisville hospital operation death of Edna Bottles Wolfe and multiple obituaries and notices from Corydon, Indiana, including remembrances for Mary Edna Bottles Wolfe and Pearl Gleitz, plus property for sale and church memorial verses.
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Varennes
Isiance
Corydon
Ind
Paris
Reims
Verdun
Arvenne Forest
Harrison County
Montfoucon
Jamericue
Wereck
Stery
Germany
Mary Edna Bottles Wolfe
Leander Bottles
City Hospital
Louisville
Kentucky
Louis Ile
Heidelberg Church
J. H. Toombs
U. S
Edna
U. B. Church
New Bethel
Indianapolis Star Editorial on the League of Nations
The Indianapolis Star March 10 editorial argues against repeating secret treaties and armaments, praising the world covenant idea that makes war harder and peace more secure, contrasting it with past five years of warfare and rival group lies.
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The
Indianapolis Star
League of Nations
the Star
Verdun visit and underground city sights noted
A letter from J. B. Brewster describes an undaunting experience at Verdun with plans to stay a few days before moving to new work. He mentions witnessing the French underground city and remarks on Mrs. Slemons' death, learned after January 2.
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Verdun
Mra Slemons
J. B. Brewster
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Jim” Brewster
Chateau Thierry
Argonne
John R. Mott
Read Cross
Salvation Army
Army
Trince Albert
New York
Chateau
Mrs. Wheat
Dics
Jacob Schafer
Mes
Pearl Gleitz
United Brethren Church
Pfrimmer's Chapel
Angel Mother
Willys-Knight
Will’ Saffer
Corydon, Ind
Armour and Company
J. Ogden Armour
We Company
E. Z
Corydon Elevator
Fairbanks Morse Company
Kost & Becker
Henry Harbison
Corydon, Ind. B. R. 1
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