Letters from Harold Thompson Describes Frontline Life in France
In July 1918 Harold F. Thompson writes from France to Mrs. Jayne describing life with an artillery regimental aid station, dodging shells in bombarded towns, caring for ambulances and mules, and seeing American and French efforts. He notes hope for an early end to the war, pride in American troops, refugees, and a comfortable billet in a French house, hoping to return home soon.
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Rex
Harold Thompson
H. F. Thompson
T. A. Jayne
Harold
France
Mr. Jayne
T Am
Harold F. Thompson
Sergt
Amb. Co
Interesting letters from Ward and Robert Hargreaves in France
Two brothers in World War I report life in France. Ward Hargreaves of Co B 30th Engineers describes travel, local scenes, and a chateau near a river valley while watching German artillery in the distance. Robert Hargreaves, with Company Clerk duties in Co G 357th Infantry, details months on the road, living in French houses, learning the language, and anticipation of further moves toward the front while sending love to family.
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Sarah Cummings
Ward
Co. B
30Th Engineers
France
Walt
Mother
Wes
23D
States
Rygg
Wolding
Mae
Decorah
Fritz
Paris
Maud
Renee
Jchildren
England
Agnes
Leslie
Robert
Red Cross Donations Reported by Treasurer Bear
Weekly donations listed by Ben Bear include contributions from Elmer Ringoen Lena Halstad’s unit and Mrs Davis Orleans along with multiple small gifts from individuals and branches. The report also notes proceeds from a basket social and price interpretations for staple foods by the Price Interpreting Committee chaired by Haugen with Rosenthal as secretary.
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Red Cross
Ben Bear
A. R. Bryant
Highland Township
Elmer Ringoen
Lena Halstad
Kendallville
Davis
Orleans
Tveter
G. H. Melans
L. i
Louis Pinter & Bro
G. A. Olson
Kruchek
Louisa Scheller
Barta
Pocahontas Co
Spillville
Emaline Webb
Yokohama
Japan
B. FE. Jewell
Woo
Bear
Bernice Feltis
Mabel
Wm. Feltis
Price Interpreting Committee
Anteie
el Richi al x Haugen
Church Clergy Moves Shuffle Parishes in Local Area
Archbishop Keene announces a series of clerical transfers in the neighborhood. Father M. L. Kerper from Hampton will serve Calmar and Father Cramer moves from Calmar to Dorchester. Father Bourke from Plymouth Rock goes to Castle Grove and Father Fe beau from Sabula moves to Plymouth Rock.
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Keene
Calmar
M. L. Kerper
Hampton
Cramer
Births Reported in County Names and Dates
The list updates births from February to August with names and places including Ruth Joanna Attila Alma Marian Lucile Beverly Beatrice Lester Arnold Charlotte Ellen Nelson Kenneth Lavyilla Fay Martha Wilhemen Irene Dorothy Norval Benjamin Roger Laverne Gerald Francis Lloyd Roland. Doctors’ delays noted. law requires returns within ten days or penalties apply.
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Andrew Rausch
Washington
Attila Alma
Wim
P. Donald
Hesper
Marian Lucile
Schrandt
Frankville
Beverly Beatrice
Bert A. Overhaus
Frankville Township
Lester Arnold
John E. Winger
Charlotte Ellen
Chas
J. Falck
Lincoln
Vernon Manning
Bloomfield
Nelson Kenneth
Nels Howe
Springfield
John Hendrickson
Decorah
Crabtree
Castalia
Lavyilla Fay
Frank Woldun
Calmar
Martha Wilhemen
Wm. D. Dinger
Irene Dorothy
Frank Beekman
Norval Benjamin
Henry Gretley
Pleasant
Clarence M. Anderton
Roger Laverne
Henry Lubka
Ole J. Ness
Martin Onsager
A. F. Polansky
Francis Vere McKinney
Gerald Francis
Leonard Hegtvedt
Ole B. Johnson
Clarence E. Gerhart
H. R. Loven
Lloyd Roland
New Wheat Crop Rules for Farmers Announced
United States Food Administrator declares farmers may send a peck of wheat to Cedar Rapids or Burlington for grading. Regulations allow grinding to flour up to a 30 day supply, substitutions required, and pledge signed. No license needed to ship. farmers may sell to highest bidder or in any market. seed and storage allowances included. prices set for No 1 hard wheat at 2.25 dollars per bushel. Government may requisition later.
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United States
United States Grain
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Soldier Boys
Leslie Schrubbe
Frank Christen
Tam
Frank
Ward Cummings
Robert Hargreaves
Bob
R. G. Hargreaves
357Th Infantry
Ben Bear's
Lars
M. Reno
Albert Jarosh
Sumner
C. C. Schweinborner
Ruth Johanna
ST. Cloud Hotel
I. H. Conigisky
Optometrist
Goodyear
Motor Supply CO
H. B. Montgomery
Sally Sleetrie
Milwaukee
Winneshiek County
Peter Johnson & Sons
West
Winneshiek
America
Northwest
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