Local notes list residents homeward bound and abroad
Miss Frances Pierson returned to Libertyville yesterday. David Roth visits Hedrick with his sister for a few weeks. Mrs J Valentine and Viva Valentine return from Princeton and Oakdale respectively. Grace George recovers from Spanish influenza at West Broadway home. W C Harrell family ill with influenza on East Kirkwood. Doris Hanger travels to Des Moines for holiday visits. Helen Reed heads to Fulton Me for Christmas with relatives. Mrs Huch Bennett and daughter visit Atchison Ks for holidays. Hugh Pennett goes to Des Moines before visiting Atchison. Ed Glotfelty returns from Donnely Minn to home. Ray Myers and A Lear attend burial in Dallas City. Harry and family tour Selma to visit relatives. Vera Hartman promoted to Assistant Cashier at Ottumwa freight offices. Esther Loving arrives safely from Heber Springs Ark. Byron Huddleston returns from Camp Sheridan Ala to Camp Dodge to be discharged soon. Marie Gantz visits Centerville with Ina Gantz. Lieut W D Cocking visits with wife after Camp Taylor Ky. Mrs Bessie Swanson moved from Polo Mo to Kansas City hospital after pneumonia. J J Doffelmeyer arrives for aunt J C Thorne visit. navy veteran en route east to west coast after twelve years. Don and Mrs McGregor return from Creston Ia with Maude McGregor remains. head to Polo Mo for stay.
Letters From the Front Aboard Ship in 1918
A health update from Simon writing on October 26 1918 while in a hospital after sailing a month earlier. He recalls a rough voyage with limited meals and hopes for a safer return ocean voyage, noting scenery and his improving condition.
War Front Diaries Describe Final German Surrender Hopes
A nurse’s letter from a Paris Red Cross hospital chronicles near end of World War I. It notes Allied victory talk from Versailles, German capitulation rumors, and relief at closing battles. The writer observes wounded soldiers, reconstruction fears, and the toll on civilians and cities in France.
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Versailles
Paris
Chateau Thierrsehnwys
Red Crees
Red Cross
Chamber of Deputies
Auteuil
Anteuil
Christmas Cards in Excellent Assortment by B McLean
Engraved Christmas cards offered for gifts or remembrance by B McLean. An excellent assortment available for purchase to suit any sentiment.
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T, B
McLean
Notice from Sgt Wilbur E. Keesey on rejoining teaching
Having been honorably discharged from the service of the Wyoming army I shall be glad to welcome all my old students back and any new students who desire to study with me Phone college office Sgt Wilbur E Keesey
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WY. §. Army
Wilbur E. Keesey
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Ocal News
Amos Ruggles
Packwood
Frances Pierson
Libertyville
David Roth
Hedrick
J. Valentine
Princeton
Viva Valentine
Oakdale
Grace George
West Broadway
W. C. Harrell
East Kirkwood
Doris Hanger
Des Moines
Helen Reed
Fulton Me
Huch Bennett
Atchison, Kes
Hugh Pennett
Dew Moines
Atchison, Kas
Mrse
Glotfelty
Mrs. Mac Davis
Donnely, Minn
Ray Myers
A. Lear
Dallas City
Til
Mrs
Harry Fulton
Selma
Mr. Fulton
Mrs. Pearl Fulton
Vera Hartman
Ottumwa
H. C. Maxwell
Esther Loving
Heber Springs
Arkansas
H. J. Huddleston
Byron
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Camp Dodge
Marie Gantz
Centerville
Ina Gantz
W. D. Cocking
Officers Training School
Camp Taylor
Bessie Swanson
Polo, Mo
Kansas City
J. J. Doffelmeyer
Don McGregor
Creston
Maude McGregor
Simon Snyder
U. S
Simon
Major J. Fred Clarke
R, CG
Austria
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Major Brace
Verdun Front
First Army
Dicma Pla
Germany
Turkey
Flanders
Saint Miliel
Everyne
France
A.J Boyd
the Star Garage
Wilson’s Art Store
Manualo
House of Baldwin
J. P. McLaughtina Co
Liberty Bonde
Roth & Co
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