Local servicemen return home after honorable discharges
Sergt. Clarence R. Laushridge and Sergt. Frank Gantz arrived home Saturday night after honorable discharges. Several families report relatives visiting or returning from service, including Verne McGumber from Camp Dodge and Townsend Schillerstrom from Fort Riley en route home. Others resume daily routines in Osceola Davenport Moline and nearby towns with furloughs and school work resuming in Boston and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence R. Laushridge
Sergt
Frank Gantz
Camp Pike
Ark
Townsend Schillerstrom
Fort Riley
Kansas
Salina
Soldier in Third Army Reports WWI Frontline Life
A letter from W. C. Merckens of the 24th U.S. Engineers in Germany describes movements through Is sur Tille Longuyon and Luxemburg, scenes around Verdun and No Man's Land, hardships of food and bread, German destruction, and daily life with Americans aiding civilians. He notes advancing toward the Rhine, native languages in Luxembourg, and hopes for a seaport, ending with a promise to write again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Merckens
24Th
U. S. Engineers
Germany
Cote
France
Issur-Tille
Void
Toul
Ligney
Longuyon
Luxemburg
Rhine
Longayon
Dun
Stenay
Verdun
No Man's Land
Longuyou
Europe Wants Sub Chasers For Sale
Several European countries have expressed a wish to purchase some of the 110 foot American submarine chasers now in European waters. Secretary Daniels said the boats were being sent to various ports for inspection and the navy department would dispose of quite a number though not eager to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
Navy Department
Eldridge Battery Co Willard Service Station Ad
Eldridge Battery Co offers winter storage for batteries at 75¢ per month with two charges monthly. Customers may remove batteries anytime at no extra charge. Paul Sheilabarger now manages the Willard Service Station with three years experience and offers repairs for all makes. Contact 128 Court St or phone 1637.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge Battery Coo
Willard
Paul Sheilabarger
Minneapolis
Eldridge
Willard Service
Eldridge Battery Co
Court St
I WILL DO your Plumbing and Heating
Repair work offered with prompt attention by C. E. Haynes located third door north of Savings Bank. Phone service 357.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Haynes
Savings Bank
Bricklayers Adopt 87 Percent Iowa Scale At Convention
J Mullenin attended the state bricklayers convention at Ft Dodge on December 2 3 and 4 representing Fairfield Local 16. A minimum scale of 87 cents an hour for all Iowa bricklayers was adopted effective April 1. Des Moines Local No 2 voted for a Des Moines scale of 1 12 5 cents per hour with J B Richey of Des Moines as State president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullenin
Ft. Dodge
Fairfield
Iowa
J. B. Richey
Des Moines
It's for Everybody Church Night at Drake Clothing Co
A church event at It's for Everybody Baptist Tonight is linked to Drake Clothing Co located at 536. The gathering promotes warm wear like gloves mittens and mufflers to aid attendees. The listing notes the venue and program timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Clothing Co
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Batavia
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W. B. Picken
Osceola
Thomas Davies
Leslie L. Daggett
Selma
Ottumwa
Verne McGumber
Camo Dodge
Ben Parks
Kansas City
H. A. Mosser
N. W. Roth
Charles W. Wade
Burlington
Orville Coen
Baby
Mt. Pleasant
L. S. McGuire
Mrs.s. O’brien
Moline, Sr
William Patterson
New York
Mrs
George Patterson
Joseph Provenzo
Davenport
Mrs. Provenzo
Ivan Ipson
William Stever
Great Lakes
Chicago
John Stever
Earl Carter
Little Som
Willard Daggett
Oklahoma
Ireland
Walter Ritmiller
Bloomington
Ill
John Lamson
Jack
Mr. Lamson
South Main Street
Charles Fulton
Boston
Mass
Mrs. C. J. Fulton
South Mats Street
States
Hollerich
Russell
Provisional Engineers
Third Army
Europe
U. S
A. J. Boyd
Vocalion
L. P. McLaughlin CO
Froth & Co
Eveready
Hannah
Formu
Brassieres
W. B
W.B
Comets
Dow
Reduso
Weincarten Bros., Inc
Cmcaco
Frazeys
Jon J. Davies
Frank D. Kerrick
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