Soldier letter from Brest dated February 1919 recounts war hardship
Brent France February 20 1919 letter from Mia Andy Gogel Mariah Hill Indiana describes Brest camp conditions since January 23 and plans to sail home on the 56th. He details crowded transport, hospitalizations, illness including a bad cold and hearing loss, ear drum injury from a German air attack, tooth pain, a facial scar, sleep deprivation, and long work hours. He laments not returning to the U.S. and asks for better quarters and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent
France
Mia
Andy Gogel
Mariah Hill
Ind
Linus
Emma the
Burg
Brest
Don-se-Meuse
Emma
Nixeville
Notice of Appointment in Dubois Circuit Court Estate
Notice that Hugo H. Schipp is appointed administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Gertrude Stallman, late of Dubois County Indiana, likely solvent, by the Clerk of the Dubois Circuit Court. Bomar Traylor is named attorney for the estate.
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Dubois Circuit
Gertrude Stallman
Dubois County
Indiana
Hugo H. Schipp
Admr
Bomar Traylor
Stall
Ferdinand Boys in Corporation
Articles of incorporation filed for Louisville Pattern Works with 150 shares at 100 each totaling 15000 capital stock. Theodore and Gustav Roth of Munice Indiana and John F Reeder of Louisville named as incorporators each holding 25 shares. The firm will manufacture metal and wood machine patterns and incur liabilities up to the capital stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Pattern Works
Theodore W
Gustav A. Roth
Muncie
Ind
John F. Reeder
Louisville
Agricultural Notes for Hog Raisers and Livestock Rally
County Agent notes from Purdue warn of scarce hog feeds and high prices this spring and summer. Advise raising forage crops, evaluating farm grains and by products, and planting soybeans in corn to boost early feed and soil fertility. Also mentions a livestock rally in Indiana with emphasis on better sires and increased livestock production amid global shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Husbandry Department
Purdue University
United States
St Indianpapolia
Europe
Rally Proves Successful for State Livestock Men
The Rally was a grand success and the state's livestock men, including H. C. Thompson, Co. Agricultural Agent, gain insight into today’s exact situations and how to meet them economically and profitably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ting
Notice to Breeders and Local Notices in 1919
Notice to Breeders lists a stallion Harry to stand the 1919 season at a barn 144 miles north of Jolfnsburg with frequent staff. Other items note family moves to Jasper and Du buque Iowa, sale remnants, millinery showings, and local shop promotions. Public auction and notices from Masters Planter Co. with price changes.
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Harry
Jolfnsburg
Michel Bros
J. H. Beckmann
Masters Planter Co
Home Boys Who Have Served In The Army
Private Wm. Hatkmann stationed at Indianapolis for medical treatment came home on a ten days fur lough. He is the first of Ferdinand's wounded soldiers to return. Karl Olinger recently back from overseas is discharged after a brief visit with relatives. he did not serve in active duty but faced hardships across the ocean. A series of local farm transactions and household moves follow, with Seng selling his farm and others buying properties. Reedful notices indicate store trimming rumors in Ferdinand.
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Chateau Thiery
Argonne Forest
St. Mihiel
Brother Will
England
France
Irene
Addlera
Laonmid Goayd
Pres Caan
Wm. Hat¢kmann
Indianapolis
Ferdinand
Karl Olinger
Dunellan
N. J
Cincinnati
Karl
Strang
Jurors Drawn for March Term in Dubois Circuit Court
The Dubois circuit court selects a grand jury and petit jury for March term. Included are John Fuchs Bainbridge township and August Betz Hall township among others. A public sale of livestock and furniture is set near Ferdinand for April 16 at 9:00 A.M. Also notes on local ads and routine notices appear.
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Dubois
Grand Jury
John Fuchs
Bainbridge
Frank H. Dufenbach
Patoka
John Heilers
Cass
Henry Oeding
Ferdinand
Stephen Begle
Columbia
John V. Horny
Jackson
Petit Jury
August Betz
Hall
B. Schuler
Madison
Wm. Harker
Boone
Frank Knics
Harbison
Andrew Lottes
Marion
Geo. W. Freyberger
Barbison
Paul Stuart
Wm. G. Partenheimig
Mandel
Joseph Egler
George Fischer
Max Englert
Ady Stephen Seag
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Eida
Ady J. H. Beckmann & Saver
Ferdinand Boys IN Corporation
Theodore
Gustav Roth
Robert Roth
John Theis
Jasper
Dubuque
Iowa
Goode
Ed Egioff
Dyersville
John Bartley
Louieville
Elready Bartley
Evansville
William
Hate
Reckelhott & Moller
Stephen Seng
Frank Weyer
Frank Kraus
Mr. Seng
John Thetis
Nick Seininger
Henry Schum
Reckelhof & Muller
Bertha Rickelmass
Tapa
Henry Verkamp
George Hoiiann
Chefes Eckert
Jefferson
John Buechtein
William Poe
Harbigan
Jobn Kellains
Orval Deering
Tina Tillman
Velpen
Pike C c
Bretz
Mr. Bretz
Valentin Freig
Fleig
Rm & Naoma Schnell Ve Southern Railway Co
Frank Drach
Atreeta
Ferdinand and Siberia
Hubert Boeglin
Siberia
Ade
B. C. Birehler
Adv
St. Meinrad
Fulda
Martley
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