Former V T C Man Tells How Drill Helped
A letter from Sgt. Kramer of Camp Newport News Va praises drill training and urges men to join home training corps. He recalls becoming a sergeant in Florida, leading a butcher’s company, rapid promotion, quarantine in Camp Stuart Va, and hopes for fellow recruits to stay engaged while awaiting overseas orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.Y
Kramer
Port News
George
White
Forest Park
Hill
Tam
Virginia
Camp Johnatan
Fla
Florida
Heutenant
Cura
Camp Stuart
Camp Hill
Trwt
Bewauke
Bernunet
T. O
Arthur Geo. Kramer
Butcher Co
Newport News
William ‘Kramer
Marengo Avenue
George Kramer
Kelly Field
Texas
Med Cross Phyateihas
Pioneer Presbyterian Service Listings at Fardinand and Lexington
Pastor Rov F Ty Schuster leads morning worship at 11 00 a m and evening service at 7 00 p m at Pioneer Presbyterian with additional notes on a 0 90 a start and Hadenvor involvement, reflecting local church schedule details and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Presbyterian Fardinand
Lexington
F. Ty Schuster
Dcheol
I. Wy
Christian Hadenvor
Frederick Radke Leaves for Fort Thomas Ky
Frederick Radke departs for Fort Thomas Kentucky after months of waiting. He will attend one month of special training then return to Chicago to work with the War Finance department before heading to Washington. He was exempt from combat for physical disability but offers service in finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Radtke
Fort Thomas
Fred
Song fragment about Kaiser chaser and United States aid
Readable lines recall a wartime schoolyard rhyme praising American support for the Allies, mentioning a Kaiser chaser, brampa, and fund drives. The fragment names Myre Helleman and references buying, packing, and arming a wartime effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre Helleman
Righeimer Supporters Meet at Berger's Saloon
Saturday night gathering at Horger's Inn drew Forest Mark supporters for attorney Frank Itigheimer's county judge nomination bid. Residents present included Edward H. Troost, H. Kopp, Clarence Troost, Paul Zumhmerman, Thomas Cerny, Laula Tieman, Clyde Bough, and Jake Klopdohr as Kighelmer spoke in his favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Femat
Horger
Uipon
Forest Mark
Frank Itigheiimer
Edward H. Troost
Kopp
Goodovernment Club
Clarence Troost
Paul Zumhmerman
Thomas Cerny
Laula Tieman
Clyde Bough
Jake Klopdohr
Kighelmer
Coton
Real Gante
Clerks Renamed For War Registration In Forest Park
Forest Park men Charles Chajifoux Henry Hellewaon Walter Hosler H Hoffroun M Woolyerd and Walter Young named to serve as clerks for the forthcoming war registration day expected September 7. They will join the local Maywood exemption board and have served during the past year. Each registrant will register in his own precinct though exact registration locations are not yet fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Maywood Exemption Board
Chajifoux
Henry 2. Hellewaon
Walter Hosler
H. Hoffroun
M. Woolyerd
Walter Young
Reform in the work of reason awakens gradually
The passage speaks of reason slowly awakening from ignorance, gaining confidence in its own strength, and ultimately triumphing over prejudice and custom. It reflects on the process of enlightenment and the challenge to entrenched societal norms.
Seedless Potatoes and Alcohol From Pot Plant Report
Consul J A Dow notes seedless potatoes propagate vegetatively and rarely set seeds. He also mentions a New Source of Alcohol from a plant, estimating 18 to 25 gallons per ton, with cultivation of tea and pouthera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dow
The Limit. Two Colored "med" Over weekend tale
A garbled historical fragment mentions a discussion of dumbness and a mortuary anecdote about a brain, with soldiers letters and a Pullman incident where a young man reacts to three girls aboard. It also references a public house scene and a sailboat yacht, ending with a noisy street moment and a weekend night remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central
Mb Avenue
Unique Invitation by Nat Club Committee
A quirky historical notice inviting readers to a Moonlight party hosted by the Nut Club at New House Grove on Lake. It promises music by the Nut Jane Band, odd directions, a $2,000 fireworks display, free meals for some, and a darkly humorous line about murder for a entertained crowd.
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Nat Club
Emsplores
Beorinodla
Priends
New House Grove
Lard Lake
Capt. Nutt
Phair Price
Smiggil War Exposition Displays in Review Window
War exposition in Review Window features items loaned by Lieutenant Wileur Jolmbor from Frante. The display includes war trophies such as a gay ninak wheels and good luck symbols used by French soldiers, plus a handmade quilt by the Neighborhood club to send to France for convalescent soldiers. A Nogales Camp photo relates to the Mexican outbreak, with Forest Park youths noted among exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wileur Jolmbor
Frante
Batile| Helda
Ctu
Hich
France
Nogales
Art
Forest Park
Playful Babits and Animals Steal Light Nonsense
The fragment humorously describes goats, sheep, and a calf in odd, lively terms. Birds perform dances and the tango appears among solo acts, described in a highly diverting manner with quirky, Maccentric humor.
Dogs in War Showcase Faithful Underdogs as Heroes
A wartime piece honors dogs as unsung heroes, noting their shaggy, faithful service and uncomplaining nature. It recalls how dogs share the dangers of combat and how the demand for skilled canine soldiers persists amid ongoing conflict.
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Sona
If men received everything they prayed for they would soon became
The line suggests a caution about unchecked desires and the fatigue of endless requests. It reflects on human longing and could point to a broader moral about contentment versus insatiable appetite.
Insect Hatching Times Across Mountain Regions
The text describes a type of mosquito whose eggs are laid in July in dry ground hollows. With the arrival of spring and melting snow, these hollows fill with water and hatch in May, producing a raft-like larvae that float until the hatch.
Fragmentary note on Flora Shaw and Lady Lugard influence
A garbled fragment discusses Flora Shaw and Lady Lugard, touching on romance reputation in the British Empire and a writer named Mint. It mentions top figures, humor, and a misfired travel or wartime scene, with unclear relations to a town, water, and a son. The passage is incomplete and lacks verifiable specifics.
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Cayelse
Lugard
British Empire
Honora Mat
Flora Shaw
Mer
Daya
Maywood Bloomer Girls to Play on Labor Day
Maywood A. . will host the original Bloomer Girls baseball team on Monday September ma at Nine teenth avenue and St. Charles road. The team will feature seven girls with two men, starting at o'clock sharp. Local notices mention community events, classes, and library tickets, including art exhibits and Marine Corps updates.
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Maywood A
Bloomer Girls
Nineteenth Avenue
St. Charles Road
Maywood
Qrant Park Lake Rout
Michigan Avenue
Yah Buren Street
U. S
Probie Information
Bettiah
Katan Governtmenta
Special Citizens Committee
Commit
Putile Teformation
Utindla Bouneil Oefence
Pears the minutes and the Cotton matter in council
Henry O Birck criticizes official minutes and printing costs in a letter about August meeting rules. He accuses Commissioner Hanns and Clerk Huppa of disguising the Cotton letter and altering minutes to hide the issue. He argues for economies without breaking council rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanns
Irwatty
Council
Huppa
Abe
Dia
Tienry
Birck
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V. T.C. Man
Frederick Radke
Ft. Thomas
Effet
Righeimer
Berger
Pune
Tans
Crople Club
Wurrering
Nut Club Entertainment
Caratujttes
Rieck
Mise Hitreds
Hasquel
Meckford
Hde
Detroit, Mich
Mm. J. Borenhin
Marengonvehue
Bunch Club
Min
Cook
J. Miglinnd
A. Connora
Plato
Zutz
Stabio
Maerengo Avenue
Forest’ S Wark
Martin Deters
Lathrop
U. S. Marine Corps
Paris
Miland
8. C
Amim—Besule-Pape
The
Review Omde
Della
Wis
Sone Place
Henry Flamm
Flammis Slater
Emus
Starved Hock -State Park
Deer Park
Beonts
Hisnim
Balt-Creek
Forest Preserve
Labor Day
Ham Foetner
Foreat Park
Hartson Atrest
Devines
Wes
Ake
Forest Pate
Lisalve
Johnny
Tommyr
Edltor Forest Park
Hye & Rydopals
Siwayn
Spetter
W. F. Cotton
Mane
Mr. Cotton
Orsder
Frenne Fecurat
Cotton
Cail
Jigin Avenue
Fred Bristow
Madison St
Bath
Dunlop Ave. Tettx
Park Ave
River Forest
Madison
Welp
Jackson Wx.press Co
Lake Street
Oak Park
Sixth Ave
Dale
Field
Veal
Madison Street
Park
Teriala
Eaton-Crane & Pike's Standard
Tohat
Forest. Park Review
Union Label
Forest Park Review
A. H. Heileman, Supi
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