Verdun War Memories Amid Ruins and Homeward Hope
A veteran recounts the Verdun campaign, describing ruined villages, shell craters, and careful marching through danger. He notes truck convoys, trenches, and a return to Barfe after a long, hard journey with gratitude for safety and the holiday feast at the officers club.
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Sol
Phagnern
Gerpin
Verdun
Dhell
Aesd
Wrile
Lowuk
24 Notre
Ulere
Domreny
Thunalay
Bar Fe
Porwe
Billin
Tillina
War Savings drive notes money stays at home
The War Savings committee for Mtc holla emphasizes that money raised locally does not leave the country but returns to people. It funds government bills, keeps trade channels open, and provides labor, helping even the poorest citizens fulfill their patriotic duty.
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Mtchola
Yabor
Court Clerk Sets War Savings Record in Illinois
In Chicago, Superior Court deputy clerk Edwin Mitchell heads the county building committee and has sold over 41 000 in War Savings stamps at the Cook County building. Statewide reports show 21 128 War Savings societies in Minot, with 7 600 maximum war savers also noted. the numbers reflect a high participation level according to Washington figures.
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Savle
W. 8
G. Edwin Mitchell
Superior Court
Chicago
Cook County
Hnnole
Washington
Minot
Letter from Harry Buettner urges Forest Park progress
A letter from Harry Buettner of the American Expeditionary Forces urges Forest Park residents to improve the town. He critiques local neglect, calls for cleaner streets and modern amenities, and expresses hope that returning soldiers will help build a better community with civic duty toward youth and less fortunate neighbors.
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Harry Buettner
England
Tiatmam
Forest Park
Hina
Odie Bays
Aturry
Jeter
Mbp
Gay Ta Aia
Moret Park
Borg
Clea
Jy Sports
Harry
Dally Thought They Never Fat They Die In A Great
Byron quips that vanity and bravado lead to downfall in a fragmentary verse line about fate and glory.
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Dally
Byron
Harvey Woodward Sailed Home From France Note
Fragmentary letter recalls Harvey Woodward serving in France with remarks on language struggles and home comforts. The fragmented text references soldiers, winter conditions, and plans to return home, with personal notes signed HARY. The missives hint at letters from Liverpool and troop movements, but details are unclear.
Patriotic Service League Plans January Meetings
The Patriotic Service League schedules a meeting Thursday evening January 2 in the council chamber of the municipal building with all Coed members urged to attend. A quarterly rally will be held January 17 in the same chamber. the aim is to resume a military dinner by January 30 as the group continues drills in the basement of the Community Methodist church.
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Othe Muntelpal
MD da de Cuunel
Manilelpal
Bervica League
Community Methodist Church
New Younes Dance at Bers Gera Hall Draws Crowd
Hilborate announces a Legion of the Muoxo event at Bers Gera Hall with plans for a large alahit and peppy program. Evening pricing appeals to attendees as a sizable crowd is expected to greet guests and enjoy the dance event.
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Legion of the Muoxo
Bers Gera
Yan
Christmas Cheer At Wm Oswald Home On Elgin Avenue
An old time Christmas gathering at 908 Elgin Avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs William Oswald featured abundant food drinks and a festive tree with colored lights. Neighbors and relatives including Mrs Oswalds sister Mrs Irvin presented gifts as guests enjoyed dancing and merriment into the night.
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Mre
Wm. Oswald
Elgin Avenue
Mra
Oswald
Mister
Mig
Irv
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Christias
Hudson
Eaene
Mex Cuddy
Metin
Fred
Ttehbein
Doe
Forest Park Theatre Offers Week of Fine Attractions
The Forest Park theatre presents a varied bill starting Saturday with Madge Evany and Johnny Minew in Neighbors. Sunday features Wik Mat Farnum in The Rainbow Frail, followed by Antonio Marino and Irene Can the in She First Law. New Year week includes Gall Kane Love's Law Tuesday, Beanie Bartlicaleth Muthone Who Wednesday, and 24 Dm gala. Circle Theatre offers Doing Shety Wit with Katharine Leg. On New Year’s, Berlin via Amerie screens at Forest Park with Franela Ford and Best British, plus Charlie Chaplin Shoulder Arms by special request. Tangled Lives closes Friday Mary Lorey.
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Forest Park
Dee
Madge Evany
Johnny Minew
Wik Mat Farnum
Atar
Bea
Antonio Marino
Irene Canthe
Gall Kane
Love's Law
Beanie Bartlicaleth
Muthone
Circla Theatre
New Yeur'say
Jaye
Katharine Leg
Forest ‘Mark
Berlin
Amerie
Franela Ford
Beste Buriwents
Charly Chaplin
Faree
Kriday
Lorey
National thrift urged as key to U S war effort
Officials embraced a national thrift policy urging every individual to save and economize to reduce competition with the government in securing materials for reconstruction. Government plans include war savings societies, pledged groups investing in war loan securities, and mobilizing citizens as a home army of government security holders.
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U. S
United States
War Lonal Organisation
Frank A. Vanderlip
America
Ulinolm
Surprise Farewell Party For Mrs Holtz On December Night
Mrs Elizabeth Holtz was surprised Monday December 10 as billing department staff from Public Service Company delivered a farewell party at her home while she plans for a new future home. Guests enjoyed supper and games, a keepsake gift was given, and invitations continued to arrive for a community gathering at Walrdvin’s on Friday. A short program featured a montage and a lighted photograph, with refreshments served as the evening concluded.
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Eilabeth Holtz
Public Service Company
Anyhig
Au Notts
Elenbeth
Alain Avenine
Waldvin
Zute
Sagter Sowuick
Biit Berkoldt
Vast number of distant suns in the universe
Astronomers estimate there are about one trillion galaxies in the cosmos with countless suns. Some lie so far away that light started its journey long before human history began and has yet to reach Earth.
Saving 16 000 000 Bushels Of Wheat Through Cleaner Threshing
Farmers and threshers across 83 grain states adopted cleaner methods and adjusted harvests to save about 16 million bushels of wheat. The U S Food Administration credited patriotic service by farmers and threshers for reducing losses, with barley rye and other grains also improving.
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United States
U. S. Food Administration
Snet
Food Administration
The
Food conservation in America the triumph of self-denial
The passage extols voluntary food saving in the United States as a wartime virtue. It asserts Americans kept bread prices steady, curbed speculation, and prevented hardship through abstinence from wheat, sugar, pork, and other staples. It credits food control with supporting Allied effort and global famine relief, praising individual devotion to national cause.
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America
Loyal Citizens Reply On Cheler Book Receipt
Nov 20 3114 Loyal Citizens of Forest Park acknowledge receipt of a Cheler Book. The note praises the book and mentions war efforts small for the band and hospital, hints at future use for the young son, signed Mus. Ed. Tribes. Vague references to personal items and old wartime events appear throughout the letter.
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France
Forest Park
Secount of Betog In
Patriot Mother Honored for Sacrifices in War Effort
Chicago area family the Bechers are praised as true patriots for giving beyond means to support war efforts. They contributed to war agencies, bought Liberty Bonds and War Savings stamps, and Mrs Becher is hailed by soldiers including Sergeant Alfred Becher of the 140th artillery for inspiring others to greater sacrifice.
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Hinta
Unconacleon Alsckers
War Loan Organization
Tampa
Han Vo
Pauling Becher
Lewan
Liberty
Beatden
Mra
Becher Kohm
Colonel Helly
Nergeant
Alfred Becher
140Th Artillery
Halnbow Djvialon
Renafona
Sergeant Hecher
Curious Old Money Puzzles and War Bond Value
The piece ponders wealth growth across ages and rates, noting Rauw earning daily and Ito cob with 1 percent interest, then calculating hypothetical fortunes from a $5 War Savings Bond. It cites a War Savings lamp rising from 4.28 to 6 by 1925 and hints at wartime purchases.
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Te Kao
Jovah
Rauw
Ito
Cob
Jacob
Christmas Program by the Christians at Monger Sunday
A well attended Christmas program titled by the Christians was held Friday evening December 20 at the Monger theater. A pageant and lectures featured scenes of shepherds and the nativity with a charity gift presentation that supported the Erie Chapel and Pioneer work. White gifts and food parcels were wrapped by Sunday school scholars and donations totaled about fifty dollars to aid the Erie Chapel.
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Dac
Erie Chepal
Secon
Howe
Acholara
Hunday
Uwe
Woaker
Erle Chapelle
New Year’s Eve at the KiKn Club Promises Gala Event
A New Year’s Eve gala at the Kik'n club is planned with a special program and public access. The venue invites guests to join the celebration, featuring a show and entertainment to welcome the new year.
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Efde
Inez Archesto
Lunelean
Classified Ad Rates and Payment Note
Classified ads rate 35 cents for 20 words and 1 cent for each extra word. A display charge of 30 cents is allowed if paid on Thursday before publication.
Help Wanted Classified Fragment with Odd Text
Fragmentary help wanted notice listing items and vague duties. Mentions general house work and washing with low wages amid garbled words and stray names, likely from a historical newspaper page. Contains unclear phrases and inconsistent spellings across multiple entries.
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Capt. C Bartling
Money
Harry E. Buettner
Harvey Woodward
Bret Page
Anya
Hety
Tell
Yan” Evary Aba
Reid
Patriotic Service League
Holy Land
American Red Cross
Palestine
Happy Christmas
Oswald H
Forest Park Theatre
Koery American
Germany
Musician Tribes
Tia
Hand
Ain
Tleady
Gaye Avenue
al Drochwlae
Tye
Unk Park
Music Line Instruments
Madison BT
Tel
Poreat Park
Ernest M. Rieck and
Henry. C. Rieck
Rieck Brothers
Riece Brothers Institution
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