Soldier's Letter From France November 1918
Private L. H. Krauskopf writes from somewhere in France on November 18 1918 to Mrs. Oscar Krauskopf in Fredericksburg Texas. He describes the armistice day and the shift to better weather and logistics, reports Allied lines and trench conditions, notes towns rebuilding and German gardens, mentions meeting John A. Keller, and says their Texas Oklahoma division mark insignia is worn by all in the unit. He expresses hope for his family’s health and safety and signs off with love.
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France
Oscar Krauskopf
Fredericksburg
Texas
Fritz
John A. Keller
Keller
Oklahoma
Pvt
L. H. Krauskopf
Birthday Party Honors Otto Hahne at Miss Dora Hahne’s Home
Miss Dora Hahne hosted a birthday party for her brother Otto Hahne last Sunday night. About 70 guests attended and enjoyed refreshments, with merriment reported throughout the event.
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Dora Hahne
Otto Hahne
Soldier son Eddie Krauskopf writes from France 1918
In a letter dated November 19, 1918, Eddie Krauskopf tells his parents he remains in the same area in France and has gained 12 pounds since he arrived. He describes spending an afternoon wandering the town, weighing himself after finding a scale, and taking in the view from a bridge.
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France
Highest bridge seen and long road praise in Texas
The writer describes a towering bridge, at least 100 feet above the ground, and a road system in Texas built of crushed rock with excellent drainage. They note bridges spanning creeks and rivers at road level or higher, praise the roads as superior, and contrast them with home. The letter mentions hunting, duck season, Dietz, and a relative in the third army, hoping to return home soon.
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Texas
Dietz
Lawrence
Third Army
Navy Letter From U S S Georgia Seaman
Seaman First Class A Schmidt writes from Fortress Monroe to Mr. Penniger about navy life aboard the U S S Georgia. He recalls convoy duty to France, sinking a submarine, influenza, crew reductions, and his wish for others to join the Navy while sharing Christmas and New Year wishes for Fredericksburg and area readers.
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Mr. Penniger
U.S. S. Georgia
Army
United States
U. S
Georgia
Navy
France
America
Sife
Uncle Sarai
Uncle Sam
Fredericksburg
Tanlac Praised By Numerous Satisfied Users
A series of testimonials from residents across Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Mississippi and Texas extols Tanlac highlighting relief from rheumatism weight gain improved energy and overall well being. Endorsers include A J Lavings ton Ashland City Tenn J F Holley Lexington Ky Mrs Mattie Lutes Lexington Ky Dr J T Edwards Fayetteville Ga Ex Sheriff Archie Anderson Houston Tex and Capt Jeff D Riggs Vicksburg Miss.
Banks Official Statement of Cain City State Bank 1918
Official financial condition report for Cain City State Bank of Cain City Texas as of December 31 1918 published January 18 1919. Highlights include loans and discounts 8652.34 bonds and stocks 838.59 due from reserve agents 1393.29 deposits 1990.53 capital stock 5366.18 other resources 2620.43 total resources 17356.71 and deposits liability figures with signatures of cashier August Jung and directors including John Heep.
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Dapat
Eeees
State OF Teas
Gillespie
August Jung
John Heep
Bank statement No 1042 for First State Bank of Harper Texas
The Fredericksburg Standard published an 1918 year end bank statement for First State Bank at Harper Texas listing assets Liabilities and deposits. It shows capital stock 10000 Surplus 1500 Undivided profits 1070.06 deposits 18000.56 other liabilities 1997.58 total 32568.20 sworn by vice president J S Whitewood and cashier A B Barker before notary E Bein on Jan 9 1919 with directors named.
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First State Bank
Harper
State of Texas
Fredericksburg Standard
Fredericksburg
Fe Ieee East
Srserree Seeeeeeres
Peeves Evseuav Ees
State OF Teas
Gillespie
J. S. Whitewood
A. B. Baker
A.B. Barker
Fritz Bierschwab
E. Bein
Johns. Schreiner
Gus
L.A Schreiner
County
Va Pexas
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Eddie
Sam
Felix Blanchard
BUICK
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Michigan
Pioneer Builders
Hohmann & Stehling
Bocal Dealers
U. S. S. Georgia
A. Schmidt
Seamen
Fortress Monroe
Var
Tanlac
A. J. Lavingston
Ashland City, Tenn
J. F. Holley
Lexington, Ky
Mattie Lutes
Smniser Drug Co
Columbia, Tenn
J. B. Woodward
Lexington, By
J. A. White
J. T. Edwards
Fayetteville, Ga
Robi. Young
Knoxville, Tenn
E. B. Hall
Fountain City, Tenn
Archie Anderson
Houston, Tex
J. T. Andrews
Mattie Cc
Bond, Memphis, Tenn
Taniac
Jeff. D. Riggs
Vicksburg, Miss
Cain City State Bank
Cain City
Standard
Coon Eewear
Sreerrete
August Krieger
Stinson
Thomas Schmidt
Gillespie County
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