Veteran 19 year old joins U S Army after serving Britain
The 19 year old New York veteran John Wadsworth, who served a year and a half with Britain and was twice wounded, returns to New York to support his mother but cannot find work. He re-enters service with the United States Army, writing home that he has joined the cavalry and will send $10 monthly. He describes his early life in Leeds and his mother and stepfather in New York.
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U. S
New York
United States
John Wadsworth
West One Hundred and Eighty-seventh Street
Krupp Works
Germany
West One
Wadsworth
Somme
Cavalry
Dad
John
Leeds
England
America
Soldier’s Letters Reveal War and Homeward Path
A World War I veteran recounts enlisting under age in 1914, fighting in France, witnessing casualties, and later returning to the United States after hospital care. His narrative includes a note to his comrade Mack, the brutal bombardment in July, and his discharge after the British ambassador flagged underage enlistment.
The High Cost Of Living And Health
The piece argues health care costs stem from sickness and poverty, urging personal prevention. It emphasizes keeping well costs less than treating illness and suggests simple measures like keeping windows open for better health, noting relocation may be cheaper than enduring poor conditions.
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Lowa
Iowa Health Bulletin
Jess
First May 1843 opening of immigration frontier scene
The midnight boundary proclamation opened the floodgates to immigration as pioneers crossed the extended Indian boundary into new territory. In hours they staked irregular lands, blazed trees, and marked lines in torch light, creating a chaotic scramble for choice frontier sites.
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Towa Journal of History and Politics
State Historical Society of
Towa
Iowa
Lost Island Notes on Local People and Events
Terri Monday visits to retrieve a previously purchased engine. Peteron Brothers harvested 4000 to 5000 bushels of corn. Mrs H H Sandvig returns from Heron Lake, Minnesota, with daughter Beulah improving after an operation. A 11 pound baby girl born to Mr and Mrs T L Hampson. Emma Bergum remembered. Graettinger caller Sam Bundhus and Miss Tille Selmenson noted. Anna Bondhus visiting southeastern state. Lost Island Ladies Aid sale planned at the new schoolhouse with chicken dinner and crafts on Thanksgiving. Mrs Vioman spent over Sunday.
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Lost Island
Lewis Sandvig
Terri
Spencer
Peton Brothers
H. H. Sandvig
Heron Lake
Minnesota
Beulah
T. L. Hampson
Hampson
Emma Bergum
Graettinger
Sam Bundhus
Tille Selmenson
Lewis Landvng
Jergeson
Grandpa Nelson
Anna Bondhus
Vioman
Thorson Home Visit and Church Notices Report
Thursday at the Thorson home guests visited Mr and Mrs Lorene Thorson with Mrs Samuel Simonsen assisting nurse Ole Lande who is ill. The Youth's Companion publishers offer subscribers a Practical Home Calendar for 1917. M E Church services listed with morning preaching Epworth League and midweek events.
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Lorene Thorson
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
Ino
P. Kirby
B. A. Gronstal
Vincent’ Kelly
Jit .Nberestiss
Louis Christensen
Lown
London
King’s Royal Rifles
France
Boulogne
Tom
Mackin
Etaples
Chicago
Montreal
Canada
Goodby
United States of America
Cecil Spring-Rice
J. M. Mahan
Henry Schmidt
Wm. Baker
John Rathman
John Herberger
M. E
Eugene Darling
A. J. Johnson
T. D. Collins
John Robbins
Ed Arnette
George Coolidge
E. S. George
J. H
O. J. Overholt
Vee Daly
Ben. Franklin
O. D. Barrett
J. K. Fleming
S. W. Briggs
E. A. Baumgartner
the Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
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