Over There Gripping Tale by McClintock Soldier Hero
Sergeant Alexander McClintock of Lexington Kentucky recounts his wartime experiences in a Canadian Army narrative. He describes wounds and a Distinguished Conduct Medal, his return home, and resolve to go back to fight for the United States and Allies. The piece aims to lift morale with a personal account of trench life and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McClintock
Lezington
Tuele Sam
England
King George Hospital
Webriary
Tov
Roy Compton
Gertrude Elliott
Maxine Eliott
George Robie
London
Indy
Isses
Miss Compton
Wecom
United States
Ling
Ant
The
Honital
Kentucky
McAuley
Hastings
Sussex
Buxton
Derbyshire
Montreal
America
Mersey
Leutenant
Uncle Sam
Decorated For Bravery in France and Home
Sergeant McClintock recounts American bravery from Somme to Rouen and London. Wounded in action, he details hospital journeys, medical care, and the war’s toll, ending with reflections on serving Uncle Sam and a future free of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
McClintock
Lexington
France
Belian
Somme
Tventy
London Hospital
Aviitda
Lheir Tombs
Sursing
Uloche
Tempin
de Botelis
Alsters
Contay
Ouen
Rouen
Surace
Westsylvania Proposal Faces Abandonment After Virginia Plan
The proposed province and government of Westsylvania emerged from settlers southwest of Pennsyl vania amid Virginia Pennsylvania tensions in July 1770. It outlined bounds from the eastern Ohio shore near Scioto mouth to the Allegheny crest and back to the Ohio through Indiana lands, seeking a convention to organize. A memorial from Virginia to West Augusta county to the lower house led to the plan being abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westsylvania
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ohio
Sciote
Owaslo
Allegheny
Indiana
Fort Stanwix
Ohio River
Fort Branchs
West Augusta County
Phiadelphia Press
Crystal Palace origins and fears at 1851 exhibit
London’s Crystal Palace, moved from Hyde Park after its 1851 Exhibition, faced dire predictions at its first state opening. Critics warned artillery would shatter glass and heat would roast occupants beneath the domed roof, while fears of avalanches of glass spread among onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Crystal Palace
Hyde Park
Palace
Notice to settle debts and found coat at Geil Motor Co
Indebted to H. B. Moraine must call at Graettinger bank within ten days to settle accounts. Found a lady's coat. owner may claim by proving ownership and paying expenses at Geil Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Moraine
Graettinger Bank
Geil Motor Co
Lost key ring near Times office and vague ad text
Fragmentary notice describes a lost key ring with six or seven keys, location near Leave et Times office and a street address in Indianapolis. The fragment mentions a stock condition powder sale in Palo Alto county and an unclear salary figure. It references Senator Gore and a comment on Wall Street standards of honor without a clear resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Yohn Johnson
Gertie Johnson
Peter L. Johnson
Martha Simondon
Mathias Imon
Aon
Gertie Tvernon
Andrew’ Iversett
Louraa Oddaon
E. A. Oddson
Beatrice Molison Largon
Ludvig Larson
John Johnson
Martha Simonson
Gertie Iverson
Louisa Oddeon
Beatrice Molson Larson
Carrie la Johneon
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Gmen
Coon & Bammer
Palo Alto
Indianapolis
Indiana
Gore
Congress
Wall Street
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Alcacuder McCilntock
D.C. My
Gren
Dail Byndiente, Inc
Aken
Porieres
Albert
Ambulanes
Lizzie
Noc
Éloun
Ital
Polit Bank
Clowe Range
Dressel
Raven
Ieven
Kan
Taniva
Xeyere
Tensa
Gol
Alice
Ye Kimi
Wan
Gbut
Ber
Alexandar McChatacle
No. 1i General Hospital
Surinder
Trouen
Thi
Bugis
Moediep Oilicera
Enghind
Reuen
Havre
Southampton
Channel
George
Ebhay
Wneglish
Vernon Township
Pato Alto Co
Larson
Sec. G
L. Lambe
A. M. Robinson
Gee
G. Goetsch
ED. Anderson
Pecale
Ceawde
Hata
E. Ol- Bon
Charley Jensen
E. S. George
Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co
Omaha
Nebr
Ord— Ers
Geit Garage
Albert Luke
G. C. Coolidge
Lewis Lippold
Graettingex
Towa
la Tolletta
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