War Letter From Iowa Soldier In France 1918
Andrew L. Daus letters from July and May 1918 reveal daily life with the British Expeditionary Forces in France. James A. Jensen, Co L 4th Training Regt, describes weather, food, YMC A facilities, pay, camp moves to Camp Dix, and family greetings, noting fellow Palo Alto county men and impressions of customs, horses, and war work.
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Times
John Sullivan
France
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Charley Christiansen
O'Neill
Murray
Harland
Camp Dodge
George
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Phelp
Luke
James A. Jensen
Letter From Charles Christiansen France July 24 1918
Charles E Christian sen writes from France dated July 24 1918 praising the home paper and noting transfer of Frank Sullivan from infantry. He mentions rainy season, hills in France, hopes for Christmas homecoming, and that he is with Co E 182nd Infantry A B F. He reflects on service flag with ninety stars and camaraderie from Camp Dodge and Chicago regiment.
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Charles Christianaen
France
Times
Frank Sullivan
Sherman
Chicago
Camp Dodge
Old Home Burg
Charles E. Christiansen Co
Letter From George Sipes in France August 4 1918
George Sipes writes from France after a major battle as German artillery battered the lines. He describes heavy losses, German corpses, and rapid Allied advances toward Berlin. The writer notes a strengthened band, planned Red Cross duties at hospitals, and rain making life in the woods uncomfortable.
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George Sipes
France
Berlin
Red Cross
Letter from Musician Sipes Cites Caution for Safety
The writer, George M. Sipes, a musician in Band 80th Infantry, A Company F, states in a brief letter that he has much to tell but cannot share details for safety and the good of all. He signs as Sipes.
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George M. Sipes
Wallingford Social Notes Roundup
Wallingford residents share visits across Minnesota and Iowa towns. Several families, including the Andersons Keege Misener Nourse and several students, are mentioned with weekend trips and school attendance in Estherville Milford and Sibley. Local teachers and health news are noted along with hospital and travel details.
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Wallingford
James Anderson
Frankk Sheldon
J. C. Keege
Charles Heidecker
Sherburn
Minnesota
Katie Misener
Estherville
Charles Nourse
Etherville
Almira Paulgon
Miss Cody
Eathervilla
Thayer
Chicago
G. E. Moore
J. D. Jamison
Mary Grodland
Sibley
Harry Cheam
Baby
Gracttinger
Fred Levell
W. J.fisher
Juliusargon
Thura
Sovatson
Linkénie
Matherville
Mabry
Lost island items and school terms reported
Miss Clarice Berdin began her first term of school Monday in Emmet County. Mrs. Sam Rockland is at St James Minnesota this week.
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Lost Island
Clarice Berdin
Shey Teaehting
Emmet County
Sam Roacland
James
Minnesota
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