Letter From James Jensen From France July 1918
In this July 28 1918 letter from James A Jensen of Co L 4th Training Regiment in France he writes of receiving many home letters and Times issues, describes French farming life and weather, the M C A facilities, coinage, and meals, mentions seeing former Palo Alto county men, and notes his birthday celebrated aboard ship and training camp life including drills and vaccinations. He also references his transfer to Camp Dix New Jersey and hopes for promotion to corporal while Army life fosters appreciation for washerwomen and home news.
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the Times
John Sullivan
France
Iowa
M.C. A
Palo Alto County
Charley Christiansen
120Th
O'Neill
Murray
Harland
Camp Dodge
Mother Iowa
George
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Lodge
James A. Jensen
Co. L
Letter From Charles Christiansen France July 24 1918
Charles Christiansen writes from France describing the rainy season and harsh hills the troops endure. He notes Frank Sullivan’s transfer out of infantry and mentions few men from Camp Dodge in the Chicago regiment. He praises the home paper, mentions the service flag with ninety stars, and hopes to return by Christmas for dinner.
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Charles Christiansen
France
Times
Frank Sullivan
Sherman
Chicago
Camp Dodge
Old Home Burg
Christpmas
Charles
Christianssen Co
Letter From George Sipes France August 1918 Dear Brother
George Sipes writes from France on August 4 1918 describing a major battle with heavy German artillery, American advances towards Berlin, and heavy losses across the line. He notes the army’s confidence, a band forming, expected parade at Hogphaly, and Red Cross experiences, while rain makes life in the woods uncomfortable.
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George Sipes
France
Berlin
Hogphaly
Els
Red Cross
Letter from George M. Sipes Cautioning Safety
A brief letter from musician George M. Sipes of Band 30th Inf A BE F states he cannot disclose details for safety. He hints at many things he could share but will refrain at present. The communication emphasizes caution and personal security.
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George M, Sipes
Wallingford News Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Wallingford and Estherville residents spent Sundays with friends and relatives across nearby towns. Schools opened September 8 with Estherville teacher Cody guiding grades five to eight. Numerous residents traveled to Estherville Sibley Cedar Falls and the Twin Cities for family, schooling, and medical needs.
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Wallingford
James Anderson
Sheldon House
J. O. Kasa
Charlesx Hei‘decker
Sherburn
Minnesota
Katie Misener
Estherville
Charles Nourse
Eestherville
Almira Paulson
Misa Cody
Thayer
Chicago
G. E. Moore
J. D. Jamison
Laat
Mary Grodland
Sibley
Harry Chesm
Baby
Gradtinger
Fred Level
W. J. Wisher
Julius Hanson
Estherville Thurstay
Soyatson
Dunnell
HL. W. Peterson
Uanny
Mort Durlgo
Lost Island student begins first term of school
Misread OCR notes Milas Clarice Berdin starts her first term this week in Examet county Minnesota. Mrs Sam Hoxolind is listed as a teacher. Fragmentary text suggests local schooling updates and personnel names.
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Lost Island
Milas
Clarice Berdin
Examet County
Sam Hoxolind
Jamen
Minnesota
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P. J. McCarty
M. Lo ‘Larsen
John O'Connor
Fred Spies
First National Bank
RAI
Home
Lily
the Graettinger ‘Times
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Graettinwer, Iowa
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Azoth Int
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Jonaen
Pika
Arkansas
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Tog
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Estherville, Iowa
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Jha Meng
Harry Kelly
Carl Holte
SheMlol
H. BH
Sand‘vik
Twaitene
Twaitness
Hagel
FL -SheMeld
Ruthven
Nesy Mutson
F. Sheffield
Hawarden
Sandy
Albert Thoresan
Twin Cities
Oxzay Due
Armstrong
Shef Hfirld
E. E. Ballheim
Mason City
Windsor Hotel
Graettinghr, Iowa
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