Million Mile Battalion formed by local man lettered tribute
A war notice from American Expeditionary Forces confirms the Motor Battalion of the 113th Ammunition Train is renamed the Million Mile Battalion after Major Thomas Short commends its units for driving a total of one million miles overseas. The letter lauds Capt Burke’s company for discipline and efficiency, noting the unit's honor and readiness as they await homeward departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lee Han
Burke
W. Va
Italien
Burke Bsy
Why Buy V Liberty Bonds Campaign Rhetoric In Ohio
Fragmentary, era style notice argues against bonds with scattered phrases on taxation exemptions and benefits. Names and clear facts are sparse. text reflects campaign chatter and confusing budget references without concrete actions or outcomes.
Notice of accounts for A E Dawson trustee
The undersigned Commissioner of Accounts hereby gives notice that the accounts of A. E. Dawson, trustee of W. E. Clayton, are before me for settlement. At the request of the said debtor I appoint May 5 1919 at my office in the Taylor County Bank Building Grafton West Virginia for the reception of debts on demands against the said W E Clayton or his estate. Given under my hand March 27 1919. W P Samples Commissioner of Accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Dawson
W. E. Clayton
Justee
Taylor County Bank
Grafton
West Virginia
W.E. Clayton
W. P. Samples
Taylor County
C. E. Compton
H. C. Compton
Henry Touniton
Fiduciary Notice for Taylor County West Virginia Estate
Fiduciary accounts for the estate of Henry Towniton, deceased, of March 1919, before C E Compton and H C Compton executors of the estate, for settlement as the Commissioner of Accounts 105 11 M 61. For sale one pair of heavy horses by D Hinkle Webster West Virginia 27 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hinkle
Webster
W. Va
Public urged to buy bonds this week
The piece argues for purchasing government bonds, stating they are secured by all property in the United States, will pay the debts of America, and protect honest citizens. It emphasizes national safety and urges readers to act this week and buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
America
Broening Elected Mayor of Baltimore in Plurality Win
William S. Broening Republican, Baltimore city state’s attorney, wins mayoral race by about 9,000 votes over Democrat Geo Weems Williams. Peter J. Tome Republican elected comptroller. Democrats gain council majorities as Howard Bryant leads second branch. Labor and independent votes helped Broening. final plurality 9,528.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William S. Broening
Baltimore City
Geo Weems Williams
Peter J. Tome
Howard Bryant
Thvening
Preston
Williams
Broening
Thame
Homer
Lary Troening
Peter E. Tome
Joseph M. Smith
Charles B. Norris
Grafton
Yankees to Return Home by End of August
Secretary Baker announced that by the last of August the last man of the American Expeditionary Forces will have been withdrawn from France. He based this on the movement of 200,000 men per month back to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
France
United States
Cardus the Woman's Tonic Recalled in Patient Testimony
A Mrs. Mary Kit of Rouse City Texas recounts severe postnatal pain lasting three months. After doctors failed, she credits Cardus for relief, taking three bottles and recovering fully, urging others with headaches back pain and fatigue to try the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse City
Tex
Mary Kit
Cardut
Cardus
Withdrawal of American Expeditionary Force from France
Mr Baker stated that American forces in France have been separated from the army of occupation and supply shifted from France via Antwerp and Rotterdam, reducing the Brest line. The French port will be kept for AEF withdrawal, with over half of the Expeditionary force departed. Facilities used will revert to private ownership or municipalities. Government deficits persist, and officials foresee no broad rate hikes until normal conditions return. A deficit of about 14.54 million dollars in eight months of railway operations is noted, alongside a larger January–March deficit of 192 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Baker Sexi
France
Army of Occupation
Tiane
Cermany
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Brest
AEF
Mr. Baker
American Railroad Xpress Company
Consolidated Express Corporation
Mr. Hines
Bureau of Railway Economics
Hines
Bureau of Railway Economies
John O Day Best Track Foreman Recognition in Clarksburg
The family of John O Day veteran track foreman of the Baltimore and Ohio received a certificate of distinction for his long service between Parkersburg and New York on the main line. He worked two years without missing a week. Funeral services set for Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church with a requiem high mass and interment at Holy Cross cemetery. Michael Donlin, brother-in-law living in Oakland, California, arrives from California to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Vg
John O'Day
Baltimore + Ohio
Battmore
Ohio
Patrick Connell
R. T. Lowndes
America
Ireland
O'Day
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Holy Cross Cemetery
Michael Donlin
Mr. O'Day
California
Oakland
Cal
Director Hines Talks Roads and Rail Losses
Washington May 7 Director General Hines discussed recent railroad earnings and disclosed the government deficit in operating the railroads for the first three months of this year. The shortfall was about 192 million dollars for all roads under federal management, with 1918 losses totaling 226 million. The 15 month federal operation loss stood at 418 million. He attributed major declines in freight traffic to demobilization and related conditions in April, noting camp changes and demobilization impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hines
Winchester
Oloniala
Americans in Big English Military Camp at Winchester
Correspondent describes Mem Hill in Winchester as a major American camp and clearing station for troops returning home from war. Thousands of battle worn Americans pass through from France, occupation forces in Germany, Palestine, Egypt, South Africa, and India while awaiting transport to the United States. It may take six to eight months to complete the redeployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Eng
Associated Press
Mem Hill
Old City
England
Empire
Thia
France
Gerany
Jourhiya
Palestine
Egypt
South
Attica
India
East
Jouth
Yarkous
Russia
Americans in British Forces Seek Fast Repatriation
A wartime report details how Americans serving with British regiments are sent home with papers and repatriation delays. It covers identity theft risks, transfer bottlenecks at Southampton, and a Red Cross homeward canteen at Morn Hill. A Michigan soldier marries an American girl from New Jersey to avoid missing the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Tommy
Southampoon
Michigan
Winchester
Patterson
N. J
Jersey
Morn Hill
American Red Cross
Victory Liberty Loan in Taylor County Ends With Urgency
A town-wide plea urges Taylor County to boost Victory Liberty Loan subscriptions. With only a quarter of the goal met five days remain, readers are urged to act now to honor soldiers and avoid being labeled slackers. The piece stresses sacrifice by loan volunteers and the need for every citizen to subscribe at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Birthday Party Honors Dorothy Nell Nye on May Day
Mr abd Mrs B Nye of Panny Street held a party for their daughter Dorothy Nell Nye’s ninth birthday on Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. About sixteen guests attended. Refreshments and flowers were enjoyed, and many gifts were received by the celebrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abd
3. B. Nye
Panny’ Street
Dorothy Nell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rolla Velvet Cigarette
T. Vilvet
Cco Co
Million Mile
Apt. Burke
OLD CO
Merican Expeditionary Forces
Thomas Short
Far East
Blueville
Anna Jarvis
12Th St
Philadelphia
A. Jarvie
W. A. Eichelberger
First National Bank
Portsmouth
Liberty Bonds
W. A. Bich
Eberger
Ett
National Bank
Vor
Ublicans
ASD Comptroller
Democrats
Counci
Dean
J. R. Beall
W. Wilford Strafton
Doan
Union Drug Co
Horn
Yankees
Retary Baker
Toutes
Tesas
Director Hines
Gland
Inanada
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!