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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
3
Isaac Tillman writes from France noting the roads differ from home with better ones built of rock and gravel. He mentions wine and cognac, the French drinking, and expresses appreciation for news from home while hoping the paper keeps coming.
Paul J. Smith writes from a French resort near Grenoble after Armistice talk, describing travel from Verdun, view of the city, Y M C A facilities, snow on the mountains, and plans to return home within months. He mentions meeting American and French people, a Victory Rally, and hope of being home soon. The second letter from Lester Robinson in Bowie Texas thanks a friend Fred for the paper, notes relief war is over, desires home and work, describes mild cold and warm days, and mentions seven hours of detail work and good meals.
Eldie Anderson reports from Camp Pike on December 11 describing drill, hikes, and serving as a corporal while awaiting release. He shares a homemade song with his company and notes reading the Hamburg Reporter. He mentions friends across the pond including Bob Miller.
In a November 17 letter to Fred, Ralph Hicks details relief that the war is over, his illness, and recovery in hospital. He recalls French rejoicing, a white grape seller child shouting war finish, and better odds of returning home soon. He notes rain on the front line and illness from shell holes, and asks about Fred’s desk duty.
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