Letters From Maine Soldier Describes Portland Life
James W. M. Dean writes from Fort McKinley Portland Maine to Fred Hill Hamburg Iowa about army life updating on company setup 130 men plus attached cooks 50 from another unit. He notes fish cost love of scallops and an idea for a minstrel show while praising his men from the Midwest and detailing Portland ships and winter ice on the bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dean
Maine
Nova
Ward
Leo Gude
Fat Trudeau
Capt
Ross
Hamburg
K. P
Glenn Smith
Chicago
St. Paul
Sam
Tilbet
Middle West
Jack Frost
Ham” Kerner
Barbra Kain
Portland
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Jas. W. M. Dean
Sand and Sands Bring News From Frontier Soldier
A veteran letter from Clifford Clary describes a windy holiday in New Mexico with sand storms and a camp blaze. He mentions Camp life, a recent eight day hike near Columbus, a near encounter with Villa, and seeing Joe Mendenhal at a building project while noting home comforts and the纸.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cum
Clary
New Mexico
Arizona
Stadium
Columbus
Here
Villa
Joe Mendenhal
Clifford Clary
Glad to be in Service from Camp Dodge
N Bunch writes from Camp Dodge that he is glad to be in the service and enjoying life. He notes plans to write a few lines this afternoon to Fred and to keep in touch with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Bunch
Camp Dodge
Fred
Letters from soldiers thank home front helpers during Decoration Day
In a spur of correspondence from Camp Morrison Virginia and a note from Camp Omaha to Miss Verah Medford, soldiers express gratitude for care packages and recruitment kits. They describe camps near James River, Chesapeake Bay, and the anticipation of orders to move overseas, alongside reflections on missing girlfriends and home activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Tam
Rocky
Hamburg
Fred
C. N. Bunch
Omaha
Waco
Texas
Camp McArthur
Camp Morrison
James River
Chespeake Bay
Fort Omaha
J.C, Zach
Hospital Letter From Walter Tarr Homeward Hope Fades
Walter Tarr reports six weeks in hospital feels like six years and hopes for a quick release. He notes flag raising excitement at home, praises Billy Brown’s idea, and mentions Red Cross efforts and U.S. resolve. He sends regards to friends and troops at camps and abroad, with a hopeful sign of news from the Bineville Bugle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Tarr
Billy Brown
Fred McCracken
U. S.A
Uncle Sam
Red Cross
New York City
Fred
Bineville Bugle
Giffard Lease Firm Also Buys My Stock
The speaker notes the same firm handling leases for Dr Giffard also supplies most stock lenses, arguing it saves time and money by buying locally rather than paying higher external prices. The line ends with a mention of Seren at Hamburg but lacks full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Giffard
Seren
Hamburg
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National War Savings
National War Savings Committee
Miss
Verah Medford
Julius Zach
Gilbert
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