Letters from a Soldier Boy in Camp Meigs
A long letter from Earl R. Smith at Camp Meigs, Washington describes early Army life experiences. He recounts a London paper clipping, a Nottingham baseball game with local dignitaries, and a Red Cross fund, then details the Jefferson Barracks to Camp Meigs transfer, the pick and shovel fatigue, the purchase frustration with pay, and his pride in wearing the uniform while hoping for a quicker program to finish fatigue duties.
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St. Louis
Washington
Camp Meigs
Jefferson Barracks
Heaven
Red Cross
Pick and Shovel
Ua & Grand
Fred
Reo
Iit
U. S. Army
Earl R. Smith
Can't Talk to the Girls Pay! Holtzinger in a fix abroad
A soldier named Holtzinger writes from a French post dated May 30 and received June 15 describing being assigned as a pugler, displeasing him, with a comfortable barracks and good food. He notes they know little of the war and cannot share much information.
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Holtzinger
France
Fred
Pugler
Duane Smalley
Nova Ward
Paul Holtzinger
Letter From War Brigadesman In France And Boston Visit
A soldier Isaac Clary writes from Camp Devens Massachusetts and France describing camp life, bayonet practice, rifle ranges, and fear when under fire. He recalls a Boston trip including Bunker Hill Lexington and Paul Revere and notes homesickness for Hamburg Iowa. He requests news from Fried and friends while sharing personal camp experiences.
Store Must Close at Midnight Citywide Order Tightens Hours
Trust officials announce a Saturday midnight closing rule for all business houses. The order, attributed to mayor Fred Wo, requires doors to be secured by midnight and enforces a uniform closing time statewide.
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Fred
Hamburg Weed Mowing Notice Issued by Mayor
The state law requires mowing of weeds in June and August and notice is hereby given to all property owners at Hamburg to see that the weeds are cut at an early date. Fred Wolf, Mayor.
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Hamburg
Fred Wolf
Laborers Wanted for Construction and Cellar Work
Job listing from Morton-Gregson Co Nebraska City Nebraska seeks laborers for construction and cellar work at forty cents an hour and over. Apply at office or via request for details.
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Morton-Gregson
Nebraska City
Neb
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Athe
Ocean
Nottingham
Cannough
Duke
Scanion
RedsCross Fund
London_paper
Yyoad
Airdome
Airadome
Earl Lt. Smith
Earl Smit
Camp Méigs
Washington, D. C
Fred Hill
Iowa
Uuniforms
Ays
U.S
Ike Glory
Camp Devens
Mass
Fried Fredi
Clyde Dimmitt
Rand Swill
Gore
Wpgo
602Nd
38Rd Engineers
Ane
Spek
Boston
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Paul Revere
Boston Commons
Isaac Clary
Ues
Oxfords
Express
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