Letter from Cpl Marcellus G Wangee US on WWI front
Mar 10 1919 letter from Corporal Marcellus G Wangee US recounts battles near Verdun and the Meuse, shelling, a broken ankle, hospital return, and hopes of home not soon. He mentions comrades, a long wounded wait, and plans to see family after peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcellus Riggs
Esch
Luxemburg
E Folke
Fred
Grandpa
Ater
Norbis
Grace
Michiel
Argonnee
Verdun
R Company
Roeng
Looson
Marcellus G Wangee
Soldier Letter From Leonard King in Nickenith Germany
Leonard King writes from Nickenith Germany on February 25 to Ethel and family, asks for more letters and long notes from Doss, Father, Blanche, and Marion, describes travel from France to Germany, spring weather, flu avoidance, village children seeking chocolate, and plans to send home a division history and The Watch on the Rhine eight page paper for updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard King
Nickenith
Germany
Ethel and
Folks
Doss
Father
Blanche
Marion
France
L’a
Watch On the
Ufe
Ethel
Sal
Bat
Tobacco Taste Test Promises Fast Cigarette Insight
Smokers can judge tobacco quality by rubbing it between their palms and sniffing. The nose guides enjoyment, with all tobaccos differing in aroma. Tuxedo tobacco claims a chocolate flavor blend that boosts appeal and gives Burley a fragrant edge for quick appeal.
Soldier letter from Camp Travis and local war service notes
A letter from L. W. Tomlinson at Camp Travis Texas describes daily life on duty, farm nostalgia and candy from home amid military service. The piece also covers Elmer P. Mercian’s four year U S Army discharge, his WWI front battles and return home as a Marine Corps sergeant. A fatal train accident near Bureau Iowa is reported with few details. Finally posters for the Victory loan campaign are described as exceptionally color rich and ready for nationwide release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. AL Schlosser
Camp Travis
Texas
Tam
Kansas City
Fort Leavenworth
Edd
Minnesota
L. W. Tomlinson Provost Guard Co
Filmer P. Merdian
Henry
U. S. Army
Fred G. Garrels
Elmer P. Merdian
Activa G
France
U. S. Marine Corps
Mercian
Peoria
Norfolk
Marine Corps
Toulon
Chateau Thierry
Soissons
Thiacourt
Champagne
Argonne
New York
Sergeant Mercian
Merchan
Lacon Journal
It Isn't the Town It’s You
A reflective verse urges residents to take personal responsibility to build a thriving town. It argues improvement comes from collective effort and individual action rather than blaming others. The piece ends with a prompt: Are you paid in advance?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane
Palpa
Henry
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Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ilinois
the Republican
Fhursday
Ao Eee Swick
Frank McGowan
Rock Island
Bureau
Malm
Washington Hotel
Davenport
Treasury Department
Treasury
Bergner
Bergner’s
P.a.bergner &Co
Woolner Woolner Building
Peoria, Illinois
The
United Drug
Advan
A. J. Ironmonger
Rexall
Henry, Mlinois
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