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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
9
Topic announces a Red Cross benefit event at Henry Opera House featuring Wagner's Six Piece Orchestra. The message proclaims a union meeting based on faith liberty and justice with calls for charity and purity of purpose.
In his letter from Somewhere in France Will Applen describes the big drive, tank movements, and convoying wounded to hospitals. He notes heavy shelling for days, seeing German dead, and the challenges of civilian hardships as war nears its end. He mentions English rations, tea instead of coffee, and hopes for home soon while still serving with the Railway Engineers.
Mrs George Halbleib shares letters from Thomas A Harney of Company B 16th Infantry A E F France dated November 26 1917 and Private Frank Latourette of Sappers and Pioneers Paris November 28 1917 thanking the Henry Illinois Red Cross society for comfort kits and noting cold winter conditions and Liberty bond purchases.
A wartime poem laments Kaiser William and his submarines while praising Edison’s patent as a turning point. The piece previews a broader Red Cross focus with local fundraising notes and a Christmas season appeal to join and support soldiers abroad.
Greeting from our home to your home celebrates the Holiday spirit with gratitude for loyal friends and pride in soldiers under the stars and stripes. The message wishes peace goodwill and faith in triumph as Holiday bells ring.
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