Soldier letters from Camp Dodge reveal daily life and morale
Private Thomas K. Finn H 346th Infantry writes from Camp Dodge Iowa describing camp life. He details Y M C A facilities, athletic programs, mortars and horse stables, army food and mail, chums from Illinois and Minnesota, and a forthcoming second letter to share more camp news.
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Soddigr
Camp Dodge
Geo
Leutenant
549Th Infantry
Illinois
Streator
Decatur
Paris
LaSalle
Ottawa
Putnam
Granville
Army Y. M. C. A
Knights of Columbus
Uncle Sam
Signal
Red Cross
Laws
Minnesota
Linois
Dakota
Pe Bugis Corps
Wiay
Camp Dosgo
Hat
Shég
Thomas K. Fin H
346Th Infantry
Camp Nexan
Co. Dodge
Des Moines
Tows
Soldier Son Reports From Luzon and War Talk
In a wartime letter from Allie Lane Ketchum to his mother Mrs William Ketehuni he recounts being stationed on Luzon with about 1200 islands in the Philippines. He notes artillery ranges and plans, mentions pay of 45.60 dollars monthly rising to 48.80, and expresses a wish to join aviation in Rantoul. He references friends in the army, passing time at picture shows, and asks for a cribbage board and a photo of home.
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William Ketehuni
Milla
Sorregidor
Antantyy
Luzon
Philippines
Rhont
The
Gure
Rantoul
enHat
Thad
Lithipk-Al-The-U
P. I
Phillippines
France
Camp McGrath
Soldier Letter From Camp Logas Houston Texas
Private Frank H. Weaver of Company A Fifth Illinois Infantry writes from Camp Logas Houston detailing daily routine drills meals and punishments. He notes French bayonet training medals from Henry Illinois and admiration for officers. He describes dusty conditions Saturday clothing inspections and personal letter writing supplies.
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Henry
Illinois
Bronce
Army TC. AL
Frank H. Weaver
Co. A
Fifth
Ilinois Infantry
Camp Logas
Houston
Texas
Kaiser Bilt and Theodore. amt. A humorous royal dialogue recounted.
A fragmentary tale recalls a conversation between the Kaiser and the crown prince about European rulers and a visit from Roosevelt. The exchange hints at imperial pretensions and a self aggrandizing view of power, ending with a remark about a rich wife and a foolish reflection.
Inspection of Hennepin Canal Glance at Renovation Plans
A morning inspection led by Gov. F S Lowden and Public Works officials toured lock 21 on the Hennepin canal. The party traveled by motor boat from Sheffield to Manson’s bridge to assess converting the Illinois and Michigan canal into a navigable waterway.
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Hennepin Camal
F.S. Lowden
T— i EP Esteriita
W. L. Sackett
E. 8. Conway
Page
Counell
Livingston
L. ‘Wheeler
Pemols and
Migsisnippt Canal
Qéz
Barnes
Wes Bene
Hennépin Canal
Sheffield
Manson's Bridge
Ilinois_and
Michigan Canal
Wyanet Review
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Gattle
Augusta
Ruberg
Bureau Juncten, IU
Clarence Ruberg
John Ruberg
McColl
Albiter
Camp
Jetter
Lawrence A
Gmaphore
Thera
Liam
Jack Paskell
Times
Republican
Fred Riggs
Lawrence A. Latourette
Gamp 1
Arilery
Alexander’ Brown
Wandson
Marcellus Riggs
Navy
Gettystt
Kerchier
Army
Ander
Geo. Burt & Son
Kaiser Bilt and Theodore
Amt
Kaiser
Parey Joseph
King Pater
Servia
George
Bulgaria
Turkey
Roosevelt Cane
America
Bill
Ant
United ‘States
Royal Baking Fowler
Yey Uiest
Andreas
Royal Baking Powder Company
Dept. H
William Strat
Neio
York
Steinway
Lyon & Healy
Crahy
North Shore
Lake Geneva
Charlevoix
Oconomowoc
Harbor Springs
Fullerton Avenue
Uprighes
Wabash Ave
Jackson Blvd
Chicago
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