Elwell Family War Letters Reveal Love Triangle and Wounded Soldier
In Camdenville Indiana 1898 to World War I era, artist Prof Elwell and wife Mollie raise twins Margaret and Elizabeth after a dying mother abandons them. Jim Elwell serves in France, is wounded, and writes home about battles and hope, while Rusty and Betty contend with his affection.
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Prof
Mollie Elwell
Camdenville
Ind
Martha Dalton
Elwell
Jim
Elwells
Margaret
Elizabeth
Rusty
Betty
America
Jim Elwell
France
Armistice Joy Delays Wounded Hero Return to Front
Jim Elwell recovers in a French hospital after severe wounds and flu. He is briefly discharged then sent back to the front with Pershing’s First Army near Moentmedy, meeting fellow soldier John Powell who fears for his life and treasures letters to loved ones. The home front rejoices at news of the armistice while Jim faces another dangerous mission.
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Mollie
Jim
Prof
Rusty
Betty
Jim Elwell
Camdenville
France
of the Selle
Hindenburg Line
Pershing
First Army
Sedan
Montmedy
John Powell
Newark
New Jersey
Powell
Devils of War and Circumstance
Moentmedy
Doe
Buddy
Pays Ancient Debt from California Letter to Customs
A St Albans VT customs official received 1 from a California sender who said a 28 year old visit to Montreal included buying socks for a girl with 50 cent value and unpaid duties. The dollar was to cover the duty and interest.
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ST. Albans
California
Harry C. Whitehill
Montreal
Cut Down Changes In House Judicial Authorization
Washington reports House authorization for new federal judges in Eastern South Carolina Northern and Southern New York Eastern Michigan and Northern districts as part of broader federal judicial expansion.
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Washington
South Carolina
New York
Michigan
Senate panel votes against omnibus authorizations
Southern California and South Dakota were eliminated from the pending judges bit today as the senate judiciary committee held there should be no omnibus authorizations of this character.
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California
South Dakota
Senate Judiciary Committee
Swiss Scientist Claims Music Reaction Centers in Feet
A Swiss scientist posits that the nerve centers activated by music reside in the feet. The claim links musical perception to tactile nerve networks, suggesting foot pathways influence auditory processing.
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