From Bourges to Paris and Versailles 1919 Diary Walk
Henry Howard recounts a June 1919 voyage from a French camp to Paris and Versailles with 200 enlisted men and 21 W A A Cs. He describes train changes at Vierzon and Orleans, a tour of Versailles with the Y M C A, notes on the palace and orangery, and a late Paris city walk near the Ferris wheel and the Eiffel Tower.
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Bourges
France
Red Cross
Paris
Vierzon
Veerzon
Orleans
Memphis
Versailles
Louis XIV
Xvi
Louis XVI
Groun
Bill
Holland
Labines
Red Cross Thirteen
Ferriss Wheel
Eiffel Tower
Paris and Rheims Trip Through War Ruins and Landmarks
The narrator recalls a Paris to Rheims journey by Seine and river bridges, visiting the Grand Hotel, Opera, and Y M C A housing. He notes wartime ruins around Rheims, the cathedral’s damaged state, and a later Paris day touring the Pantheon de la Guerre and Invalides, praising the experience as education in the school of experience. He laments missing Notre Dame and cherishes the overall unforgettable trip.
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Eiffel Tower
Seine
Alexander the Third
Concord Square
America
Church of Madeleine
Grand Hotel
Opera
Louise Hotel
Gare Det Est
UR. R
Rhiems
Paris
Rheims
France
Sentlo
River
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Paria
Meaux
Pantheon de la Guerre
The
the Invalides
Napoleon
Bourges
Lahines
Louvre
Trocadero
Lena Bridge
Guatemala
Victor Hugo
Grand Army
Pacseau
Notre Dame
Labines
States
Missing Corinne Walker in Paris Walkers Meeting Memory
A wartime letter recalls Sunday noon lets a man down as he misses seeing Corinne Walker and her sister in Paris after a Y M C A visit. He recounts plans thwarted by timing while serving with Henry Co. C Ple S Re P O 902, and asks friends to send warm wishes.
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Yat Rheims
Corinne Walker
Buck
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Miss Walkers
Bourges
Sergt. Segerberg
A Man's Prayer
A short poem urging moral living and conscience. It asks for honesty in earning a living, care for others, humility, and a simple, dignified epitaph when life ends, emphasizing avoiding violence and tainted wealth. The speaker seeks guidance to remain young at heart and considerate of others across life’s arc.
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Norty
Mississippi Democrat committee sets Aug 5 primary date
Holly Springs Mississippi July 19 The state Democratic executive committee chaired by Hon. E. W. Mullins announces the general state primary will be held Tuesday August 5. White qualified Democrats and white soldiers of lawful age may vote while no new names may be added after July 21. County committees must meet by July 21 to print tickets appoint managers and nominate unopposed county candidates. Returns must be canvassed by Aug 7 to Aug 9 sent to Jackson. The committee will meet Aug 13 to declare results and list candidates for the second primary. Advertising note Magnolia News comments on Bill Hohenzollern.
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Holly Springs
Miss
W. Mullins
Thia ‘City
Mississippi
Democratic Executive Committee
State Democratic Executive Committee
Jackson
Mias
State Executive Committee
Senate Chamber
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T. A. Leddin
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Memphis Business College
Tenn
J. T. Thomas
Illustrated Cotton Journal
Inka Guaranty Bank
Henry Howard
Coca Cola
Telephone
Massey Bros
Iuka
Bill Hohenzollern
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