To Bring Them Home Poem From France Letters Home
Kansas City soldier J Lawrence Chambliss shares a poem from the 2d Division field hospital head marters praising enlistment, contrasting dying troops in France with comforts at home. The verse cites gas clouds, shellfire, and a plea to God to use his chance to bring them home with victory. The poem is dated from France as the war rages.
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J. Lawrence Chambliss
Kansas City
Field Hospital
K. L. Chambliss
France
Kenneth Groesbeck
No Excuse for Blundering Speech
A brief analysis notes that a man is doubly guarded while a woman has limited chances to speak, citing a Boston Transcript quip about speech being used to conceal thoughts and limit dialogue. The remark frames gendered communication as a protective, restrictive dynamic.
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Boston Transcript
1918 Jasper County Fair Opens At Carthage Mo
A large county fair in Carthage Missouri features an American air exhibit bombing a German fort as a highlight. The 1918 event runs August 27 to 30 with free admission for school children on opening day. Auto and motorcycle races, harness and running events, and various exhibits including Red Cross and agricultural displays are planned, plus a Tuesday flying exhibition by Captain Theodore.
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Jasper County
Carthage
Theodore
Red Cross
Revival Continues With Jarboe at Presbyterian Church
The revival remains active as Nebraska evangelist Rev. Mr. Jarboe draws large crowds and strong opinions in town. Attendees praise his plain speaking and adherence to the Book of Books, while some residents criticize and avoid public remarks. The meeting ends next Sunday. Jarboe will proceed to Girard Illinois for an engagement next week.
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Presbyterian Church
Nebraska
Mr. Jarboe
Ile
Jarboe
Evangelist
Girard
Ill
Bell Companies Urged to Support New Government Takeover
A Washington conference announced the transfer of wire system control to the Postmaster General effective August 1. The Postmaster General praised Bell Companies for service and urged continued cooperation, promising no changes without consultation and fair compensation upon return of the properties. He urged unwavering loyalty and duty to service under the new order.
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Washington
Bell Companies
Popular Journal Urges Readers to Name Themselves
Mickie proclaims a community print rite urging locals to publish their names in the Wood Neck paper at least once yearly. He stresses dogs as man’s friend, valuing companionship beyond money and insisting true dog lovers place no price on their pet’s worth.
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Esgiri
Evrybody
Harry Tabler in the Thick of It in France June 27
In a wartime letter home Harry Tabler describes life in France with vivid firsthand detail. He mentions vision of the Rhine, censor erasures, and a sentiment of hardship versus humor as he reveals letters from family and friends, Army life, and longing for home.
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Harry Tabler
Two Brothers in Army Write Home From Camp Johnson
Harvey Cline reports from Camp Johnson Florida that he and his brother Mont have enlisted in the army and are serving as delegates for their family. He describes the Depot Brigade processing thousands of men daily, quarantine, and planned movements to France while urging his mother and Crystal to stay in touch.
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Camp Johnson
Mont
Crystal
Depot Brigade
U.S
Quartermasters Corps
France
South America
Johnson
Log house window display and area news from Lamar
The Lamar Democrat reports Cordz Son windows showing a log house built of blankets with cotton batting for a roof and a wood pile. Leaders note hot weather, a letter from Harvey Cline, and visits by Orin Harvey and others. North Platte workers and Western Union staff changes follow a local grain threshing update noting 175 acres with 22 to 27 bushels per acre. Farmers in Mt Carmel anticipate a prosperous year despite heat.
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Cordz & Son
Mel Ridpley
Mt. Carmel
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Bell Telephone
Mickie
IAA
Bunch
Anna
Burg
Will
Sis
George
Art
Rhine
Hal H
Howard Gresham
Pete
Lester Goddard
Paris
Harry R
Tabler
Company 1
Second Engineers
Harvey Cline
Camp Johnson, Fla
Auto Tire Shop
Gates
Dan Johnson
F. B. Dunning
P. S
Orin Harvey
Joplin
Wm. Templeton
C L Gordon
A. M. Harvey
Glenn Turner
Emma Knell
First National Bank and Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jasper, Mo
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