Army and Navy Notes from France Report on Detachment Life
Serat Edgar Strohm of Company K 316 Infantry writes from France to his mother Mrs. Mary Strohm. He describes a three day ride in first class coaches with vineyards and sour wine. He notes drinking is not forbidden but intoxication has consequences. He mentions Pat Downey, Sergi Butler, Lilitz memories, a ball game, washing duties, and a new corporal named Young Mess.
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Pat
Downey
Sergi
Butler
Lilitz
Mess
Lititz
Soldier in France writes home about travels and meals
Heilman from Corp. 1 in France reports a trip from Lititz to Harrisburg and back. He recalls seeing Paul Matthews, notes longing for home meals and a dwelling, and says he remains in good health despite trench life. He encloses a handkerchief as a keepsake for his mother.
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Lititz
Soldier writes from Camp Lee about improving health
Norman Habecker reports life at Camp Lee Virginia agrees with him. He says the chow agrees with him and he has gained seven pounds. He is assisting in drilling recruits and hopes to stay there. John Felker and Norman Eberly saw a bout of illness but are improving and out of danger.
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Norman Habecker
Norman Slabecker
Camp Lee
Chow
Camry Lee
John Felker
Norman Eberly
Forest Fires Rage on Blue Mountains and Nearby Areas
Dense smoke hung over the town Sunday evening as great forest fires burned on the Blue Mountains near Port Clinton in Schuylkill County. Hamburg residents organized to fight the flames while railroad workers aided efforts, but the dry woods proved difficult to contain amid a long dry spell with no meaningful rain.
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Blue Mountains
Port Clinton
Schuylkill County
Hamburg
Peome
Michigan
Writers Are Queer Fish in Emerson Hough Tale
In an American Magazine piece, Emerson Hough notes the stereotype that writers are queer and reflects on a novelist’s life. He recalls discharging a Blond household helper and joking about workspaces as two offices with a skull bearing the reminder Life is short.
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Emerson Hough
Goosta
Beleve
Women's Coats Highlighted in Schitz Clothing Ad
Advert says Schitz Clothing and Shoe Store features women coats with emphasis on style and value. Includes location details and shopping options for the season.
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Schhitz Clothing and Shoe
Adv.antage
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