Mothers Seek Details on Kin Reports of Death or Missing
The American Legion urged families to supply information on missing or dead soldiers and sailors from the American Expeditionary Forces. The Legion Weekly cites thousands of letters from kin seeking word on fate after battle or missing status. The notices list names, units, and contact details for relatives requesting updates and any available testament or photographs.
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American Legion
American Expeditionary Forces
American Legion Weekly
France
Eczema Cure Claimed With Sulphur Remedy
An advertisement touts a sulfur based treatment promising rapid relief from skin eruptions and itching. It claims the remedy is a noted alist with healing properties and urges use for fiery eczema symptoms.
War letters seek details on fallen kin and burial sites
The Roll Call column in the American Legion Weekly features requests from families for precise death and burial information about servicemen killed or missing in World War I. Mothers, wives, and siblings seek witnesses, dates, places, and survivor accounts to reconstruct their loved ones' final moments and fates.
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Goldstar Guothers
War Department
American Legion Weekly
America
94Th Aero Squadron
Homer Key
Box 116
Holdenville
Okla
Raymond J. Saunders
France
Breullis
Verdun
John W. Hotz
36Th Co
152Nd Depot Brigade
Camp Epton
N. Y
Gertrude Hotz
Second Street
Brooklyn
Leonard Delbert Philo
95Th
Sixth Marines
Soissons Drive
Philo Leonard
H. W. Johns
Glenwood Ave
Battle Creek
Mich
Dempsey and Miske Set Labor Day Heavyweight Clash
World champion Jack Dempsey meets Billy Miske of St Paul in a labor day bout at Benton Harbor Michigan. Miske has previously challenged Dempsey twice, both going the full distance. Miske recovering from overtraining, expected to be in best form for the big fight.
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Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Will Cash
Benton Harbor
Mich
Labor Day
Miske
Dempsey
Medicinal Advice Fragments From Historical Page
A garbled note suggests remedies for skin irritation including Menthe Sulphur from a druggist. Mentions soothing and healing effects and references a quick remedy for trouble without clear patient details.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Laxative
An advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as the best laxative for children with a fruity taste and safe effects on the stomach and liver. It emphasizes looking for the California name on the package and notes full directions on each bottle.
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California
Notorious P D mystery postcard writer in Chicago visits
Readers report several hundred picture postcards mailed from Chicago signed with the initials P D seeking to fool residents of the home town. The By-Stander local sleuths cannot identify the sender and decipher whether P D is sincere or a prank. One card praises Chicago and hints at an imminent return.
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Hone
Chicago
Mmessige
P. D
Week's Visit for Mr and Mrs Chas Scott to Lewistown
Mr and Mrs Chas Scott travel to Lewistown for a week at Mrs Scott's sister Mrs Harry Mercer. He plans to attend pony sprints at the fair and Friday fish in Beardstown. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs H M Rutfrner of New Florence Pa at J B Rutfrner's home, who go to Augusta to see cousin Jess Stull. Their townman’s brother is a Pennsylvania railroad conductor.
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Duncan Campbell
Navy
Mars. Campbell
W.th Street
New York City
Mth
Fla. Batt
Jon LH
Dohnston
JM. Adams
East Verona
Pleasantville
N.J
Johnston
France
Inf
Set
John W. Simalley
West
Wileey
Florence BE. Berney
Walnut St
Alexandria
Tad
Bat
Pvt Heimer Whisler
Romayne
Whisler
Mas
Mary EE
Whister
Hillsboro
Pyot
Arthur ‘Hill
Argonne
United States
W. R. Cawthra
Worcester
Mass
109Th Inf. Co
Charles James Hunt
John Hunt
Mount Union
66Th Inf
M. G. Co
Raymond M. Schmidt
Fourth Field Hospital
Cussey
Yost
Matthew ‘Schmidt
Rush St
Dubuque
Iowa
S. Otranto
Clyde Mott
Irish
John C. Doolittle
Savannah
Co. C
Otis Lyle Carrags
Carney
Sgt
Tracey
Tracy
C. M
Park Road
Ambridge
Pyt
Canady
Co. I
Floyd Holtz
Vaux
Florence Tiviss
Bridgeport Ave
Devon
Conn
Chas. Scott
Lewistown
H. M. Rutfner
New Florence
J. B. Rutfner
Augusta
Jess Stull
J.B
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Antrican Legion
THE
Soldier Organization
Dempsey and
Associated Pregs News
Best
Billy
P. A. Kennedy Macomb
Illinois
A. P. News
Pry Nommer
Washtub
Aaron S. Watkins
Germantown
Harione
Watkins
Ohio
Standard Clinic
TEN
Jaiesette
Macomb
W. E. Mayer
Board of Local Improvements
City of Macomb
Madison Street
Morris
L. B. Yeast
and Radium Institute
Macomb, Il
Secord
Pat
A. C
New York
Dubuque College
Breitine
Clifford Leon Sherman
Dinah
Babes
Alice Dinah
Bell Syndicate, Inc
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