Missing Yank McFadden Vanished Near Argonne Forest
A World War I era item notes Lieut. Wilford Meladden McFadden of the Third Pursuit Group disappeared after leaving formation on October 17 near the Argonne Forest. His mother seeks any information, offering help through Mrs. E.B.O. McFadden in San Antonio, Texas, as other families pursue missing relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris
Wilford Meladden
Ated
Gemines
McFadden
Argonne Forest
ALEFL
American Legion Weekly
Fadden
France
Germany
Lient
Melidden
Eb.oe. McPadden
McRhinies Avenue
San Antonio
Texas
California Syrup of Figs Ad and World War I Notices
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as the best laxative with a Fruity taste and warns to look for the California name on bottles. The page also lists wartime notices about soldiers reported wounded or killed in action, seeking information from families or witnesses, including addresses in Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Florida and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Oscar M. Dali
Alfred C. Dahil
Gus Arnold
River Falls
Minn
Harvey A
Messerer
Tbs
Witie Go EL
Mosserer
Stuanmner
William BR. Beek
Get
S. S. Sierra
Deests
W W. Beek
Gays
August Broeminer
Pvt
Co. A
South Pat
Drewe Bachan
Seventh Avenue
Peoria
James A
Masuire
Adj
Maguire
Anna Maguire
Watkins Street
Philadelphia
Fabian Tlinson
Sweden
France
Elizabeth Rodgers
Waiola Avenue
la Grance
Clyde Abel
S5th
Co. FE
Edward Abel
Buena Mich
Murray Gordon
Chanteau Thierry
Hospital No. 6
Lee Hoffman
Arcadia
Fla
Morvan
Pyt
Co. K
Ray Morgan
Condon
Ore
Benjamin F
Ludwig
Tnf
Tre
Frank C. Love
City Bank
Syracuse
N.Y
John Manning
Tnt
Mary M. Manning
Manning Street
Hudson
Mass
Tire promotion sparks interest with old rubber firm
A promotional note highlights advantages of tires and boasts representation by the oldest rubber concern in the region. It invites readers to learn interesting tire facts at the next visit, promising value from a familiar, long-established company.
Tennessee and Lamoine community notes and reports
Local column recounts veterans Earl V. Jefferson and J. R. Stookey linked to World War I service, with inquiries about battle details. Weather and farm conditions mix with social visits, farm upgrades, and a large Mercer county fair record noting $20,000 in paid admissions and 18 000 attendees. The piece also mentions Dunkards meetings, barge of family visits, and local roadway incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Association
E. P. McFarland
Mercer County
Aledo Fairgrounds Poultry Barn Fire Suppresses
A large fire broke out at the Mercer County fair grounds poultry barn on Monday at 2 00 am. Firefighters battled the blaze with unknown origin starting on the roof, causing extensive damage to the structure and its contents. No injuries reported. Local authorities investigated the cause as power lines and hazardous materials were checked. Residents assisted with crowd control and evacuated nearby stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aledo
Mercer County Fair Grounds
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lieut, McFadden
Hot Springs
Quincy
Majestic Bldg
Quincy, Ill
Main St
U.S
Broadway
U. S
United States
Towne & Purdum
Macomb
McMillan Garage
Industry
Wilbur Smithson
Pvt. Co. I
S6uth
95Th Aero Squadron
Margaret Smithson
Dorrance Street
Worcester
Earl V. Jefferson
Set
102Nd Inf
Karl V. Jefferson Post
American Legion
Hope, N. D
Tennessee
Lamoine
J. R. Stookey
Creech
Dunkards
Camp Creek
Barney Payne
Oregon
Thos, Payne
Colchester
Barney
Walter Hambly
Walter
Jake Carson
Fred Bruner
Aledo Fair Grounds
Standard Clinic
Lafayette
W. E
Macomb, Ill
VER
Hallmark
East Side
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