Letters From Lewis Reese in World War I Front Line
Wartime letter recounts October to November 1918 in Verdun Argonne Meuse sector. Reese describes road work under shellfire near Montfaucon, Nov 1 artillery barrage, ration dumps destroyed, Meuse bridge unit assignment, and movements into Belgium Luxemburg and Germany. He notes Belgian civilians’ kindness, Thanksgiving in LaHage, and reflections on American liberating forces amid heavy fighting made safe by moderate shelter and luck.
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Lewis F. Reese
L. M. Reese
Kyllburg
Germany
Verdun
Argonne Foreat
Montfaucon
Hau
Ranone
Meuse
Beaufort
Owen
Meisure
Onormids
Westantial
LaHage
Belgia
Luxemburg
Adut-Rent
Fea
Louxemburg
Pennsylvania
Dee
Ain
Lawis I Reese
L. Robdinete
Belgium
New 1
Arie Ein
Fritz
Wei
Ted
Tam Willie
Megs Wo
Laola
Army of Occupation
Lewis Kl Krust
Camera for Sale Model Max Conoley Folding Camera
Antique photography outfit offered for immediate sale includes folding camera with FL 7.5 sugar anastigmat lens auto shutter long bellows and back adjustments. Complete with leather case six plate holders tripod focus cloth printing accessories and plates, purchased 1915 for $82.20, asking $1450. satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
Organ For Sale By Springfield Firm In 1930s Ad
The L. E. Lines Music Co. of Springfield Missouri offers a used Chapel Organ Crown make. It is described as a good bargain and suitable for church use. Interested churches are asked to contact the Mansfeld Mirror office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Lines Music Co
Springfield
Mansfeld
Reward Offered for Information on Son's Death
A reward of 500 dollars is offered for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Clifton Raney. The notice mentions the plaintiff Raney and references political party figures NG Raney, Norwind, and Meomady in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cifton Raney
Saul
Polity
NG Raney
Norwind
Meomady
Prayer for Aid Across the Sea in Time of Suffering
A fragmented plea pleads for mercy and aid amid massacre famine and death. The message emphasizes a resilient people calling from afar for immediate help to avert further perish and withstand immense suffering.
Arkansas Travelers Medicine Ad Note
An old ad snippet from Joplin Missouri markets Arkansas Travelers Medicine Co promoting travel relief. It touts prevention over cure for influenza colds headaches biliousness constipation and similar ailments and mentions Kings of the movies and Joplin ad copy.
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Traveley Medicine Ca
Joplin
Adly
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