Camp Pristas Letter from Ber C L Yates at War Front
A long 1918 wartime letter from Ber C L Yates at Camp Pristas reflects on training, duty, and the pull of home. He recalls fellow soldiers from Wayne County and the four who left for Camp Sevier, noting the grim purpose of military life and the drive to defeat Pan-German power. He contrasts patriotic fervor with the reality of sacrifice, urging loyalty and courage as America follows Allied aims in Europe.
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Pristas
Comywest
Helinger County
Camp Sevier
Booth Caralina
Oveeta Cervier
Europe
Owltroek
Beek
Hirasier
Kee
Anzinus
France
Percanes
Lutesville
Gery
Hernbardi
Mat Cermany
Alem
Ber
C L. Yates
Real War Relics Shown In Traveling Exhibition
A special train bearing war relics from the front in France and Belgium will tour the Eighth Federal Reserve district bringing citizens close to the war's impact. Supplied by the War Department and the French government, the exhibit features captured German guns shell fragments enemy helmets and other brutal implements and trophies illustrating the Hun's destructiveness.
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Seven Ates
Eighth Federal Reserve District
France
Belgium
War Department
Washington
Faured
Aled Unter
Witeloms
Laleg- AU Manter
Anne
Americas Navy
Lus
London
Agireanie
Wartime Community Meeting Highlights Patriot Efforts
A Great Meeting from Ridge district reports a large turnout for an April event at the Ridge school. An entertainment and pie supper raised funds, with proceeds aiding War Savings Stamps and district goals. Miss Aida Yount led the well organized program showing strong community support for the war effort.
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Own Ridge
Aida Yount
State Hospital No 4 Adds Facilities At Farmington
Items of interest from Hospital No 4 describe new tennis court baseball ground and a large concrete pool with goldfish plus a fresh water pond for Muscovy ducks. Extensive tree planting accompanies improved surroundings and a kinder environment.
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Farmington
Liberty Bond and War Savings Stamps Campaign Feature
A wartime appeal urges purchases of Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps. The article stresses sacrifice and service, urging homes to support the campaigns through personal giving and community effort, naming local workers and figures involved in organizing support.
Camp Merritt Letter From a Soldier Westward Note
Camp Merritt, Hoboden, N. Jy April 4, 1 95. To the people of southeast Missouri: Since T left with the Cape County hoyn October 4, 1917, I have written to a few personal friends and spent three weeks in Camp Funston Kansas before moving to Camp Pike Ark then Camp Merritt for oversea service. I describe travel east, the fine country and boat camp life, about one thousand men stationed, and twenty thousand sent overseas last week.
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Camp Merritt
Hoboden
N. Jy
Missouri
Cape County
Hoyn
Camp Funston
Kansas
Camp Pike
Ark
United States
Small Broilers Defy Live Poultry Ban Amid Food Fight
The article notes a U S live poultry sale prohibition remains in effect until April 30 aimed at preserving poultry production, with an exemption for broilers weighing two pounds or less. It also claims Germany dominates grain harvests in several regions using Russian prisoners for field work, highlighting wartime food logistics and shortages.
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United States
Germany
Rumania
Poland
Siberia
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Armour Brand
Om Tan
Milne
J. A. Berry
Glen Allen, Mo
Camp Feastos
Bejiot
Heme
Eprint
Liereltee
Emile
Eodiers
Letewnile
Camp Jension
Agni
Pear
Hallingar County
Pat Pe
Kingfaither
Eadinp Roy
Hetert Hopina
Doniphan
Simontie
Mourm
Tome Nohert
Qaint
Red
Bewt
Robert
Pomme
Puid
Dwen
Niegel
Ted Private Hightower
Army City
Colorado
Ming Ee
Berlin
Peet
Jassis Manthe
Luclos
Hanvin & Carnes
Ocemeion
Harmbers Kong
Howeewite
Weil
J LL. Eaton
Gorge
Balient
Hormel
Theme
Miseis
the War Savings and
Robert Land
Tampargne
Willootem
Bedlinver
Jnstance
Eosee
Geemer
Jesus Christ
Fort
Jesus
Elrone
Cote Ear
Harleine
Tnter Gurah
Guty
Hutt
Ot County
W. AL Sho Waere
le Suldine
HK Carton
Thames I.e
Perceh Ie
Aylendid Tews
McKey and
J. K
Hopeine
Wiggrer
Cient
Cape
Boone
Camp Pile
Hive
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