19 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
1
Letters from Paul B Witmers dated 1918 describe cold France living conditions and scarce food. He mentions medical wounds, distasteful experiences, and longing for home comforts while serving with Samur Artillery School. He notes interactions with peers and instructors and details daily routines and travel toward a hoped return.
Local notices recount visits and illness among residents, burials for pneumonia victims, moves of families, and community humor. A WWI camp letter from Camp Funston dated December 15, 1918 describes a large divisional parade, demobilization talk, rain days, boxing, and farewell events as soldiers await return home.
Save your dollars as Taylor Mercantile Co offers a wide winter goods line before moving to their brick building. Prices claim real bargains on clothing for personal, family, and home use with emphasis on quality, selection, and low cost. Customers urged to visit, compare prices, and buy now.
Walter A Baker sends a long wartime letter from France detailing early service in infantry and cavalry, transfers to Camp Merritt and Fort Riley, a voyage to Liverpool, training in England, and return to the United States. He describes hospital stays, brother Pierie in Fort Terry, time in New York, and visits to Bordesuc and Paris. He notes Kaiser Hill and public reactions back home and mentions awaiting further orders.
A heartfelt tribute from Minder family members to their late daughter Lorena Snider. Mrs Keine Cchiya Faris Bogie and Pula Snider express gratitude for support during her final illness and death. The message emphasizes enduring remembrance and affection.
Dean B Hill states he will continue the Truth newspaper after the death of Mr Chandler and his son in law leaving the paper to six children The widow and remaining family rely on Hill to edit and manage the business with help from friends and patrons to keep the paper “a good, clean newspaper.”
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