Lonesome Soldier Hoy Travels Homeward From Camp
A grateful soldier writes from the moving front of a cross country journey through Missouri Illinois Indiana Ohio and New York. He recounts cheering crowds at Macon and Chicago and describes travel by rail to a new camp near Long Island. He hopes for news from Tollinger County and signs off hopeful and upbeat.
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Lear
Alemi
Burlington
Chicago
Henckfield
Macon
Ech Place
Missouri
Red Cress
Quincy
New York Central
City
Indiana
Ohio
Tollinger County
Letters From Camp To Portsmouth Friends In 1918
A WWI era letter transcript describes camp life at Port Ce Camp Mills in 1918. The writer notes tents with eight men each, Belgian officers present, travel through eight states, guard duty in New York City, and an attempt to avoid work at Jefferson Barracks before shipment. He mentions Army life, food, and the mix of infantry, coast artillery, and medical men, with plans to share more home stories later.
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Camp Mills
L. J
M. P
Ralliinger County
M. Po
New York City
Uncle Sam
St. Louis
Lafe
Jefferson Hartracks
Mesa Hall
Fighteen Cara of Ua
Coast Artillery
Infantry to New Jersey and distant travels described
The fragment recounts infantry movement toward a plate and various towns across states, mentioning New Dorey and Lana Anal with scattered place names. Narration includes travel delays, weathered roads, and a sense of hardship, ending with a personal note about reading and a salute to a distant company.
Homer Jamison Volunteers for French Front Duty
Homer Jamison, a prominent Moberly citizen, is going to France to join the American army front line work. He reports in New York City on June 11 for immediate assignment and expresses pride in serving his country and upholding patriotic ideals.
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Homer Jamison
France
Homer Jamimon Fae
New York City
Paul Weley
Amieny Hae
Joseph Horton
Jamdeon
Calor
Ancien
Sameerinte
Jamiain
America
Rth
Mr. Jamison
Moberly
Landing
Baptist Church
Democrat
Jamison
IGE AND STEARNS KNIGHT Dealership Contracts Open Locally
IGE and Stearns Knight dealerships are profitable and operate in the territory. Responsible parties are to secure clean and desirable contracts drafted by any regional automobile distributor or information fee writer, D N Star. Sales Mgr Newell Motor Car Co. 2621 Locust Street St. Louis Mo.
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IGE and Stearns Knight
D. N. Star
Mgr
Newell Motor Car
Locust Street
St. Louis
Missouri seeks skilled naval recruits for wartime needs
Missouri mobilizes to supply electricians dynamo tenders gas engine mechanics and telegraphers for naval service. Postmaster Yount gathers enlistments offering free transport and life details at Marine Barracks Philadelphia and Quantico. Call emphasizes two letters of recommendation, high-grade applicants, and rapid transfer to duty with potential promotions.
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Missouri
United States Marines
Searchlight Battalion
Marine Barracks
Philadelphia
U. S. Marine Signal Battalion
Quantico
Charlies Oswald Death In Jail Report
A prisoner identified as Charlies Oswald died in jail after reportedly hanging himself with a towel in a cell. Authorities and family were unaware of the incident as jail staff investigated the Wednesday morning death. the jury’s verdict described the cause as suicide.
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Charlies Oswald
Oswell
Great Patriotic Celebration at Zalma July 4 1918
Community picnic under Ballinger County Charter auspices with speakers on war topics and a planned front line soldier talk. Brass band music, refreshments, and entertainment promised to boost war effort and Red Cross support. publicity notes urge broad attendance and local hospitality. Surgeon tips promote borozone antiseptic products for cuts burns and wounds.
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Ballinger
Wwe
Brass Fond
Zalina
Red Cross
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