12 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
1
The store advertises the largest and best selection of fall and winter apparel for men women and children. It claims many lines were contracted before price increases and promises to undersell all competitors with very reasonable prices.
Bland F. Seabaugh recounts Army Auto School at Washington University St Louis training in four departments Gas engines airplane work mechanists and blacksmiths He notes instructors duties and the role of tractors in war logistics He and Smith transfer to Fortress Monroe Va and describe camp life people in Missouri pride and home front support plus a city tour including York Town and Old Point Comfort The letters end with hopes for return home to Missouri and gratitude for support from home families and communities.
A soldier at U S Natal Air Station Nexford Ireland writes home describing his health a lingering cold and the damp changeable climate. He notes four hours of darkness and almost daily rain explaining how the weather affects him and asking his sister to relay a message.
A wartime letter from a son named Usenr Trader to his mother Mrs AP Crider describes longing, travel, and hopes to write home. He mentions not wanting his mother to worry, and promises to write again. The tone is affectionate and earnest, noting ongoing separation and gratitude.
Administrator Marvin W. Baker announces a public sale of the estate of Missouri Faker on September 21 1918 at the deceased's residence east of Smiles and west of Leopold. Items include a horse milk cow two yearling heifers a calf brood sow seven shoats two head of sheep a Banner buggy household and kitchen furniture and more. Terms five dollars or less cash. over five dollars six months on approved notes bearing six percent interest.
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