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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1919

Page

8

Lu Harlan a Canadian war hero from Marshall

In praise of Lieut Lu Harlan, son of the late Captain Edwin Harlan, whose wartime service with the Canadian army in Belgium and northern France is extolled for repeated near death escapes. The letter recalls his continued fighting spirit, unmatched survivals, and status as a military figure from Marshall, Illinois.

Marshall Old Town Europe Lu Harlan Edwin Harlan Justin Harlan Grant 21St Illinois Infantry Mattoon Ulysses S Grant la Harlan Pershing Mexico Canada Belgium France Mark Fritzie Marshall Boy Lieut Harlan Harlan H.C Bell

Devil Dogs Last Stand Ends With Meuse Crossing Victory

Washington reports Major General Lejeune confirms the Second division marines last act in World War I was the Meuse river crossing. Fifth and Sixth regiments led, engineers bridged under heavy fire, marines pressed to the east bank and stormed German positions, securing a final victory before the armistice.

Washington John A. Lejeune U. S. Marine Corps France Meuse Chateau-Thierry Lejeune

Bomb threat in French church averted by armistice terms

A German bomb tied to a monstrance in a French church was prevented from exploding by Marshal Fochs armistice clause making German commanders responsible for damage. The Rochester Post-Express notes the failed German plot amid WWI tensions. In a separate odd tale a man trapped by nails in a dog house roof is rescued by his mother in law after making noise.

France Marshal Foch Rochester Post-Express William Olive Bridgewater Boston Globe

Carbon paper transfer patterns at Herald office

Large sheets are being transferred to em broi dery and other patterns at the Herald office.

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