Avoca battle ends as Luke Lannan finishes flying hours
Luke Lannan writes from Carlstrom Field July 22 1918 that he completed seventy five flight hours in the Avoca dia battle era and finished flying for that stretch He describes pursuing pilot training expectations and the path to advanced schools at Brooks Field San Antonio with excitement and relief at being eased from constant duty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M
Camp Dick
Brooks Field
San Antonio
Coles
Ringling Circus Arrives With Big Weeklong Show
Lookee! Lookee! The Ringling Bros circus comes to town for a grand two day and night engagement. The big exhibition features the giant menagerie and a host of acts including May Wirth Lily Leitzel and Dena Long with aerial feats and trained animals. Spectators can expect clowns riders and a parade through the streets as the three ring production presents a tale of knighthood and triumph across a sweeping panorama of continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tong
Ringling Bros
May Wirth
Lily Leitzel
Filla
Ry Long
Transition to Officer Service Prompts Pay and Paperwork
A veteran describes the switch from private to officer status, noting a physical exam, red tape, and clothing return. He mentions Jim Cooney leaving for Washington to join the Adjutant General's Dept and reports his pay as five dollars and thirty eight cents per day plus hazard pay, with previous monthly earnings at thirty three dollars. He asks to receive mail at Carlstrom Field Arcadia Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome
Jim Cooney
Washington D.C
Adjutant Generals Dept
Revered preacher delivers sermons in Maurice counties churches
The Rev. Matt Duven preached three sermons last Sunday to Maurice residents. He officiated twice at First Church and spoke in the evening at American Reformed Church, with praise for his engaging messages and the aid given to listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Duven
Maurice
First Church
American Reformed Church
John van Pearsem
First Reformed Church
Kalamazoo
Mich
van Pearsem
Eye on Southeastern South Dakota Land of Plenty
A garbled regional note mentions Henry Hop and P. H. Vander Wieken in Miner County and S. Dek. The fragment references renting prices and a collection of unspecified horticultural items, concluding with an unclear invitation to write. The legible names anchor the piece, but the overall message remains fragmented and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Plenty
Henry Hop
P. H. Vander Wieken
Miner County
S. Dek
Ferns
Maurice News of 1918 Local Life and War Notes
Maurice Town Aug 5 1918 residents update including Jake Mieras 30 day furlough from Uncle Sam. Van Goerkem drives Dentists visit to Orange City. factory and road work plans. Mayor Duven appoints curb committee and flag duties. draft notices and Red Cross closures. local farming remarks and Drake era weather outlook. extensive social kin and church note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Mieras
Sam
Jake
Main Street
Chas. Deroit
P. Vander Wel
J. L. Mieras
Geo. Mieras
G. Brink
J. M. Mieras
Connell
Jason ML Ageras
For Sale Item Squire of Brink and Motor Jobs
A damaged listing offers a forsale note mentioning a wasting machine and a Squire of Brink named Maurice with partial references to Ja Hreet current and motor jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire
Brink
Maurice, Ja
Hreet
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