Allies Strike Front Aimed at Amiens and German Offense
War report highlights Allied and American actions on the Aisne Marne front with attacks near Amiens and a shift in initiative to the Allies. It notes Yankee troops training, morale, and the aim to curb the German offensive while urging citizens to endure shortages and work to protect crops.
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Times
Germany
Aispe-Marne
Amiens
Paris
Bnglish
Berlin
Weathier
Ancre
Avre i
America
Ilestrate
Attetude
Gypsy Smith
Sih
Yanke
Sox
France
Allie
Ebon Spaak
Made in Germany The Kaiser and the fight for liberty
The passage argues for overwhelming war effort to defeat Germany and its Kaiser. It prophesies Americans and Allies advancing to Berlin to end monarchic rule and end the tyrannical nobility, envisioning a purge of “blue blood” by proletarian red blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Letter From John Van Gorkom Miss Judith De Jong hag
A long, mixed missive from 1918 mentions Judith De Jong enjoying a vacation at Shelden, Gerrit Brink and P Jertema heading to Denver for health reasons, Malinda Vande Brake seeking nurse training, and notes on Maurice, old cadgers moving, and local names in Iowa. The France letter from Pvt John Van Gorkom recounts July 1, 1918, dusty roads, air raids, ambulances, and a camp life update with photos and greetings to family.
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Gerrit Brink
P. Jertema
Denver
Colorado
Mr. Brink
Malinda Vande Brake
Oskalosa
Iowa
Maurice
France
Lena
Salvation Army
Arthur
Pvt
John van Gorkom
Orange City Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visitors
Local residents and visitors are listed with trips to Sioux Center Treton Humbolt and Sibley. Notables include Mrs P Niemantsverdriet Mrs Bertha Vande Brake and Miss Bertha De Jong with church and Moody Institute ties. The WLOC TL meets at Ella Mensink’s home as Rev Jo Van Peursem of Kalamazoo plans an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrrietta van Olst
Orange City
H. H. Vande Brake
Hannes ‘Vande
Brake
Henry Vande Brake
Bertha de Jong
Moody Institute
Chicago
Wloc. TL
Ella Mensink
Jo. van Peursem
Kalamazoo
For Sale Washing Machine Motor in Maurice LA
Direct current washing machine motor offered for sale. Inquiries directed to John A. Brink in Maurice Louisiana.
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John A
The Eyes of the World arson and housing plea in South Dakota
A fragmented notice references arson in southeastern South Dakota and questions to local residents about what they witnessed and purchased. It mentions Miner County and S Oak and hints at selling new homes on easy terms amid rising rent.
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Orange City
Anenst
Prchaser Ag
South Dakota
Henry Hop
PH. Vander Wickes
Miner County
S. Oak
John Deere Manure Spreader Features Highlighted
The beater and all driving parts mount on the rear axle a patented feature avoiding clutches. The spreader is low down and easy to load with a new revolving rake for even spreading without buncoing.
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Judith de Jong Hag
Shelden
Judith
Laura Henrich
Waterloo
Goldie Mueller
Geo. Biskamp
Ben Bell
Taural
Nebr
Jilie de Vries
Te Vries
Geo. R. Meir
the Times
Hazel Tyler
Sioux Center
Delkeme
Mainde de Mets
Helene
Alice Jongegard
Sieux Center
Teahe Fo
Donald Chereke
da Seheiersieux
Lara Deinrich
Rether
Fuima Mueller Titian Beeker
Maurice Martia Vander Hamm
Saldie
Vera Mueller Iretyn
P. Niemantsverdriet
Bertha Vande Brake
Alvin Heusinkveld
Wm. Heusinkveld
Hubert de Jong
Newhill
Cairns Bros
Treton
Ethel Bell
Laural Nebr
John Trinnan
Humbolt
G. N R.R
Tony Kamstra
Mrs. Redeker
Carmel
van Peursem
M. van Peurseam
Missis ‘Ramona
Mieras
Givendolyn
Biskamp
Henrietta Kate
Ss Mieras
Sioux City State
John Hoekstra
Sibley
Charlie Hanselaar
M. J. Duven
Greenleafton
Minn
Brink, Maurice
The
Sioux County Savings Bank
Sioux Furniture
John Deere
Bali
Celoas
RTE A
Farmers Implement Company
Ing
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