Letters From Camp Dodge and France 1918 1938
A composite of letters from Pvt John Kool at Camp Dodge and Pvt Peter Breaker at Fort Snelling and in France. The writers describe army life, meals, health, and longing to return home, with notes on Maurice, George De Groot, and hopes to defeat Kaiser Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dodge
Tyler
Maurice
Sam
Thaye
Prévent
Harry de Jager
France
Mr. Tyler
U. S Army
Pvt
Peter Breaker
Camp Lewis
Geo. de Groot
England
Iowa
John P. Jausma
War of words frames German strength and Allied resolve
The Times Baltimore Sun and Berliner Tageblatt comment on German power and Allied stand in 1918. Critics call Germany a bully while praising Allied resilience with massed troops held lines and the promise of a decisive future victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Simonds i
New York Tribune
Baltimore’ Sun
Berliner Tageblatt
Germany
Farewell Party For Prt. Jake Mieras Hosted By Friends
A group of young people held a farewell reception for Private Jake Mieras last Friday night. The gathering was a pleasant send off and Jake will remember it during his time away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prt
Jake Mieras
Jake
Jit
Clifford Hensinkveld Battles Appendicitis At LeMars
Clifford Hensinkveld, taken to LeMars hospital for appendicitis surgery, shows a brave fight as his condition improves though pus formation raised concern. He is a popular local young man and friends express deep regret over his continued illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Hensinkveld
LeMars Hospital
Pus
Pleasant Gathering Honors Visiting Friends at Van Roekel Home
A July 14 evening celebration at the Peter Van Roekel residence brought together a large group of young people. The event welcomed Bertha and Fred De Jong back from vacations and served as a remembrance for four boys entering service in Uncle Sam's ranks. Several games, refreshments, and songs followed speeches by the honorees and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter van
Anna de Jong
Jessie
Kots
Henrietta
van Pearsem
Anna
Mae Vande Broek
Ate Meenk
Winnie Duistermaar
Bertha de Jong
Henry
Mellie Brink Famest
Benjamin
Will van Roekel
Raymond Harry
Elsworth
Fred. de Jong
Henry Voogelaar
Johan Vian
Panesar Maagsen
Henry Pas
J. F. De + Kock
C.j.de Jong
Sam Dykstra
Gerrit Vander Broek
W. C. T. U. County Convention Postponed to September 3
The County W. C. T. U. Convention scheduled in Maurice has been postponed to Tuesday September 3 due to speaker unavailability. A large gathering is anticipated and the program will be published soon.
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Maurice
Orren Jones
Logenporte, Lnd
Casy Jones
Will
Pennsylavania
Landscape plans from Capital Nursery Company visit Lamona
M Traxler of Lamona IL has represented Capital Nursery Company of Des Moines here and touts their goods. G A Tyler named local agent to serve this region while Dr Zavemner of Cairo Egypt spoke at the 1st Reformed Church about the Armenian atrocities and war causes.
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M. Traxler
Lamona
Capital Nursery Company
Des Moines
John Linnan
Lou Heinrich
G. A. Tyler
Zavemner
Cairo
Egypt
1St Reformed Church
Local News Update From Sioux City Visit
Martin Van Peursem and his family visited Sioux City on Monday. Mrs. Ben Bell of Laural Nebraska visited Mrs. Geo Elskamp for a few days.
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Martin van Peursem
Sioux City
Ben Bell
Laural, Nebr
Ig Viating
Geo. Elskamp
Mrs Duven Improving After Light Stroke
Mrs Henry Duven, who suffered a light stroke of paralysis, is much better at present and expected to be fully recovered soon.
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Henry Duven
Work-room Opens Monday and Local Notices on Farm Life
Extra quota arrived and urgent call for workers. Mrs Low Mieras and Mrs Ard of Hawarden with Miss Lillian Mieras accompany Pvt Jake Mieras back to Camp Dodge for the week. Bowen returns from Europe after a mishap with a windmill bolt. Mieras resumes labor at Camp Dodge. Local travelers report a cycling trip to Lake Okaboji with a moving picture stopover. редакция notes insufficient teacher staffing and urges community action to improve schools and environment for education.
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Low Mieras
Ard
Hawarden
Lillian Mieras
Pvt
Jake Mieras
Camp Dodge
Ghi “Bowen
Europe
Fritz
Milo Mieras
Gerrit Rozenboom
Edward van Gorkom
Lake Okaboji
Spencer
Warewell Spencer
Also Mentioned on This Page
John. Kool
Base Hospital
Medical Dept
Kool
Kaiser Bill
Ft. Snelling
Mim
Bil
18Th Battalion, U.S. G. Bt
Snelling, Minn
Weil
Tele
Holland
Hellio
America
Wer News
SAAEA
Vandevilla
Merseas
John A. Brink
W. C. T. U. County Convention
Cornie de Bondt
Red Cross
Mieras
Sioux County Savings Bank
Sioux Furniture Maurice
Atak Is
Farmers Implement Company. Inc
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