War dispatches reveal German prisoners and frontline life
Pvt. John Van Gorkom writes from France about German prisoners marching under guard and battlefield scenes. He describes under fire duties, aid work, rest at camp, and letters home while noting the Inspctor General and civilian notes. He mentions a Belgian calf, church services, and the hunger for news from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Henry
Harold
Sioux City
Inspector General
Rip van Winkle
Pvt
Joan Var Gorkom
Amb. Co. No. 2
ALE. F
Letters from France Describe Wartime Duty and Home Ties
A wartime letter from France recounts first aid work and litter bearing under enemy pressure, praising American grit and noting a comrade’s gas injury. The writer touches Maurice, Decoration Day memories, and a long friendship with Mr. Kidson, urging hope for a safe return home.
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Fritz
Sherman
Cora
Germany
France
Tom
Jake Levering
Maurice
Times
James Jasper in France Letter Home From War
A brief wartime letter from James Jasper describes his voyage to France and combat experiences. He notes crossing the Atlantic without incident until the final leg, claims two submarines sunk, and expresses optimism about safety and morale. He asks Henrrietta to write back and mentions dispatching mail from aboard.
Maurice Band Sees Soldiers Off For Camp Dodge
The Maurice band joined the farewell in Orange City for soldiers heading to Camp Dodge. Herman Keucker is the sole Maurice district member departing this time, joined by three young ladies Kelma Miers Cora Lang erack Judith De Jong who perform with the group. John Vander Ploeg visits from Akron before heading to France via Camp Dodge, described as a marine type recruit. James Daven buys a residence in Orange City as the Daven family plans to relocate from Maurice.
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Maurice
Orange City
Camp Dodge
Herman Keucker
Maurice District
Missis Kelma Miers
Cora Langerack
Judith de Jong
John Vander Ploeg
Akron
France
Jimmie Toy
John
Times
Letters From Sam Jager Describe War News and Hope
Two letters from Sam Jager report he is safe with the 43 Engineers in the A E F via New York. He expects to return after the Allied spring drive and mentions hopes Germany loses the war. He notes the boat he came on may have been torpedoed and asks for letters from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jager
Soldier Boys
Germany
Co. D
New York
Wartime Committee Mobilizes for C E Societies
The C E Societies appoint a Wartime Committee to write to boys serving in the war. Members include Anna VanderBerg and Henriet ta Visser along with Marie Roozeboom Emily Hensinkveld Eunice Vander Berg Mae Duren and Judith De Jong. A full Fourth of July story will appear next week. Private Pierce Vandebrake returned from Chicago with 300 soldiers after a Maryland trip. John A. Brink welcomed a baby girl born last Saturday with one tooth. Mr and Mrs P H Vande Mei celebrate their 25th anniversary July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Marie Roozeboom
Emily Hensinkveld
Eunice Vander Berg
Mae Duren
Judith de Jong
John A. Brink
Pierce Vandebrake
Chicago
Maryland
P H. Vande Mei
Holland
Jersey Wool Sweater Coats for Cool Evenings
Jersey Wool Sweater Coats for cool evenings priced from 1.50 to 2.50 dollars offering warm outer wear.
Mrs L Taylor Sees Brother Off to Camp Dodge Training
Mrs L Taylor traveled by ante to a Des Moines area locale on Sunday to bid her brother farewell as he begins training at Camp Dodge this week. She returned Monday.
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John van Gorkom
John Yar Gorkom
Ella Mensiik
Bas
Death Valley
Hells
Dan “Poling
Secretary of War
de Siate
Jobin Vani ‘Gorkom
Texas
Amb. Co
DB. Kuiken
T. Stellingwert
Manirice
Kidson
Hei
Mr. Kidson
James Jasper
Henrrietta
United States
Essure
Jeagper
Naw Souk
James Daven
3Fr. Daven
C. E. Societies
Sioux Center Nieuwsblad
Foreign Language Department
Washington
America
van Vorselar
Brandes
Amelia
Tyler's
Sioux County Savings Bank
Deering
Farmers Implement CO
Iowa
Warnijes
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