Letters From War Front Describe Trench Life and Home Ties
A wartime letter from Ralph Benedict, Company G, 804th Infantry, describes life in dugouts, ration trucks, and piano finds while praising family prayers. Norman Benedict recounts crossing into trench warfare in Lorraine, gas masks, rest camps, and the Champagne front, noting months in combat zones and a return toward home.
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U. S
Norman Benedict
L. & Benedict
Base Hospital
Norman
Stars and Stripes
Lorraine
Backmiller
Amber
Chateau Thierry
Rick
Death and marriages mark festive season in Glenwood region
Christmas influenza claims life of Jesse Miller aged about 86 near Pacific Junction. Fred Reed and Flora Bradshaw wed in Council Bluffs. Banister Callacott marriages noted. Solomon Darius Arnold dies in Pacific Junction aged 72, nine children born. Correspondence leads to illicit marriage between Clayton Deeter and Nebraska City bride. Damon and Pythias interlude impresses Glenwood crowd with K of P play. Obituaries: Sadie Reeve Swatts, George Hamaker, Jay A Russell, Walter Knickman.
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Jesse Miler
Jesse Miller
Pactic Dunétion
Pollock
Mr. Miller
Pacific Junction
Fred Reed
Miss
D. Arnold
Solomon Darius Arnold
Ohio
Ellen Krider
Fulton County
Illinois
Rex Theater
Damon
Pythias
St. Albans K
P. Lodge
Cornell Bluffs
Glenwood K
Grenwood Lodge
L. L. Davis
Cornell Blais
B. C. Beaumont
Ray Cook
F. ¢. Neal
Mark Norris
J. B. Clark
T. H. Richardson
Mesdames
Jensen
T. H. Richard
Jay A. Russell
Glenwood
Lincoln
Nebr
A. J. Russell
Glenwood Cemtery
Rev. Stevenson
Heshas
Omaha
Ming Clara Freitagan
Russell
Wits
Evanston
Carl C. Wright
C. W.russell
Frank Russell
New Castle
Wyo
Fred Russell
Colfax
Washington
H. J. Prettag
Walter Knickman
Rheumatism relief product promotes quick soothing aid
For practical men and women who suffer rheumatic aches and neuritis the advert promises relief from muscle soreness joint stiffness and lame backs. It markets a clean refreshing economical remedy called Can ean's Linkments and urges readers to ask their druggist for it today.
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Oan
Coughs and Colds Quick Relief Story Note
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a medical remedy claim and a long history of a coughs and colds treatment. Referenced is a bottle or product, with dubious claims and possible historical advertising language, but specific names, dates, or locations are unclear.
Misreading leads to jail and fines in Mille County
In Mille county jail Hetiued failure to sentence the headful to pay the tit e and costs. Harry Moduire formerly of Padltle Judelson now of Contell Hints and Bee Ward of death Omaha faced charges. McGuire fined $26 and costs for drunkenness. Hbet Burnon from Camp Morison on duty with a express company at Count¢l in an apparent Desirable post.
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Qwart
Harry Moduire
Padltle Judelson
Contell Hints
Bee Ward
Omaha
McGuire
Iowa
Hbet Burnon
Si Go
Camp Morison
Art Express
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil promised relief for kidney and urinary issues
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil as a safe remedy for kidney, urinary, and related health problems. It describes symptoms such as backache and fatigue, claims the oil restores organs weakened by disease, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Pack sizes and purchase points are listed.
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Haarlem
Ivor
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