Letters From Over There March 24 1918
Dearest Mother reports three weeks without mail while under fire in No Man's Land. He describes shrapnel, gas masks, and a nonfatal frontline experience, notes seven days rest every four months, hopes for southern France service, praises regiment 168th and Company I, and mentions hardships and pride from Iowa.
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No Man's Land
France
Iowa
Pershing
168Th
Corporal Harvey T. Rimel
April Fools Letter From Harvey and Weather Tales
A dated weariness and humor letter from Harvey to Home Folks on April 1 about April Fool pranks, missing eggs, and strange Iowa weather. He mentions letters from a local contact, farm questions on cattle hogs and corn, and a joking note about the Statue of Liberty. The piece blends personal news with rural life observations.
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Rimes
Pacific Junction
Iowa
Harvey
Statue of Liberty
Letter From Frontline Soldier Reshapes Hope Amid Wounds
A wounded sergeant reports from the trenches via a nurse’s April 17 letter, assuring his mother that he is not seriously hurt, expects to return to duty in about ten days, and thanks the Red Cross for care while soliciting letters from home. He aims to write again in a few days as he recovers.
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Harry
the Tribune
David Salyards
Marry
Frank
Sam
The
Red Cross
W R C Ladies Visit Glenwood Chapter in Council Bluffs
Glenwood women visited the W R C Chapter in Council Bluffs last Friday, enjoyed hall entertainment, lunch, and instructional team demonstrations for candidates. Attending were Mesdames Hullinger, Clarence Hullinger, Boyer, Shome, Hamilton, Wedmore, Valentine, Salyards, Lucas, and Minnie Larson.
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Glenwood
Council Bluffs
Autos
P. Hullinger
Clarence Hullinger
Lucinda Boyer
Cora E
Honored Their Soldiers in France At Large Glenwood Meeting
A crowded Glenwood church heard a patriotic program honoring eighteen volunteers serving in France. Special music and speeches led by Rev. Guthrie highlighted the community's pride in the men, many from Company I. Local plans for Decoration Day were set by the K of P lodge with G.A.R. and W.R.C. support.
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Glenwood Lake
Corporation
France
West Oak
Uncle Sam
Guthrie
Company I
Beara
Campaign to save little Iowa children through feeding and measurement
The Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense in Mills County led by Mrs. M. J. Williams plans an early campaign to save child lives in Iowa counties. A national weighing and measuring drive for children under five is set to begin, with the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station directing efforts and a Washington government card guiding monthly weight targets. The Glenwood test, chaired by Miss Mary Rathke, will occur May 28 at the Methodist Church, aiming to weigh and measure every local baby. Red Cross hog donations recently raised 495,925.37, with seven Iowa consignments totaling 15,792.39 and no selling commissions.
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Council of National Defense
Mills County
M. J. Williams
Iowa
Washington
America
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
State University
Iowa City
Glenwood
Will Go May 25 For Twenty-Eight County Recruits
The local Board has ordered twenty eight men from this county to be en trained Saturday May 26 on No 4 train. They must report by 8 p m Friday for instructions. Special meetings at Wesley church begin with evangelistic services.
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Wesley Church
Rey
School Report by Supt Neveln
The Board of Education unanimously accepted the yearly report from Supt. Neveln detailing enrollment of 664 with high school 174 and grades 490. It notes reduced attendance in high school due to farm work, tuition funds, departmental work gains, commercial department benefits, a successful night school, and a small surplus after expenses. Recommendations include earlier start for first grade, half yearly promotions, moving all fifth graders to the west building, and securing a mathematics teacher. new hires include Miss Wing for industrial work and drawing, and L. Z. Crozier for science and athletics.
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the Tribune
Mille County
Glenwood
L. Z. Crozier
Ellen J. Wing
Crozier Taughbt
Malvern
Bokools
Shawnee
Oklo
Supt. Neveln
Board of Education
Miss Neer
State ‘Bank
Partners and Merchants Bank
Plano
Departmental
West Building
Artifola
Athletic Hall
Athletic Association
Wing of
Tipton
Okla
Splendid Meeting Dedication At Yeoman Lodge Rooms
Members and their families and guests gathered Friday evening at Yeoman Lodge rooms for the dedication of a service flag honoring seven members serving in the state. A fine program of music readings and short talks followed with Rev A O Rooham giving remarks.
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Yeoman Lodge
A O
Rooham
Sippropria Besh Woah
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Harvey T. Rimel
Nurse
Harry Widows
Corp
Glenwood W. R. C
Malcolm
Scotts
Bennett
Nest Oak
Clarence Day
Lawrence Day
Norman Benedict
Elmer Boyce
Robert Boyce
Robert Krecklow
Will Krecklow
Ed Penn
Harold Colwell
William McFerren
Court Tisher
Lieut
Charles Seitz
Will Seitz
Harvey Rime
Warren Lawyers
Alva Trubey Lester Mosher Weldon Walker
K. of P. Lodge
C. W.rathke
C. P. Hamilton
R. W. Rhoades
Roy L. Woods
Hill Anthony
Liberty Loan
Mills County National Bank
Malvarn
Hawkins
Skinner
Montgomery
Institution
Gen. Stone
Roscoe
Penn
Junction
Fred Mendenhall
Hotel Reacon
Roscoe Band
Joe T
Cowen
Joseph Werton
Werton
P. F. Quinn
Sanders
Presbyterian Church
A. H. Furlong
Roscoe Thombs
Washoe County
Reno
Corre
Gerlach
Nevada
East
Texas
Bromley & Lewis
Peskoiiles
Jlowa Dle
Omaha
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