Notes from France by Fred Moore Monticello soldier
A letter from Fred A Moore of Monticello recounts his World War I voyage from Jersey City to Bordeaux and Marseilles, detailing the convoy, the vast motor reception park operations, and his duties driving and supplying in France. He mentions encounters with fellow Americans and European troops, long overland truck hauls, and the evolving camp at Marseilles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Moore
Monticello
Arthur
Frank Winnebaugh
Scotch Grove
France
Marseilles
Dad
United States
Ft. Meyer
Virginia
Jersey City
New Jersey
New York
Rochambeau
Texas
Canada
Red Cross
Jewish Wellfare
Salvation Army
Bordeaux
Brest
Dijon
Here
Paul
Harry
Herman Schneider
Douloncourt
Chaumont
Toul
Fred A. Moore
Writings From Romorauten A World War I Field Letter
A correspondent writes from Romorauten France describing duties at a Liberty airplane assembly and salvage hub. He recounts driving tractors, wrecking crews after the armistice, loading damaged planes for rail transport, and touring Paris and French towns. He recalls celebrating November 11 by ringing a cathedral bell and notes long hours and travel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romorauten
France
Dad
Father
United States
Liberty
Paris
Air Service Correspondence Ends With Holiday Wishes
The message closes with warm Christmas and New Year greetings from Corp. A. T. Winnebaugh and Co. of the rd Reg. Air Service in France. It notes plans for action, mentions a large balloon shop, and signs as a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp. A. T. Winnebaugh, and Co
Rd Reg
Air Service, A. P. O
France
Soldier in France Describes Camp, Travel and Duties
Frank Himebaugh writes from Langres France detailing overseas departure from Camp Merritt New Jersey on September 6. He describes shipboard life near Brest, air raids, and duties at a large motor truck repair station, managing Dodge repairs and 200 foot long storage rows for parts. He notes 950 German prisoners used as labor and near front line activity before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Brest
Napoleon
Langres
Alf
United States
Arthur
Tam
Monticello Moto Company
Dodge
Kteeps
Bank official warns Iowa banks on overdrafts and checking
G H Messenger, Banking Superintendent, explains that checks are payable only against real money or acceptable receivables. He declares overdrafts illegal loans, lacking maturity and funds. Banks should inform customers that they must follow department demands and avoid evasion. Cooperation will reduce trouble for banks and public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Messenger
Iowa
Discharged Soldiers Urged Not to Wear U S Uniforms
A statement from Governor's Island, headquarters of the department of the east, denounces ex soldiers wearing U S army uniforms in civilian trade. It warns there is no legal right to wear uniforms after discharge and says such use is not authorized by law or doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor’s Island
Department of the East
United States Army
Congress
War Department
Meanest man in the vicinity robs editor’s Christmas dinner
Anamosa Journal notes a local theft as a thief described as the meanest man in the area stole the editor’s turkey dinner from Tyler & Downing's Market last Saturday. The culprit remains unidentified, with the incident spoiled a planned holiday feast for the editor's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Journal
Tyler & Downing
Judge DeGraff Finds S A T C Harms College Life in Midwest
Des Moines reports Judge Lawrence DeGraff assesses the S A T C impact on Midwest colleges. He cites academic disruption, damaged fraternity houses, moral decline, gavering profanity, and cultural education subordinated to military aims. He argues the plan aided colleges during war but harmed academic work and that the S A T C’s temporary effects may have been annihilative in some schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Lawrence DeGraff
Middle West
Iowa
The
Kipling
President on tour sparks crowd control in Paris visit
Sioux City Journal notes the President avoids immunity flight as French girls swarm him for kisses while Mrs. Wilson may aid security. Omaha World-Herald ridicules opined self praise from the vice president and his blunt self appraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Omaha World-Herald
Various Farm and Housing Ads and Notices
WANTED and FOR SALE Two Poland China hogs for sale. Rudolph Bohren. FOR RENT One or two rooms for light housekeeping at my home on Main street. Mrs. Anna Gearhart. FOR SALE Brick house near the fall factory large lot. Can give possession in 30 days. Enquire of John Schoon or J. H. Zimmerman. FOR RENT Good improved 200 acre farm 21½ miles southwest of Wyoming. A. L. Krafe Monticello or Geo. Coleman Wyoming Iowa. FOR SALE Two houses on corner of North Cedar street. Corner house 1500 cash. Other with garage 2000 and rent 14. Edith S. Brazelton Vergennes VT Monticello State Bank. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Castle Grove. School house No. 2 Castle Grove township January 11 1919 1 pm. S. M. Hosford secretary. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Dated Anahosa Iowa December 13 1918 A T Conlin administrator Doxsee Doxsee Attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Anna Gearhart
John Schoon
J. H. Zimmerman
Wyoming
Iowa
A. L. Krafe
Monticello
Geo. Coleman
North Cedar Street
Edith S. Brazelton
Vergennes, Vt
Monticello State Bank
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Castle Grove
Castle Grove Township
Administrator Named for Frederick Null Estate in Jones County
Public notice states that John D. Hinhichs is appointed administrator of the Frederick Johann Null estate in Jones County Iowa by the district court. Creditors must file their claims with the court clerk sworn and in time. debtors should pay to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa December 18 1 John D. Hinhichs Administrator. Doxsee Doxsee Attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Henry Dirk Farms
Anamosa
A. D
Mary Harms
Doxsee & Doxsee
Patrick Iinn
fState
Frederick Johann Null
Lawes
John D. Hinhichs
Doxsee
Quieting Title in Farm Property in Jones County Iowa
In Jones County Iowa during the September term 1918 WC Cramer and Nellie F. Cramer sue Cecil Thompson to quiet title on multiple described tracts totaling 142.70 acres in township 86 north range 4 west and related parcels in sections 11 14 15. The plaintiffs claim fee simple ownership and continuous undisputed possession for over ten years under color of title and seek judgment barring all claims including unknown defendants. The defendant is to appear by noon on the second day of the next term at Anamosa court. otherwise default and judgment as prayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Jones County
WC. Cramer
Nellie F. Cramer
Cecil Thompson
District Court
State of Iowa
Section 14
Section
Eighty-Six
Township Eighty-Six
Kruger
Sahih -Six
Lst
Anamosa
Iowa
August Flower claims remedy for stomach and liver disorders
The text promotes August Flower as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion, cleans and sweetens the stomach and alimentary canal, and stimulates the liver to secrete bile while removing impurities from the blood. Sold by W. W. Stickford.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uncle Sam
Frank Himebaugh
Advance Motor Transportation Co
Park No. 1
A. BE. F
Newton Parrott
Poland
Rudolph Bohren
Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church
House of Worship
S. J. Rice
Anahosa
Towa
A T Conlin
Estate
M. F. Hogan
A.hefner
Stickford
William HF. Corbin
H. Hoyt
Lowell State Bank
Louis R. Corbin
Richardson
J. W. Conmbey
A. O. Soniss
Geo. K. Meyer
Board of Health of
Missouri
C. N. Patrick
Ricklefa & McNeill Hardware Store
Morticella, Towa
J. W. Doxsee
Chas, A. Domset
Green
Hall Mfg. Co
W. H. Sells
West 4Th St
Enwood Park
Kenwood Park
Wilson
Wallaces
Henry
Midwest
Des Moines, Iowa
Kellum
Langworthy
Kellum & Knake
Col. L. P. Waddick, Auctioneer
Henry Null
Onslow
John D Roy Cooley, Audti Jomesra
W. M. Dennison
C. M. Holst
Durham
China
Roy D. Cooley
Win. Dennison
C.H Schipman
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Monticfelua
Hall
PF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Chendy & CO
R. D. Cooley
H.M. Remley
James Remley
Tmeley & Rewryttorneys AT Law
Anamoga
Charles W. Bosley
Lara Bosley
Bosley & Bosley Doctors of Chiropractic Princess Theatre Building
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