Letters From The Front A Close Gall For Roy Adamson
A WWI field letter from Pvt. Roy L. Adamson in France dated September 2 1918 describes a fierce sector action. He reports heavy shelling, the death of a close pal, wounded helpers, gas masks, dugouts, and the urge to return home to God's country while praising American troops and pilots. He notes practical dangers and his hope the fighting ends soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Adamson
France
Idaho
Washington
Hades
Luich
Blanchett
Stars and Stripes
Roy L. Adamson
Letters From a Red Cross Nurse in Paris Hospital
Miss Mildred Williamson writes from Red Cross Military Hospital No. 1 in Paris describing daily life. She notes wounded soldiers arriving, volunteers aiding care, a parade with cameras and cheering Americans, and cross-continental interactions with French and British praise for the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mildred Williamson
Bat
Wisconsin
Germany
Mexico
Cuba
K. of C
Phh
States
Army Lieutenant Grant Describes Frontline Flying Life
Lieut. Alfred Grant of the aviation corps, nephew of Mrs. A. W. Cramer, writes from the war zone about scout plane missions. He recalls the cold high-altitude patrols, the fleeting air scraps, and the constant risk as pilots maneuver above Germany and the front lines. The letter, written before becoming an ace, offers vivid notes on flying, ground observers, and anti-aircraft activity.
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Alfred Grant
A. W. Cramer
Aviation Department
Army
Grant
Denton
Texas
Buck Creek
Delaware County
Smith
Curtis
Germany
Muuch
Congregational Association Meet in Monticello Next Week
The Northeastern association of Congregational churches will meet in Monticello next Monday and Tuesday with pastors and members of other churches invited. The program includes devotional hours, sermons by Rev. Fred Clark and Rev. Arthur M. Stook, business sessions, and talks on church reform, social order, and missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeastern Association of Congregational Churches
Monticello
Fred Clark
Waterloo
Arthur M. Stook
Waverly
Daniel Parker
Fayette
W. J. Suckow
Manchester
P. A. Johnson
Grinnell
W. A. Peterson
H. EF. Milligan
Dubuque
Presbyterian Church Announces Special Sunday Services
The Presbyterian Church will observe The Lord's Supper next Sunday morning at the usual hour with a sermon titled The Christian's Walk What It Should Be. Special music includes The Spirit and Bride Say Come and The Lord's Prayer. Prof W L Dunlap speaks Sunday evening on The Work of the Y M C A at Camp Dodge and the choir performs Steal Away Keep Praying at the Gate To the Harvest Field. Service begins promptly at 7 30 PM.
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Lorenz
W. L. Dunlap
Camp Dodge
Army
Navy
Gabriel
Presbyterian Church
Influenza Report From Olin District Spreads Caution
The southern county town of Olin reports illness with school closures and pneumonia among the superintendent and teachers. Local inquiry suggests disagreement whether the illness is influenza, with no verified death from the disease. Precautions are being taken to prevent spread.
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Olin
A. A. Cole
Cole
Milk Eggs Butter Prices Rise. Public Ledger Urges Action
The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports milk butter and eggs will increase in price. It calls on the food administration to curb profiteering and urges prompt action now.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Food Administration
German General Staff Perceived Weak, Crutch to Rely On
An opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal argues the German general staff appears weak and unreliable, shifting reliance from a grand staff to broader military and political factors. It questions the effectiveness and staying power of centralized command.
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Wall Street Journal
Expressions of Good Will Toward The Express
A survey of subscriber letters shows strong support for The Express as readers praise home news, county updates, and timely delivery. Many express reliance on the paper while noting delivery days and the preference for advance payment aligned with government paper conservation.
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Xpress
Charles Vander Ham
Platte
South Dakota
I Express
Vernon Rynerson
Tock Island
The
Express
I. E. Overley
Kress
Texas
Jones County
Henry Dirks
Longmont
Colorado
C. D. Chase
Greeley
Mary Allen
Denver
Applegate
Weiser
Idaho
C. EK. McDaniel
Long Beach
California
Minnesota
M. H. Geiken
Selby
Monticello
T. J. Corbett
Westwood
New Jersey
Iowa
A. C. George
Pomeroy
Pat Callaghan
Bernard
Chronicle of the County News
Julia Growell
Iarlham
War savings stamp scam by Iowa motorcycle officer
Aitchison Kansas dispatch reports motorists are told of a new way to sell War Savings Stamps. An Iowa officer stops Mr Lukens for speeding and charges 8.38 dollars, offering baby bonds as proof. He boasts other motorists paid double. The tale admonishes sharing the idea.
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Aitchison
Kansas
Iowa
Edward Lukens
Mr. Lukens
Annual meeting of German Mutual Insurance Association
The annual meeting of the German Mutual Insurance Association of Wayne township will be held at the Wayne Center school house on Saturday October 5 at 11 o clock a.m. to elect officers for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may come before the stockholders. Gerd Harms Secretary.
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German Mutual Insurance Association
Wayne Township
Wayne Center
Gerd Harms
McNeilly
Center Junction
Amber
Poland
China
Milwaukee
John Kleineck
Bill’ Daly
C. A. Kleineck
C. A. Burmeister
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Claims Cure for Stomach Ailments
A 66 year old man reports severe stomach and liver trouble with bloating and colic attacks. After three doses of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy he claims a complete cure, asserting the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation. One dose guarantees satisfaction or money back.
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Tam
Mayr
W. W. Stickford
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Jeneth
Marne
Congregational Association
Laingworthy
J. F. Kellum
C. A. Schatz
Vernon Slauson
P. Thorpe
Hopkinton
Scotch Grjove Cemetery Association
R. P. Clark
Will Garside
Charles W. Bosley
Lara Bosley
Bosley & Bosley Doctors of Chiropractic Princess Theatre Building
John Schoon
J. H. Zimmerman
Willis Walton
A. P. Walton
Wanpsie Valley Fair Grounds
Central City
King of Orion
Wapsie Valley Fair
Royal Gano
A. F B. Aiken
C. L
Gray
Roc
Jersey
Anamosa
Sale
Fred H. Gray
W. G. Brook
Gene Fegan
Bill Daly
John Robertson
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Hall
A. P. Donahue Breeder and Shipper of
Duroc Jersey Hogs
Model Wiew
Hopkinton, Iowa
RD. Cooley
Wyoming
Iowan
C. N. Patrick
Ricklefs & McNeill Hardware
Towa
District Court
State of
William HH. Corbin
A. J
Lovell State Bank
Doxsee
Istate
Jacob H. Courtney
Alice V. Courtney
Joxecutrix
Henry
John Behrends
Gerd F. Null
Coxsee & Coxsee
J. EK. Bateman
George J. Wenzlick
W. A. Mirick
H. M. Remley
James Remury
Remley & Remley
Main Street
John G. Schoon
Tornad
Alaxe
DR. H
McGarvey
Beery’s Store
Geo. K. Meyer
DR. A. M. Maurice D. D. S
Lovell
Green
Horse Hospital
George Albery
Cedar Street
First Street
Kettlitz & Kay
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