Soldier's Letter Vallándas Germany March 27 1919
A soldier writes from Valléndas Germany describing time on the front from Oct 1 to the Armistice, pursuit of retreating Germans, and Rhine duty since Christmas. He hopes to return home around summer, mentions homesickness and staying in touch with family, notes friends' illness, and recalls visiting castles and the Kaiser’s palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Clarance
Chriss
Robert
Daddy
Fred
H. M. Thompson
Howard
Crossroads oracle and social quips in brief column
A fragmented civic humor piece mocks women in business and early rising habits. It then hints at want ads and notes people yawning through the day. The text closes with casual observations on goods and medicines and a jab at talkative public figures.
Letter fragments from a soldier in Germany and moral quips
Private Carl Cassity of Company A, 23rd Infantry writes from American Expeditionary Forces in Germany asking about Clarence and requesting a photo exchange. The text includes affectionate family notes and several moral maxims about relationships and perfection, reflecting personal mail amid wartime.
Thedford’s Black-Draught Endorsed By Family Medicine
Mrs. Chas. Gaston of Ringgold California praises Thedford’s Black-Draught as a regular family remedy. She recalls using it since childhood for headaches from constipation, malaria in spring, and liver issues, noting it saved doctor bills and kept the family from bed days. The ad touts long use for stomach liver and bowel troubles and warns of symptoms if the liver fails to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringgold
Chas. Gaston
Thedford
Hidden motives and the world’s hidden judgments
A fragment hints at a wider social confession about self awareness and the belief that others judge more harshly. The tone suggests a reflective social commentary on universal insecurities and public perception.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Valléndas
Germany
Cy. — Lord
Ford
America
Fordson Tractor
Strother Motors CO
Rogers
High Street
Atchison’s Mill
C. P. Pierce
Buick
Buick Motors
MT. Sterling
Rolla Velvet
Clarence
Ing
Carl
Carl Cassity
Mark
Tobaceg
Fastin & Harris
MT. Sterling, EY
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine CO
J. H. Brown
J. W. Stephens
East High Street
Mt. Sterling, Ky
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