Christmas note from The Blue Front Store letter home
A letter from Vernon Kentucky recounts WWI experiences with German and French scenes in Metz, plans for Luxemburg and Berlin, influenza illness, and pride in being American. The writer mentions the Seventh Division, hospital stay of ten days, and wishes for a merry Christmas.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II
Wilhelm I
Friedrich Carl
Wilhelm V
Metz
Luxemburg
Chambley
Berlin
Port of Debarkation
Army of Occupation
Germany
Loraine
Gorze
Deutchess-Reich
Final Allied Victory Ends War Frontline Tales
A soldier writes from France on November 28 1918 praising victory and describing front line action near the Hindenburg line. He recalls bombardments machine gun fire and the toll of war while reflecting on the armistice and future in France. He lists regions visited the Metz area and talks of occupation, rebuilding and the mood among homesfolk and troops.
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Hindenburg
Novroth
Steff
Major Hunt
Oes
Roosevelt Criticism and Self-Reflection in Editorial
The piece argues against hasty criticisms of leaders and urges empathy. It defends Theodore Roosevelt while noting critics in the press must examine their own faults. Envy is condemned as a pervasive vice, with a call to self restraint before judging those in authority.
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The
I. J
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
No Great Act of Heroism Required Message on Croup Care
The piece argues mothers should not delay using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of croup. It asserts the remedy is affordable, accessible, prompt, and effective, and that no heroic effort is needed to protect a child.
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Kentucky
Charles E. Thorne
Ohio
Thorne
Croup
Chamberlain
Notice to debtors to settle accounts promptly
Debt reminder from the creditor asking all who owe money on accounts or notes to come in and settle. The message states the money is needed to pay for goods used and serves as a warning without further notice.
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Gsem
Court House
Mt, Vernon
Ares Rss
Sutton& McBee
Jake Bethurum
France
St. Mihiel
To Castle and Southern
Madison Counties
Madison County
Rockcastle
Madison
Berea College
State of Kentucky
Berea
College of Agriculture
University
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
R.L. Smith
Hiatt
Stanford
Walter Robins
Harlan
D. R. Belcher
Flat Lick
Knox County
A. J. Pike
Harmount Tie & Lumber Co
H. C. Wolf
Winchester
Frith Bros
J.W. Proctor
R. H. Hamm
Chas. Brown
L. N. Bowling
Christian Church
Goshen
Lincoln County
Ray Crawford
Brodhead
Castoria
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