Letter from Sgt Bassett describes life in France amid war relief
Sergeant Raymond H. Bassett writes from France recounting a wounded town still standing, music in the office, and a piano as a morale boost. He notes fast Allied advances, German losses, and predicted peace by Christmas with a possible homecoming in a year. He mentions Earl, Bain Morris, and Harold Fosner nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Field Artillery
American
E. F
France
Austria
Turkey
Germany
Earl
O. K
Newberg
Pete
Bain Morris
F. A
Harold Fosner
Bain
Hunger Map Shows Europe Faces Famine Risks
A food map of Europe highlights widespread hunger with Ukraine and Russia at severe risk. Belgium, northern France, Serbia rely on American aid, while England, France, the Netherlands face future shortages. The piece links relief to postwar peace and warns famine could trigger revolt and chaos across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Ukraine
Belgium
France
United States
America
Pnoorthern
Serbia
Commission For Relief
England
Netherlands
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Russia
Poland
Unger
Letter From Corporal Carlos Johnson to His Mother
A World War I front line letter from Corporal Carlos Johnson dated November 1918 in France. He writes of visiting an artillery unit, meeting soldiers from Camp Lewis and the Pacific coast states, influenza outbreaks, and updates on friends like Ade Hyde while awaiting peace terms and noting celebrations after the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporal Carlos Johnson
Camp Lewis
Washington
Victor Hendrickson
U.S. A
Bob
Ade Hyde
Carlos
Corp
Carlos Johnson
Couple Ties With Three Marriage Licenses
Eva A Laughlin and Carlton Wed in McMinnville join Andrew Marquard Jacobson. Bernice Eloise Smith of Yamhill weds Leo Hicks of Heppner. Ruth Ella Taylor of Dundes marries Hermann Hans Walter of Dayton in three licenses recorded.
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Eva A. Laughlin
Carlton
Andrew Marquard Jacobson
McMinnville
Bernice Eloise Smith
Yamhill
Leo Hicks
Heppner
Ruth Ella Taylor
Dundes
Hermann Hans Walter
Dayton
Dayton Lafayette Road Matter
Citizens of Yamhill County are urged to support the Dayton route for a hard surfaced highway between Newberg and McMinnville. Engineers estimate the LaFayette route would cost about 46000 more overall, making the Dayton path cheaper for state and county. The decision affects taxes, population access, and regional transportation as the route choice influences valley alignment and utility proximity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Oregon
Yamhill County
Newberg
McMinnville
LaFayette
Dayton Road
Polk
Dayton Route Favored in Local Road Debates
Dayton citizens press for road construction via Dayton over other routes citing traffic flows and prior votes. The letter from Dayton Commercial Club argues for a square deal, appeals to county officials, and invites neighbors to weigh in, warning against factional manipulation and urging unity for Yamphill county.
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McMinnville
Yamphill County
Oregon
Dayton
Dayton Commercial Club
A. C. Detmering
J. L. Stuart
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Sergt
Raymond H. Bassett
Bill Champion
Bill
Ite
Africa
Dayton-Lafayette Road
Unionvale
Grand Island
Wheatland
Hopewell
Webfoot
Pleasantdale
Ruth E. Taylor
Hermann H. Walter
W. H. Taylor
M. A Marcey
First Methodist Church of
Dundee
Mendelssohn
Mise Jessie Britt
Ant
Mary Louise Bennett
Portland
Jack Ohlert
M. Oliphant
Marguerite
E. Fischer
Oscar
Carl
Ralph BE. Taylor
Hazel
Lois
Blanche Parrish
Britt
George W. Snow
Eeee
O. R. Winters
Harry Maiyki
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