Journey Home From Nome to Noorvik Alaska Ends In Hardship
Mrs Ruth Hinshaw Replogle narrates a perilous voyage with Delbert from Nome to Noorvik Alaska. They endured a crowded five foot schooner the Arctic with fishy meals and rough seas, finally reaching Noorvik October 20 1918. The couple describes dog sled treks across thawing ice and initial homelike welcome from Eskimos and teachers Mr and Mrs Thompson.
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Misa Ruth Hinshaw
Vernon T. Hinshaw
Delbert Replogle
Noorwick
Alaska
Kobuck
Nome
Mome
Kotzebue
Delbert
Mr. Rank
Kotsebue
Noorvik
Replogle
Boys in France Longing for Home
War letter from a U S soldier in France dated November 1918 expresses longing to return home within months. He recalls French celebrations for American forces, hospital stays, and hopes to be with his company soon. He praises Lt Irwin and thanks Miss Shrader for magazines, while mentioning work on a pipe and pumping plant.
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Mike
America
Young
Clarence
Leiutenant Irwin
It Must Have Been a Ford
A man climbing a Jersey City flag pole 125 feet high fell after losing his grip. He hit a guy wire, was tossed over the parapet, landed on a passing auto, and was taken to a hospital where he regained consciousness and stood to cheer. The incident, seemingly cinematic, occurred in daylight.
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Jersey City
United States
Stand by Our Home Stand by Our Home
Growers near Newberg and Springbrook gained two local canneries for berries and produce, boosting local sales and prompting bonus checks for deliverers. A nonlocal buyer pressures growers to ship elsewhere, while Valley Canning Company expands to handle local crops, underscoring the value of supporting home industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Springbrook
Valley Canning Company
Springbrook Catinery
Cellatuins B Patel
Quality Royal Anne Cheries Reach Boys in France
A letter from Corp Margulies of Co A 16th Infantry division sends a can label of cherries from Newberg to A Rupert & Co. praising French boys in France and joking that had they canned cherries to shoot at the Huns they might have quit fighting. He mentions Pershing and signs with Christmas wishes.
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A. Rupert & Co
France
Corp. Margulies, Co. A
Gen. Pershing
Chapter L P E O Sisterhood Entertained
Chapter L P E O Sisterhood met at The Three Oaks the country home of Mrs Anna Eckerson for a regular business meeting. A new member, Mrs Ethel Palmer, was welcomed. Luncheon followed with yellow and white decorations. Names present included Mrs Mabel Evans Mrs Ethel Palmer Mrs Jessie Boyes Mrs Alice Wallace Mrs Nell Chapin Mrs Hattie Thurston Mrs Minnie Cooper Mrs Delphine Baird Mrs Madge Colby and Mrs Grace Eckerson. The group plans another gathering at The Three Oaks Farm.
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Three Oaks
Anna Eckerson
Ethel Palmer
Mabel Evans
Jessie Boyes
Alice Wallace
Nell Chapin
Hattie Thurston
Minnie Cooper
Delphine Baird
Madge Colby
Grace
Three Oaks Farm
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Mrs. Delbert
Plenty
Ruth Hinshaw
Arlie Evans
Americn Amitiee
The
Near East
Syria
Persia
Royal Anne Cherries
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