Letter From Camp Green Charlotte Man Describes Travel and Camp Life
Soldier at Camp Green in Charlotte writes of a six day train journey through Idaho Wyoming Colorado and many states. He details camp size 60000 troops water quality sanitation and daily routines. He notes martial law in parts of the South and comments on locals dialect and hospitality while mentioning officers and fellow soldiers by name.
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Camp Green
Charlotte
North Carolina
Newberg
American Lake Cantonment
Wyoming
Idaho
Snake River
Weiser
Nampa
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
South
Oregon
Washington
Union Pacific
St. Louis
Kansas City
Atlanta
New York
Carolinas
Nashville
Cairo
Nois
Ohio River
Mississippi
Ohio
Bill Comer
Mlabana
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Pacific Coast
Niles
Portland
U. S. and Co. Co. A
Palo Alto
Claude
Seth B. Dodge, Jr
Newberg Liberty Bond Meeting Draws Big Patriotism Support
The Liberty Loan meeting in Newberg drew strong patriotic enthusiasm, with Frank Manning explaining wartime needs and bonds, Mrs. Morris performing and Richard W. Montague stressing equipment and hospital needs. S. L. Parrett and W. H. Woodworth outlined bond types while Fernwood Band provided music. no bonds were sold, but pledges were encouraged.
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Richard W. Montague
Frank L. Manning
Portland
Liberty Loan
George L. Baker
America
Chas. A. Morris
Columbia
Ocean
América
Newberg
Fernwood Band
Ed Kienle
McNair
Louck
Bob Patterson
George Larkin
Camp Green Letters From Oregon Soldiers 1917
A partial letter from Darrell of Company G 162nd Infantry at Camp Green North Carolina dated October 9 1917 describes muddy conditions near the front and his home town welcome in Charlotte. He mentions acquaintances Hobart Littlefield Archie McCrea Ivan Morris Walter Newman Lee Cowgill and Seth Dodge and notes an accident injuring his foot. A companion letter from Mrs James praises the Oregon soldiers and details church gatherings in Charlotte with Trinity Methodist including a soldier service and welcome dinners for the men.
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Camp Green
North Carolina
162Nd Mantry
162Nd Infantry
Charlotte
United States
Rch
Oregon
Hobart Littlefield
Archie McCrea
Ivan Morris Walter Newman
Lee Cowgill
Seth Dodge
James
Portland
Liberty om available for quick sale at banks
A terse notice notes Liberty om can be sold at a moment's notice. It points readers to check any bank for availability and emphasizes the product as the finest option.
Terrell thanks patrons as she moves to Portland work
Mrs. E B L Terrell expresses gratitude to patrons of Nu Bone corsets and dress making and announces she is pursuing better opportunities in Portland. She wishes success to her successor and signs sincerely.
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Portland
E. B. L. Terrell
Able Evans Writes Home From France
Civil War era letter from Arlie Evans in France describes receiving letters, starting operations, and sightseeing in towns and caves. He notes his family’s losses, the death of Clarence’s father, and worries about home while awaiting the end of conflict. He asks about Emil and Richard and urges frequent letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian and Journal
France
Vic
Clarence
Harry
Emil
Richard
Arlie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seth B. Dodge
S. L. Parrett
W. H. Woodworth
Darrell James
M. H. Hoyle
Southern Army
Darrell
Trinity Methodist
South Dakota
Able Evans
Clarence Coe
Oregon Journal
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