Letter From Belgium by George F Sindelar in Virton
George F Sindelar of the 304th Infantry Band writes from Virton Belgium to friends detailing the army of occupation after the armistice and the march toward Germany. He describes Belgium’s beauty, former French ruins, liberated citizens, and hopes of returning home in March. He notes Luxemburg’s scenery on route and promises further letters. Labor efficiency records show county farmers achieving up to 400 productive days in 250 days with livestock machinery and planning. Farmers earning higher labor income correlate with productivity and efficiency.
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Belgium
George F. Sindelar
304Th Infantry Band
Jus. Sindelar
George
Chester
France
Virton
Germany
U.S. A
Rhine
Icenust
Ali
Geo. F. Sindelar
Hadgs. Co
ALOE
Starke County
C. A. Buechner
First State Bank praised for service and growth in Starke county
The First State Bank received a government certificate of Distinguished Financial Service and touts its role in Treasury Certificates for the Fourth Liberty Loan. It is named the largest bank in Starke county and lauded for liberality, accuracy, and trustworthiness. The issue also notes local news on a home talent play, community unity, and various notices from North Judson and adjacent areas.
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First State Bank
Havi
North Judson
Starke County
Charlotte Arnold
State Bank
Burch’s Hall
United Efforts
Deartiter
Indhose
Fay
Bea
W.G. Clinson
Pickit’s Hall
B. FL Weninger
Serepta Fruits
Frank Llernigie
Medaryville
Jos Hernigie
Wouts
Win
Lemke
Jackson Two
Julius Lemke
Edna Englerth
W. H. Bunge
Chicago
Nelson
Avoca
Iowa
Kewanna
Fulton County
Indiana Bulletin
Bybee
Neal
Melvin Bybee
Coartes Downie
Rayvmond
William Zellers
LaPorte
James H. Parker
Lee Lain
France
Perpetual Guilding and Coan Association
WONS
Government Loan and Savings Organization
Federal Reserve District
Suailer Matthews
Iinois
Ilinois
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin
C. H. Schweppe
Liberty Loan
Government Loan
Federal Reserve
J. Lt. Puelicher
War Savings
Als Afecete
Ben FL. MicCutcheon
Government Loan and Savings
Duties from France and War News Prompt Local Dispatch
Ernest Watkins writes from Vignuelles France describing life near Metz and Verdun with hopes of advancing into Germany and returning home. The column also covers influenza death totals and city court notes, plus shipping service appointments and local social notices.
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Ernest Watkins
Dent Watkins
France
Ernest
Vignuelles
Pots
Metz
St. Methiel
Verdun
Germany
Europe
Alok
Fritz
Nicknames Of Army Divisions In World War I
The article lists divisions with nicknames tied to origins or famed traits. Examples include the 26th New England, 28th Pennsylvania, 29th Blue and Gray, 33rd Prairie, 36th Panther and Buckeye, 40th Rattlesnake, 41st Sunset, 42nd Rainbow, 77th Metropolitan, 87th Lightning, 80th Blue Ridge, 81st Wildcat, 84th Lincoln, 85th Custer, 1st Blackhawks, 2nd Wild West, among others.
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National Guard
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Dixie
Prairie
Rainbow
Metropolitan
Lightning
Blue Ridge
Wildcat
Lincoln
Custer
Blackhawks
Wild West
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Luxemburg
Bertin
Red Cross
OM. C. A. Winied Wee Wats Neo
Tan Wi He Cos
Certifcates
TR Ghat
Yulia
Texas
Vth
Ed Starsh
Frank Vtrinosky
John Diusek
Pat Welsh
Otto Altmann
Hern
Frinosky
Pete Maleck
Pete
Tin Cyl
Noes Cam. c
Supreme Court
Arkansis Federal District Court
Jasonic
North Judson Lodge
Amanuel Eberhart
W. MM. Kh
BK. Wakeman
S. W. Frotry Mathews
J. W. Farry Just
Clarence Phillips
D. Kh. B. Akers
G. B. Carhitt
Jes Plotter
Tyler
F.C. Watkins
Iges
Census Bureau
Tuesberg
Superior Court
Oscar E. Smith
Indianapolis
State Senate
Robert M. van Atta
Marion
Goodrich
Morehloth
John Germein
Aldine
Dasper Ponis and Son
Crown Point
Surday
Joe Poexhhausen
Bhue Sea
United States Shipping Board
Recruiting Service
Custom Frcuse
Boston
Mass
Leroy B. Wakeman
United States Merchant Marine
United States Shipping Board Recruiting Service
Henry Howard
Wakeman
Custom House
United States
Merchant Service
Naid
Stars and Stripes
Philadelphia
Glass
Eastern Star Lodge
Masonic Temple
L. B. Wakeman
H. Mathews
Thomas Atherton
Lois Foust
Mirs
Anna Schuyler Chapdain
Laura Phillips
Atrs
Walter Wenniger
Airs
G. GB
Corbitt Warder
Bookers
Lacies
J. D. Plotner
Chas. W. Wenniger
Wo. G. Itvester
James Tomlinson
John Flagg
Victor Dusek
Uncle Sam
Victor
Camp Jackson
3. C
Wanatah
Gerald Hunt
Slunt
Anstiss
LaPorte Arvas
Diamond Dick
Trant
Hunt
The
Wanatah Mirror
Monticello
Polowninye
Pou
Churehi
EOD
Akers
Sime
Atra. Nlwl
Littrell Sand View Press
Parry Erast
Charles Kirusxa
ME Phillips
Myrtle Caddy
Miss M
Carl Caddy
C. A. MeCe
Tre
Tank Corps
Camp Biven
Smarl
Vic
Catio
Grue
Knox
Scar
Rmick
Camp Taylor
Symptons
Ditor
Christian Walter By
Franklin
First State Bank North
Judson Indiana
SOL
Inder State
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