Belgians Thank U S Soldiers in 1918 Letter
A Belgian family expresses gratitude for American aid through a November 1918 letter to Mrs. Isaac Hammond, recounting greeting American troops led by Russell Wright and noting relief from hunger and hardship. The correspondence also recalls Belgian hopes for victory and friendship with the United States.
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Isaac Hammond
Russell Wright
France
Russel
Securion
Belgium
Verbeke
My Son Stallard A Mother's Prayer
A mother speaks of grief for her son Stallard, praying for strength as tears fall. She honors his memory, asks for divine guidance, and bears the burden of loss while seeking endurance for the living.
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France
Caswell Weeks
Paoli
Indiana
Sir
God
Stallard Weeks
Pneumor Vis
Hullness
Los
Agar
House of God
Samuel Earl McIntosh
Death notice for MABEL FULLER BLODGETY
Mr and Mrs Robert Braxton of Minnesota were called here on account of the death of his mother Mabel Fuller Blodgety. The poem expresses maternal grief and gratitude for the deceased’s life and service.
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Robert Braxton
Minnesota
Orchard Winter Injury Demonstration by Purdue Expert
R W Kelley of Purdue led two demonstrations in Orange County on winter injury in orchards. Indiana suffered its greatest tree loss with varieties Baldwin Jonathan Ben Davis Staymen Wine Sap hit hardest. Peach trees fared worse than apples, pears and sweet cherries. Injury centered in crotch and trunk. short 1917 summer led to under ripened wood. Prune injured trees, fertilize lightly, remove dead wood and kerfed areas, disinfect wounds, and coat with oil and carbolic acid to deter borers.
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R. W. Kelley
Purdue
Orange County
Indiana
Baldwin
Jonathan
Ben Davis
Near-Story: Agnes Turner Credits Chamberlains Tablets
Agnes Turner of Chicago Illinois describes illness from overwork and poor meals. She reports chronic headaches, constipation and sleeplessness, and credits Chamberlains Tablets with relieving her symptoms and restoring appetite and sleep.
Wanter for corn at Farlow's Restaurant Paoli
J W Ealey seeks good white or yellow pop corn in any amount at Paoli. Will pay a good price for quality corn. Contact Farlow's Restaurant in Paoli.
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J. W. Ealey
Farlow
Wilson Faces Leadership Crisis Says Washington Writer
David Lawrence argues in the New York Evening Post that President Wilson confronts a crisis in his career as Democratic leader and as Americas representative at the peace conference. He cites dissatisfaction within the party, calls for cabinet reshaping, and a need for broader counsel to restore public confidence.
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David Lawrence Washington
Wilson
Democratic Party
New York Evening Post
New York
Imera
Lawrence
Washington
Deen
Epokeaman
America
Europe
Followeng
Congress
Jeaders
Wilahes
Middle West
George Creel
Wade Pio
Creel
Burelson
Atlantic
William Gibbs McAdoo
Fgg
Wisco
Mr. Wilson
Soto
Cose
Othere
Smong
Democratic National
Democratic Congress
Syesku
Valo
Lodeacapolis News
Musician Hobart Stevens Furlough Amid Red Cross Roll Call
Hobart Stevens, a musician at a Pittsburg camp, spends a furlough with family as the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call runs December 16 to 28. One dollar makes a member for one year. New rolled oats.
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Hobart Stevens
Pittsburg
Red Cross
Jolo
James F Sears escorts sister for interment in Jolo
James F Sears accompanied the remains of his sister Mrs E Braxton from Gary for interment in Jolo. Red Cross Christmas Aunt Gemima pancake flour.
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James F. Sears
E. ©. Braxton
Gary
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Theist
Henory Verbeke
Thielt
Jesus
D. F. Stamps
U. 8
Son Stallard
Lute Son
Mabel Fuller
Lomfort
Agnes Turner
Chicago
Seawheel
Chamberlain
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