Soldier Letters from Paris 1918 Chronicle Life and Wounds
A World War I letter from John A. Stout in Paris dated May 11, 1918 describes mail delays, visits to Versailles and the 1918 Paris Salon, air raids and German threats, hydroplane prospects, and trench experiences including wounds at Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele. He notes seven shrapnel pieces, hospital stays, and a Military Medal, plus family updates and souvenirs.
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Ing
O. K
Versailles
Louis XIV
France
Paris
John
Vimy Ridge
Jack
Lucky Dog
Soldier Letter From Bramshats Hauts Seeks Family Peace
Sergt J T Titley of the Canadian Battalion now with the 15th Reserve Battalion writes to his sister Mrs Festus Jarvis in Sims Indiana at Bramshat Hauts England. He says he is well though a bit worried about family matters and asks them to bring their mother to ease their anxiety. He signs as a proud No 1 dad.
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Paoli
Robert E. Hall
Blanchesell
Ceylon
Colombo
India
Hall
Roblert
Philippines
Manila
Mort Hall
A. E. Self
Kerrville
Texas
Paoli High School
Sergt
J. T. Titley
M. M
Bramshat Hauts
England
Festus Jarvis
Sims, Ind
Uctual
Symbolic health emblem and dietary advice in ancient Greece lore
A discussion links the five pointed star as a health emblem used by Pythagoreans to modern Chamberlain's tablets. The ad promises quick digestion relief and notes availability from druggists. George Gross returns to Iowa after visiting his parents with daughter Myrtle joining him.
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Ancient
Greece
George Gross
Iowa
Miss Myrtle
Towa
We’ll All Go Broke If We Bast’ But There’s None Busted Yet
A wartime verse reflects on burdens endured by soldiers and civilians. It recalls a Belgian boy’s image and pledges to freedom, while a new refrain critiques war costs and resilience despite hardship.
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William Herschell
Jn Dudiapapolis News
Bloomington man Vogewell visits town Saturday
Elder E Vogewell of Bloomington was in town Saturday. Hesseance is stored and for male daily at Rhodes binary at Paoli Yad.
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Bloomington
Rhodes
Paoli
Yad
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