World War Ends Sparks Townwide Celebration in Pella
The Armistice ending four years of war brings joyous reaction in Pella with bells ringing cannons booming and crowds flooding the streets. A Kaiser effigy is dragged through town as city firms decorate and a 2 PM parade honors veterans students and officials amid wild noise and cheers.
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National Capitol Armistice Night Bonfire and March
A large bonfire on West Market drew thousands during Armistice night festivities. Fireworks by W. Pewler followed a dem onstration praising victory. Crowd enjoyed the glow of the fire and masquerade games while noting no major incidents occurred locally.
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Pella in the World War September 1918 headlines
The Pella World War page reports on James McGovern a former Princess Pat delivering a war address here. John Vander Linden bewildered by French currency. W A Young visits Camp Dodge. Major D Bruins missing in France. Rube Brand en route to France. John Van Veen dies from Rainbow Division injuries. Fourth Liberty Loan planned and Red Cross reorganization noted.
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Princess Pat
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W. A. Young
Camp Dodge
H. M. Bruins
So Ond Reformed Church
D. Bruins
France
Rube Brand
John van Veen
Rainbow Division
Red Cross
Ralph Grandman
Chronology of The Great World War August 1918 events
Chronology lists key August 1918 World War I actions with partial phrases. Soissons recaptured by allied forces, American troop movements across the Somme, and August 16 actions at Bapaume with French recrossings. Text is fragmented but centers on Allied advances and recaptures in northern France during August.
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Fragmentary 1918 Campaign Snippet From North Spee
Readable fragments mention a 1918 campaign with terms like Hin a wutrériders and railed, hinting at a wartime speech or sale. Names, dates, and places are unclear, but the text reflects a political period piece with garbled OCR.
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Retired Navy man disputes Tampico arrest claim
The Des Moines Sunday Register published a letter from Mrs. Jack London denying Dale Carnegie's biography claim that Jack London was arrested hundreds of times, citing Matthew Kempkes of Pella a U S retiree. Kempkes recalls Vera Cruz after battles, London joining war correspondents aboard the U S S Solace, and London's wartime interviews as a writer and journalist.
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Pella
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U. S. S. Solace
Amt Gees Social Statta
Moral: Don't Be A Dip Carrier At Brest Hospital
A wartime hospital tale recalls a Black soldier nicknamed a dip carrier for carrying diphtheria germs. He questioned the term after being informed, while staff explained the idea of germs. The anecdote highlights hospital banter and unfamiliar terms used among soldiers.
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Brest Hospital
Our Own Army Had U's Hitlers A Pathetic Incident
From Camp Pike Arkansas a wartime report recalls new recruits from Oklahoma Texas and other southern states. A heavyset boy named King helped carry a sick comrade to the infirmary. Lieutenant George Van Stoug Dutch orderly later punished a man for aiding the wounded, illustrating harsh wartime discipline and fear.
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Fogo Family Marks Silver Wedding Anniversary
George Fogo of Pictu Nova Scotia celebrates a silver wedding anniversary with descendants noting his long life and the many generations present. The milestone reflects the family’s pride as relatives recount memories and shared years.
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