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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
4
Soldier letters describe feed quality improving, fear of a new intake, and humor about an Alabama negro company. He notes the northern Negroes’ reactions to cold weather, the sight of many black troops arriving by train, and shares his new address in Company P 163d Depot Brigade with a closing note to the Chronicle force.
Pvt Walter D Evans of Co H 168th Infantry writes from Casual Camp Governors Island about sailing from Brooklyn on a converted German transport and turning back after Gulf Stream travel due to boiler leaks. He recalls sea sickness, crowded conditions, hunger, life preservers, a death in the company, and a warm welcome on U.S. soil with eight men per tent and daily drills.
Drs P A Edmand and J V Lankelma return from east after attending National Dental Association in New York and other stops. Numerous residents and visitors including Paardekooper Camp Dodge, Mark Shaw Monroe family, Vander Kolk and De Wit relatives Otley, and Des Moines trips for Mrs H P Van Gorp and others. Gerrit Wisgerhoff and son from Sully stopped in at the Chronicle office.
M Vander Linden advertises all wool suits at 15 dollars with 200 kinds offered at the same price. The message emphasizes uniform value across diverse styles and urges readers to purchase.
Tailors advertise that their suitings are strictly all wool with no price increases. The price remains $15, and customers can save $10 compared with other options.
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