Letter From Otto Wurl Describes Life in France Front Lines
Otto Wurl writes from France detailing life near the front, bombing school, and daily routines. He describes regimental movements, a July Fourth dinner, and a heroic corporal capturing eight men and a machine gun. He notes British officers, a chateau setting, and plans to move with his unit soon.
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Otto Wurl
Otto
France
Mable
Buddie
Grandma
Camp Upton
N.Y
Mr. Gibbons
K Company
Clissold
Thunderbolt Ignites Wheat Stack but Fire Quickly Extinguished
A lightning strike hit a wheat stack at B. F. Goodman’s place and started a blaze. The fire was observed immediately and extinguished, saving most of the grain. The stack was torn down and restacked with minimal loss.
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Mother Earth
B. F. Goodman
Flag Unveiled at Holy Rosary Church in City
Yesterday at Holy Rosary church in the west part of the city special services marked the unveiling of the church flag. The banner bears twenty four stars for twenty four members who have gone to the service, reflecting loyalty and patriotism of the congregation as they send their quota to battle for humanity and liberty.
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Holy Rosary Church
Women Enter Truck Driving Roles Amid War Labor
Mrs. Lillian Baker, visiting Dalivr, returns to Omaha to train with Mourse Oil Company in truck operation. She will drive for distribution of products as women increasingly fill jobs once held by men due to national army and navy manpower levies.
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Dalivr
Lillian Baker
Omaha
Mourse Oil Company
National Army and Navy Service
DIES WITH HIS FACE TO THE FOE
Edward C Ripple Jr a member of the Rainbow Division is reported killed in action July 28 in France The son of Edward C Ripple and his wife he organized the local squad that joined Glenwood Iowa company and his death is deeply mourned by many neighbors and friends An extended life sketch will follow in this paper
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Edward C. Ripple Jr
Rainbow Division
France
Edward C. Ripple
Glenwood
Iowa
Infantry
Stolen Car Recovered. Omaha Road Trip Ends
This morning Officer Alvin Jones and Edward Scheen went to Omaha after being told the stolen car from Mr. Scheen had been located. Scheen had driven to Omaha for the Ringling shows and an unknown thief took the car while he attended the event. they planned to recover and return the vehicle.
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Alvin Jones
Edward Scheen
Omaha
Mr. Scheen
Ringling
Jones
Visitor James Hatch in City for Morning Business
James Hatch appeared in the city this morning to handle business for a few hours, leaving no further details about the nature of the work or meetings observed.
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James Hatch
War Saving Society Meeting at High School
Arrangements are complete for a War Saving Society meeting in the high school room on Wednesday evening at 8:30. Music by the band and vocal and instrumental numbers will precede the program. a speaker supplied by Mr Burress will be announced later. Admission is free and there will be no collection.
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War Saving Society
Burress
Death of Former Citizen Frank Johnson Noted in Los Angeles
J Finley Johnson of this city now in Los Angeles reports the death of his brother Frank Johnson a former hardware partner and later a builder. Frank died July 27 at nearly 72 after a sudden bed time collapse. Johnson also mentions his own health and a recent sighting of Lew Meyers in Los Angeles.
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J. Finley Johnson
Los Angeles
Henry Beeck
Frank Johnson
Lew Meyers
Council of Defense Meet
A Daily report notes the Council of Defense held a morning meeting in the city to hear remants from nearby Ionisville. One party denied the matter while the other affirmed it was addressed with a reprimand and a warning to be careful with remarks going forward.
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Ionisville
Soldier Boys Depart From Lincoln
Miss Rose Verhule traveled from Omaha to Plattsmouth to join friends aboard the Burlington train bound for Valparaiso Indiana. A large group of Lincoln trainees were on the same train with others reportedly heading to Ohio Michigan and Missouri.
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Rose Verhule
Plattsmouth
Omaha
Lincoln
Valparaiso
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Missouri
Burlington
Hanna Enjoys Visit of Sister During Midwest Trip
Mrs. A. A. Hanna of Pennsylvania spent time in the city at John H. Rutherford's home and with sister Mrs. W. E. Dowell in Murray. She visited Des Moines Iowa and Wisconsin relatives before returning east.
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A. A. Hanna
Pennsylvania
John H. Rutherford
Murray
W. E. Dowell
Des Moines
Iowa
Wisconsin
East
Six More Boys for Lincoln Soon
A note from Tuesday's date states six more boys will depart for Lincoln and six will leave for Kansas City for training in the Auto School program on the same day. The article emphasizes the junior group entering training and transport details to two destinations.
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Lincoln
Kansas City
Lin
Departing trainees list for Lincoln replacements
A list of trainees finishing their program and leaving for new posts includes J. E. Jordan from Cedar Creek, Fort Mayfield, Louisville, Starvey FE Kuiss, and Clyde R. Kennedy of Murray. Also aboard are James Elmer Shireeve of Elmwood and Frank Turner Marshall of Plattsmouth. They depart August 14 via Schuyler to fill vacated Lincoln positions.
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Coln
Lincoln
Schuyler
J. E. Jordan
Cedar Creek
Fort Mayfield
Louisville
Starvey FE
Letter from William Walker on 1918 rescue and Red Cross aid
A WWI letter dated June 21, 1918 describes rescue experiences after a ship incident. Walker credits the Red Cross for relief, notes four hours in water aboard the Malden, loss of all possessions, and a fallen best friend beside him. He mentions unfit gear, no shoes, and uncertainties about furlough and outfitting.
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Red Cross
Malden
Henry G. Soennichsen Back in America
Henry G. Soennichsen reports his return to the United States and assignment at Presidio California on the edge of San Francisco as a Coast Artillery serviceman. He enjoyed Honolulu duty and arrived about three weeks ago in mid July. Friends are pleased by his favorable posting and service.
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Henry G. Soennichsen
United States
Presidio
California
San Francisco
Sam
Coast Artillery
Honolulu
Eradicate pro Germanism in the community
A wartime editorial urges eradicating pro Germanism and German sentiment. It cites wounded and dead Plattsmouth youths abroad, warns against sympathy for the enemy, and calls for strict Americanism and loyalty to support the war effort.
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted as Blood Cleanser
Advertisement suggests most skin eruptions and diseases come from impure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters are marketed as a cleansing tonic. Priced at $1.25 and available at all stores.
War Savings Society Meeting Urges Local Support
A Plattsmouth meeting at the Oreapolis school house organized by the War Saving Society urged citizens to back stamps and sustain the war effort. A committee was formed to plan actions, with Judge A J Beeson praising the patriotic aim and noting a Sunday school competition starting September through January 1919 between nearby cities. Nebraska City declares participation as Plattsmouth schools prepare to join the effort.
Fred Schiefert Buys Hudson Car During Visit
Daily Fred Schiefert visited the Journal office from Louisville area and disclosed he had just purchased a new Hudson for himself and his family. He plans to enjoy the ownership and use of the automobile.
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Fred Schiefert
Louisville
Journal
Son Louis Rothman At New York After Camp Dodge
Hans Rothman reports his son Louis Rothman recently wrote from New York after two months at Camp Dodge. He and others left about ten days ago and the content suggests they may be heading abroad or to another camp for final training.
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Hans Rothman
Louis Rothman
Camp Dodge
New York
Plattsmouth and Neb City Sunday School Contest
Plattsmouth Sunday Schools plan a contest to stimulate active work, inviting Neb City to join in for a cross town challenge aimed at boosting attendance and participation over several weeks.
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Plattsmouth
Old Glory Floats At Park Flag Urges Patriotism
A citizen raised a bright new eight by twelve foot flag atop the park flag staff. The flag cost about fifteen dollars and signals love of country and a call to support the nation. A follow up story promised in coming days.
Departs for the Army Today for Special Training
Robert Paisall leaves for Denver to join the army as a specially trained machinist and will train in Salt Lake City Utah. Mrs Peter Herold of this city and Mrs Barney Bardwell of Bloomington Illinois travel with their brother to Omaha. Robert is an experienced machinist and skilled worker.
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Robert Paisall
Denver
Salt Lake City
Utah
Peter Herold
City
Barney Bardwell
Bloomington
Ilinois
Omaha
Robert
Marshall Jr Goes to Omaha for Navy Exam
C A Marshall Jr and his friend Miss Seybert accompanied by his parents Dr C A Marshall Jr and wife travel to Omaha for the physical examination required for his navy admission. The final destination hinges on the exam results and has not been determined yet.
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C. A. Marshall Jr
Miss Seybert
Omaha
Junior
Navy
Two Men Fined for Intoxicated City Passage
Henry Clay Beeseley and John West ley Seabrook, initially claiming Iowa residence, were caught wandering city streets at 2 00 am after leaving St Joseph Missouri. Judge Archer fined each one hundred dollars plus three dollars costs totaling 206 dollars and they paid and left city.
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Henry Clay Beeseley
John Westley Seabrook
Iowa
Omaha
St. Joseph
Officer Jones
Douglass
M. Archer
Burned Hand With Hot Tar During Roofing Work
John Hanson, a roofing worker for Mondavr's Daily, spilled boiling tar on his hand while applying it to a Burlington shop roof. The burn was serious enough to prevent him from working until the injury heals, which will take some time.
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Mondavr
John Hanson
Burlington
Mt Pleasant Precinct Businessman Visits City Friends
M. C. Walker attended Mt Pleasant precinct business and spent time with friends in the city today. He mingled with locals and checked on ongoing affairs during his visit.
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M. C. Walker
Mt. Pleasant
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Wilson
Paul Tibbets
Mamma
Papa
Ward M. Burgess
Council OF Defense
WM. Walker
Trom
Sally
U. S. S. San Diego
Juny
America
Germany
Oaeapolis War Saving Society
Oreapolis War Saving Society
Oreapolis
Monte Streight
War Saving Societies
A. B. Hass
John Rutherford
George Stander
A. J. Beeson
H. A. Schneider
Jos. J. Johnson
E. H. Wescott
M. 8
Nebraska City
Worker's Council
Presbyterian Church
A. J. Hargett
Son
Nebr
Archer
First National Bank
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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