Home Folks column links soldiers with communities in demobilization era
The column invites civilians to host and write to soldiers returning to home towns, linking Camp Travis units and Fort Sam Houston veterans with Bedford Indiana and other cities. It details how invites, addresses, and town names are shared to foster home life and social visits as thousands demobilize and disperse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kells Fields
Cam John Wist
Ressnin
Kelly Field
Camp Yoho
Camp Travis
Camity
Fort San Mouvelon
Wade
Brire
Bedford
Folka Columin
Emul
Emian
Ind
Uname
Emvian ‘Uist
Camp Stanler
Ledford
Indiana
Travin Cengeant
Webby
Vincennes
Hervy College
Berea
Third Infantry
Althauzh
Sare
Oulles
Gutigura Healed Eczema On Face
A reader from Milan Tennessee reports long troubled facial eczema and blemishes. After trying Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills the skin healed, ending a year of discomfort and disfigurement. The testimonial endorses Cuticura products for facial skin issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutigura
Mra
J. W. Walkes
Milan
Tenn
Reverence for the Emperor Across the Japanese Army
A fragmentary account portrays a Japanese army rooted in Shinto imperial worship, describing soldiers as plain country folk bound by loyalty to the emperor. It recalls barrack life, wartime vigilance, and a disciplined cadre where fidelity to the throne shapes daily duties and social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weys
Far East
Irperial
Deyene
Prrivale Holibors
Nike
Soldier at Archangel Tells How It Feels to Be Stuck
A Special Cable from Archangel Russia publishes a long, melancholic letter from an American Expeditionary Force member describing life in Archangel. He details isolation, crude daily routines, cold weather, minimal rations, and humor amid hardship, including plans to stay on duty and scarce comforts. He notes the unusual town and the harsh impact of war on ordinary soldiers and civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archangel
TI Gaue
Scote Mowner
San Antonio
Chicago
Ne Consrighi
Chinesten
Iaris
Stars and Stripes
Army Tuner
Russi
Sina
Bert Vere
Evers
Ula
Fesimdn
Eran
Iit
Wolfshounda
Fermun
Peter
Euine
Rosato
Chen
You May Find It In Stocking
An odd, error filled advertisement describes supposed foot care products and remedies to treat corns and calluses. It mentions Treezone as a remedy and promises relief for corn pain, urging direct application and referencing a Cincinnati authority. The jumbled text imitates a vintage classified style with claims of home remedies and foot care routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treezone
Cincinnati
Turtuyoux
Armor hat tests in frontier gun battle era headline
Reports describe a novelty armor hat claimed to resist machine gun bullets during a test led by De G. C. Brewster of Laver. The apparatus allegedly protected the head and chest while bullets pierced other areas, prompting discussions on protective gear and related military and agricultural notices in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de G. C. Brewster
Laver
Frewster
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WEN
Travis
Wichita
Kun
Infantry
Atlanta
Sol
New Fam
Connellsville
Pennsylvania
Newe York
Boston
Chien
Qlevelani
Omeha
San’ Prancinco
Sre
Eivitiane
Custer Park
Monte Wonk Vareiniit
Wba
Mie
Dyersbury
Kran Hays Meladephias Ue
Ford City
Roanoke
Suffnile
No. Grand
Dopstisht
Commultes
Tinton
Angel and
Valogds
Horae
the Stars and Stripes
Russia
Stiag
Imo
Cincinnati Authority
Department of Agriculture
Jfurt
Cabineb
Mattten
Ateny
Ting Ted
Department
The
Great Western Salvage Co
West Commerce Street
W. Commerce ST
Sullivan’s Bank
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