Letter From France by Andrew A Granstedt in War Time
Andrew A Granstedt, 2nd Lieutenant, writes from France in March 1918 to his mother. He reports being well and hopeful about the war against Germany, notes he completed his second course with a 92, and shares reflections on casualties, religion, and the impact of battles. He mentions garden produce in France, limited mail from home, and his readiness to fight or die for freedom and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosche
Christ
Osborne
Hannah
France
Germany
Napoleon
Waterloo
New York Herald
Chicago Tribune
London Daily Mail
Paris
States
Andrew Granstedt
Granstedt
Hendrix Announces Candidacy for Republic County Clerk
Republican L. N. Hendrix announces candidacy for the office of Clerk of the District Court of Republic County subject to the August 6 1918 primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hay
District Court
Republic County
Republcan
Ss. A. Ingham
L. N. Hendrix
About Rheumatism and the Bruning Banner Visit
The piece endorses Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatism and notes the first issue of the Bruning Banner edited by W E Muth. It also covers community events including a Happy Hour Club gathering, a dinner hosted by Mrs J D Foreman, a letter from Andrew Granstedt, and a May 15 Lutheran program honoring local men called to service with a service flag raised and a list of honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruning
W. E. Muth
Republic County
Olson
Kackley Lutheran Church
Knitting Women Unite In War Time Verse
A World War I era poem extols knitting women for furnishing a million sweaters to American soldiers. It depicts women weaving love and prayers across oceans in support of troops, portraying unity among diverse regions and a shared duty under God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Knitting Women of America
Pelee
Tate, Jeweler Ad Highlight and Local Notes
Edgar Malott owns a brand new Chevrolet. Thos West Sr has recent hardship and hopes for recovery. Lutheran and United Brethren churches and others helped Mrs Swihart. Is your subscription paid up. Enroll as a depositor in the Opportunity Club at Bank of Scandia. one dollar starts an account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Malott
Thos. West Sr
Bresh
Opportunity Club
Bank of Scandia
Roll of Honor: Army Service Members Listed Alphabetically
A long list of men and boys active in military service is presented with names and unit assignments. Entries include A. C. Wilson Funston, Swan LaVelle Hicks, Ivar Norden, Earl Schwahn, Ax tel Humphrey, Ernest M. Werner, Chas McGreagor, Erick Gustavson, Anton Larson, Howard Holcomb, Henry Freeman, Monroe Erickson, Lt. C. V. Haggman, E. V. Carlson, Carl Hugo s, Lawrence Hugos, Pavt. Albert T. Saneel, Henry Jennings, Oscar Ingberetson, Bernard Rosine, Andrew A. Granstedt, William Ellingson, James West, Ed. Olson, Elmer Loring, Michiel Thompson, Alfred Jennings, Clarence Norris, J. D. Foreman, Moran Boro, Cyhas Bossler, Isaacson, Erickson, John Fredlund, Olson, Noris, Walter Kelley, Emil Olson, and others listed with various regiments, units, and depots across the United States and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Barracks
Mare Island
Calif
Axtel Humphrey
Camp Pike
Ark
Ernest M. Werner
Fort Riley
Kansas
Chas. R. McGreagor
Camp Funston
Erick Gustavson
Camp Kearney
Anton Larson
Coast Artillery
Meat Market Emphasizes Quality and Inspectors Welcome
An advertisement touts superior meats and eye appeal offering unquestionable quality and essential nourishment. It notes strict but cordial reception by meat inspectors at the market.
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the Farmers & Merchants Bank
THE
Scandia Journal
Scandia
J. Wy. Plotner & Son Publishers
Andrew A. Granstedt
A. P.O
Happy Hour
W. C. Preble
J. D. Foreman
Emma Poage
Esther Holmes
Edith Anderson
Ellen E. Bliss
Albert Isaacson
Victor Carlson
Axel Olson
Emil Olson
William Ellingson
Stanley Schwahn
Earl Schwahn
Iver Norden
Journal
Raymond Garber
Ada Hawkins
Archie Tebow
Charles Gulick
Geneva Johnson
Don Brown
Kathleen Norris
Eve Ry
Tate, Jeweler
the Roll OF Honor
A. C. Wilson, Funston Stanley Swan LaVelle Hicks Ivar Norden
Oscar J. Ingebretson
Bernard Rosine
G. M. C. Jefferson Barracks
William A. Ellingson
Belaire
James West
Camp Doniphan
Ft. Sill
Okla
Field Artillery
Camp Lewis
Wash
Elmer Loring
Michiel Thompson
Kan
Alfred Jennings
Gen Aviation Supply Dept
Fairfield
Ohio
Clarence Norris
Mobile Japan
Camp Meigs
Washington
D. C
Goose Creek
Texas
Cyhas. Blosser
Camp Pike, Ark
Alpert Isaacson
Fric Erickson
John Fredlund
AXE
T: Olson
Washington, D. C
B.iy Croft
Care Sergent Monson
P.O
Fis
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