The War As I See It by Col E M Helge
Col E M Helge lays out a strong, cautionary wartime viewpoint, arguing German aggression violated Belgium neutrality, showing British mobilization, and urging a global reckoning with Prussianism. He warns Germany aims to tyrannize Europe, contends the German people share responsibility, and outlines bleak military scenarios across Belgium, Russia, and Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Germany
Great Britain
France
Paris
Russia
Serbia
Montenegro
United States
Roumania
Ialy
Portugal
Enitente
Bulgaria
Turkey
Teuton
Teutons
Agila
Kaiser
Pruss
Rumania
Montenesto
Italy
Poland
Byng
Cambrai
Chern
Heensen
Switzerland
Austria
West Front
Mediterranean
Genoa
Salonika
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Suez Canal
India
Entente Ailles
Thanks to Our Red Cross Ladies in Camp Lewis
Camp Lewis Washington December 24 1917 Dear Friends many thanks for the Xmas package the boys enjoy their Xmas boxes rain prevents drilling but they had a dandy Xmas dinner with oysters soup boiled ham crackers lettuce olives bread and beef gravy pumpkin pie oranges cake nuts and fruit I was drafted from Northern California my home is in Southern California I must close and write more letters again thanks for the normal box Leonard Clark Wood Corporal Meadquarters Co 96% Ink
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattfornis
California
Leonard Clark Wood
Tas Fridey
Danevan
Oie Dietrich
Lonar
J.E Moarton
Thesman
Donovan
Dietrich Eliery
Dietrich
J.B. Houston
F.C. Smith
Glenn Kentoer
Dooley
Ter
EB. Burden
Shehone
Burden
W. T. Patterson
J. P. Mastunt
Jamey Patterson
Warner Patterson
George D. Saviens
Shoshone
Mar
John W
Saviors
Mir
Clark
Caste
Migene
Damnem
Dietrick
Idaho
Tily
J. W. Cork
Gallel
Reed Coen
Red Cross
Ulferios
Fresch
C. E. Borden
Bin
Bine
Kansas
Mothers Circle Entertainment at Casada Home
The Mothers Circle with husbands and invited guests met at Mr. and Mrs. Casada’s last Friday for a patriotic program. Mrs. Alpha Holt of Boise spoke on Food Conservation, Miss Lillian Turner played piano, Mrs. P. A. Pierce of Preston sang, and Miss Stella Cook discussed Thrift and War Gardens for School Children. A meal followed, and attendees praised the evening, hoping Mrs. Holt would return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cirely
Christmas at the Baptist Church program
The Baptist congregation observed Christmas with a church program and tree on Monday night. The readable items include songs, prayers, recitations by Marjorie Landsborough, Elizabeth Price, Bryce Bowler, and Luella Landsborough, plus readings and performances by various church classes and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Swartz
Mrs. Wheeler
Marjorie Landsborough
James Craig
Jesus
Elizabeth Price
Atherta
Bernice Dunn
Bryce Bowler
Everett Fields
Vani Ita Ferrer
Mra McMahon
Workers Needed to Help Make Hospital Supplies
Lincoln County Chapter seeks volunteers to produce hospital supplies, two boxes monthly until further notice. Report to the Parish house Tuesday through Friday afternoons. there is no objection to repeated visits each afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Red Cross extends membership drive for county report
The Red Cross membership drive is extended to next Monday evening to complete a county report. Lincoln county totals show 2119 members against a 990 goal, with Shoshone 685 North Shoshone 114 Dietrich 171 Richfield 135 Burns 22 Kimama 62 and the south half 950. North Shoshone leads with 114 memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lingcoln County
Shoshone
North Shoshone
Dietrich
Richfield
Burns
Kimama
Jerome
Sixth Annual Seed Show At Idaho Falls
The sixth annual seed show for Ida ho will occur during Conference week January 14 to 19 at Idaho Falls. Lincoln county farmers show keen interest as they rise as producers of high grade seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Idaho Falls
Lincoln County
Obituary of Mrs. Hamilton of Bertin Heights Ohio
Mrs. Hamilton wife of John A Hamilton of Bertin Heights Ohio died Monday at the home of Rev J H Crow in Shoshone after bronchitis and asthma. She was sixty six years old and mother of Mrs J L Crow and Mr Huston. The remains were sent to Ohio for burial accompanied by her distressed family.
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J. H. Crow
Alice ‘Hamilton
Wood River Center Grange Christmas Exercises Held
Christmas program shared by Grange members and local children at Grange Hall. The Grange supplied a tree candy fruit and invitations extended. Neighbors hosted holiday gatherings at several homes including the Bakers and Joneses. Red Cross work paused until Jan 2 with a plan for New Year open installation at the Grange Hall.
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Grange Hall
Grange
Baker
Walter
Lucafer de
Spain
Harry Jones
Chay
Cleveland
King
J. L. Bhaer
Harry Elliotts
Ray Warren
George H. Caches
Red Crome
Lyle Cleveland
Barber
John Ivie
A. Butler
Willivie
F. Mates
Chitna
Alaska
North Shoshone
Shoshone
Evo Ates
Henry Evans
Wort
John Elliott
Camp Ser~ Kitt
New Jerany
Red Cross
War Mothers Tea to Aid Soldiers in December
The War Mothers chapter invites relatives and supporters to a simple tea hosted to raise ten cents per person. Proceeds go to the Red Cross for soldiers' needs. Mrs. Yallen announces the next meeting for Monday December 21.
Christmas at the Saviers Home
Christmas at the Saviers home brought a large reunion with Mr and Mrs John Saviers hosting their three children and families. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ik McMahon with Delena Mary and Verna, Mr and Mrs George Saviers of Dietrich with George B Saviers, and Mr and Mrs Silas Perrine of Twin Falls with Charley Alice George Helen John and baby Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Saviers
Ik McMahon
Delena
Mary
Verna
George Saviers
Dietrich
George B. Saviers
Silas Perrine
Twin Falls
Charley Alice
George
Helen
John
Baby
Ruth
A Successful Year s Work Boys and Girls Clubs
Twenty two Lincoln County youth completed club projects and earned Achievement Pins through University Extension and federal cooperation. Darrel Rigney of Jerome won the state potato sweepstakes. Alia Campbell of Richfield led canning with six hundred quarts and county Garden Club champ. Joe Pavlik county corn champ. Orval McCorkle state fourth, county first in Pig Club. Nearly twenty dollars was earned by county youth. many names listed for Achievement Pins. emphasis on reports, stories and patriotic duty amid community celebration. A crowd gathered at the city library for a train waiting event with local youths from Halley Ganett Picabo Richfield and nearby neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
University Extension Department
State of Maho
Darrel Figney
Jerome
Daujeter
Alia Campbell
Richfield
Joe Pavlik
Orval McCarkle
Shoshone
Della Daniels
Arthur Taylor
George Haddock
Robert Badley
May Johnson
Irene Daniels
Alta Campbell
Gladys Britt
Gertrude Phelps
Ethel Sand
Grazing allotments made for Sawtooth Forest range
Sawtooth National Forest officials and range users met at the Shoshone courthouse to review allotments for the coming season. Worth Lee was elected temporary chairman in Price Newman’s absence, with Ballantine as temporary secretary. Herb McPheturs presented forest conditions and capacity for last season. An advisory board will handle applications from unrepresented applicants. The gathering drew many southern Idaho workers and foresters, with attendees proceeding to Bolan for the State Sheepmen's Association meeting.
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Sawtooth National Forest
Shoshone Court House
Forest Service
Price Newman
Worth Lee
Mountain Home
Andam Ballantine
Boise
Herb McPheturs
Sawtooth Forest
Soldiers thank Red Cross workers for comforts at depot
A grateful soldier told Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lundin at the depot that his company appreciated the Red Cross box supplies including warm clothing. The note also serves to counter a German claim that Red Cross items were sold to soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lundin
Med Crows
Red Cross
Christmas Tree Program at Methodist Church
Methodist Christmas service featured a finely decorated tree and a program of songs and recitations by children. Mrs Crow's class performed the farce Mr Santa Claus, followed by songs by two boys and two girls and two more recitations. After the gathering, children departed content with holiday cheer and belief in Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mr. Santa Claus
Dietrich District Journal Snacks and Local Festivities
Old Dietrich notes recount a Christmas in the Dietrich tract with gatherings at homes of J B Houston F C Smith and the Savienses family. The piece laments tainted money given to the Red Cross and reports police inquiry into theft and burglary tools tied to local crime.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col
E. M. Helge
Pacific and
Idaho Northern Railway
Camp Lewis, Wash
Meadquarters Co
the Mothers
the Baptist Church
Wood River Center Grange
Saviers
Marie Cramer
Alma White
Halley
Lois Smith
Ethel Baldwin
Laverne Baldwin
Gannett
Alice Boyadie
G. O. White
John Hunter
Picabo
A. L. Fletcher
Tathrop Crosby
Hattie TE. Cowan
Vertress
T. I. McMahon
Richfield Neighborhood
Tin Shoshone
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