The Lost Battalion in Argonne Forest Heroics Told
In the Argonne Forest for seventy hours the First Battalion 308th American Infantry endured siege without food or water. Surrounded on all sides, they held firm as German fire tore through vines and earth. Major Whittlesey and the unit, later hailed as the Lost Battalion, refused surrender and kept faith until Old Glory finally rose above the trees. Idaho pride and duty echo as civilians urged proving steadfastness through war savings and resolve to stand firm.
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Argonne Forest
Shadex
Hugo
Stilton
Daxte
Upper
Payette
Stree
Island Park Divide
308Th American Infantry
Whittlesey
Idaho
Argonne
Whittelsey
Major Whittelsey
Arzonne Forest
Argenne Forest
Waylanit
Bowman
Obituary of James Fhunas Dun in Iowa birth origin noted
The community mourns the sudden death of James Fhunas Dun from heart failure in the night. Born January 8 1846 at Pigah Iowa to Thomas and Harriet Carter Dunn, he moved from Pigah to Mahé in 1878 and later to Shoshone 24 years ago. The funeral will be held Friday from his brother Oliver Dun’s residence. The Red Cross column will be resumed with Misses Yern Noble and Leah Borten joining the publicity committee.
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RED Cross Column
Red Cross
Yern Noble
Leah Borten
Lincoln County Red Cross Chapter Named to Honor Roll
Mrs C T Wheeler received a National Headquarters certificate for Lincoln County Red Cross Chapter honor roll status in garment construction. The award honors the supply chair Mrs Hail Morne and garment inspector Mrs G Z Sturgis, with a framed certificate to be placed in the public library.
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Lincoln County
RED Cross
C. T. Wheeler
Northwestern
Hail Morne
G. Z. Sturgis
Department of Red Cross
E.G. Swoding
Lincoln Co
Teachers Examination Held At Court House Shoshone
An examination of teachers for state and county certificates will be held at the Court House in Shoshone on January 19 20 21. The examinations will begin promptly at 9:00 am each day. State Constitution School Law and Course of Study will be given under Stella Cook County Superintendent.
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Court House
Shoshone
Stella Cook
Wesley Weeks Killed in Battle
Letter from Ralph B Davis chaplain of the Machine Gun Battalion France informs Mrs A Weeks of Shoshone Idaho of the death of her son Sergt W H Weeks at the head of his company in an enemy forest a sharpshooter's bullet passing through his head. He died as an American soldier and his service will not be forgotten. Davis offers to send more details after the war and provides his Los Angeles address.
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Ralph B Dervis
Machine
Barfo France
A. Weeks
Shoshone
Wesley
Wesley Weeks
Prost
Chas
Weeks
Shoshone Idaho
Mrs Weeks
Serst
W. H. Weeks
M. G
Selma Ave
Los Angeles
Calif
Sergt
Traty
Ralph E. Davis
TM. G. bin
Letter From Andrew Allen Describes War Life in France
Andrew B. Allen writes from a French village about daily life near Paris, noting food, money, and entertainment. He mentions a tall harpist, local trains, and the army, plus reflections on French society, currency, and transport while awaiting possible battle. He also describes family news and village conditions around Big Wood River, Idaho.
Narrow escape as car hit by train near Golden Hale store
Raw report details a car struck by a train on a street near the Golden Hale store after the driver crossed the track. The incident precedes a legal notice section listing partition actions in Lincoln County Idaho and public publication requirements.
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Dr. DA Hed
Ruming I Frost
Golden Hale
State OF Idaho
Lincoln County
Sinclair's Pharmacy Cough Remedy Promoted
An advertisement from Sinclair's Pharmacy touts cough remedies and suggests effective relief for coughing fits, noting the product can be kept at home and used as needed.
Town Thrives on Tourists in Oban Scotland
Chicago Daily News reports Oban thrives on tourism with inns and shops catering to travelers. Visitors buy plaids and keepsakes while locals sew and fish, though winter brings gloom as boat hires wane and streets grow quiet. McFaig’s Folly and eccentric tales amuse guests.
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Oban
Obes
Obani
Sentland
Chicago Daily News
Army Officers Urge Bystanders to Contribute Says Army Good
Four officers urged bystanders to donate for the cause as officers moved to curb the crowd. The situation intensified as the officers tried to control the scene and solicit support.
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Army
The Reward of Kindness In a Chicago will
A Chicago citizen’s will leaves all property to his partner, excluding his children. The testament cites generous partnership as the reason, noting the children would otherwise be left with nothing due to the partner’s likely estate. The accompanying petition states the decedent left no estate for the heirs, who are described as young and able.
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Chicago
Ajatwach
Pete Tien
How Black Watch Got Its Name
A historical note explains how British regiments were named by color identifiers such as White Blue and Red. It suggests a Black Watch lineage from ancient times, linked to descriptors and casual references rather than formal titles. The piece evokes curious origin stories about military naming conventions.
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Andrew Allen
Lester Cox
North Shoshone
Andrew B. Allen
Kate
Katie
M. C
Norchestra
Paris
France
Amperion
Maho
Kalkle
Guernsey
BIG Wood River News
Wood River
L. F. Geiake
Mra
Arthur Scott
Pocatello
Rex Ballard
Fart Burdette
Washington
Mrs. SH. Ryan
Sam Lewis
Family
A. L. Horn
L. FP. Getske and
Fredrick, Jr
W. Peck
Harry Jones
Tittle
Chime
Mre 5
H. Ryan
Muainy
Harrison Ryan
John and
Bina
Thorn Creek Ranch
Thurstay
Inez
Lsr
Harrieoq Ryan
Tannér
A. M. Gomes
Heddeck
Gooding
Svary Furmer
Big Woest
Bie Wood River
Thie
George Ridings
Mctoher
California
Harry Ofte
Golem Evan Wee
Big Wood River
Feel Lewin
Thorn Creek
Pet Cross
Charlie Hansen
Aviation Department
England
Rom
Cecelia Schoeeberger-Royer and
Urbim Schneeberger
Scheneeberger-Royer
Urbin Sehves
Id Tool
Jacob Schneeberger
District Court of the
Fourth Judicia District
State of
Lincoln
W. Lundin
Milfred Barger
William Arthur Parslew
Filer
Winbo
Suich
Butler Ditten
E Kepford
Dietrich
Ado
Pdev
Thames Fay
Kaho
Louis Nelson
Archie Cruthers
J. W. Kingstes
Joseph Culbertson
Dietzich
Htaba
Sinclair
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