Vivid Portrayal of German Rhine Letter From Oberwinter
Edward Shoemaker writes from Oberwinter near Bonn in December after arriving in Germany. He describes the Rhine valley scenery, comfortable quarters, and a peaceful occupation life with mahogany furnishings and electric lights. He notes travel plans on the river, hopes for a motorboat, and good health after the armistice.
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Treut
Edward Shoemaker
Germany
Oberwinter
Mother
Rhine
Fritz
Army of Occupation
Bonn
Cologone
Cotlenz
Oberwiter
Letters From the Front Describe Return Delays and Allied Contacts
Edward writes from wartime Belgium or Germany noting rumors of returning home only after peace signs, praising British officers and a dinner with a captain, a Christmas ride along the Rhine, and visits to Cologne. He recalls Sedan front days, reports German stores well stocked, and fears not returning to American soil soon due to season and war's end uncertainty.
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Chappie
Rhine
Cologone
Germany
Tam
Snow Blankets SExtorP and Local Visits Tie to Potter Trips
Snow continues in Sextorp with residents visiting kin in nearby towns. W Wills stayed with daughter Mrs A Buck while Mr and Mrs John Nelson and children traveled to Sidney. Several locals, including Pete Nelson and family, N G Mekert and Nancy, and Emil Carlson party, spent time in Potter. Wheat hauling and hog purchases involve multiple neighbors as word ends with a proverb from Chen Shen about enemies and luck.
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W. Wills
A Buck
John Nelson
Sidney
Pete Nelson
Mars
C. W. McKees
Emil Carlson
Potter
N. G Mekert
Nancy
Redeen
Hilman
Alice
Clara Bolke
John Heimer
Hillis Fisher
Singh Kenoyer
N. G G. Eekert
Charley McKee
Edwin Erickson and Son
Andy Brett
John Anderson
Mills Fisher
Oscar Redeen
Charley Johnson
Mrs. Bergt
Missouri
Troops Rule Glasgow After Riot and Arrests
Glasgow news reports thousands of troops deployed with bayonets as strikes led to clashes injuring forty and looting. Leaders Gallagher and Kirkwood were arrested for rioting while authorities pondered military aid. Shops suffered thefts totaling about 10000 dollars as unions plan a 40 hour week push in a Glasgow conference.
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Glasgow
Shipwell
Clyde
Mackenzie
Stevenson
Rennie
William Gallagher
David Kirkwood
Gallagher
Kirkwood
Scotland
Mystery in Fatal Accident in Omaha
Omaha reports Lieut. B.C. Spallsburg is dead while Lieut. Davis of Fort Omaha and a civilian are dangerously injured after an Army automobile overturned. A clutch of bloody hair was found near the wreck. An army surgeon arrived soon after police departure to treat three men at the post hospital and two others left with the car.
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Omaha
Neb
B.C. Spallsburg
Lieut. Davis
Fort Omaha
Post Hospital
Britain defends import rules as neutral reshaping trade
London press informs that new British import regulations, effective March 1, apply to all nations and are not an embargo but a return to peace-time control, despite U S misunderstandings voiced by R F E Enthoven of the board of trade. The official stance stresses non-discriminatory measures.
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London
United States
America
R. F E. Enthoven
Department of Import Regulations
Board of Trade
Ship Hits Mine Near Stavanger Killing Eleven Fishermen
Copenhagen reported eleven sailors died when a fishing steamer struck a floating mine off Stavanger. North Sea waters swarm with mines, alarming fishermen as crews scramble for safety and salvage efforts continue.
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Stavanger
North Sea
Copenhagen
Snow brings cheer as Sunol residents note changes
Sunol farmers rejoice over last week’s snow. J J Allington resigns as postmaster. Henry Pavlat appointed in his stead and post office moves to Bargain store. Esther Booth teaches in A A Bauer district, school closed for lack of teacher after flu ban lift. Mr and Mrs Henry Pavlat hosted high schoolers. despite snow, crowd enjoyed games and luncheon. George Booth visited Sidney. Mrs Melvin Jackson injured thumb. Henry Pavlat transacted business in Sidney. A A Bauer unloaded eastern corn. Frank Stinecka also visited Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Allington
Henry Pavlat
Esther Booth
A. A. Bauer
Henry Paviat
George Booth
Sidney
Melvin Jackson
Henry Purlat
Frank Stinecka
Egyptians Invented Bells
Egyptians invent bells credited to the Heyptians who used percussion to announce Osiris rites. Also an advert for battery tests at Mann's Battery Service Station in the Brewer Building.
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Osiris
Mann's Battery
Brewer Building
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