News Items From Boys in Brown
Corporal Charles Allen Chambers arrives Monday to visit four days with Judge and Mrs. Chambers before reporting for duty at Aberdeen Maryland. Elmer K. Wright has earned a commission as Sergeant, youngest in his company, pleasing his parents. Lieutenant William Ritchie, stationed at Camp Dodge, takes a fifteen day furlough to visit the west on business. Andrew Christensen, Fort Riley, reports out of quarantine and thriving in training. Fred Cushing, son of Mrs. John Daugherty, is across the sea with moves pending. Harry Bangert, Camp Indianapolis, notes preparations for sailing and footgear oddities as Uncle Sam demands heavy wool socks in the trenches.
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Charles Allen Chambers
Elmer K. Wright
France
William Ritchie
Camp Dodge
Town
Cheyenne
Tridgeport
Ritchie
Michigan
Fred Cushing
John Daugherty
Harry Bangert
Indianapolis
Indiana
Sam
Milton Wright
C. M. Wright
Milton
Navy
United States Navy Auxiliary
Telham Bay
New York
Wright
Hedges Brothers Enter Service Amid War Effort
Edgar Hedges, second son of Mr and Mrs S J Hedges, is at Camp Cody New Mexico preparing for the big push against the Kaiser. He is the third Hedges brother to enlist. Allen was honorably discharged. Clarence Perry and George Baker lament missing Telegraph copies, a hardship amid wartime strain.
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Clarence Perry
George Baker
Telegraph
Edgar Hedges
S. J.s Hedges
Camp Cody
New Mexico
Hedges Brothers
Allen
Corporal Simmons Cook Sails From Camp Devons
The corporal, discharged due to a permanently disabled knee cap, awaits transport overseas from Camp Devons Massachusetts. He is in high spirits, eager to join action against Fritz, and notes his company reads The Telegraph. Milton Wright earns a Navy promotion after naval service and academy leadership. He is 23, studies hard, and plans a home visit during a August break.
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Simmons Cook
Camp Devons
Massachusetts
Simmons
Fritz
Telegraph
Engagement Surprise prompts hopeful note from relative
A family conversation reveals a daughter’s engagement, described as a surprise yet welcomed. The relative expresses continued hope for the couple, reassuring the mother that belief in her daughter's future never wavered.
Dull Evening Dialogue Sparks Hoover Sweets Debate
A short, humorous exchange shows a patriotic girl and a man agreeing with Mr Hoover on conserving sweets. The playful box note ends with a playful threat of no kiss for the night.
Questioning Gratitude to Debtor Uncle
A speech insults a young scape grace about his uncle who settled his debts. He coolly replies that while the uncle paid creditors, he questions what else the uncle has done for him. The passage highlights tension between obligation and personal value.
Slaps at Slackers
A patriotic speaker talks at Red Cross auxiliaries about knitting socks, folding gauze, and promoting war bonds. She highlights efforts like sewing, canning, and advocating for stamp sales while critiquing apathy and urging audience participation to support the war.
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Red Cross
France
Uncle Sam
Remembering strangers dignity teaches middle aged wisdom
An essay notes that an older person who recalls a past meeting and greets a younger person shows exceptional character. It argues the younger feeling no pleasure or gratitude when remembered reflects another kind of exceptionalism. It urges viewing each person as an individual and recording that impression as a social duty for mature, wiser adults.
Community notes from Dalton and Center Church events
Miss Rose McNulty and Walsh family attended church and the service flag dedication at Dalton Catholic church. Ed Donaghan Mike McDonagh Andy Jones joined them. Mr and Mrs J C Kreader hosted family dinners. Wheat harvests using four binders progress well. crops show strong yields after rain. Walsh car ran Dalton trips Thursday to Saturday amid poor telephone service.
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Rose McNulty
Walsh
Dalton
Ed Donaghan
Mike MecDonagh
Andy Jones
Atlee Russ
J.C. Kreader
Minnie Grinnell
J. M Kreager
Hedlund
Frank Welgands
Sidney
Carr Ross
Nd Walsh
Catherine
Dennis
Rose
Mary Walsh
J. C. Krender
Carl Ross
Center Church
J.C Vunne
Morrow Bros
J M. Krender
Ross
Frank Weigands
Louis Mayers
Frank Lipstrai
Local visitors and travel notes from Dalton
Mrs Ross and Vera Ross motored to Dalton Saturday afternoon amid line rebuilding. Surveyors staying at the Kreader home and working on corners finished their stay and left for Bridgeport Saturday evening. Mrs Miller and Mrs Hetrich visited the Ross home Friday afternoon.
No Honest Work Wasted Proverb on Effort and Achievement
A succinct exchange extols that honest work is never wasted and force never lost. It asserts you will see expected results, yet every effort yields results in some form. The message urges patience and belief in the value of steady work and achievement.
Youngest of athletic family dies after long illness
In Zurich doctors from across Europe failed to diagnose and cure a boy who died of old age at a remarkably young age. He was the youngest of a locally renowned athletic family. the oldest brother was a first-class boxer, and the younger sibling had won many sports prizes. The case drew attention from physicians hoping for a cure.
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T Euroepe
Zurich
Daily Thought on Love in Human Relations
A meditation on Tolstoy: true dealings with people require love, even when one might think circumstances could justify a colder, utilitarian approach. Love cannot be omitted in interactions.
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Tolstol
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