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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
16
Wilbur W. Midler writes from a French railway yard with gossipy notes on spring weather, gardens, and a busy camp life. He describes barracks living, town sights, cathedrals, parks, and YMCA activities while mentioning fellow soldiers, letters, and movie nights.
A wartime appeal outlines payment by installments on pledge cards and designates banks for payments. It highlights the Red Cross as the world’s largest humanitarian organization under President Wilson, with congressional support and 22 million Americans as members. The notice lists country and ward solicitors and subcommittees across districts and towns to coordinate the drive.
A fellow soldier writes from Great Lakes Indiana to report a change of address to Main Camp and a transfer to the garage crew. He notes living in a tent, variable weather, and riding a motorcycle with sidecar while the government expands light tracking duties.
Reported scenes describe a Ford car arriving each afternoon to deliver a portable shower bath to children and a nurse and doctor aiding them. The piece lauds the Red Cross for bringing relief, shelter, and basic comforts to war refugees, noting a dramatic transformation from illness and hunger to renewed spirits and cleanliness.
Workmen began foundation wall construction for a barn on the Orpha Bridge farm west of town. Many locals visit relatives and friends in nearby towns while several residents attend to family illness and social duties. Community notices include sales ads, car deliveries, and magazine orders as part of daily town life.
A Red Cross letter from a mother recalls her son’s furlough in France and his experience at a canteen near the front. He describes baths, clean clothes, meals, barber services, movies, a dry bed, and friendly hospitality that lift spirits and renew determination to defeat the Kaiser.
Notice invites anyone needing deeds contracts mortgages wills or other legal papers written acknowledged or attested to visit the Record office for services.
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