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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
8
A World War I diary describes soldiers in a French rail yard living in barracks on a hill, enjoying parks and cathedrals, attending YMCA activities, and watching films. The writer mentions gardens, weather, and staying in touch with home through European newspapers.
The appeal urges signing pledge cards to pay in quarters starting July 1 for Red Cross war relief. It highlights nationwide leadership, wartime support, and the pledge process, naming committees and district organizers. Letters from service members describe camp life, address changes, and continued correspondence with home.
A motorcar shower bath arrives daily for children described as war orphans. Doctors and a nurse operate the device, offering warm showers, meals, and care, as Red Cross workers bring civilization’s aid amid gunfire. The piece praises charity and the miracle of assistance sustaining life and dignity.
Local news notes a Tuesday start on the foundation wall for a barn or structure on the Orpha Bridge farm west of town. The brief item lists visits, sales, and social calls including Harter, Yates, Drudge family care, and measles illness among children.
A soldier letters home from France recounts a Red Cross canteen visit that lifted his morale. He describes baths, clean clothes, a real meal, barber service, a movie, and a dry bed, praising Red Cross workers and the humane care that sustains troops. The note ends with support for the American Red Cross and victory.
Notice invites the public to obtain legal writing and acknowledgment services including deeds contracts mortgages wills attested papers and other legal documents at the Record office.
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