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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
13
A wartime letter from Donald Leonard to his mother discusses future plans for 5,000,000 men and promises not to worry when letters are slow. He notes they have been fighting in spirit and expect a spring mobilization, closing with affectionate regards.
Clinton Stoneburner, with the 26th Infantry in France, writes to his sister in Kalamazoo recounting life overseas. He describes mail censorship, transfers to old regulars, and sights in France while noting limited contact from home and his wish to hear news and letters back.
Wilbur W. Miller, with the American Army in France, writes from Aux-les-Bains on September 15 1918 describing a seven day leave at a famed resort with hot springs and a YMCA building once a grand pleasure house. He mentions six cartoons enclosed with the letter and notes they will be seen at the RECORD office.
Wartime guidance lists maple sugar syrups honey and molasses as substitutes for sugar. It notes liquid adjustments when swapping, compares cup measures to honey syrup and corn sugar, and suggests using dried fruits marmalades jellies and fruit juices to replace or reduce sugar in meals and desserts. Fresh fruit is encouraged.
The fragment from Dean Hill in France describes daily life in September. He notes rain, comfortable quarters, and meals, mentions tobacco, and references family concerns including Herb’s possible army service. He describes Y M C A buildings, soldiers, and asks about mother and Frank.
The letter from Leo R. Leonard in France to his mother Mary Meek describes front line progress on the Western Front. He reports good health, daily advances averaging five miles, and the capture of prisoners and towns as German forces decline. He mentions brother Don returning to duty and expresses confidence in victory despite war dangers.
In 1917 the War Department requested civilian organizations to aid soldiers. The YWCA claims 97 club centers and over 1.1 million men served in a year. The War Library Service aims to provide reading material to every fighting man. Other groups include the War Camp Community Service, Knights of Columbus huts, Salvation Army relief, and the Jewish Welfare Board mirroring YMCA functions.
A compiled list of Silver Lake males serving in the U S Army and related services, with names and current or last known locations or units. Entries include Guy H. Aker, James H. Amiss, Grover B. Arnold, Ernest Arnold, Henry Ayers, Chester Bashore, Ernest Beber, John M. Bishop, Hollice Bryant, Robert R. Craig, Chester A. Craig, Orval Carr, Edward Cauffman, Paul B. Day, Herschel Drudge, Arba Gall, Lloyd Geiger, John Gall, Devon Getty, Dio Hall, Sherman Hildenbrand, Edward Herendeen, Gerald Holle, John Holle, Herbert Hill, Ralph Hoffman, Edward Hay, Floyd Henderson, Ralph Davie, Dean Hill, John Helser, James Helser, Roy Hill, Clarence Jontz, Dennis Jones, Russell Jontz, Ralph Kreamer, Reuben Kline, Geo Lamar, Leo Leonard, Donald Leonard, Oscar Leckron, Robert Leckron, Marne Lambert, Wilbur Miller, Otto Blaydell, Fred Moore, Union Oldfather, Glen Paulus, Ralph Parker, Dennis Parker, Marshall Rhodes, Lat Snoberry, Edward Rantz, John Summe, Omer Summe, Howard Summe, Paul Snyder, Walter Shull, Emmett Schanlaub, Samuel Snodgrass, Roy Shoemaker, Fred Ay, Harry Shepherd, Clem Teeter, Dean Tullis, Tony Underhill, Arley Vangilder, Wedrick William, Harry Walters, Ford Walters, Claud Wiltrout, Irvin Way, and others listed with unit numbers and base locations in the United States and overseas.
A fragment from Geo R. writes about frequent moves delaying mail delivery. He asks his mother and grandma to accept his love as he notes only two letters have arrived since his arrival. The tone is affectionate and domestic.
L D Underhill and wife received a letter from their son Deverlle in France describing rest camp time after heavy fighting. He serves as regimental scout reporting No Man's Land encounters, a hand injury, and hope of returning home next year as Germany battles. He mentions planning to see Tony, asks about family members and pleads for more letters from Lucy Pierre Myrtle and Georgie.
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