Voices From Over There Letters From Our Boys
In wartime letters from France AtheI McEvoy and Lloyd Jarvis describe frontline life. Candid notes cover dugouts, food, pay, mail, and distant bombardment as American troops endure cold, shells, and constant work while awaiting the end of the conflict.
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France
Panier
Attac Ca
Vmcg. A
Paris
Ray
Fons
Battery “C
Fritz
Oueward
All Corp
Athel McEvoy
Lloyd Jarvis
Coos and Curry Counties Cheese Association News
The Coos and Curry Counties Cheese Association reports year to date production 1 626 750 pounds valued at $308 099 67 paid to dairymen with remaining months likely lifting total near 500 000. A. Christensen resigns as secretary treasurer and new election planned in January. Board discusses improving cheese quality through standardized production and inspection. A $25 prize for a brand trade mark is offered with entries due by January first to F C True. Portland Oregon Butter and Cheese Makers Convention set for Dec 11–12.
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Coos‘ & Curry
Ron
Coon County
A. Christensen
Europe
Coquille
Cops and Curry Counties Cheese Association
Cheese Association
Coos and
Curry Counties Cheese Association
F. C. True
True
Soma
Association
Oregon Butter and Cheese Makers Association
Portland
Local notes praise, ads, and flu updates across towns
Community snippets from Myrtle Point and Powers describe daily life notes from residents, illness in families, visitors, new ads, and local business highlights. Mentions include Parry & Schroeder holiday goods, Ed Pierson Norway flu recovery, and a Red Cross effort delivering blankets and supplies to France.
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Dr. Pemberton
Tohn Grant
J. M. Hermann
S. P. Hodges
Lorentzen
Electa Brady
Powers
Alden Zeno
Alden Bright
Harley Barklow
Helen Belle
Huling, Lundy & Sons
Spencer
Mi Delos
Forrest Hermann
Mary Pickford
Unique Theatre
Claud Clarke
Claud D. Starr
Starr Fruit Products Co
Portland
Z. Fo Young
Dora
Ameem Weeg
Leah
Why be sick when easy to be well in Coquille
An advertisement urges readers to consult Dr R R Bloyd at the First National Bank building in Coquille for quick relief from heart and stomach troubles and a painful corn, claiming removal in two to three minutes with no pain.
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R. Bloyd
First National Bank
Coquille
Rep
New Train Schedule Changes from Eugene to Marshfield Area
A new schedule effective December 11 changes departures from Eugene to Marshfield and nearby towns. The northbound route runs from Eugene at 7 15 a m connecting with No 58 to Ocean Beach. The return trip arrives in Marshfield at 1 10 p m and continues to Coquille Myrtle Point Powers and back to Eugene by 9 45 a m. Southbound operations add a Marshfield to Powers leg with service ending at Marshfield around 6 00 p m. Minor adjustments possible, with two trains each way daily.
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Eugene
Coquille
Marshfield
Portland
T Scarab
Marshield
Twain
Powers
Ye’ Pewere
Broadbent News Briefs Amid Winter Freeze and Illness
A winter chill tightens the area as water pipes near freezing Tuesday morning. Dr Clarke treated 42 people at Rogelie residence over Sunday and Tuesday amid influenza concerns. Broadbent school closes until year’s start as a flu safeguard. Local movements include J Gibbs trading at Broadbent, Irene Hayes and Myrtle Point visits, and families returning from Wood River to Zoose County. Several residents, including Julius Harrison on furlough from Camp Lewis, are noted with health and travel updates. A rockslide blocked the road near poky point and Supervisor Lear arranged to lift the stockade Tuesday.
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Dr. Clarke
Rogelie
J. Gibbs
Eckley
Broadbent
Nelson
Myrtle Point
Wm. Lenz
Wood River
Zoose County
John Gant
Tonson
Red Cross Aid and Supplies Reported in France
The American Red Cross aided Allied forces with soldiers in France using corn cob pipes and supplied Paris schools with lunches for 32 thousand children. The organization shipped 700 portable houses and 3,000 tons of condensed milk to the front, along with thousands of pounds of powdered milk.
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France
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Paris
Peribetia
Germany
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Lloyd‘ Jarvis
Albert
Belgium
Curry Counties
Percy
Clark
Jess Marty
Henry Knight
Les
L. Laird
Bridgeth
Tue
Riggs
Willett, & Burr
Charley
Chaplin
Ifor
Pest
Mable
Rho
Dalles
Seng
Portlar Weing
Woodie’ Aid
Oodmens’ Hall
Enial
Claud
Giles
McEvey
Schebule
Chiskens
Buck” Schreifer
D. H. Warner
Erle
Budgy) Johnson
E. L. Robbins
Arms
Lear
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