Survivors Letters From the Front In War Time
Excerpts from soldiers letters published in The American reveal life aboard the ill fated Tuscania and daily routines in France and England. Abram I Rose describes rescue, ship sinking, and hopes for shaving gear while Ted Cole writes from a trench sector amid bombardments and underground quarters. Other notes mention Pvt Fred A Jarvis awaiting word, Herman G Prey drafted, A L Henderson set to depart, and Joe Harry joining auto drivers corps.
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Fred A. Jarvis
France
Herman G. Prey
Sam
Coosa County
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Local events and political notes in Coos county
Local items report visits by A L Buell of Coquille and A E Adelsperger of Marshfield, a Virginis Grill guest from Powers, thrift stamp sales led by Ora Carter, a freight wreck delaying a passenger train, Junior Red Cross social proceeds of 56.25, and a Honor Guard meeting. The third Liberty Loan drive begins April 6 with Marshfield planning. Various notices cover church events, elections, and community achievements in Coos county.
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Marshfield
Varias
Red Cross
Coos County
Road work planned for Roseburg Myrtle Point area this year
A Hooverization plan awaits sixty day start for a new road linking Roseburg and Myrtle Point with the Pacific Highway. The project includes parking, graveling, reducing grades to six percent, and aims to complete construction this year with final surfacing next season. The road will boost settlement and provide all year access, backed by Binger Hermann and Douglas County officials. A revival series at the Presbyterian church begins Sunday, with Rep. Hawley seeking a river survey to improve navigation. RoE. We will pay cash for red cedar bolts and logs.
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Hermann
Presbyterian Church
Hawley
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Ivan
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Ted Cole
CO. G. 108Rd Inst
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A. L. Buell
Coquille
A. E. Adelsperger
W. W. Williams
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Powers
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Bandon
Taylor Dement
Ora Carter
Pink House
George E. Tenney
H. A. Schroeder
Pleasant Point School
Michael Brot
H. E. Stemmler
Broadbent
Portland
QO. G. Thayer
Miss Green
Basket Social
Miss Crawford
Miss Nelson
Dr. Clarke
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W. H. Dan
S. B. Huston
Mary Dye
L. M. Buel
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Wroodmen’s Hall
James Arrington
E. A. Dodge
Henry Schroeder
P. W. Laird
James T. Guerin
R. B. Dement
Henryville
Leslie
Maud C. Annin
Rebecca Adams
Eugene Dement
Laura Lundy
Iva Pemberton
Evangelist Scott
Drake
Scott
Clarkeston
Claud H. Giles
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