Letter From Glenn Litterly Describes WWI Ending Joys Of Paris
In a Veterans Day era letter dated November 12 1918 Glenn Litterly writes to his mother about surviving a fierce last battle noting the armistice signing and the happiness in Paris He mentions potential French army commission and a Franco American service ribbon as well as troop celebrations and the likelihood of a February return. He also notes moving into Germany near Strasbourg and missing Christmas at home. He closes with community notes on a school inspection and local visits. He mentions his unit and the broader Allied victory and the sorrow of casualties.
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Paris
Lafayette
U. S. Army
Germany
Strasburg
Pri
Americans
Glenn Litterly
Four Brothers in France Add to Silver Star Family News
Mrs W G Silver adds a fourth star to her service flag after a letter from Lester written November 10 in a hospital in England notes he was shot October 11 and recovering. Charles in California and Walnut’s Mrs Stiver reported similar news of Private Lester Miller being severely wounded October 16. Other brothers John A Miller Max Miller and Roscoe Miller are in the service in France.
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W. G. Silver
Lester
England
Charles
Obituary: Mrs Jacob Huss 1838 1918 in Webster Park
Mrs Jacob Huss Sarah Washburn born May 31 1838 in Frederick City Maryland died December 7 1918 at her Webster Park home age 80. Married Jacob Huss April 21 1863 Newark Illinois lived in Sheridan and Spring Valley. Survived by husband and three children Mrs William Rothuck Hinsdale Mrs Earl Sheets LaSalle and Miss Nettie Huss Spring Valley. Funeral Monday at 2 PM Rev C L Mills officiating interment Peru.
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Sarah Washburn
Frederick City
Maryland
Webster Park
Jacob Huss
Newark
Sheridan
Ill
Spring Valley
William Rothuck
Hinsdale
Earl Sheets
LaSalle
Nettie Huss
Huss
Congregational Church
C L. Mills
Peru
Weather glows mild as season opens and list notes cases
Moderate weather for this time of year with win still evident. Three cases appear on the list. James Savore has been off work this past week due to illness from an accident.
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Seatonville
Win
James Savore
Willing Women Respond to War Nurse Registration Call
The government calls all women trained in nursing or allied fields to register for a comprehensive survey of available nursing power. Graduate, pupil, undergraduate, practical, midwives, and Red Cross nurses are urged to register by January 1, 1919, through county Red Cross offices or local officials.
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Secretary of War
Army
Newton D. Baker
William ¢. Gorges
Red Cross
Gra
Princeton
Y. W
Bureau County
Karl Seibel
South Main Street
Nurs
Card of Thanks for John Cinoto
I thank my neighbors and friends for assistance during the illness and death of my son John Cinoto of Seatonville. Mrs. Cinoto.
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John Cinoto
Seatonville
Cinoto
After the War Special Sale at local grocer
Readable fragments show a weeklong sale offering deep discounts on canned goods, cereals, soaps, oils, coffee, tea, sugar, flour, nuts, butter, eggs, and milk. Advertised prices list Quaker Oats, Kellogg cereals, Colgate-like soaps, and Savoy milk with a note that prices are valid for one week or until stock moves.
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Peat Bros
Castile
Peter Pan
Geneseo Creamery
Savoy
Dundee
The Victor Ship Poem by Peter Merevich
A poem titled The Victor Ship by Peter Merevich expresses faith in a guiding ship of state sailing toward liberty. It laments conflict but seeks return, protection, and peace for all people as the world debates.
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Peter Merevich
Old Age Tied to Kidney and Digestive Health
An old health claim links aging to weakened kidneys and digestion. It touts cleansing the kidneys and digestive organs to defer aging and extend life, mentioning Gold Medal Haarleman as a historic remedy for related weaknesses and disability.
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Haarleman
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Jlelters
Tueckner
Ottville
White
Dixon
North Central Ilinois Medical Association
Jaycox
France
Walnut
Americ
America
Ilinoisans
Illinois
Y.M. A. Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Japan
Aurora Bell
Giroevaderenees
Lima
California
Michigan
Ile
Jjellies & Preserves
John Picca
Eli Sear
Old L. Pierson
Nevustadt,s
LaSalle’s
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