Letters From War Fronts Across France and England
A mosaic of telegram style letters from American soldiers in France and England during 1918. Messages describe fronts, rest camps, trench life, transfers to American weapons, and longing to return home. Names and units appear amid vivid impressions of towns, grape country, and wine soaked scenes behind the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Coyne
A. P.O
Harry
Goats Doig
Porkop
England
Ford
Durham
Rates Raise and Electric Service Order for Spring Valley
The Illinois Public Utilities Commission issues temporary rate increases for Spring Valley Utilities Company gas and electric service effective September 1 1918. The orders require filings within days, set minimum bills, offer prompt payment discounts, and provide refunds if later lower rates are ordered. The electric rates apply to numerous communities in Bureau Putnam and Henry counties with conditions on municipal services and future proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Spring Valley Utilities Company
Compani
Springfield
Illinois
R. Allen Stephens
State OF Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Bureau, Putnam, and Henry
P. UC
Shaw
Commission
Ilinois Third Vein Coal Company
Valley Coal Company
Elmer
Bureau
Ilinois Light & Traction Company
Annawan
Arlington
Buda
Atkinson
Cherry
Dalzell
DePue
Dover
Ilinois
Grain Time Dispatch From and AoE 840th Inf Letter
A brief wartime communication from Ceo Schwarting Co signed by 840th Infantry AoE unit. The note indicates it is grain time and asks for a reply, ending with a courteous closing. The fragmentary message references military association and postal details but lacks full context or event specifics.
Administrator's Notice for Antonio Golfo Estate
The administrator of the Estate of Antonio Golfo deceased announces appointment and gives notice of actions or filings to creditors and heirs as required by law. This notice serves to inform interested parties of probate steps and deadlines for claims against the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Golfo
Sale of City Team Horses Wagon and Harness
A City of Spring Valley sale offers a team of horses, wagon, and harness formerly used as the City Team. Bids from responsible bidders will be opened at the October 14, 1918 City Council meeting. The council may reject all bids by a majority vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Army
Navy
States
New York City
Harry
U.S
Spring Valley
P. M. Mahoney
Daily Thought on Wealth and Contentment
A brief reflection noting that riches do not require great size or abundance. It suggests true wealth lies in contentment rather than material scale.
Also Mentioned on This Page
France
Siser-in-Law
Lawn
Berlin
Rocky Mountain
Your Brother
Frank Schwarting
AH. G. Cor
A. BE. F. Via
New York
Garrison
Priv
Joseph Buffo
Pershing
First
Field Army Corps
Spring Valley Gazette
Dodge
PVT
JOS. Mazzorana Co. I
E. F
Frank
Bunchig
Kirkman
Fritz Oberleitner
St. Denis de Piles
OW Caeser
Ted Farrell
Joe Balzarine
Teddy DeSerf
Johnya Alzarine
Johnny
Fat
Coats
Ham
Oberto
Dominick
Fred Oberleitner
South Hampton
Ft. Terry
Joe Hollerich
Sis
Mother
Father
Jerry
James Sterling
Lillett
Casiday Bros
Bro., Corp
James Reynolds. Co
American E. F
Promised Land
Andy Prokop
Vic
General Gas Service
Darance
County Court of
Bureau County
Court House
Princeton
A. D
Li Shis
Spring Valley Utilities Ed
Brown
War Board
Michael Hicks
Patrick Flood
William Booker
No. 3
Congregational Church
E. J. Lee
Cee
Yours Truly
Ih. Schwarting Co
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