Soldier Boy Letters From Scott Miller Front to Home
Scott Miller writes from France on Armistice Day describing the ceasefire on November 11 and a grueling six day drive. He notes crashes, prayers, and relief at no longer facing shells, praises the unit’s bravery, and plans to return home in civil clothes within six months if possible. He ends with gratitude and affection to his mother and Clark.
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France
Clark
Ali Mighty
Scott
Agaim
Sherman
Scott A. Miller
Amercian Exp. Forces
Banking Service For The Farmers
Banking service to farmers goes beyond cashing checks and accepting deposits. It emphasizes a broader set of services tailored to farmers needs, including loans and financial guidance.
Local notes on farm, travel, and hospital updates in Fairbury area
Road conditions improving and local stocks updated while residents report travel from Hemingford and Burlington. Medical notices include Dr A Lynch practice in Fairbury Hospital and appendicitis case. Lt Henry Fouts returns from Camp Jackson to resume law studies. Red Cross Christmas drive dates announced with visiting hours this December.
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Henry Fouts
Camp Jackson
Fouts
The
State University
Fund to honor local soldiers seeks modest gifts
A purse is being raised to defray the expenses of a reception in Diller for fifty or more local soldiers returning from service. H. E. Green oversees the fund and will not accept subscriptions over $2.00, a cap deemed sufficient for a nice demonstration.
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Diller
H. E. Green
Flu cases rise around Diller amid region worries
The report notes over fifty flu cases in the Diller vicinity. Wheat has grown to provide ample pasturage for stock this fall. Local items include visits by Mr and Mrs Blauser to Lincoln, a poultry for sale, and letters from relatives in France.
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Diller
Everett Babb Dies in Military Hospital in France
World Herald notes Everett Babb private in the 352nd Infantry died of wounds in a French military hospital. He leaves a three year old daughter and his wife had died soon after the birth. He was son of Charles Babb and nephew of Otis Babb of Nebraska.
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M. A. Babb
South Twentieth Avenue
War Department
Everett
France
Babb
World Herald
Chas. Babb
Merly
Otis Babb
Diller
Soldier Letters From France Describe Life With 88th Division
Jerden Van Laumann writes from France detailing trench duties and constant bombardment. He mentions Nebraska friends, health issues, travel with fellow soldiers, and an air war overhead as he describes nights in a makeshift barn dormitory and a distant deployment to towns for motorcycle trips.
Order of the Gold Star Organization Promoted
The Omaha Chamber of Commerce urges national businesses to recognize the Order of the Gold Star recently formed in Omaha. Membership is limited to immediate family members of service members who died in the line of duty.
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Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Order of the Gold Star
Omaha
Thone
Zion Lutheran Adventh Sunday Services Planned
Zion Lutheran announces third Sunday in Advent events with Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m on A Great Advent Preacher and evening worship at 7 15 p m with The second coming of Christ all are invited Otto Bergfelder pastor
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Zion Lutheran
Christ
Otto/Bergfelder
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Eastwood
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Piller
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DD. B. Cropsey
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E. Saumann
Nebr
Record
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Camp Mills
Chas
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Will Weigel
Orval Patton
Boyd
Tim Coy
Nebraska
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States
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