Letters From France War Dispatches From Betty Betty Waumbeam
Letters from France describe tough front line days five days of no rest and a successful drive. Betty Waumbeam recalls rescuing wounded and capturing prisoners while observing hospital strikes on the front. She notes German losses and Ludendorff’s retirement and mentions home comforts, a French supper, and hope of returning soon. The second letter to Mamma and Daddy reflects fear of injuries, Spanish flu, and anticipation of reunion as war nears end.
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Turkey
Austria
States
St. Mehiel
Red Cross
Belgium
Germany
France
Gen. Ludendorff
Herlin
Funston
Floyd Waumbeam
Lincoln
Cross
Betty
Mamma
Daddy
Omaha
Nebraska
Margie
Acarcer
Nurse on surgical ward in WWI letters home
A nurse in the 49 Am. P. O. 785 Am. Exped. Forces writes from Nov. 10, 1918 about caring for Spanish Flu patients and wounded soldiers, describing long hours, isolation on the ward, and the impact of the war. She expresses worry for her parents and reflects on the grim scenes and bravery of the young men.
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Mamma
How Wounded Cheer** Base Hospital 49 Truce Celebration
Omaha news tells of Base Hospital No. 49 in France celebrating the armistice. Wounded soldiers and amputees joined the noisy parade, banging pans and kettles, while others cheered from beds or crutches. Nurse Edith Mullen sends the vivid account of the Omaha unit’s joy.
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Omaha
Base Hospital No. 49
France
Cotn
Edith Mullen
Letters From Ted Reinhardt In France Describe War Front
Edwin Reinhardt Headquarters 88th Division Lagney France November 24 1918 Ted writes of homesickness and longing for home after touring Verdun Sedan Metz and Alsace He mentions air trips battlesfields Paris devastation and the desire to join the air service He notes letters from Bill Diller Joy and Dick and plans to mail soon further details await.
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Sorey
Ted
France
Bill Diller
Layney
Toul
Nancy
Metz
St. Mihiel
Verdun
Sedan
Alsace
Belfort
Paris
Joy
Armistice Celebrations Echo Across Nebraskans Parades
A correspondent describes joyous reactions to the armistice with tears and celebrations in Bordeaux. A hospital parade by wounded Yanks showcases resilience amid reports of a 20 000 bed facility and hospital conditions described as beyond description.
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Bordeaux
Letter from a World War I lieutenant in France home front note
A wartime letter from Lieut. Chas FE Reinhardt of the 88th Division in Ame forces in France expresses relief and determination as the war nears end. He reassures his family, mentions the Boche is licked, and hopes for an early return. He signs off with love to his dad and family.
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Ted
Chas
Reinhardt
France
BOF
Mtoe
Soldier Patton writes from France about injuries and rest
In a Nov 18 1918 letter from France Orval Patton describes a grenade accident injuring several men, best rest for the writer, and nurses he praises. He notes good meals and beds, stories from other divisions, and hopes his unit will return home soon. He asks to pass the note to Roy and sends regards to family.
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J. H
Patton
Diller
Roy
States
Walter
Message From Cpl. Orval W. Patton Amid France Duty
A letter from Cpl. Orval W. Patton of Company B 350th Infantry in France sends love to Walter Mel and others, with greetings to all and a sign off as brotherly affection. An American serviceman in Europe conveys personal connections and family warmth during wartime.
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Walter
Mel
Cpl
Orval W. Patton
E. F
France
Gage County Farm Bureau to distribute farm record books
County Agricultural Agent L. Boyd Rist will distribute farm record books to farmers. Last year nearly 650 farmers in Gage County kept records, the most in the state. Books, published by the University of Nebraska Farm Management Department, cost fifteen cents. Available at the Farm Bureau office.
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Gage County Farm Bureau
L. Boyd Rist
Farm Management Department
University of Nebraska
Farm Bureau
Top Dressing Winter Wheat and Manure Usage
Farmers faced labor shortages last season leaving manure piled in barns. Spread manure or straw lightly on level winter wheat fields when ground is dry or frozen. Do not exceed about six tons per acre and apply evenly to avoid smothering plants.
Endorsed Check Signed by Loving Wife Sophia
A young wife asks to cash a check at a bank clerk’s desk and is advised to indorse it herself. The clerk explains the husband will know payment occurred. The woman returns with the check signed on the back “Your loving wife Sophia.”
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Sophia
Probate Notice for Beulah Bell Estate in Jefferson County Nebraska
Creditors of Beulah Bell deceased must present claims to the administrator before the Jefferson County judge at the county court room by March 9 1919. Claims not filed by that date will be forever barred. Order issued December 1918 by County Judge Louis J Nutzman with attorney C H Denney.
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Beulah Bell
Jefferson
Nebraska
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Scott A. Miller
Bessie Cheery
Edwin Reinhardt
Lagney
Orval Patton
Louis J., Nutzman
Seal
C. H. Denney
Burlington
Wyoming
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming Territory
Big Horn Basin
S. B. Howard
C. B
Q.R. R
Faream Street
Omaha, Nebraska
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