Fathers Day Letter From Harold L Gero 1918 War Memoir
Private Harold L Gero writes to his father on Fathers Day November 20 1918 from a replacement camp in the Army of Occupation. He describes relief that the war ended his hopes for turkey dinners and a quick return to his unit, notes diverse troops from across the United States, and mentions General Pershing’s Christmas claim. He reflects on missing home yet feeling better about his service and asks to spend his birthday at home if possible.
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Clareld L. Gero
Company G
U. S.A
Dad
U.S. A
Pershing
Army of Occupation
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Old Co. D
O. K
Christmas Visits and Local Social Roundup in St Johnsbury Center
Mr Dale Walter of Springfield visits his parents in St Johnsbury Center while many neighbors share Christmas time with relatives in Lyndonville Waterford and Bradford. Mrs Raymond Whitney was taken to Brightlock hospital and is comfortable. A Congregational church Christmas tree and exercises drew a large crowd and locals note the careful efforts of those in charge.
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Dale Walter
Springfield
Mass
Solon Walter
Win Williams
Rebecca
Bradford
Wesley Sargent
Jesse Smith
Lyndonville
W. PF. Powers
Raymond Whitney
Brightlock Hospital
Glen Ayer
Fred Simonds
W- F
C. J. Berry
Mildred
Geo. Newell
St. Johnsbury
Bravery and loss Facing Vermonters in War Return
PoignantReflection on soldiers returning from World War I. Six Vermonters among casualties shown as living evidence of brutal warfare. Highlights courage amid suffering, urging collective memory of their sacrifices and the cost of victory.
Casualty List Details U S War Losses and Awards
Washington dispatch reports American Expeditionary Forces casualties by status and unit, listing killed in action, died of wounds, died of disease, wounded in varying degrees, and missing. It notes Col John G Norton Dawes and Ralph Norton Dawes among the dead, plus a grand total of 2140 wounded or missing. adds a fire loss in Grand Isle and a Paris Bravery roll of 185 soldiers from multiple Marine and Army units.
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Washington
American ‘Expeditionary Forces
John G. Norton
Montnelier
France
Ralph Norton Dawes
Dee
Schiom
Springfield
Mass
War Savings Stamps rise in Vermont sales
Reports to H. L. Farwell show a marked rise in U S War Savings Stamps sales across Vermont in the week ending December. Total sales through December 14 reach 4 601 612 17 in cash transfer and 5 383 886 in maturity value. Caledonia remains in the read though pressed by Franklin. Rutland leads aggregate purchases followed by Washington and Chittenden. Only one week left to redeem pledges or invest further.
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Caledonian
Montpelier
H. L.farwell
Vermont
Caledonia County
Franklin County
Rutland County
Washington
Chittended
Water Regulated by Pedal Wash Stand System
A pedal operated wash stand uses a foot press on one end to admit cold water, the opposite end to release hot water, and full pedal to mix both streams for moderately warm water. The device provides hands free control and adjustable temperature by pedal action.
Five Carey Brothers Serve in U S Forces from Hardwick
Through courtesy of the Hardwick Gazette the Caledonian presents biographical notes on the five sons of Mr and Mrs Edward Carey who serve in the sea and land forces. The eldest, Thomas F Carey, 28, enlisted 1917 in Company H 168th Infantry and earned mention tied to a Distinguished Service Cross action in France. Eugene A Garey, 26, is a gunner's mate third class on the U S S South Carolina, enlisting in 1917. Edward G Carey, 24, joined the 86th Squadron in 1918 for overseas training. John Carey, 22, serves in the Quartermaster Corps at Port Newark, New Jersey, enlisting in 1917. Bernard P Carey, 20, is a machinist's mate on the U S S Vixen, enlisting in 191?
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Hardwick
Caledonian
Edward Carey
Appelt
United States
Navy
Army
Thomas F. Carey
Detroit
Co. H
168Th Infantry
Lloyd D. Ross
Birg
France
Eugene A. Garey
U.S. S. South Carolina
Edward G. Carey
86Th
John Carey
Quartermaster Corps, Guard and Fire Company
Port Newark
N. J
Bernard P. Carey
U. S
Pictures To Be Sent To Russia By Department Of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture has supplied over twenty million pictures to the Committee on Public Information for dispatch to Russia. They depict American agricultural production highway construction and forest work at the request of the Primorskoye Provincial Zemstvo for use in showing advanced practices in the United States.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Committee On Public Information
Molion
Russia
Primorskoye Provincal Zemstvo
America
Barnet Red Cross Drive Progress Report
The Every Member Drive in Barnet reports Harvey J. Phelps as town chair. Barnet's quota is 750 members with 676 pledged. Passumpsic 121 McIndoes 118 Barnet Village 159 West Barnet 130 East Barnet 84 Barnet Center 64 and 10 Magazine subscriptions. Christina Hale returns from Brockton Mass and Mildred Hall from MelIndoes Falls for Christmas vacation.
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Red Cross
Barnet
Harvey J. Phelps
Barnets
Passumpsic
McIndoes
Barnet Village
West Barnet
East Barnet
Barnet Center
Christina Hale
Brockton
Mass
Mildred Hall
MelIndoes
City Mission Christmas Tree Draws Crowds and Gifts
The City Mission annual community Christmas tree event in the Y M C A upper room drew about 75 participants including many children. Gifts were distributed to all attendees including 20 flour bags from A H Mc Leod Milling. Mr and Mrs Marshall received 48 from St Johns bury friends for useful gifts. Also notes ill health and visits among local residents are mentioned.
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City Mission
Presidents Wilson in London Riot Scenes Stir Berlin
News from London and Berlin recounts President Wilson’s reception amid riotous crowds with soldiers and sailors taking part. Vermont militia officers receive orders for annual officers school in St Albans on January 21 and 22 led by Lieut. Col. Preston H. Hadley as course director.
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Wilson
London
Berlin
26th Division Near Langres Reported Stationed Near Langres
Gen Peyton C March said in his weekly press interview that the 26th division is not returning nor headed to Germany. It is currently located near Langres. Congressman Frank L Greene relayed the information.
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St. Athans
Frank L. Greene
Peyton C. March
Army
Germany
Langres
Couple celebrates 54th wedding anniversary at Christmas
Mr. and Mrs. Cortez T Brigham observed their 54th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. The couple, nearly 84 and 81, reside at home and were honored by their son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Otho Brigham, with a dinner. Mrs. Brigham has hosted Christmas dinners nearly every year, maintaining a busy social life.
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Brigham
Officers' School Set for St Albans January 21 22
Adjt Gen H T Johnson ordered Vermont Volunteer Militia officers to attend a two day annual school in St Albans January 21 and 22 at 7 20 PM in the vermery. Officers shall appear in uniform without sidearms. Lieut Col Preston H Hadley will share charge of the course assisted by battalion commanders under statute sections 41 to 43 of act 1168.
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H. T. Johnson
Vermont Volunteer Militia
St.Albans
Furmery
Preston H. Hadley
Four Towns Have Not Furnished a Man for War
Records show Glastonbury Kirby Baltimore and Fitcher not furnishing a draftee. Adjutant General H T Johnson asks towns to list men who served. Registrations differ from town claims with overlaps where a man is listed twice or by different townships.
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Glastonbury
Kirby
Baltiimore
Fitcher
H. T. Johnson
Barre
City
Newport
St. Albans
Beck Family Christmas Dinner Gathers Nearly 30 in St Johnsbury
Nearly 30 Beck family members, all St Johnsbury residents, attended Christmas dinner at Mrs. John Beck home on Mt Vernon street. Participants included Conrad F Beck and four children Pauline Theodore and Siegmund, Harry Conley, Guy Wright and sons Wendell Carroll, Henry Beck, Fanny Beck, Pred C Beck and two children Royce Sybil, Sybil Houston and Oscar Beck, J Rolf and two daughters Ruth Priscilla. The gathering marked the largest family reunion in the area in years.
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Beck
John Beck
Mt. Vernon Street
St. Johnsbury
Conrad F. Beck
Pauline
Theodore
Siegmund
Guy C. Wright
Wendell and
Carroll
Henry Beck
Fanny Beck
Pred 'C. Beck
Royce
Sybil
Italy's war losses near three million revealed
The Italian army's total wartime toll reaches about 2.8 million including killed wounded diseased missing and prisoners. Col Ugo Pizzarello disclosed the figure on a mission arriving in New York. Disease caused 300,000 deaths and 500,000 were killed in action. The news came as the great victory fleet under Admiral Mayo passed New York Harbor in a celebratory review.
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New York
Arizona
Mayo
America
New York Harbor
Daniels
Saxonia
Liverpool
Italy
Ugo Pizzarello
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ST. Johnsbury Center
Harold E. Wilmott
York Herald
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Henry Keer
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Abraham Shindel
William W. Thomas
James Gibson
Sherry E. Congdon
Florence
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Grand Isle
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St. Etienne
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Medeah Farm
Champagne
Journal Official
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Twenty Third Infantry
Iifth Regiment of Marines
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Second Regiment of Engineers
Ambulance Corps
Eugene A. Carey
Thomas F
Bernard P
John H
Edward G
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C. B. Stevens
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Frank Scott
Haverhill
Vo. V
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