Letter from a World War I soldier in France describes travel and life
A letter from a U.S. Army Company Clerk in a machine gun battalion in France recounts a long voyage, arrival in a quiet French village, and impressions of French life. He notes friendly locals, brick and stone houses, and daily routines, plus details on travel, food, wine, and weather. He mentions being promoted to corporal and promises more letters.
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Perry
France
Carietbad
Camp Pike
Ark
F. Ob
George
England
Tess
Hans
Epiritoo
Machine Gango
Carlsbad War Memorial Day Parade and Rally
A November afternoon parade in Carlsbad featured Cross workers in three lead cars and a band at the square. Mayor Grantham led an informal program with speeches by Judge Granville A. Richard, Major Eo Hume, Rev Pratt, Rev G H Givan, Judge Hubbard, and D F Bellards. A bonfire, band music, and Crawford Theatre program capped the day.
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Meneni
Vervan
Court Square Park
Carlsbad
Grantham
Granville A. Richardsot
Eo Waden
Hue Jac
Maejor Hume
Pow Pratt
Red Cross
Camp Cody
GH. Givan
Judge Hubbard
Kansas City
Bellards
Crawford Theatre
Armory
Stockmen Seek Outside Feed Orders at Half Rates
Local traders are advised to contact Agent A. Sith at the courthouse to learn full details on outside feeds and the discounted half-rate freight for shipments. The notice urges stockmen to arrange orders and shipments through the courthouse office.
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A. Sith
Ice Plant Suspends Operations For Turbine Upgrade
The Carlhadtacht and Power Company suspends operations at its ice plant until spring. A new 100 horsepower direct connected turbine unit is en route and will replace an old water turbine at the power house. The upgrade will provide continuous power and remove the need for auxiliary equipment used last season.
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Carlhadtacht and Power Company
Lee
Agent Wilson Will Not Return to Carlsbad
Santa Fe agent Wilson will not return to Carlsbad and no successor has been appointed. Mr. Hungate, the division’s relief agent from Clovis, is handling affairs efficiently from his headquarters there.
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Wilson
Santa Fe
Carlsbad
Hungate
Clovis
Pendleton Completes Shorthand Course in Dallas
Mixes Mamie Pendleton completes a Dallas shorthand and typewriting course and after two months in Houston returns home to this city for a visit.
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Mixes Mamie Pendleton
Dallas Texas
Houston
Trainload of cots shipped eastbound from the yard
A train of eighteen cars rolled from the yard this morning. Two cars were shipped by Campbell & Johnson, buyers, and were consigned to Chickasha and Mineola Oklahoma.
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Cotts
Campell & Johnson
Chickasha
Mineo Oklahoma
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Fiasce
Tam
Emeb
Bach Aseldier
Hive
Aimee Wink Ameciea
Doc
Detroit
Southern Auto
Majestic Ranges
Charter Oak
John Deere Plow Co
International Gasoline Engines
Pratt - Smith
Christian & CO
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