Bad's Xmas Letter From Father on Front in France
Soldier Earl Robison writes from Pallice France dated November 24 1918 recounting long voyage from New York to England to France. He notes camps trains and routes with dispatch work in Lille and Paris area and asks family to reply while mentioning home letters and hoped return for parents birthday.
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Pallice
France
Bad
Bear
Father
States
Camp Upton
East River
New York Harbor
Lakewood
Menter
Sandy Hook
Ireland
Clyde
Glasgow
Scotland
Ramsey
England
Hampton
English Channel
Havre
Prence
Jt Marrs
Community Notes from Unionville and Surrounding Towns
Ira Powell aided Seth Brice and Cher on Monday. Leo Hecker, wife, and son Robert visited Marie Hecker’s home Sunday. Johnnie Korns moved his turkeys to Unionville Monday with Brice aiding Powell on Saturday. Tommy Hall visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Yates Saturday evening. Mrs. Nick Hecker spent time with her mother in Unionville last week. Ira Powell will move to Charles McDowell farm this week. Miss Golda Hall spent Tuesday at Bud Yates home in Unionville.
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Ira Powell
Seth Brice
Leo Hecker
Robert
Marie Hecker
Johnnie Korns
Unionville
Tommy Hall
Bud Yates
Missouri Poultry Directory to Be Printed in 1919
A Missouri poultry directory is being compiled by C. T. Patterson of Springfield. It will list breeders by name address and poultry varieties with free listings for early submissions. The directory, to be printed in January 1919, will serve as a comprehensive reference for poultrymen adapting to postwar needs.
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Poultrymen of
Missouri
Jane
C. T.patterson
Springfield
In Memoriam and War Letters From 1918
A collection of memorial reveries for Pearl, Alva Hayes, and Mrs. Arthur Young, recounting loyalty, service, and loss. The item includes wartime letters from Alva Hayes to his wife Maude, plus pneumonia deaths of Mrs. Young and Mary Bell Young, with burial details in Torrey Cemetery and notes on Unionville residents.
Obituary of Pearl C Wright of Center Ville Iowa
Pearl C Wright born May 12 1875 in Putnam Missouri died December 12 1918 at home in Center Ville following an appendicitis operation. He married Lena Schick on December 18 1901 and survived by his wife and one daughter aged 13 with another daughter deceased. He leaves three brothers and six sisters including Harry Wright of Unionville. Interred at Unionville Cemetery after services led by Rev W D Cater of the M E church.
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Pearl C. Wright
Putnam County
Missouri
Centerville
Lena Schick
Harry Wright
Unionville
Pearl
W. D. Cater
M. E. Church
McAdoo Proposes Temporary Railway Control to 1924
Railway Director General McAdoo urged the Senate interstate commerce committee for U S control of railways through January 1924 to shield them from politics and allow study. He favored government supervision but warned against government ownership.
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McAdoo
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
U. S
In Loving Memory of Charlie Boyd Dedication
A memorial notice honors Charlie Boyd Dedication who died after pneumonia on May 3 1918. He was loved by family and friends, survived by parents and infant brother deceased, with grandparents and many relatives. He rests in Martins Town Cemetery. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to many friends for kindness during illness and death of their beloved son Mr and Mrs Robert Estal.
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Ascantere
Eas
Charlie Boyd
Entaligi
Charlie
Martinstown
Robert Estal
Spraying Logs Before Milling Prevents Dangerous Saw Obstructions
Logs at a northwestern mill undergo vigorous water spraying as they travel to the mill. Bits of rock or gravel can cling to bark and cause the circular saw to halt abruptly, risking the saw throwing pieces like shrapnel.
Female Micawbers and doorstep stock observations
The article reports on women described as Micawbers standing on doorsteps and delivering repeated remarks in magistrate and police court settings. It suggests modern Athens houses have ladies awaiting attention or bringing differences, with references to Cardiff and Western Admin.
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Cardiff
Athens
Dandelion Hustle Helps Woman Save 82000 Over Forty Years
An Italian woman in Philadelphia saved about 82000 by selling dandelions for decades after her husband died leaving her unprovided for. She collected dandelions and sent them to the city as a form of income.
Fragments Reflect on Road, Romars and Memory
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a mix of road memory and lament. It mentions mention of gramps, poetry tones, and practical concerns, with unclear references to years and services. The readable bits suggest a reflective piece on aging and guidance.
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Romars Grampd
Kyron
Bangs Neers
How Chinese Preserve Eggs
A brief note explains pidan or preserved duck eggs made by placing eggs in a brack tea salt Moe and wood ashes for six months. After draining they are coated with rice hulls and sold in markets.
Wars may be made unprofitable after all
Premier Lloyd George says Germany should pay England’s war bill totaling about forty billion dollars. The United States total cost around 120 billions if charged to Germany, exceeding Germany’s prewar wealth. The German propaganda in this country is exposed, with W R Hearst named for supporting it. those knowingly involved should be punished.
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Lloyd George
Germany
England
W. R. Hearst
Strength In Cheerfulness Inspires Steady Endurance
A reflective quotation notes cheerfulness as enduring strength and perpetual usefulness. It praises a uniformly joyous spirit and sunshine like grace derived from gladness and uprightness.
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Carlyle
Fire destroys Novinger railway station likely from stove
The Novinger railway station burned one night, believed caused by an overheated stove. A man slept in the building and woke to a blaze that could not be quenched. The station, built about 15 years ago, stood amid Keen City influenza deaths with three fatalities that week including a 21 year old.
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Novinger
Keen City
V San
What Does It. Poet Contemplates Editor's Wast Basket
A long haired poet questions fame and the editor’s decisions as his manuscript faces the waste basket. The piece centers on creative struggle and editorial gatekeeping in pursuit of lasting recognition.
The Acid Test and Body Image Debate in Gazette
A brief editorial in the Emporta Gazette argues that 4jman should not be deemed fat or old as long as he maintains perfect confidence in a belt. The piece uses satirical tone to critique appearance judgments.
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Emporta Gazette
New Year Watch Meetings Honor War Efforts in Missouri
Missouri holds state wide New Year Eve watch meetings in hundreds of school houses to praise war work and honor those who served or supported at home. Committees in every district organize events with Roll of Honor and lists of slackers for permanent state records.
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Missouri
WSS
France
Jada
Why buy War Savings Stamps in peacetime
Wartime economist argues for immediate purchase of War Savings Stamps to fund demobilization costs and postwar reconstruction. He notes millions must return home and others stay in Europe to ensure peace, urging citizens to support bonds and taxes as needed to reverse the wartime machine.
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WSS
The Maximum War Saver
Government limits WSS holdings to 31000 per person as Missouri seeks to meet its state quota. With demand easing more individuals can invest up to 1000 face value. Citizens are urged to consider this patriotic opportunity as a safe investment and to help reach the Missouri quota.
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WSS
Missouri
W.S.S
Gleanings for Our Boys at the Front
Letters from veterans in France recount wartime experiences and Christmas wishes. Names include Chester Pickett Dent Vestal Henry Harmon Ben Choate Nova Burns with notes on Arley Hurley and Pearl Haynes who is returning home from hospital. Local family updates follow with visits illnesses weddings and social calls amid holiday greetings.
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Pnask
France
Chester Pickett
Dent Vestal
Henry Harmon
Ben Choate
Nova Burns
Arley Hurley
Pearl Haynes
New York
Pearl
Virgi Burns
Orl
E F Vestal
Sydney
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Your
Uncle Sam
Bill Mullins
Grover Morgan
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Sandy Creek
Memoriam
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Tomo Owell
Alva Hayes
Maude Hayes
Mr Alva Hayes
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Via
Arthur Young
Mr. Young
Mary Bell Young
J . Green
Mt. Vermon Snegehboroad
Fillows Thomas
Jarrius
Mary Ellen
Annabelle
Greta Allene
St. John
Mustings
Life and Accident Insurance
W. A. Shelton
Hale and Edison’s
Tucan Ledford
Pearl Schuster
Warterston
Ira Lewellyen
Wava Roe
Eustace Trent
Virgil Baugher
Masuel Bay
Beckie Ruggles
EE. Casady
Lem Cowan
Robert Vestal
Harve Partin
Thameday
Herman Mullenix
Manuel Ray
Harley Casady
Casady
Virgil Breugher
Mary Ray
Tia
Jahn Haller
Libby
New Orleans
Hawkeye
Children’s Granite Chambers
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