American soldier letters from WWI voyage to France
A wartime letter from Dale describes crossing to France in box cars, landing near Metz and Liverpool, surviving a brutal convoy and sea, Thanksgiving aboard ship, and witnessing German cannon trains. He praises Uncle Lamb’s soldiers, notes abundant mail from home, and contemplates future front service with mixed resolve and longing.
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Hoyt
TL. Hoyt
Ogden
Langres Marne
Prager
Ralph
Uole
Lamarns
Marna
Brance
Amantlean Lank Center
Metz
France
Liverpool
Pardiowlay
Nedry
Ln Walt
Germany
Wales
Dale
Clans in Alaska End Hostilities After Conference
In Sitka Alaska on November 8 1919 delegates from the Sitka and Seanell clans of the Kock Wah Tan caste of the Thilmker Indian tribe agreed to end feuds. The meeting followed a World War armistice theme and emphasized democratic principles taught by U S government teachers.
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Sitwa
Alwakh
Sitka
Alaska
United States
Spanish Influenza A New Name For An Old Disease
Spanish influenza appeared in Spain by May and spread worldwide. The piece outlines symptoms and a home treatment involving Vap Rub and steam inhalation, stresses medical caution, and warns against panic while noting low fatality rates and dangers to the ill or exhausted. It cites external applications and emphasizes doctor consultation.
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Spain
Oils Connics
Dover
Chewtack
N.C. Yondaf Health
Une Vick
Montel
Carey
Yapoltuhy
der Childeen
Peace Restored Between Sitkas and Wrangell Tribes
After years of hostility the Sitkas and Wrangell tribes moved toward peace. Delegates traveled from Wrangell to meet Sitkas leaders and after a week of talks agreed to bury past feuds. With Chief Shiks's death a lasting accord on northern waters ends fear of each other during hunting and fishing trips.
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Jack Yaquah
Shaks
Mie
Wrangolla
Jack Vouan
Sitkas
Wrangell
Shiks
Anove
Wrangeila
Ogden Women Oppose Salt Lake War Mothers Invite
Ogden women resist participation in a statewide patriotic celebration terms and argue against inviting Salt Lake War Mothers to attend the event. The dispute centers on affiliations, recognition, and the role of local groups in supporting democracy and war aid during the era, with Ogden factions asserting independence from Salt Lake organizers.
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Folster Shindard
Paster
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Ogden
Totel Utah
Faye
Worl Tha Ogdon Society
Camerillien
Analyson
Bey
Paul
Orden
David Evcles
Federal
Lward
Ila
Mathers
Neeral Cupport
Persul
ORO
Sean
Teres
Meeerky
Helen Wey
Wilkinson Brothers Serve Uncle Sam in World War I
Letters from Corporal Wilkinson and Sergeant Wilkinson chronicle service in France and Belgium. They describe frontline duties, bridge work, rough weather, and hope for home as they recount travels through St Mikol, Ypres, Ardennes, and Flanders. A memorial ode to Princeton heroes accompanies the wartime text.
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W. A. Wilkinaon
L. E. Wilkinson
D. R. Wilkinson
Andrew Wilkinson
Colm
St. Miklol
Pas Ver
Yordun
Ardennes
Flanders
Belgium
Ur Venrk
Doughbour
Elvin
France
Dean
Selgiun
Ike
Andy
van Dyke
Pringeton
BN. J
Princeton
Henry Yng Vke
Helland
Nog
Inez
Chateau-Thierry
Sant Mich‘el
Marne
Meuse
Mocelle
Shentat Amay
Late actress linked to Joseph Jefferson dies in 1967
The article recalls a leading actress once with Joseph Jefferson, her last stage appearance in Hartford in 1967, and her creeping neurosis. She married a Mr Tiffany, then Charles Greene, left the stage in 1904, and later lived near Jefferson’s home at Ruzzarila Bay. She planned her funeral with pallbearers named for Thursday.
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Joseph Jefferson
Hartford
Syracuse
Tiffany
New York
Charlies
Greene
South America
Ruzzarila Bay
Famous Actress Dies After Fifty Years on Stage
Syracuse New York December reports the death of Annie Ward Thfimny born Annie Ready a famed actress who spent over fifty years on the stage. She appeared with noted stars including Hitler Sothern Sweater Wallace and Lawrence Hartett during her long career.
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Syracuse
WN. Y
Aunie Ward
Annie Ready
Hitler Sothern
Sweater Wallace
Lawrence Hartett
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