Armistice Signs and Troop Movements Return Home
November 26 dispatch notes first units of American expeditionary forces to return from overseas, with 382 officers and 6,614 men of air service and detachments to sail on Minnekahda Lapland and Orca. Army movement continues toward New York as brigades and divisions begin coming from French ports, with detailed unit lists aboard the ships and on the steamer area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
General March
Air Service
England
Minnekhada
Lapland
Orea
Liverpool
Whaw
Great Britain
March
Minnekahda
Aero Squadron
Aeron Squadron
Construction Company
Construction Company, 7 Officers ,238 Men; 15Th ‘Construction Company
92Nd Aero Squadron
Medic Department
France
Artred Press
Roy W. Howard
United Press
Mr. Howard
Wilson
United States
Paris
Admiral Benson
Thackera
Salads and Desserts Menu Items Listed
A list of desserts and salads including marshmallow with whipped cream, steamed plum pudding with brandy sauce, vanilla ice cream, and pumpkin coffee. The items reflect a vintage menu style with simple preparations and classic accompaniments.
Big Meeting at the Grand November 30 at 1 P M
A big gathering is set for November 30 at the Grand with Lieutenant Carmenil of France, a frontline veteran and envoy of the French Government, sharing frontline experiences from Verdun and over thirty months at the front. Speakers include Dr. J. C. Orth Guthrie Center, Prof. G. N. Merry State University, Fred W. Sargent, E. A. Morling Emmetsburg, and Ada G. Gannon Davenport. Doors open 12:30, program begins 1 PM. attendees urged to arrive early.
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Carmenil
Verdun
J. C. Orth
Guthrie Center
G. N. Merry
State University
Fred W. Sargent
Iowa
E. A. Morling
Emmetsburg
Ada G. Gannon
Davenport
America
France
Superior News Roundup of Visits Illness and Local Affairs
Superior residents report visitors from Armstrong Estherville Waukon Blue Island and Council Bluffs. Illnesses include flu appendicitis and a hospital operation for George Weise and editor Allison. Frank Yoch to sell personal property in Waukon and plan to return to Superior. Multiple family visits and nursing support noted along with a funeral. Local auto business change announced with Heads and Strong buying Schuler’s shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Chapman
Lesley
Little John
Armstrong
Nettie Yoch
Estherville
Frank Yoch
Don Zerfoss
Waukon
George Weise
Fredett
Blue Island
Illinois
Weise
A. J. Yoch
Frank
Superior
McKenney
Keltz
nEads
Mr. Strong
Council Bluffs
Schuler
Allen Olsen
Ames
Ed Harris
Roy Holmes
Baby
A. A
A. Yoch
Miss Yoch
Grace Eads
Minnesota
Walter
Huntington
Ray
Thomas
Glen
Jois Larson
Spirit Lake
Nellie Zerfoss
Wauka
Orvia Strong
Council Buuffs
J. W. Leavitt
Olney
Ilinois
Jennie McCoy
Spring View
Nebraska
Charles Yo
W. H. Allison
Griswold
Allison
Spencer
M. Speelman
Miss Olson
Harris
Dr. Johnston
Sam Johnston
Camp Grant
Marguerite Bryan
Des Moines
W. Bryan
O. Olsen
F. Leopold
Joliet
Jim Coon
Josephine Gilvin
Sharpsburg
Kentucky
John Billhorn
I. Sherlock
Graettinger
Jim O’rourke
L. Martin
Camp Dodge
Mray J. JH
Emmetsburg
Hazel Beatty
Soldiers Paid In Full And Travel Allowances Vary
Washington reports the War Department confirms discharged soldiers receive full pay and travel expenses at 3 3/4 cents per mile to their homes, plus two cents per mile for rail travel. The notice addresses civilians claiming aid after discharge and notes accompanying personal items, local obituaries, and family updates from Superior and nearby towns.
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War Department
Local notices and sales near Estherville area
A pasted page lists visits and travel by Griswold and area residents, illnesses, and funeral travel. It also mentions subscriber statements mailing for Vindicator and Republican, and two big closing-out farm sales by Fred Hintz and J. H. Martin with livestock, machinery, and household goods, detailing locations near Estherville, Superior, Terril, Fisherville, and Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hintz and Son
W. H. Andrae
Estherville
Superior
Terri
Fred Hintz
Louis
J. H. Martin and Son
Martin Farm
Fisherville
Terril
Raleigh
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Transit
Gale
Elks Club
Elks
K. of P
John Lilly
Roy Burt
Ralph Rosseau
A. E. Bigelow
Carl Rogers
Fred Schultz
Lou Perkins
Andy Buck
Vance Noe
Chris Rosenberger
Robt. West
Milt Barlow
Miller
Messrs. Miller & Farrington
ThanksSivine
Miller Hotel and Cafe
Michigan Celery
Virginia
Apple
the Grand
Jay Bosworth
Brown
City Hospital
The
Vindicator and Republican Co
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