Last Shots of War Reported By Private Miller
In a letter to his mother Private Richard C. Miller of the 23rd Engineers recalls the final hours of World War I, describing frontline action on November 11 amid shellfire, armistice signs, and celebrations as troops learned the war was ending. He notes German and Allied signals lighting the sky, French and American forces near the front, and the sense that peace was near despite ongoing dangers.
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J. C. Miller
Richard C. Miller
23Rd Engineers
Tlad
Germany
Influenza Cases Drop in Washington With Quarantine Possible
The influenza situation in Washington shows a hopeful decline with 6 new cases and 20 releases today up to 2 30 pm, 11 new cases and 24 releases yesterday, and 104 total cases last Saturday dropping to 77 this afternoon. If the trend continues, the board of health may lift the quarantine in a few days as more cases recover.
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Washington
Board of Health
Soldier Reflects on Frontline Experience in France
A veteran notes that his outfit fared better in France than in the U S and mentions cold nights and uncertain plans for leaving for “God's country” as the weeks pass. He compares hardships to others and describes unclear start dates.
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France
States
God's Country
Miller Funeral to Be Held Thursday
Funeral services for Wilber Miller who died Sunday afternoon will be held Thursday at two o clock at the Miller chapel. The service is private in charge of Dr J A Glendinning of the Methodist church. The casket will be open at the chapel Wednesday afternoon and Thursday forenoon. The Masonic Blue Lodge will hold a grave service at Elm Grove cemetery with the Knights Templar forming an escort from the chapel to the cemetery.
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Wilber Miller
Miller Chapel
J. A. Glendinning
Methodist Church
Funeral service for Wilber Miller set Thursday at 2
The funeral for Wilber Miller will be Thursday at 2 PM. The home service is private and a Knight Templar escort will accompany the body to Flin Grove cemetery where a brief Masonic service by the Blue Lodge will be held. J S McElhinney, E C L D Langeworthy, acting W M Hotz authorities listed.
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Wilber Miller
Flin Grove Cemetery
Blue Lodge
J. S. McElhinney
E. C. L. D. Langeworthy
Brown Writes On Army Troop Ship
Mr and Mrs Charles Brown received a letter from their son Priv ate Faye Brown on an army transport en route to Europe. He serves in Evacuation Ambulance Co 59% hospital corps and his unit was ordered to France after the armistice. He describes life at sea amid censorship and camouflage ships, sickness, damp quarters, and hopes for a landfall by Sunday.
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Charles Brown
Faye Brown
Europe
Evacuation Ambulance Co
Hospital Corps
France
Liverpool
England
The
Jay
Bill
Isley Endorses Chamberlain’s Tablets for Digestive Relief
Mrs D W Isley of Litchfield Illinois reports quick relief from stomach disorders and constipation using Chamberlains Tablets. The ad notes the product as a laxative and recommends it to others troubled by indigestion or constipation, with Lemmon’s Drug Store advertised.
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D. W. Isley
Litchfield
Lemmon’s Drug Store
Adort
District court clerk returns from Rochester and camp orders issued
J. D. Glasgow has resumed duties as district court clerk after a ten day stay in Rochester Minnesota. Private Ralph Brown who aided the exemption board has orders to report to Camp Dodge to be mustered out and will likely depart tomorrow.
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J.D. Glasgow
Rochester
Minn
Ralph Brown
Camp Dodge
Funerals Arranged for Squire, Anderson and Caldwell Family
Funeral notices announce services for Mrs Chas Squire at Miller chapel Wednesday at 10 in private rites led by Rev J A Glendinning. Charles Anderson's service occurred yesterday at 8:30 pm with pallbearers listed. burial in Elm Grove Caldwell. Edna Lucile Caldwell and Mrs John Caldwell held private services at 1 30 pm with interment in Elm Grove cemetery.
Funeral private for Katherine Stichter due to quarantine
The funeral for Katherine Stichter will be private because of quarantine. Friends are invited to call at the residence tomorrow between 11 and 3 o'clock.
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Katherine Stichter
Services Time Pending Arrival of Brother in Albany
The hour of the services has not been set definitely pending the arrival of a brother Otto Stichter of Albany New York.
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Otto Stichter
Albany
N.Y
Funeral of Mrs Squire in Miller chapel
The funeral service for Mrs. Chas. Squire will be held at the Miller undertaking chapel at 10 o clock tomorrow. The service will be private but the casket will be open from 8 to 10 in the chapel for friends to view the body.
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Chas. Squire
Miller Undertaking
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Support
The Anderson family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid after the loss of Charles T. Anderson and Mrs. C. T. Anderson and family.
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Charles T. Anderson
Escort for Sir Knight Wilber Miller Service
Report to the Asylum Thursday at 1 30 oclock to serve as an escort in honor of the late Sir Knight Wilber Miller by order of J D Glasgow Cap Gen
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Wilber Miller
J. D. Glasgow
Americans in Paris Shop Clash Over War Shortages
Four tanned American privates in Paris argue with a French shop girl as she tries to help. The soldiers, speaking fractured French, say they cannot understand and lament wartime shortages, with a moments of humor as they admit their limited phrases. The scene portrays tension and light banter amid wartime austerity.
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Paris
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Testimonial Notice in Toledo
Ohio and Toledo figures describe a sworn oath by J Cheney senior partner of F Cheney & Co offering one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The sworn statement notes the firm will pay and details the medicine's internal action and solicits testimonials.
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State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Rank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleabon
Funny Cultural Misfit Over Clothing Sizes Abroad
A Yankee shopper frustrates his search for a blouse in a French market as shop clerks explain the size difference. He jokes about his girlfriend back home and tests a blouse labeled 42 while the YMC A clerk demonstrates the conversion. He pockets the change and wonders about shoe sizes.
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Country
Loss of President Mourned in Portugal
Lisbon reports the assassination of Dr. Sidinio Paes the president of Portugal. His body is taken to Belem palace as funeral rites are prepared. Osserio Castro remains in office as government leader while parliament considers a successor. The capital is in mourning.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Sidinio Paes
Belem
Osserio Castro
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