Navy airman recounts France trip turned back at Brest harbor
Kenneth Carris in the aviation service of the navy writes home on December 15 describing a voyage to Brest France aboard the Louisville then De Kalb, four days ashore none off ship, stormy return after a nine day crossing, winds up to 76 nautical miles, and welcome from harbor craft in New York Harbor.
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France
Brest
Kenneth Carris
Navy
Atlantic
KB. C. Carris
New York
U. S
Louisville
Pring Eitel Freiderich
de Kalb
New York Harbor
Dave Livingston Transferred to Bordeaux in Paymaster Department
Sergeant Major Dave Livingston writes from France that he was moved from Blois to Bordeaux and now serves in the Paymaster Department at the embarkation camp. He reports good health after a gas attack and notes thirty clerks report to him. The assignment may keep him in France for several weeks, delaying a possible return by Christmas.
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Dave Livingston
Blois
France
Bordeaux
States
Haskins Presbyterian Church to Reopen December 22
The Haskins Presbyterian church resumes services this Sunday December 22 with a Christmas sermon. Pastor S Eldridge Wallin notes flu dangers are diminished and urges a large congregation to restart church attendance. The Sunday evening lecture will explore the theme A Close Shave.
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Haskins Presbyterian Church
S. Eldridge Wallin
Rehearing in Old Case At Washington County Court
Court sits without a judge at Washington County Courthouse to rehear the Arthaud versus Farmers and Merchants State Bank case. Judge Talbott sent a reporter to record testimony as no bench context exists while the November term resumes under emergency adjournment rules.
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Washington County Court House
F. J
Joseph A. Arthaud
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Supreme Court
John F. Talbott
Brooklyn
Jennie Allery
Montezuma
Washington
Charles A. Dewey
J. Lu. Brookhart
Bank
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher
Arthauds
Talbott
Glascow
No Cold Braid for Foch
In Paris President Wilson faced Marshal Foch in civilian dress rather than parade uniform, with decorations visible and an old forage eagle. Foch told the president that his visit to France conferred the greatest honor, while the president said Foch’s visit to America would be greater.
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Paris
Wilson
Marshal Foch
Marshal
Unrest in Spain Linked to Bolshevik German Support
Reports attribute rising Catalan separatist tensions in Spain to Bolshevik activity aided by German organizations and funds. State Department notes the Madrid government does not view the situation as serious and reports early disturbances in Cyr lonia were quickly suppressed by police.
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State Department
Washington, Dee
Spain
Catalonia
Cone
Cyrlonia
Ashby’s 109th Ammunition Train Letter From France
Gerald J. Ashby writes from Bordeaux to his father detailing a 700 kilometer convoy trip through Tours Bourges and back, staying in hotels, riding French trains, and observing military logistics. He notes censorship easing, plans to send home official papers, and wishes his family a merry Christmas.
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J. A. G. Ashby
Gerald Ashby
109Th
Thin Washington Boy
Bordeaux
Yad
Dave
Dijon
Tours
Suzy
Nash
Liberty
France
Alps
Bourges
United States
U. S
Washington
Mrs Isley Endorses Chamberlains Tablets for Digestive Relief
A letter from Mrs Col W Isley of Litchfield Illinois praises Chamberlains Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative calling them quick and sure relief for indigestion and constipation. Lemmons Drug Store carries the product.
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Col. W. Isley
Litchfield, Til
Lemmon’s Drug Store
Advt
Red Cross Drive Postponed In Influenza Year
The annual Red Cross membership drive is postponed nationwide due to influenza. Washington county will delay until after the new year with a county-wide campaign. life memberships exempt. Members are urged to wait to renew until the campaign starts and the roll can be rebuilt.
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American Red Cross
Washington
Washington County
W. M. Keeley
Red Cross
Good Fellows Annual Fund Drive Open for Christmas Help
The Good Fellows appeal invites contributions to fund baskets of goods for neighbors whose health or finances limit holiday cheer. A women’s committee will handle purchases while a men’s committee plans finances. volunteers are urged to be ready when approached, underscoring the season’s community spirit.
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Good Fellows Fund
Good Fellows Movement
Good Fellows of Washington
Two Slayers to Die on Gallows February First
Albert Johnsen and another Chicago man convicted of murder face execution after the supreme court affirmed the lower court. The report notes a rapid move toward transatlantic air travel with planned passenger service between London Paris and other European capitals once an armistice ends hostilities.
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Springfield
Albert Johnsen
Chicago
Carder
Supreme Court
London
Enghant
America
Lonmton
Paris
Degenerative Mouth Infections Linked to Systemic Ills
A damaged fragment describes dental decay and gum disease causing a cascade of health issues. It cites rheumatism, anemia, ulcers, kidney concerns, diabetes, nervous exhaustion, and even pneumonia risks associated with infected gums.
Quotations on character and fortune from Baud
The writer notes that a thoroughly scoundrel can seem most courteous and that the most sociable people are often most lacking in moral dignity. The observation highlights paradoxes in character and social behavior.
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George Baud
Bird Protection Societies In New Zealand
New Zealand hosts 29 avifaunal protection societies formed to safeguard native wildlife and introduce new game birds and animals. Chartered by the government, these groups operate under official supervision and have released numerous pheasant varieties quail opossums rainbow trout salmon and other species while paying bounties for hawk destruction.
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New Zealand
Germany’s Oldest Rail Line Short but Notable
The Ludwig railway in Germany links Purth and Nurenburg as one of the world’s shortest lines. Conceived by hop merchant Johannes Scharrer and named for King Ludwig after a 1852 plan, it employs about 90 people and carries roughly 4,000,000 passengers annually.
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Germany
Eithes
Purth
Nurenburg
Johannes Scharrer
Philadelphia Tnquirer
Lentwig
Use of Orange Oil in Perfumes Foods and Beverages
The document notes orange oil and adulterated forms with strong aroma used in perfumes essences soups beverage flavors and in cake confectionery. It highlights Jamaten orange oil main use in Turner biscuits especially wafer biscuits paired with ices and iced drinks. Gas Logie.
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Maine
Those Dear Girls Dialogue on Miss Toomley Ritch Jealousy
A fragmentary exchange shows Nell and Belle discussing Meg Cutting remarking that TP resembles Miss Toomley Ritch and Belle commenting on jealousy toward Miss Toomley Ritch. The casual gossip hints at social tensions and rivalries among local figures.
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Nell
Meg Cutting
Counter Question From a Fragmented Transcript
A fragmentary quote from the Boston Transcript shows a dialogue about marriage and deception. The text hints at trust and intention in a strained exchange, with unclear speakers and context.
Miss Margaret Carnegie Engaged to Roswell Miller
Miss Margaret Carnegie daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Cath wile becomes engaged to Musign Roswell Miller son of the late Roswell Muller former president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad. Carnegie debuted two years ago and has served as vice president of the Arie strong league for several years.
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Margaret Carnegie
Daugher
Andrew Cathe Wile
Musign Roswell Miller
Roswell Muller
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Miss Carnegie
Arie Strong League
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