Private Clement Eagle Sends Christmas Letter From France
Private Clement J. Eagle of Company D 39th Infantry writes to his parents about fighting the Germans at Chateau Thierry and other battles. He details the May voyage to France, the July and September offensives, and sees Allied admiration for American soldiers. He longs for home at Christmas and notes writing on German telegraph blanks.
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Clement J. Eagle
H. S. Eagle
39Th Infantry
Chateau Thierry
Washington
United States
France
New Jersey
Brest
Callas
Vesie
Germany
Clem
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Testimonials
Mrs. O Cook of Macon Illinois reports quick relief from coughs using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Mrs Jas A Knott of Chillicothe Missouri says it cannot be beat for coughs and colds. Fr J Moore of Oval Pennsylvania notes it cured settled chest colds. Lemmons Drug Store advertisement.
Soldier Son Jay Brewers Armistice Reflections From France
Brewer mails a lengthy Langres dated letter from France describing meals and transport, hospitalization, Red Cross aid, and a large German prisoner camp near the front. He notes homeward hopes, Christmas wishes, and plans to rejoin his unit after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer
Jay Brewer
France
Langres
Brest
Frustrations in Sharing Hard Luck and Good Luck
A reflective piece admonishes readers not to expect all luck to be with one person, noting misfortune and fortune happen to many, and balance is a lifelong pattern rather than a single outcome.
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Alsace
Lorraine
Luxembourg
Metz
Verdun
France
Germany
Alpine Landing
Princess Matoika
Camp Merritt
Hoboken
Butter Men Balk On New Standard
Iowa butter makers oppose raising the butterfat standard from 80 to 82 percent contending the public would pay more for butter already in short supply since the war. Delegates blame supply and demand for high prices while welcoming word that certain restrictions will be removed effective January 6.
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Marshalltown
Iowa Creamery Butter Manufacturers’ Association
United State Department of
Lista
Association of American Dairy, Food and Drug Officials
Iew
BYU
Association
R. R. Welday
State Food Administration
Burlington
Des Moines
Creamery Owners’ Association
Ilcox
Mason City
Paul W
Croweley
J. Fr. Dawson
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HMNS
PRIV
Clem Eagle
Thierry
America
Chamberlain
Red Cross
Jay
Mattoon
Lemmon's Drug Store
Prospect
Indianapolis News
Graham
Ike C. M. S&f. Clothing Co
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