Sergeant Dolies Learns French from Frontline France Letter
Sergeant Fred Dollies in Co D 503rd Engineers writes from a French camp about forestry supply work, building a small railway, and life near a chateau. He describes learning French from a local tutor, meeting French families, and the war's impact on daily life while noting insurance, mail delays, and army routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dollies
Fred Dollies
Washington High School
Co. D, 502Rd Engineers
France
Fred
Hoya
America
Pershing
Spain
Swiss Alps
Deans Serves Fresh Sundaes and Local Notices
Fat and drink at Deans featured fresh strawberry sundaes and sweet potato plans for sale. A J Peterson advertised phone numbers 195 1% 105 for these offers. Miss Gladys Hemmings returned Thursday from a four weeks visit with her grandmother in Middleton Iowa.
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Sweet Potato
A. J. Peterson
Sweet Potato Plang
Phone 105
Gladys Hemmings
Middleton
Iowa
Dream Omens In England Yet Horses And Dogs Portend
The article explains that in English dream lore horses and dogs signify good fortune for the sleeper while dreams of ripe barley or harvest hedges foretell illness and misfortune, reflecting beliefs that animals mirror human character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
MAX HAYS TELLS ABOUT HIS TRIP TO COLORADO
Max Hays recounts arrival at Fort Logan Colorado on May 3 1918 after leaving Omaha April 30. He details rapid processing tests and duties including stenography a drill to load provisions and other detail work. He hopes for tank division assignment and notes mountains near the fort and his planned mail home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Steven
Oregon
Prom Prance Letter From War Front Soldier
Private Ld Bandy writes home about receiving letters and care packages, notes luck with no fatalities, and describes a shanty with rats and rain chewing hair as a light hardship. He mentions a mustache change and signs with affection to Father, Mother, and Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Papa
Alma
Cuddy
Walter Meek Named Grinnell College House Chairman
Walter Meek of Washington is named one of six new house chair men for Grinnell College men’s dormitories. The six were nominated by student ballots last night and appointed this morning by Prof. J. P. Ryan, junior dean of men, in a unique student self government process.
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Grinnell
Grinnell College
Walter Meek
Washington
J. P. Ryan
United States
Liberty Loan appreciation letter from J B McDougal
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago relations chief J B McDougal lauds the volunteers and workers behind the seventh district Liberty Loan drive. He singles out committeemen solicitors bank clerks railroad workers and employees who handled about 2 509 000 subscriptions with no public expense to the bank or Treasury.
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J. B. McDougal
Federal Reserve Bank
Iowa
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
United States Treasury Department
Chicago
Treasury Department
Will Speak Live Times Tomorrow In City
Joy Jeffreys visiting city for a brief stay will speak five times tomorrow. He will appear at U P church at 8 95, another at 10 30 Pres Ylerian, KM League M E church at 6 30, and at 7 20 in the Baptist church delivering a sermon from John 15 5 Ye Are the Branches. Former resident enjoys reconnecting with old friends.
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Joy Jeffreys
U. P
Pres- Lylerian
KM. League M. E
The
Baptist Church
St. John
Jeffreys
Banana Cultivation: Banana Trees Yield Annual Fruit
The banana plant matures about a year after planting. The trunk reaches 8 to 10 feet tall with a 36 inch girth. From the root multiple suckers grow, each becoming a new tree. The life is brief, as the plant is felled after fruit gathering or during harvest.
Captain Shuman Reports U S Hospital Milestones in France
Letter from Capt. John W. Shuman of Hospital Unit K in France describes wartime work at Base Hospital and the local hospital in a French city. He notes a 30 bed capacity with English French and American patients, building an incinerator, and daily duties as chief of the medical side. He mentions living with a kindly elderly landlady and observing French surgical work in Paris.
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Old Britain
United States
John W. Shuman
France
L. N. Shuman
Washington
Base Hospital
Uncle Sam
Paris
The Bar Sinister at Fox theatre debuts amid praise
Edgar Lewis eight reel photodrama of race equality The Bar Sinister receives unanimous praise from the national board of review for its careful handling of race issues. The film, to be shown Monday and Tuesday, emphasizes social differences without promoting jealousy or contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Review
Edgar Lewis
New
Fox Theatre
Mr. Lewis
Board of Review
Value of Ideals in Life
A short quotation by Admiral Sir Rosslyn Erskine Wemyss extols the power of ideals. He argues that living without guiding ideals yields dull existence, while those who hold clear ideals achieve far greater results.
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Legion
Rosslyn Erskine Wemyss
War thrift stamp sale organized by Matthews office
Local business men arrange with J T Matthews for thrift stamp sales starting Monday the 12th. Matthews will handle the campaign from 9 a m to 6 p m in the post office lobby with volunteers sought to aid in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Matthews
Matthews
Mr. Matthews
Might Have Changed History
The piece reflects on how alternate interpretations of dreams could have altered history. It cites Joseph, Caesar, Calpurnia, and Pilate as examples where heed might have changed outcomes, suggesting the dream messages held world shaping potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Pharaoh
Hancer
Caesar
Calpurnia
Rome
Pilate
The Old Time Cord Regulation Cord of Wood
The common method describes cutting trees into four foot lengths then splitting, piling in a standard cord eight by four by four feet. The cord contains 128 cubic feet with about 70 percent wood and 60 percent air, reflecting the old fashioned regulation cord.
Mystery of Redwood Acorn and Heavy Pumpkin Fruit
The oak bears small acorns while the pumpkin vine carries heavy fruit. The vine climbs freely and reaches any supporting structure, yet its fruits mature despite varying weights up to about 100 pounds.
Optimistic Thought Inspires Reflection On Past Life
A brief musing argues that living twice is possible by cherishing memories of a former life. It invites readers to savor retrospect and carry wisdom forward to present times.
Cyrus Chapter No. 13 Royal Arch Masons Called Meeting
A called meeting of Cyrus Chapter No. 13 Royal Arch Masons is set for Monday evening May 15 at 7 o clock sharp. Members are urged to attend on time for mark and past masters degree work as directed by L. D. Langworthy H P.
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A. M. EF
D. W. Brown
Ookaloosa
Royal Arch Masons
Cyrus
Mark
L. D. Langworthy
H. P
Statue of Liberty Cheeks Go Red in Fresh Air Fun
A boy named Francis spends time cutting pictures from magazines and coloring them. He finishes a Statue of Liberty image and, after careful scrutiny, jokes that her cheeks should be red since she is out in the fresh air.
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Francis
Origin of Measurements and Old Expressions
The article explains how the ell stems from the arm and how a yard and a quarter could result from Trenty 1. It traces body-based measures and common phrases such as a hop step and jump a stone's throw and within a bowshot away.
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Trenty 1
One Cause of Failure and Human Fickleness
Quote reflects a sermonistic view on human fallibility and dissatisfaction arising from ignorance of one’s mission and its necessities as stated by Rev. T. Carton in a devotional excerpt. The text probes purpose, fulfillment, and the psychology of disappointment.
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Carton
First Ezilcon Ascension Claimed by Portuguese Priest
The text asserts Pere Berthold Gueman a Portuguese priest made the first balloon ascent about 172 or more years before Mongolfer, though the source is unclear and may mix figures and dates.
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Pere Berthold Gueman
Mongolfer
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Sergeant Dolies
Washington, D. C
Wademoiselle
Medemoiselle
Dowbie
Germany
Y. M.C
Kaiser
Atlantic
Camp
Bordeaux
Cambridge University of England
F. W. Dolies
503Rd Engineers
Deans
Max Hays
FT. Logan, Colo
Lpward Bandy
Rats
Raen
Enuf
Journal
W. Meek
Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve
BANK
John Shumans
Journal Office
Red
Boyd Aberdo
W. G Robertson
Crawfordaville
F. C. Boal
Catalos
Frank Flaherty
Marion Avenue
TWIK
Ben Wallace
Leigh Hi. Wallace
Surrey
C. W. Busby
Square
Lotsa
J. FP. WE. Taylor
I. D. Quinn
Unclefmed Co Express Office
GIVNG
Thomas Simpson
Boyd Berdo
COOD
Iowa Ave
Rothschilds
Matthens
Phoenix Hall
Red Cross Garment Workers
Bible Department
Frank L. Wilson
Fyvening
Fortniddly Club
Fr. L. Wilson
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