Sam Richardson writes of storm at sea during transport voyage
A letter from Sam Richardson, a band member aboard the transport Von Steuben, recalls Hoboken to France voyages. He describes signaling practice, Marine escort, coaling, hospital performances for wounded, rough seas with waves washing over decks, and near-landing in New York as the ship nears port.
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C. E. Richardson
Sam
von Steuben
Atlantic
Man
New York
Hoboken
France
Waterland
French Port
O. K
America
Paris
Camp Cody Soldier Poem From the 126th Battalion
A Deming poem by a soldier of the 126th Machine Gun Battalion at Camp Cody NM recalls strenuous desert marches from Columbus to Hermanas. He描述 the blistering heat sand waterless yards leading to a blue lake that never arrives and a toll of thirsty days. The piece honors duty while avoiding complaint.
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126Th Machine Gun Battalion
Camp Cody, Deming, N. M
Soldier's Letter From Camp Cody Urges Humble Gratitude
A wartime letter from CPL. William M. Efner of Co. B, 126th Machine Gun Battalion at Camp Cody in New Mexico urges comrades to refrain from cursing when water is scarce and to remember the hardships faced by those back home. He contrasts roadside comforts with the boys walking below and calls for staying focused on duty rather than boastful talk.
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New York
William M. Efner
Co. B
126Th Machine Gun Ba
Camp Cody
N. M
Civil War skirmish near Red River yields captures
Fifty five years ago tomorrow the Nineteenth Iowa and Twenty six Indiana, sent seven miles from the main army to Atchafalay Bay, faced a large Confederate force after a rainy night. After a severe engagement 212 from the 19th Iowa and the same number from the 26th Indiana were captured and sent to Tyler Texas as prisoners for ten months. Killed were Samuel P Beard John C Ritchey and George Temple of Company C. John M Lytle from this place was wounded and captured.
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Iowa
Indiana
Red River
Atchafalay Bay
26Th
Tyler
Texas
Samuel P. Beard
John C. Ritchey
George Temple
John M. Lytle
Pearson Quits Job To Return As Iowa State Leader
Dr. R A Pearson resigns as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture to resume presidency of Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. He joins a departmental England mission before resuming duties, as G J Christie of Indiana is nominated to succeed him. Christie has led farm labor and extension work in Indiana and held roles at Iowa and Ontario credentials.
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Washington
D. C
R. A. Pearson
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanics
Pearson
Houston
United States
Department
Iowa State College
Dr. Pearson
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
England
France
Italy
G.J. Christie
Indiana
Senate
Christie
Montana
North Dakota
Ontario Agricultural College
Iowa Agricultural College
Ames
National Educational Association
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
National Seed Analysis Association
The
Association For the Promotion of
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Showcases Internal Remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. The medicine is taken internally and works through the blood to mucous surfaces. Prescribed by physicians, Hall's Catarrh Medicine blends tonics and blood purifiers, with testimonials available on request.
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Mhal
Hall
Tree. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Beating Germany Seen as Key to End War Says Col Bennett
In a letter dated August 22 Col E R Bennett of Iowa’s 168th Infantry recounts heavy losses of 1400 officers and men during the Marne drive between Soissons and Reims. He notes Allied success shifting the front to an allied offensive and praises the Rainbow division’s conduct, while reporting hard living and profiteering in France.
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Germany
America
Col
E. R. Bennett
Iowa
France
Marne
Soissons
Reims
Lafayette Young
Bennett
Champagne
Verdun
Baccarat
Lorraine
Badonvilles
Rainbow
West Front
United States
Western Front
Last Attack Reported as Victim Improves
Short update notes the victim is getting along nicely after the last attack. Authorities have not released further details about the incident or the suspect.
Railroad Detectives Notify Hobo Arrest Under War Act
East St Louis railroad detectives warned by Federal Manager Galloway that anyone riding trains or steamboats as a hobo faces arrest and penalties under the war revenue act.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
Galloway
Gold Meda Haarlem Oil Capsules Claim Kidney Relief
An advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble misattributed to female complaints. It claims quick relief from back pain headaches and insomnia and urges continued use to maintain health, noting import from Haarlem Holland and danger of substitutes.
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Haarlem
Holland
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Sam Richardson
Deming
Columbus
Hermanas
Gol, Bennett
TOWA
Harding
Dan Newquist
Hobs
Metz
Marshal Foch
Knights of Columbus
Lafayette
Richmond Journal
Azan
Europe
St. Mihiel
Austria
Russia
Roumania
U. S. Bureau of Education
War Industries Board
All News-dealers
Litera
Literary Digest ' T Wagnalls Company
Wows
Verreo Staves Gvisnain
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