Red Cross drive called to aid wounded soldiers in war effort
A wartime appeal urges immediate support for the Red Cross over chain letters and other fundraisers. It praises nursing care in Algiers and France, notes the author’s father’s long life of service, and calls Ford owners to join in patriotic parades and wartime mobilization. It closes with a subscription pitch for the World newspaper.
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Legion
Algiers
No Man’s Land
France
The
Red Cross
Goffe Reunion Brings Brothers Home for Christmas
The Goffe family gathers as Rae Paul and Bruce return from marriages and distant jobs to share Christmas with their parents. Though some are with wives’ families part of the season, all return to the parental roof on Christmas morning, a sight praised by Wilson World for their strong family bonds.
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Goffe
Rae
Paul
Bruce
Wilson
Quarantined Camp 1 Reports Meningitis Case and Drills
From Camp 1 on December 1 1917 a quarantine is in effect due to spinal meningitis. One case appeared about ten days ago, the sick man is recovering at the base hospital. Regiment conducts infantry drill with occasional artillery dismounted drills, anticipates mounted drilling at Catron, and endures gas mask practice. Daily routine includes setting up exercises, marching, drill, games, and a daily retreat. Weekly quarters inspection emphasizes neatness, personal inspection, and proper attire. Saturday is holiday. Sunday has only reveille and retreat. Men serve KP duties, with one man guarding half of Thanksgiving. Equipment lists include blankets, uniforms, hats, coats, and undergarments. most items secured, with two trousers and the quilt outstanding. Captain envisions possible motorization, with uncertain truck allocations. Thousands reassigned from Depute Brigade, forming a training unit for other branches. The regiment recently held a large rodeo with 15,000 spectators and substantial profits for the regimental mess.
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Catron
Revielle
K.P
Jai
Tacoma
Depute
Letter From Cecil Rappe North Dakota 1917 Christmas
A wartime letter from Cecil Rappe dated December 28 1917 in North Dakota to his brother describes rough sea travel with high winds and large waves aboard a ship. He mentions Thanksgiving boxes from home, a rush to finish electrical class exams ahead of March, and a wish for a safer Merchant Marine service. He notes Uncle Sam and a Christmas drive boasting an auto parade in Wa Keeney Kansas and urges readers to subscribe to the World.
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Gally Rats
Sailor Sant
Pred Kerth
Boston
Trego County
Wa- Keeney
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Henry Ford
Ford
Cadilacs
WaKeeney State Bank
Kodaks
W. W. Gibson
Rexall
Wa-Keeney, Kan
the Goffe
Waakeeney, Kansas
Cecil Rappe
S. S. North Dakota
Merchant Marine
Merchant Marines
Sam
Margaret - Swiggett
Parm Loans
Keeney, Kansas
Tas Ene Base Lay
Pepe Sara Agabiapapr
Mena Howard
Hamilton, Illinois
As. Treger
Wa-Keanty, Kansas
Santa Claus Headquarters
H. W. Finch
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