Letters From France From Henry S Baker Jr 1918
Mrs. Henry S Baker of Peyton Street shares excerpts from letters by her son Henry S Baker Jr of the Washington and Lee University hospital unit in France. The messages dated March 6 to March 12, 1918 describe city life, train travel, rations, German prisoners, air raids, visits to a palace, and life with the French army before front-line service.
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Street
Henry S Baker, Jr
France
Washington and Lee University Hospital
Dawson
Germany
Hin
Dada
Public Sale of David Fries Property in Winchester Virginia
Public auction in front of Frederick County Court House Winchester Virginia on April 20 218 at 11 o clock A M offering four parcels: a 60 by 30 foot lot with a cottage and outbuildings on Fairmont Avenue a 60 by 21 foot lot with a dwelling and blacksmith shop and two timber tracts totaling 17 1 2 acres adjoining local properties. Terms require one third cash day of sale with balance secured by two notes and deed of trust at 6 percent interest.
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David Fries
Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
Frederick County
Fairmont Avenue
da Johnson
Ptt
T. S. Hancher
Davis Fries
George H. Kinzel
Fairfax E. 2
Fairfax Lane
Sarah Zane
B. J. Evang
Fairview Church
Pughtown Pike
James Lewis
Preston Parlett
Cather
Jacob Fries
J. S. Streit
John Lauck
Holland
William Fries
Gets-It to the Dance and Corn Remedy Claims
An advertising fragment promotes Gets-It for foot pain relief claiming quick relief from corns calluses and tight shoes. It touts a dance night and mentions corn-pains and toe corn issues with emphasis on easy peeling and relief.
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B. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Winchester
Miller’s Drug Store
Livick’s
Feeling Blue Take A Calotab
Ad shows Calotabs as a liver cleansing laxative with one tab at bedtime. It promises no nausea and a morning cleanse, then unrestricted activities. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee.
Wartime Letter Fragments Describe Bombs and Travel
The narrator recalls near constant bombardment and airplanes circling, with some aircraft lit and others not. They note kind locals aiding refugees and rough French understanding, claiming good health and appetite as they travel. The entry dated March 21 mentions waking to the sound of guns and being miles from the front.
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Nile
States
Gans
Die Trom
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U.S. . Pat
the Home Insurance Company
ORE
H.R. Bryarly & Bro
Racine
Neel Motor CO
John M. Miller
People’s Bargain Store
Bell Phone
Chapman’s Auto Supply CO
South Main Street
Faulkner Building
Neel Motor Company
Main and
Water Streets
Henry Baker
Henry S. Baker
Peyton
New York
John Randall
J. F. Streit
D.b
Cy, Fries
T. A. David
L. L
N. Main St
Thyitt
Franck Baker & Sor Pharmacists
Asco Drug CO
H. K. Green & Bro
Blue
Moling & Seal
Phose
USS Garage
Lovett Bros., Mens
Queen Insurance CO
America
Hansbrough
Carter
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