September 11, 1918 Dear Folks: We moved and are now in a small village in France and I think we will stay here awhile anyway I hope so as I like it. This village is nearly a large… Read More
Somewhere in England, October 11, 1918 Mr. W. A. Reid, Renville, Minn. Dear Friend Reid: It makes me blush with shame to think I did not write to you before this time. Being awful busy in military life,… Read More
The following letter from Clarence A. Buehler tells something of his experience in France:Dear Mother and all:Will write you a few lines and let you know that I am well and feeling fine. I have been moving around… Read More
The following letter from Corp. M.J. Jacobs, Group 2, 13 Co. M.T.D. Camp Hancock, Ga., was received too late for last week’s publication. We gladly publish the letter this week. Bird Island Union:Dear Friends:Well I am nearly three… Read More
My Dear Mother: This is the first Sunday at Camp. It is kind of quiet. We took measurements for our uniforms today, but I don’t suppose we will get them quite yet. I have not had my examination… Read More
Dear Mother and All,I’m not very busy today so I thought I would try and write some letters. I am going to write Harold a few lines. Do you hear from him very often? I am looking for… Read More
Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct. 16, 1918My dear Mother and All,Well, how are you folks this beautiful morning and what is the excitement for you? I sure wish you was here with me with morning to see all the sights… Read More
Somewhere in France, September 25, 1918Dear Folks:Just thought I would drop you a few lings letting you know that I am well and am feeling fine. I don’t think that a soldier gets sick anyway. We sure are… Read More
With American Expeditionary Forces, France, September 22, 1918 Dear Sir: Am getting your paper now and thanks very much. I am not back for a short rest but expect to be back at it soon. The “Hun” has… Read More
Sunday afternoon about 3:30 Dearest Mother and all: Will drop you a letter this afternoon to let you know that I am well and enjoying myself over here in France. This forenoon Wood and I went down to… Read More
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Letter From Ralph Heaney, Olivia Times, 11-7-1918
September 11, 1918 Dear Folks: We moved and are now in a small village in France and I think we will stay here awhile anyway I hope so as I like it. This village is nearly a large… Read More
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Letter From Ed Wallner, Renville Star Farmer, 11-7-1918
Somewhere in England, October 11, 1918 Mr. W. A. Reid, Renville, Minn. Dear Friend Reid: It makes me blush with shame to think I did not write to you before this time. Being awful busy in military life,… Read More
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The following letter from Clarence A. Buehler tells something of his experience in France:Dear Mother and all:Will write you a few lines and let you know that I am well and feeling fine. I have been moving around… Read More
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From Camp Hancock: Letter from M.J. Jacobs Bird Island Union 10-31-1918
The following letter from Corp. M.J. Jacobs, Group 2, 13 Co. M.T.D. Camp Hancock, Ga., was received too late for last week’s publication. We gladly publish the letter this week. Bird Island Union:Dear Friends:Well I am nearly three… Read More
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Letter from Elvin Weflen, Renville County Journal, 9-27-1918: A Soldier’s Letter
My Dear Mother: This is the first Sunday at Camp. It is kind of quiet. We took measurements for our uniforms today, but I don’t suppose we will get them quite yet. I have not had my examination… Read More
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Letter from Clarence Hassinger from France Morton Enterprise 10-25-1918
Dear Mother and All,I’m not very busy today so I thought I would try and write some letters. I am going to write Harold a few lines. Do you hear from him very often? I am looking for… Read More
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Lawrence Hassinger Writes from New Jersey Morton Enterprise 10-25-1918
Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct. 16, 1918My dear Mother and All,Well, how are you folks this beautiful morning and what is the excitement for you? I sure wish you was here with me with morning to see all the sights… Read More
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Letter from A.F. Stangor from France Renville Star Farmer 10-24-1918
Somewhere in France, September 25, 1918Dear Folks:Just thought I would drop you a few lings letting you know that I am well and am feeling fine. I don’t think that a soldier gets sick anyway. We sure are… Read More
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Letter from Winston R. George from France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-24-1918
With American Expeditionary Forces, France, September 22, 1918 Dear Sir: Am getting your paper now and thanks very much. I am not back for a short rest but expect to be back at it soon. The “Hun” has… Read More
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Letter from Willis McBroom in France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-17-1918
Sunday afternoon about 3:30 Dearest Mother and all: Will drop you a letter this afternoon to let you know that I am well and enjoying myself over here in France. This forenoon Wood and I went down to… Read More
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