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Letter from Thomas Krell, Olivia Times, 10-10-1918

Camp Eustis, Va., September 27, 1918 My Dearest Mother: I received your welcome letter yesterday and suppose it will be the last letter I will received from you in U.S.A. As we are leaving for France we all… Read More

America’s Silent Army, Olivia Times, 10-17-1918

The following poem was composed by a former well known Birch Cooley boy: We have often praised our soldiers,            For valorous deeds they have done. We have told in song in story,            Of the battles they fought and… Read More

Community Service Flag Dedicated published in the Fairfax Standard on June 6, 1918

Memorial Day Program Devoted to the Present Day Soldiers and Nurses Memorial Day in Fairfax was not only a tribute to the defenders of our country in former days, but, very appropriately, it was an expression of gratitude… Read More

Poems of American Patriotism by Brander Matthews

Poems of American Patriotism by Brander Matthews published by Charles Schrbner’s Sons 1899 The book, Poems of American Patriotism, is from the Renville County Historical Society’s collection. The book is from Renville County District # 117 which was… Read More

Poems of American Patriotism Chosen by Brander Matthews

Poems of American Patriotism Chosen by Brander Matthews published by Charles Scribner’s Sons 1899 The book, Poems of American Patriotism, is from the Renville County Historical Society’s collection. The book is from Renville County District # 117 which was… Read More