Allotment in Bandon Oversubscribed, and More Coming. Wellington Coming Well; Fairfax, Cairo Slow Although the Fourth Liberty Loan drive was launched Saturday, final results cannot be given at this time. It is gratifying to note, however, that Wellington,… Read More
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Death Takes Toll From Renville Co. Soldiers in Camp, Buffalo Lake News, 10-11-1918
Several deaths in camp of Renville county soldiers occurred during the week and a number of others are reported ill. Allyn Wenz from near Hector died in Camp Grant the first of this week from influenza. He was… Read More
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Death of Soldier, Fairfax Standard, 10-10-1918
Mr. and Mrs. John Semerud received a telegram from the War department at Washington, Saturday of last week announcing the death of their son, Otto. Only a few hours before they received a telegram telling of Otto’s serious… Read More
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Christmas labels are issued to men to send to relatives, Olivia Times, 10-31-1918
Plans are complete for sending the Christmas packages to the boys Overseas. Christmas parcel labels were issued to the men abroad who will mail them home to some relatives of friend. The person receiving this label will apply… Read More
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Bandon First Over in Fairfax District, Fairfax Standard, 10-3-1918
Allotment in Bandon Oversubscribed, and More Coming. Wellington Coming Well; Fairfax, Cairo Slow Although the Fourth Liberty Loan drive was launched Saturday, final results cannot be given at this time. It is gratifying to note, however, that Wellington,… Read More
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ANXIOUS TO GET OVER TO HELP IN BIG DRIVE published by Fairfax Standard June 6, 1918
Fred Bregel Writes Interesting Letter of Camp Experiences A long letter from Private Fred Bregel to his Fairfax friends written on both K. Of C. and Y.M.C.A. stationery was received last week too late for the Standard issue…. Read More
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Another Letter From Reuben Sell, Fairfax Standard, 10-17-1918
Just came back from a trip to Bull Run river and found box here you sent, in fine shape, with stockings and eats. Those cookies are the finest I ever ate. Those dates are fine also. You could… Read More
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Another Letter from George Prelvitz, Hector Mirror, 10-3-1918
Camp Wadsworth, S.C.. September 24, 1918 Dear father and mother, A few lines tonight. I am sitting in my tent with the other boys doing nothing, so will write again and you will get 3 letters in rotation…. Read More
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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
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20,000,000 U.S. Bondholders, Buffalo Lake News, 10-4-1918
As Against 300,000 One Year Ago The United States entered the war on April 6, 1917. Eighteen days later by a practically unanimous vote Congress passed the Liberty Loan Bond bill. On May 2nd the First Liberty Loan… Read More
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Letters from Soldier Boys, Olivia Times, 10-24-1918
Ed. Kubesh and Arnold Bergein Write From Army Camp Camp Taylor, Ky., October 12, 1918, Olivia, Minn. To Mr. J. R. Landy, Dear Friend: As I am officer of the day with little to do makes me think… Read More
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