Florense Thomas Grimes born 25 Feb 1892 died 17 Jul 1968 July 24, 1918 Dear Sister, Just got straightened out in my new home and like it fine. We left Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, about 3 P.M. Monday… Read More
Knitting Instructions The local Red Cross wishes to give the following instructions in regard to making sweaters of light-weight wool. Quantity of wool required: – about three-quarter pound of 4-10 yarn. 1 pair Red Cross needles No. 3…. Read More
The following letter was received this week by the editor of the News from William C. Fredrickson, one of the boys in the February draft who left from here. Somewhere in France, July 30, 1918 Dear Thomas; I… Read More
Former Morton Pastor Praised for Valiant Service at Camp Funston originally published in the St. Paul Dispatch New York, Aug. 24 – In the last contingent of Knights of Columbus (K. of C) chaplains who arrived overseas, the… Read More
BISCUITS (Using no Wheat) METHOD Sift dry materials together. Work in fat well. Combine liquid and dry material, handling lightly. Roll or pat ½ inch thick and cut as biscuits. Bake in a hot oven. Use a coarse… Read More
Melville L. Bottomley of the U. S Air Service writes on interesting letter home. Dear Brother: I have not received any letters from you lately so am writing again. I suppose you are busy as the old… Read More
Burt Nordstrom Gives Vivid Pictures of Soldier Life in Trenches Somewhere in France July 1 Dear Mabel: Your letter received yesterday with a bunch of other mail the first I have had for five weeks. Glad to… Read More
France, Dear Mother and All; Will drop you a few lines to let you know that I am well and hope the same of you all. Was going to write sooner, but didn’t have any paper along…. Read More
An Article Written By Our Own Father Hart For Extension Magazine There is no doubt about it; I have it – the best job in the world. The compensation in dollars and cents is hardly worth talking… Read More
Word was sent out at 5:00 A.M. on Monday, November 11, that , “The armistice had been signed. It was signed at 5 o’clock Paris time and hostilities ended at 11 o’clock, Paris time. Six A.M. Washington time… Read More
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Letter From Florense Grimes published in the Franklin Tribune August 8, 1918
Florense Thomas Grimes born 25 Feb 1892 died 17 Jul 1968 July 24, 1918 Dear Sister, Just got straightened out in my new home and like it fine. We left Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, about 3 P.M. Monday… Read More
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Knitting Instructions published in the Fairfax Standard August 29, 1918
Knitting Instructions The local Red Cross wishes to give the following instructions in regard to making sweaters of light-weight wool. Quantity of wool required: – about three-quarter pound of 4-10 yarn. 1 pair Red Cross needles No. 3…. Read More
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From France published by the Olivia Times August 29, 1918
The following letter was received this week by the editor of the News from William C. Fredrickson, one of the boys in the February draft who left from here. Somewhere in France, July 30, 1918 Dear Thomas; I… Read More
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Former Morton Pastor Praised for Valiant Service at Camp Funston published in the Franklin Tribune August 29, 1918
Former Morton Pastor Praised for Valiant Service at Camp Funston originally published in the St. Paul Dispatch New York, Aug. 24 – In the last contingent of Knights of Columbus (K. of C) chaplains who arrived overseas, the… Read More
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Food Will Win the War published in the Bird Island Union August 8, 1918
BISCUITS (Using no Wheat) METHOD Sift dry materials together. Work in fat well. Combine liquid and dry material, handling lightly. Roll or pat ½ inch thick and cut as biscuits. Bake in a hot oven. Use a coarse… Read More
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A Letter From England published by the Buffalo Lake News on August 9, 1918
Melville L. Bottomley of the U. S Air Service writes on interesting letter home. Dear Brother: I have not received any letters from you lately so am writing again. I suppose you are busy as the old… Read More
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Soldier Writes Home From France published in the Sacred Heart Journal August 10, 1918
Burt Nordstrom Gives Vivid Pictures of Soldier Life in Trenches Somewhere in France July 1 Dear Mabel: Your letter received yesterday with a bunch of other mail the first I have had for five weeks. Glad to… Read More
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Writes From France published in the Fairfax Standard August 8,1918
France, Dear Mother and All; Will drop you a few lines to let you know that I am well and hope the same of you all. Was going to write sooner, but didn’t have any paper along…. Read More
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The Best Job in the World, Franklin Tribune, 11 Apr 1918
An Article Written By Our Own Father Hart For Extension Magazine There is no doubt about it; I have it – the best job in the world. The compensation in dollars and cents is hardly worth talking… Read More
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The World War Ends Bird Island Union 11-14-1918
Word was sent out at 5:00 A.M. on Monday, November 11, that , “The armistice had been signed. It was signed at 5 o’clock Paris time and hostilities ended at 11 o’clock, Paris time. Six A.M. Washington time… Read More
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