This week the United War Work Campaign is to be essentially completed so far as concerns the soliciting of subscriptions. In some communities the people are coming across gladly and liberally, in others much reluctance is being encountered…. Read More
Here are two letters addressed to Mr. Nelson regarding the death of his son, Charles Leroy Nelson. U.S.S. Oklahoma, Marine Detachment October 22, 1918 My dear Mr. Nelson: Please pardon the liberty we take in sending this letter… Read More
The attached letter was received on Nov. 8th by Mr. Andrew Weber. Corporal Weber had just recovered from an attack of Spanish influenza at Camp Funston, when he notified his parents that he will soon be on his… Read More
Corporal Maurice Jones, a former member of Co. L. of Redwood Falls, died Thursday morning, October 24, at Camp Cody, New Mexico.Corporal Jones was born Mar. 8, 1892, and at the time of his death was 26 years… Read More
Secretaries Will Be Required More Than Ever When Fighting Ceases With our brothers and sons overseas simply begging for more Y.M.C.A. secretaries that the service of the “Y” may be extended into out-of-the-way places, and with the earnest… Read More
Word has been received that Private Joseph Martin, who enlisted in the United States army May 29th, last, and sailed for France in August, was killed in Action on October 28th.Joseph Martin was born January 22, 1890, in… Read More
It may be of interest to the readers of your paper to learn of the whereabouts of my sons. When war was declared in Europe I could scarcely believe it and dreaded such a war, for having gone… Read More
The following letter was received by Virgil Wallner from his cousin, Ernest Wallner, now in France. France, Sept. 15th, 1918 Dear Cousin: Your most welcome letter came to me yesterday, together with one from cousin, Lillian, and I… Read More
Patriotic people of Minnesota are out to make a record in the redeeming of pledges for War Savings Stamps. They have already proven themselves loyal by pledging approximately $40,000,000. Of this amount there is still $18,000,000 outstanding in… Read More
Letter from “Chic”: France a Beautiful Place But Wants Christmas Dinner at Home–Is Learning French Somewhere in France, Sept 25, 1918 Dear Folks, I think by today you will have received the card telling of my safe arrival,… Read More
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Posted: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
War Work Drive Under Way, Buffalo Lake News, 11-15-1918
This week the United War Work Campaign is to be essentially completed so far as concerns the soliciting of subscriptions. In some communities the people are coming across gladly and liberally, in others much reluctance is being encountered…. Read More
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Last Updated: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Hector Mirror November 14, 1918, Charles Leroy Nelson
Here are two letters addressed to Mr. Nelson regarding the death of his son, Charles Leroy Nelson. U.S.S. Oklahoma, Marine Detachment October 22, 1918 My dear Mr. Nelson: Please pardon the liberty we take in sending this letter… Read More
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Act of Kindness, Bird Island Union, 11-14-1918
The attached letter was received on Nov. 8th by Mr. Andrew Weber. Corporal Weber had just recovered from an attack of Spanish influenza at Camp Funston, when he notified his parents that he will soon be on his… Read More
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Last Updated: February 27, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Corporal Maurice Jones Dies at Camp Cody, N. Mex., Morton Enterprise 11-1-1918
Corporal Maurice Jones, a former member of Co. L. of Redwood Falls, died Thursday morning, October 24, at Camp Cody, New Mexico.Corporal Jones was born Mar. 8, 1892, and at the time of his death was 26 years… Read More
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4000 Y Men Needed at Once in France, Renville County Journal, 11-15-1918
Secretaries Will Be Required More Than Ever When Fighting Ceases With our brothers and sons overseas simply begging for more Y.M.C.A. secretaries that the service of the “Y” may be extended into out-of-the-way places, and with the earnest… Read More
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Posted: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Private Joseph Martin, Franklin Tribune 11-7-1918
Word has been received that Private Joseph Martin, who enlisted in the United States army May 29th, last, and sailed for France in August, was killed in Action on October 28th.Joseph Martin was born January 22, 1890, in… Read More
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Four Sons in Army, Father in Civil War, Buffalo Lake News, 11-8-1918
It may be of interest to the readers of your paper to learn of the whereabouts of my sons. When war was declared in Europe I could scarcely believe it and dreaded such a war, for having gone… Read More
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Letter From Ernest Wallner, Buffalo Lake News, 11-8-1918
The following letter was received by Virgil Wallner from his cousin, Ernest Wallner, now in France. France, Sept. 15th, 1918 Dear Cousin: Your most welcome letter came to me yesterday, together with one from cousin, Lillian, and I… Read More
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Posted: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Redeem War Savings Stamp Pledges, Fairfax Standard, 11-7-1918
Patriotic people of Minnesota are out to make a record in the redeeming of pledges for War Savings Stamps. They have already proven themselves loyal by pledging approximately $40,000,000. Of this amount there is still $18,000,000 outstanding in… Read More
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Posted: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter from Ernest Hagquist, Hector Mirror, 11-7-1918
Letter from “Chic”: France a Beautiful Place But Wants Christmas Dinner at Home–Is Learning French Somewhere in France, Sept 25, 1918 Dear Folks, I think by today you will have received the card telling of my safe arrival,… Read More
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