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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
Category: Buffalo Lake News, England, History, Letter, Minnesota, Renville County, World War I Tags: Buffalo Lake, history, minnesota, mn, Renville county, war, world war i
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
Category: France, History, Letter, Minnesota, Renville County, Sacred Heart Journal, World War I Tags: France, history, minnesota, mn, newspaper, Renville county, renville county historical society, Sacred Heart, world war i
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
Category: Fairfax, Fairfax Standard, History, Minnesota, Renville County, World War I Tags: Fairfax, France, Letter, military, Renville county, war, world war i
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
Guards, Band, Citizens, School Children Parade and Salute Flag and Sing Songs Clang! Clang! Toot! Toot! Toot! Hurrah! Boom! Boom!! PEACE!! The glad tidings of Peace reached Fairfax before the breakfast hour Monday morning and the shouting for… Read More
Category: Armistice, Celebration, Fairfax, Fairfax Standard, Minnesota, Renville County, World War I Tags: Armistice, Fairfax, history, Renville county, war, world war i
One hundred years ago today this letter was published in the Fairfax Standard: The following letter from Clarence A. Buehler tells something of his experiences in France: Dear Mother and all: Will write you a few lines and… Read More
Category: History, Minnesota, Renville County, World War I Tags: Fairfax, history, honor roll, minnesota, mn, Renville county, world war i, wwi
Buffalo Lake News September 27, 1918: F.G. Nellermoe, County Chairman for Renville County in the Fourth Liberty Loan Bond sale has received the following message from A.R. Rogers the Chairman for the Ninth Federal District: Minneapolis, Minn. September… Read More
Category: History, Museum, Renville County, World War I Tags: Bird Island, Buffalo Lake, danube, Fairfax, Franklin, Hector, history, minnesota, morton, museum, newspaper, olivia, Olivia Times, Renville, Renville county, Sacred Heart, Veteran, world war i
Olivia Soldier Dies in Service: John Schanil Succumbs at Jefferson, MO and Remains are Brought to Olivia The sad news of the death of John Schanil at Jefferson Barracks, MO was received here last week and it… Read More
Category: History, Museum, Renville County, World War I Tags: Bird Island, Buffalo Lake, danube, Fairfax, Franklin, Hector, history, honor roll, minnesota, morton, museum, newspaper, olivia, Olivia Times, Renville, Renville county, Sacred Heart, Veteran, world war i
James R. Delaney Writes: Fremont, California August 7, 1918 Local Red Cross, Franklin, Minn.. Dear Ladies, I have just received the komfy kit you gave mother for me, and I wish to thank you very much… Read More
Category: History, Museum, Renville County, World War I Tags: Franklin, Franklin Tribune, history, minnesota, museum, newspaper, Renville county, Veteran, world war i
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A Letter From England published by the Buffalo Lake News on August 9, 1918
Posted: November 27, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
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
Posted: November 26, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
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
Posted: November 26, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
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
Last Updated: November 26, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
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
Posted: November 11, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
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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Fairfax Goes Wild Over Victory News Fairfax Standard 11-14-1918
Posted: November 11, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Guards, Band, Citizens, School Children Parade and Salute Flag and Sing Songs Clang! Clang! Toot! Toot! Toot! Hurrah! Boom! Boom!! PEACE!! The glad tidings of Peace reached Fairfax before the breakfast hour Monday morning and the shouting for… Read More
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Watching Aeroplanes Fight published in the Fairfax Standard 10/31/1918
Posted: October 31, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
One hundred years ago today this letter was published in the Fairfax Standard: The following letter from Clarence A. Buehler tells something of his experiences in France: Dear Mother and all: Will write you a few lines and… Read More
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High Counties Will Name Battle Ships: All Ready for the 4th Liberty Loan Drive
Posted: September 29, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Buffalo Lake News September 27, 1918: F.G. Nellermoe, County Chairman for Renville County in the Fourth Liberty Loan Bond sale has received the following message from A.R. Rogers the Chairman for the Ninth Federal District: Minneapolis, Minn. September… Read More
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Olivia Soldier Dies in Service published in the Olivia Times 09/05/1919
Last Updated: September 5, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Olivia Soldier Dies in Service: John Schanil Succumbs at Jefferson, MO and Remains are Brought to Olivia The sad news of the death of John Schanil at Jefferson Barracks, MO was received here last week and it… Read More
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Category: History, Museum, Renville County, World War I Tags: Bird Island, Buffalo Lake, danube, Fairfax, Franklin, Hector, history, honor roll, minnesota, morton, museum, newspaper, olivia, Olivia Times, Renville, Renville county, Sacred Heart, Veteran, world war i
James R Delany Writes published by the Franklin Tribune 9/5/1918
Last Updated: September 5, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
James R. Delaney Writes: Fremont, California August 7, 1918 Local Red Cross, Franklin, Minn.. Dear Ladies, I have just received the komfy kit you gave mother for me, and I wish to thank you very much… Read More
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Category: History, Museum, Renville County, World War I Tags: Franklin, Franklin Tribune, history, minnesota, museum, newspaper, Renville county, Veteran, world war i