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With American Expeditionary Forces, France, September 22, 1918 Dear Sir: Am getting your paper now and thanks very much. I am not back for a short rest but expect to be back at it soon. The “Hun” has… Read More
Category: A.E.F., France, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Renville, Renville County, Renville Star Farmer, World War I Tags: A.E.F., Letter, military, Renville county, Renville Star Farmer, Soldier, world war i
Sunday afternoon about 3:30 Dearest Mother and all: Will drop you a letter this afternoon to let you know that I am well and enjoying myself over here in France. This forenoon Wood and I went down to… Read More
Category: A.E.F., France, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Renville County, Renville Star Farmer, World War I Tags: Letter, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
Shaubury Salop, Eng., Sept. 23, ‘18 Dear Mr. Reid: You will no doubl be surprised to hear from me, but I am going to write a little anyway. I have been pretty busy and when we are not… Read More
Category: A.E.F., Aero Squadron, England, Letter, Renville County, Renville Star Farmer, World War I Tags: Aero Squadron, England, Letter, Renville county, Renville Star Farmer, Soldier, world war i
August 11, 1918Dear Mother:I guess you have been wondering why I don’t write but here is the whole thing in a nut shell-I am in a position now so I can’t. I wish I could write all about… Read More
Category: France, HUn, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Olivia Times, Soldiers, World War I, Y.M.C.A. Tags: A.E.F., Letter, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i, Y.M.C.A.
The following letter from a Renville county boy, who enlisted from Fairfax in May 1917, and who has been on the firing line for the past five months, will be of interests to the Times readers:J.R. Landy, Olivia,… Read More
Category: 4th of July, A.E.F., Fairfax, France, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Olivia Times, Renville County, Soldiers, World War I Tags: Letter, military, Olivia Times, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
Otto E. Stoa born at Victor, Marshall County, N.D., October 27, 1891, was the youngest of seven children. His parents were zealous in giving him a Christian training. After his confirmation he went to college, two years at… Read More
Sgt. Mattson Accidently Killed While on Duty With Marines in France – Graduated From High School Here. Although one may expect casualties from the front in France, it was with a feeling of sadness that on Friday we… Read More
Category: France, Honor Roll, Marine, Military, Minnesota, Renville, Renville County, Renville Star Farmer, World War I Tags: France, Marines, Renville county, Renville Star Farmer, Soldier, world war i
The following are the number of men registered i nthe county by precincts, tht had not already registered, between the ages of 18 and 45, inclusive. The total number registered in the county on Sept. 12 was 2,901…. Read More
July 29, 1918, Somewhere in FranceDear friends at home:I have received no letter from any of you lately but I know it is not your fault, and think maybe some of you may be interested to know I… Read More
Category: France, Gas Mask, Hector, Hector Mirror, History, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Soldiers, World War I, Wounded Tags: A.E.F., honor roll, Letter, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i, Wounded
Dear Folks,Shall write a few lines to let you know I am well and like it fine over here. I have seen quite a bit of the country since I got over here. Of course things are a… Read More
Category: Fairfax, Fairfax Standard, France, Letter, Military, Minnesota, World War I Tags: France, Letter, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
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Letter from Winston R. George from France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-24-1918
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With American Expeditionary Forces, France, September 22, 1918 Dear Sir: Am getting your paper now and thanks very much. I am not back for a short rest but expect to be back at it soon. The “Hun” has… Read More
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Letter from Willis McBroom in France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-17-1918
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Sunday afternoon about 3:30 Dearest Mother and all: Will drop you a letter this afternoon to let you know that I am well and enjoying myself over here in France. This forenoon Wood and I went down to… Read More
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Letter From Lester Smith, Renville Star Farmer, 10-17-1918
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Shaubury Salop, Eng., Sept. 23, ‘18 Dear Mr. Reid: You will no doubl be surprised to hear from me, but I am going to write a little anyway. I have been pretty busy and when we are not… Read More
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Letter from Warren H. Peterson Olivia Times 10-17-1918
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August 11, 1918Dear Mother:I guess you have been wondering why I don’t write but here is the whole thing in a nut shell-I am in a position now so I can’t. I wish I could write all about… Read More
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Letter from Ralph Ryan Olivia Times 10-17-1918
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The following letter from a Renville county boy, who enlisted from Fairfax in May 1917, and who has been on the firing line for the past five months, will be of interests to the Times readers:J.R. Landy, Olivia,… Read More
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Otto Stoa Obituary, Sacred Heart Journal, 10-11-1918
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Otto E. Stoa born at Victor, Marshall County, N.D., October 27, 1891, was the youngest of seven children. His parents were zealous in giving him a Christian training. After his confirmation he went to college, two years at… Read More
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Former Renville Boy Killed Aug. 17, Renville Star Farmer, 9-19-1918
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Sgt. Mattson Accidently Killed While on Duty With Marines in France – Graduated From High School Here. Although one may expect casualties from the front in France, it was with a feeling of sadness that on Friday we… Read More
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2901 Registered in the County Renville Star Farmer 09-19-1918
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The following are the number of men registered i nthe county by precincts, tht had not already registered, between the ages of 18 and 45, inclusive. The total number registered in the county on Sept. 12 was 2,901…. Read More
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Letter from Carl O. Potter from France Hector Mirror 09-19-1918
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July 29, 1918, Somewhere in FranceDear friends at home:I have received no letter from any of you lately but I know it is not your fault, and think maybe some of you may be interested to know I… Read More
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He Likes France Fairfax Standard 10-24-1918
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Dear Folks,Shall write a few lines to let you know I am well and like it fine over here. I have seen quite a bit of the country since I got over here. Of course things are a… Read More
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