McKinley in France
McKinley, France, to Jennie Austin, Eldred August 9, 1918 Dear Mother, I hope you will pardon me for not writing sooner. But when I had paper, I did not have time and when I had time, I could not get … Continue reading
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Anne Rassine from Astoria, Ore.
The S.S. Tuscania was a luxury liner named after a town in Italy. She was torpedoed February 5, 1918, by the German U-boat, UB-77 while carrying 2,013 American troops to Europe. Over 200 people were lost, mostly American troops. —worldwar1.com … Continue reading
Jewell Hamilton from Vandervoort, Ark.
Jewell Hamilton, Vandervoort, Ark., to McKinley Austin January 8, 1918 Kind friend, Saw your address in “Lone Scout,” and thought I would write. Hope this will find you ok. How do you like the army? I have several friends who … Continue reading
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Ila White from Durham, Okla.
Ila White, Duraham, Okla., to McKinley Austin January 7, 1918 Soldier Boy, After seeing your name in the “Lone Scout” which your brother sent in, I thought I would write to you. Many of our brothers and friends are called … Continue reading
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Red Cross Tireless Workers, WWI
The women of our local Red Cross are working most industriously for it as will be seen by the following report of the shipments this week: Box 19, monthly allotment of 25 hot water bottle covers, value $5. Box 20, … Continue reading
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Lone Scouts
Lone Scouting was started in 1915 by William D. Boyce who had started the Boy Scouts of America in 1910. Lone Scouts gave rural boys a chance to participate in Scouting. Lone Scout Magazine Letters Sometime in December 1917, Raymond … Continue reading
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Butterless, Eggless, Milkless Cake
I am currently working on the second time through the World War II years and found this recipe of my grandma Myrtie Briggs. I know that sugar was rationed, so I wouldn’t think this cake could be made too often. … Continue reading
Posted in Farewell to Eldred, Recipes, World War II
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1940 Unknown Boarding House Owners
Once again I could use some ID help with the following folks who were listed in the 1940 Census as having a boarding house. Thank you. Karl Angerstein, 59, widower owned a boarding house. Gus and Frieda Dasener ran a … Continue reading
Maple Syrup Time
Ceclia Sullivan was one of the Eldred teachers who boarded at Alfred and Bessie Hill’s place. One year at sugaring time, Alfred, Bessie, their children Billy Lass and Joan Hill, and Art Austin went to Cecelia’s home. They feasted on … Continue reading
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October to December 1917
McKinley Austin, Chickamauga Park, Ga., to Jennie Austin October 7, 1917 Dear Ma, I am sorry you were worried about me. I might say though that it is best to always believe the best; you’ll hear of the worst. I … Continue reading
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