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  • Telephones to Sweetheart from Camp; Bill is $165
    Telephones to Sweetheart from Camp; Bill is $165 Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Feb 1918, p. 2     An officer in Camp Wadsworth, S.C. who has a sweetheart in Philadelphia, spent $165 on a recent phone call to her.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Feb 1918, p. 2   An officer in Camp Wadsworth, S.C. who has a sweetheart in Philadelphia, …
  • "Tag" for Every Sailor
    "Tag" for Every Sailor Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Mar 1918, p. 1     Every enlisted man at the Great Lakes Naval training station is required to wear a metal identification tab
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Mar 1918, p. 1   Every enlisted man at the Great Lakes Naval training station is required …
  • Local Bank Teller Will Join Uncle Sam's Navy
    Local Bank Teller Will Join Uncle Sam's Navy Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Mar 1918, p. 1     Nicholas A. Schwall, teller at the First National Bank of Wilmette, will join the Navy on April 3 at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. The family home is at 804 Ridge avenue.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Mar 1918, p. 1   Nicholas A. Schwall, teller at the First National Bank of Wilmette, will …
  • When you write to "Boys" observe these pointers
    When you write to "Boys" observe these pointers Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Mar 1918, p. 2     Please use ink in writing letters to soldiers and inclued a name and address of the sender. Packages should be wrapped securely. Given names instead of initials should be added.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Mar 1918, p. 2   Please use ink in writing letters to soldiers and inclued a name …
  • Army Chaplain Addresses Members of Company "D"
    Army Chaplain Addresses Members of Company "D" Newspaper
    W. C. Reinhold, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Apr 1918, p. 1     Lieutenant Frank E. Wilson, Rector of St. Augustine Protestant Episcopal Church of Wilmette, now on duty at Camp Grant, Rockford, addressed Wilmette's Company "D" of the First Regiment Illinois Reser
    W. C. Reinhold, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Apr 1918, p. 1   Lieutenant Frank E. Wilson, Rector of St. Augustine Protestant Episcopal Church of …
  • Driscoll now out of detention camp
    Driscoll now out of detention camp Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Apr 1918, p. 10     Football player Paddy Driscoll is now out of detention at the Great Lakes Naval Station
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Apr 1918, p. 10   Football player Paddy Driscoll is now out of detention at the Great …
  • Smileage Books are in Demand by Men Returning from France
    Smileage Books are in Demand by Men Returning from France Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Dec 1918, p. 1     The war department commission on training camp activities sent out an appeal to holders of smileage books, urging that they be sent to the commanding officers of ports of debarkation for distribution
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Dec 1918, p. 1   The war department commission on training camp activities sent out an appeal …
  • Severely Wounded [William Kelley]
    Severely Wounded [William Kelley] Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Dec 1918, p. 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Dec 1918, p. 1   ...
  • Want a Soldier or Sailor Xmas Day?
    Want a Soldier or Sailor Xmas Day? Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Dec 1918, p. 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Dec 1918, p. 1   ...
  • Honorably Discharged; Visits Here [Alfred Gerhardt]
    Honorably Discharged; Visits Here [Alfred Gerhardt] Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Dec 1918, p. 1     Alfred Gerhardt, formerly of Wilmette, has been visiting friends.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Dec 1918, p. 1   Alfred Gerhardt, formerly of Wilmette, has been visiting friends.
  • Gross Point News
    Gross Point News Newspaper
    Harry Hasselberg, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Dec 1918, p. 6     John Peuetz, watchman at Memorial Park found the charred remains of a touring car near the cemetery early in the morning. Julius Zeutschel returned to Gross Point this week with an hnorable discharge
    Harry Hasselberg, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Dec 1918, p. 6   John Peuetz, watchman at Memorial Park found the charred remains of a …
  • Business Men Plan to Foil Imposters
    Business Men Plan to Foil Imposters Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 12 Dec 1918, p. 1     Members of the New Trier Commercial Association have devised plans to guard against post-war imposters who claim to be veterans.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 12 Dec 1918, p. 1   Members of the New Trier Commercial Association have devised plans to guard …
  • Vigorous Assault on Corned Willy in French Freight Car Would Shock Dining Car Patrons [letter from Carleton D. Northam]
    Vigorous Assault on Corned Willy in French Freight Car Would Shock Dining Car Patrons [letter from Carleton D. Northam] Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Dec 1918, p. 1     Letter dated October 25, 1918 from Private Carleton D. Northam of the Conservation and Reclamation depot, Camp Rochambeau, France, son of Mrs. L. D. Northam of 423 Tenth Street.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Dec 1918, p. 1   Letter dated October 25, 1918 from Private Carleton D. Northam of the …
  • Arthur R. Meyers, Infantryman, Delights in Quiet of French Resort After Thrilling Fight
    Arthur R. Meyers, Infantryman, Delights in Quiet of French Resort After Thrilling Fight Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Dec 1918, p. 3     Reprint of a letter written by Arthr R. Meyers, golf pro at North Shore Golf Club, from France. He is attached to Company F. of the 131st Infantry. At the time of writing, November 5, 1918, he and hi
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Dec 1918, p. 3   Reprint of a letter written by Arthr R. Meyers, golf pro at …
  • Troop morale high, Wilmette soldier says: Surge helps lower civilian and U.S. deaths, he reports
    Troop morale high, Wilmette soldier says: Surge helps lower civilian and U.S. deaths, he reports Newspaper
    Irv Leavitt, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Aug 2007, p. 7     Fischer, a 19-year Army officer, is human resources manager for the 3rd Infantry Division, handling personnel issues. Fischer said the surge in Iraq is a key to high morale among the soldiers. Fische
    Irv Leavitt, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Aug 2007, p. 7   Fischer, a 19-year Army officer, is human resources manager for the 3rd …
  • News-magazine copy tells service men 'tis a small world
    News-magazine copy tells service men 'tis a small world NewspaperImageText
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Sep 1944, Section News, p. 7     Lt. Alfred Beecher Abeles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred T. Abeles, 726 Ninth street, Wilmette, wrote a letter to his parents dated September 20. The soldier mentioned receiving a letter from John Boyle
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Sep 1944, Section News, p. 7   Lt. Alfred Beecher Abeles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred T. Abeles, …
  • Pigeon Expert Joins U.S. Signal Service
    Pigeon Expert Joins U.S. Signal Service Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Mar 1918, p. 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Mar 1918, p. 1   ...
  • Armoured Car Assists "D" Men in Drilling
    Armoured Car Assists "D" Men in Drilling Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Mar 1918, p. 1     Photograph W. C. Reinhold
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Mar 1918, p. 1   Photograph W. C. Reinhold
  • Soldiers Pay During War is Untaxable
    Soldiers Pay During War is Untaxable Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 7 Mar 1918, p. 2     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 7 Mar 1918, p. 2   ...
  • Local Guard Needs Men to Fill Ranks: Officers of Company K Want Men to Take the Places of Those Going in Service
    Local Guard Needs Men to Fill Ranks: Officers of Company K Want Men to Take the Places of Those Going in Service Newspaper
    Capt. G. R. Harbaugh, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 7 Feb 1918, p. 7     Company K of Wilmette was formed last August as a part of the Eleventh Regiment, Illinois Infantry, to render service in case of need, in preserving public peace in Illinois against riot and disorder
    Capt. G. R. Harbaugh, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 7 Feb 1918, p. 7   Company K of Wilmette was formed last August as a part of …
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