American Red Cross Unit Reports - 1918-1919
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June 23rd 1918. Captain Blake L Woodson. Great many questions have been answered much information has been given. A large consignment of baggage was cared for. Check of two officers were honored by the Fred Harvey System No letters, telegram, money order turned it but not called fro returned to office. A lady left $1.00 for ice cream cones or anything for soldiers - also gave stamps, A lady brought message from some man (name not given) who had sent 500 red cross buttons & badges, also cards which turned into Canteen fund.
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July 2nd [1918] Captain M.E. Casey Witnessed marriage of soldier at Church 26th & Locust St Finished 1 box lunch. Directed a number of soldiers to recruiting office to get transporations fixed Gave postage to a dozen or more boys also about 12 postcards Distributed the Stars to 50 or more recruits going to the Naval Training School NO troop trains in but had a busy day. I kept booth while Mrs. Casey went to the Church with couple Mrs J.Z. Miller, Jr.
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July 5th 1918. Captain Hale & Lt. Halpin Came on duty at 7.15 and were very busy all morning. A number of officers on furlough and drafted men who were leaving for camp. Had a quick afternoon until evening when we waited on another crowd of drafted men and suit cases were piled 3 ft. high in front of The booth. One of The most interesting visitors was a young man now only 21 yrs. old who had entered service at 17 yrs of age was on his way to see his mother in Florida. He had won his furlough
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in a novel manner. The Captain promised The Three best shots a furlough and he proved to be one of The Three for which he was very happy not having seen his Mother for four years. Three men inquired about The 1 club rate; They were sent to The Recruiting office. About 90 men arrived at 7.45 from Funston. All soldiers asked about a bath and were advised to go the To Community rooms.
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July 6th 1918. Captain Hackett- Lts Green Hackett- Met drafted men gave post cards and magazines About 150. Sent 2 boys to Research Hospital for infected finger and sore toe Met troop train of about 500 Gave a few post cards & magazines very busy from five until nine giving general information Sent 2 boys for ride At 7:30 P.M. Met 75 men from Ft Riley gave newspapers Had and English Aviator very interesting
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From 7 AM to 9 PM July 7 - 1918 Captain Woodson on duty Lts Stewart & Woodson {Reserves G. Hackett E Hackett J Green Met four troop trains. Served coffee and sandwiches to 225 men. Distributed 50 Copies [Kansas City] Star (donated) also Distributed 400 post cards. Mailed out about 350 post cards and letters Stored baggage for six soldiers. Gave information regarding hotels, tickets, trains, etc to about 25 soldiers 225 men who were fed were also taken to Penn Valley park for a swim. They were very grateful and enthusiastic in praise of the Red Cross. Said [Kansas City] was the first town they had found after leaving Los Angeles, where they had seen the Red Cross uniform and had been welcomed. Received contribution of great deal of tin foil Also magazines
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[July 8 1918] 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. Mrs T.H. Riffee Mrs R.L. Gregory. Mrs Ray Morris Mrs Clayton Bell. Cared for baggage of 10 men among the men [ms illegible: 1 wd] an officer who was very indignate not being [ms illegible: 1 wd] 20 cents in baggage some for 2 home checking. Directed one sick man to hospital. Mailed 200 postal cards. Gave postal stamps and literature to 15 men. Another wounded soldier to hospital No troop trains.
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July 12 -1918 Captain Hale Lieut. Hackett Miss Blanch Muehlebach. Answered many questions of general information. Directed 11 boys to [ms illegible: 1 wd] School. Advised 14 "[ms illegible: 2 wds]" how to spend the day in [Kansas City]. Gave post cards, stamps & cigarettes to a number of boys. Three boys who had been in action in France & were gased were on their way to New Mexico. 184 Serbians from Salt Lake passed thru on their way East in a special train. The man in charge was an Austrian & spoke twelve languages- 30084 Serbians have enlisted in one day in the United States. Get an ambulance for a sick negro. Received one dollar donation
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From 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. Assistants Mrs Stewart Miss Woodson Mrs Goodrum July 14- 1918 Captain Woodson in charge Met train from Colorado in AM Destributed post cards, cigarettes and magazines to 150 men. Mailed 72 cards in morning. Stored baggage for six men in AM. Met Union Pacific in afternoon with coffee and sandwiches For 137 men Lt McKee in charge complimented our uniforms, preferred them to blue uniforms warn by Denver Canteen workers. Was hearty in thanks for our service to his men. Also destributed cards and cigarettes to these men. Mailed 100 cards and letters. Stored baggage for five men Donation of 1.00 also 20 cents used both for stamps for post cards. Sent one applicant to Army Recruiting Office and one to Navy Recruiting Office Gave cards to 12 men en route to Great Lakes.
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July 16th 1 A.M. Lts. Captain Casey Mrs. J.Z. Miller Mrs. Kahlman Gave general information to about 50 as to trains directory to S&G Club. distributed Post Cards also cigarettes, stored baggage, Also assisted young man as to Enlisting in the Navy, Cared for baggage two nuns who spent the day at St Agnes Academy. Had a visit from Liet Borizel (French Officer arranged with Mrs. Piatt for a drive over the City which he thoroughly enjoyed. Bade us Good bye and thanked the Red Cross ladies for there courtesies.
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Gave soda and post cards to about 500 hundred boys troop train from Funston also collected mail and put stamps on perhaps 50 or more. Altogether we had a very interesting day.
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July 17- Captain Connor Lieut Kelly- Miss Miller Miss Lantry Mrs Robertson Unusually busy, Small bunches of soldiers nearly every hour - Severed them with cigarettes and post cards - 7 soldiers wrote letters at booth standing up on the outside. In afternoon served about 200 men with candy and cards stamped 130 cards. Had one man register, who had just returned from France and who had lost his right arm. Served 50 colored recruits with candy- Gave
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one colored soldier dinner who had missed his train had his ticked adjusted. A most interesting day many magazines given out. Cashed a check for $1 for boy who was short. Was sure it was all right.
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July 19, [1918] Captain. J.H. Hale. Mrs Jas. Halpin Mrs. McQueeny We served 425 drafted men with Books & Magazines, working in cooperation with the Y.M.C.A. Stamped 190 cards purchased $5.00 worth of Stamps. Burrell T. Warren on furlough left pocket book containing $11.00 and furlough card in care of Red Cross. to buy his return ticket. He will call when he wants it. We were entertained by a soldier 54 yrs. old who fought in the Spanish War & the Boxer uprising in China. Who is back in service training
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our troops to fight. He has 15 children, 6 sons in the Army With 2 more giving in. Harvey fed 1000 Colored troops. Went down to see them. Served 38 men on regular train with cigarettes. Post cards. Papers. & Magazines. Fed 5 colored men who had missed their train. Rec'd 26 cts donation
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July 21 - 1918 Mrs. M. Stewart Captain Woodson Mrs McElin Miss Woodson 52 men registered. About 40 men took postals and wrote them at the booth. Stamped most of them Mr James Davenport donated 1.00 A naval recruit reports that Stutz Hotel near Station is immoral resort. Boy was stranger and went to hotel because rates advertised were cheap. Found Lodgings for [ms llegible: 1 wd] of two soldiers, Mrs Welsh 2.50 per week per room. She will have more rooms in week or two for soldiers [ms illegible: 1 wd] Located Captain Clifford B. Treswold, Talliferre Field, Ft Worth. Complimented the service
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very busy from six thirty-to ten Two hundred men in from the west. Distributed postcard candy and cigarettes. Candy was very popular. Stored baggage for six men. Had a visit from sailor in eighth year of service. On transport duty. Had many requests for writing paper but had no paper to give.
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[July 22, 1918] Mrs. Riffee Mrs. Gregory. Mrs Morris Mrs Bell. No troop trains. Ministered to 28 men at booth Supplied much general information. Mailed 39 postals. Serverd candy, postals, literature to 210 recruits. Received postals from Chamber of C. Purchased stamps $5.00 One donation 25 cts 1 urgent sick call. [ms illegible: 1 wd] Dr. Robinson, called In R.D. Grayson of Research Hospital. Had 300
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July 23 Captain Murphy Lts Mrs Dixon Mrs Hale Gave post cards magazines cigarettes to 500 Kansas City men - very busy all day with soldiers and drafted men at The "Booth" Gave Supper to two sick boys at Harveys they were without funds Captain Murphy gave $2 to boy going home who otherwise would have been delayed an extra day or two. Had 600
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July 26 1918- The acting captain for today was Miss Genevieve Hackett. Mrs Geo Ricker Mrs Thos Bowles, Miss Muehlbach, Miss Altman Miss Christine Green & Miss Eugenia Hackett assisting, 3,000 drafted men passed through on way to the different camps. We gave them post cards, cigarettes & candy, we had 100 regulars. We purchased seven gallons of milk for tubercular soldiers, also 1000 paper drinking cups for drafted men. Received two memberships. Stamped 2,000 post cards Had 3100
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July 28th Captain Woodson Mrs Stewart Mrs McElin Miss Woodson Stored baggage for 50 men soldiers & sailors. Met train of three coaches, also Destributed post cards, cigarettes, candy Major Dutton called at booth with Major from Washington. Sent at least forty men to Community Club. Sent three boys for an auto ride. Sent boy to St Josephs Hospital to have absess on arm dressed. Said he felt much better, and appreciated the attention Ordered dinner from Harveys for three men who had lost their rations. Received contribution 1.00 from Pete Mitchell also 10 cents.
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told that as a religious institution they were not open on Sunday. Officers went to K.C.A.C. for bath. Mr Frank P. Walsh stopped at the booth for a visit. Had a visit from a nurse who will go to France in September. She had just lost a brother in France in the Marines. A bomb fell in the trench he was in and he held it to his body until it exploded to give his men time to escape
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7 A.M. - to Tuesday- July 30th - Captain Casey. Mrs. J Miller Jr Mrs J. Kahlman Miss Burman. Had numerous inquirers of the usual nature. Had sleeping car accomodations Fixed up for about 65 soldiers going to Vancouver. [Washington] Sent two men with measles to St Joseph's Hospital from troop train. Mailed during the day perhaps more than 400 cards including postage Arranged for swims at the pool for 1500 men. Secured medical attention from Dr. Pickard for a soldier with an inffection of the ear. Up to Eight-o clock. Met five troop trains to whom we destributed
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from Montreal who lost both arms in France In [Kansas City] the fitted with artifical dress. Called the British Canadian Recruiting office they had [ms illegible: 2 wds] down and brought his ticket and visited quite a while with him. Served 600 in Funston special. Served sick soldiers chocolate malted milk ice cream bought hat bands for boys. served over 2000 boys. but did not wait for delayed train we prepared cigarettes and candy for
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[August] 2 1918 Captain Hale Lt Halpin Mrs Thomas Bowles Miss Rose McTiernan Miss Blanche Muehlebach Morning taken up with various inquiries. Distributed post cards to a troop. 500 Had call from four Indians from the north on their way to Georgia very much exhausted from the heat. four men from the front in charge of a Medical move all had been gassed. One a negro took them all for a ride over the boulevards and to Soldier & Sailor Com. Club too care of baggage for all.
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A near riot took place in the Station about 6'oclock when the Colored draft men left no policemen, an usher and an old man were hurt. Telephone girl turned in a riot call at the police station and a company of soldiers from Sweeney's helped to keep order. WE assisted the old gentleman who was injured He was knocked down and trampled upon.
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August 4 - 1918 Captain Woodson Mrs Martin Stewart Miss Woodson Miss Ella Stewart Very busy day. Cared for baggage for fifty men. Met three troop trains about 500 men to a train Troops detrained and went to Penn Valley to bathe. Distributed cards candy and cigarettes. Gave various soldiers directions for reaching [ms illegible: 1 wd] in the city. Sick soldier recovery from illness sent to Community House to rest until his train left. Received contributions to stamp fund 85 cents. Stamped area mailed cards from trains. Some officers asked to go to the Y.MCA. to bathe Called them up and was
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[August 3, 1918] Mrs Ruffee Mrs Borman Mrs Gregory Mrs Moore Mrs Ball A busy and interesting day. Entertained 1 sailor who had been six times over and back on transport. Served 3 troop trains newspapers magazines, postals candy. Men delighted wanted a swim. mailed 85 postals Men send at bath 200 1 troop train 550 1 troop train 460 Total 1030 1 troop train 50 Total 1080
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[August] 7 -1918 Capt. Connor Lieut Kelly Lieut Walsh Busy day at the booth- More that 20 soldiers wrote letters and cards- No troop trains- but at 7 PM- about 150 men came from Denver We served them cigarettes and cards. Stamped and mailed 37- Bough $1- worth of stamps. Met sick soldiers wife with stretcher taken to hospital until 11:30- Wired Omaha A.R.C. to meet her there also- Pail red caps $1-
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[August] 9th Capt- Mrs Martin Stewart Mrs. James McElin Miss Horrigan Mrs. Chas. Goodrum. Mrs. J.C. Kelly Many Soldiers & Sailors wrote cards at the desk. Stamped 150 cards. Cared for the baggage of about 100 Soldiers. Donation- $4.50 Many Soldiers were invited to go riding- Sent one Soldier to St. Mary's Hospital- with sore hand- Soldier going to Fort. Sill left ticket for adjustment- Furnished Pullman's for 8 sailors from [Kansas City] to [Chicago]- Med. to one troop train- Served 250- with candy, etc- Total-400-
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After having the report made gave a sailor $1.15 to pay on his ticket out of money on hand.
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Monday [August] 12 1918 Captain Mrs. Jos. Halpin Mrs P. Dunne Mrs R.O. Meara Mrs Wm Larren Mrs W.C. Brunsbe Mrs J.J.G Greir Miss Agnes Corrigan Mrs T. Finn Busy right from 7 a.m soldier with broken foot tended his ticket getting breakfast. Mrs McLanghein took him to ride. Mr Thorton Cook brought in a nice banjo to be given to some soldier lox of strings included crowd of boys from Lawrence left baggage one sick boy taken care of [ms illegible: 1 wd] send to St. Luke's hospital bag at check room. Chitne Lt Queen Laurence Det. Detachment bound for Lyle Georgia Get ticket at Frisco 7th & [ms illegible: 1 wd] Dr Hayden said St. Lukes Mrs Jos Halpin and Miss Corrigan took him out. Ladies met troop trains at 5.15 with candy tobacco, cards,
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over 650 boys served on train over 100 taken care of at booth. saw about meals for drafted men. transportation. looked after cheverons served in: and 101 questions answered. Received donations out. Bought needles, pencils and candy, cigarettes [ms illegible: 2 wds] early only had two boxes used stamps leaving a great many cards to be mailed
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[August] 13 -1918. 7 A.M. Mrs M.E. Casey Mrs. J.Z Miller Mrs J Kahlman Miss Green Mrs. Jos Halpin Miss Rose Mc Tiernan Answered many and numerous inquiries of soldiers sailors and others. Cared for baggage of 18 men enroute to Vancouver [Washington] also baggage for 10 more others. Directed so many to the Club and arranged for auto ride Received donation up to 3.30 of 1.75 from different person's. Several trains going out with Sweeney and Rahe students to the different Camps. No troop trains in as yet but had a busy and interesting day. So many of the boys expressed their appreciation of the Canteens Extended at the Booth and
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were loud in [ms illegible: 2 wds] of the Community Club. Bought $5.00 worth of stamps and mailed 250 postals & letters. Were very busy answering inquiries & waiting on soldiers at booth. Sent one soldier over to Dr at [ms illegible: 1 wd] Bldg to dress wound from an operation Stayed until 9.45
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August 15 - 1918. Captain Green Lieut. Goodrum Mrs Biersmith Mrs Blossom Esther Nash Mrs Callahan Mrs Stewart Very busy day at the booth. Gave various information to about 200 soldiers. Sent a number to community Club. Cared for baggage for 40. Detachment of 13 soldiers from University of Akron on their way to Leavenworth here for 5 hours. Gave them breakfast & lunch. Mrs. Sharpe, Canteen Representative of the Southwest Division spent an interesting half hour with us. Troop train of 600 men from Leavenworth in at 5:50- left at 6:20. Covered the train with candy, cards &
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cigarettes $16.00 donated for papers for Sweeney boys. General donations of $1.86. Mrs Goodrum was delegated by three soldier to send flowers to Mrs McElin.
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August 16 - [1918] Captain Hale Mrs. Thos L. Bowles Mrs Jos. Halpin Miss Gnevive Hackett Miss Eugenia Hackett Miss Rose Tiernan Miss Blanche Muehlebach Miss Marie Altman On duty at 7 A.M. had a very busy morning answering questions of both regular & drafted men. Miss Coulter sent 150 pillows which she obtained from the R.C.S.D. rooms and the soldier were delighted with them. Posted 350 letters & cards 3500 men taken care of up until 9 P.M. (over)
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Assisted a soldier who had a sun stroke. Expense 90 cts for newspapers 30 cts for matches $1.39 for ticket for Cecil P. King a boy who was robbed (Expense taken out of receipts) $2.00 donated for red cross for buttons. $4.04 donated to the auxillary Served 2800 cigaretts and about 25 lbs of candy Altogether the busiest day we have ever had.
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[August] 16, 1918 Mrs. James McElin Mrs. Thomas Finn Miss Stella Stewart Miss Alice McElin Came on duty at 830 P.M. met 3 Troop Trains; distributed Candy, 200 Cards stamped with Canteen Stamp, Newspapers, pillows Magazines and Cigarettes; answered many questions; received $1.oo donation from an Officer. The boys on the eleven forty five train
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were awake pleased to meet the Red Cross ladies and cheered them. Am taking care of $32.00 for a Drafted Soldier who is at some hotel. He would not take the one we recommended. 470 Troops in two Sections passed through at eleven forty five Left at one fifteen A.M.
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Expenditures Stamps - (find by Mrs Green) 5.00 Cakes - (find by Mrs Green) 3.00 Coffee - (charged by Nancy) 16.80. Letters mailed - 22 Postals 182 Letters and Postals to be mailed - 132 Sick men aided - 15 Sick men removed from train 2 Miscellaneous service - 300 Gallons coffee - 30 Cakes - 30 Magazines 400 Matches - 5 boxes Cigarettes - 7 boxes Candy 5 lbs Postal Cards - 500 Mail - 1 basket Playing Cards - 8 decks Stamps - $5.00 Luncheons - 200 Soldiers - 900 Sailors - 25 Marines - 1
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[August] 17 - 1918 Captain Hackett Lieut. Green Lieut. Hackett Mrs Tom Burkes, Mrs James Green One troop train seven hundred men, candy, tobacco, post-cards Fixed up two railroad tickets Stored baggage for fifteen men Miscellaneous service rendered to seventy-five men Sent two telegrams Went over to General Hospital to see soldier that was hurt by Street car called Dr John Hayden to go to General Hospital to look after the boy
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Met a troop train from Funston at 9.30 P.M. attended 650 men Sent four telegrams
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August 18, 1918. Mrs. James McElin Miss Jean Horrigan Miss Alice McElin. Came on duty at 7.30 A train load of tubercular soldiers, passed through, whom we furnished with supplies, on their urgent request, six pounds of butter and twelve dozens of fruit. We also served them with cigarettes, candy and reading material. We visited a car load of men en route to Demming, [Deming, New Mexico] who were suffering from gas and shell shock, and served them with candy, cigarettes and postcards. A carload of marines from Mare Island and a car load
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of sailors visited the booth. We answered many questions for them and gave them cigarettes and post cards. We were given donation amounting to $6.00,-$5.00 from Mrs. R.A. Long and $1.00 from a gentleman. Mr. Grissom called to thank Mrs. Woodson for getting a sweater to his son before he sailed. The lieutenant in charge of the carload of marines asked for a doctor to visit a sick soldier, who, it was feared, had small pox. We made an attempt for three hours to get a physician. When neither Dr. Picard nor Dr. Hayden could
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August 22 -1918 Acting Captain Mrs. Goodrum Mrs. Blossom Mrs McLiney Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Biersmith Miss Cole. (on pro.) Esther Nash Unusually busy day from 7 A.M to the close. Gave general information to 100 men, sending majority to the Community Club. Cared for baggage for forty. The 135th Inf. from Camp Cody came thru in five sections, about 3000 men in all. Made 2 red cross banners for the Medical Officers for their infirmary. They surely appreciated it very much. Mrs. Blossom & Miss Cole gave the soldiers a little concert & they enjoyed it
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& the visiting immensely. Gave out 100 magazines to 3rd section from Cody. The Cody Band also played in the station for an hour. Gave them ice water Brought 170 papers. Donation $.93
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Friday August 22 1918. Captain Hale Lt Hackett Mrs Bowles Miss Sheehy Miss McTierman Mrs Blossom Miss Muehlbach Miss Beck Very busy day, met and served six troop trains from Camp Cody Gave General information to about one-hundred-fifteen men sending those who had time to the Community Club Emergency care for Sailor Send [ms illegible: 1 wd] to 10 gassed men from over seas. Mailed 710 cards & letters. Medicine .35 Cigarettes 1.50 Paper & envelopes .20 Telephone .20 Paper 35 [Total] 2.60 1.05 cash on hand 3,85 donated [Total] 4.90 [Subtract] 2.60 [Total] 2.30
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Gave out nearly 40 pounds of candy & 8 cartins of cigarettes 5 Cartins & a few lone cigarettes left & a pound or so of Candy. One Red Cross membership - & $2.30 balance in cash. Had to get three [ms illegible: 1 wd] for me colored soldier who had been gassed & was [ms illegible: 1 wd]
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Saturday [August] 24th 1918 Mrs P. Connor Captain Hackett Lieut. Hackett Lieut. C Gregory Very busy day from 7 A.M. until 9:30 P.M. Five troop trains during day and three after six. Served 2500 men with candy and cigarettes but very few post cards. Also had 125 Sailors call at the booth and they were served with candy and cigarettes Chairman of Red Cross Booth at Muskogee Oklahoma called members of exclusive committee. Mr Pauly by name
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Received 2.20 in donations Found 2.30 in envelope at booth [Total] 4.50 cash on hand
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Sunday [August] 25 1918 Captain Blake L. Woodson Lieutenant M. Stewart Mrs F.L. Coyle (On probation) assistant Much information given soldiers and others. Talked with many soldiers. Mailed over 100 cards and letters. Much baggage has been cared for Major McClellan stopped and thanked the ladies of the Canteen for their kindness said many kind things of the Red Cross. Ten troop trains passed through but we were not called upon to give hem anything. Gave magazines post-cards and writing material to seven or eight. Had to buy ink envelopes Had no candy to offer soldiers Gave 12 pillows to sailors.
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[August] 26 1918 Monday Capt. Dunne Lieut. Halpin Lieut Burke Miss Corrigan Mrs Ferran Mrs OMeara Miss Ball [Miss] Horrigan [Miss] Nash Mrs Gregory Mrs Finn Mrs O'Brian Been just busy since 7 a.m. Troop trains from early morning served 640 men cigarettes, cards magazines before 8 a.m. served 110 men coffee and sandwichs after their service. Took sick soldier to hospital for rest looked after his comfort saw he had malted milk. Found 4 cartins of cigarettes in hand and $3.25 spent cash for stamps ordered 40 lbs candy and 24 cartins of cigarettes, and 18000 postal cards donated by Mr Riley.
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served two trains about 1000 men with candy cigarettes cards and magazines. Soldier boy on his way to Waco Texas lost his money Mrs Green gave me 2.00 to give him. Returned her 2.00 from donation money and bought stamps for 2.45 and 55 cents left. The Ladies all [ms illegible: 1 wd] with great pleasure the location of new booth
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August 28 [1918] Capt. Connor Ruth Beck Lieut Kelly Regina Sheehy Mrs Milton Estelle Ball Unusually busy at booth from 7 A.M. Served 250 recruits from Iowa & Missouri at 8 A.M. Served 50 at 11 A.M. One soldier's finger dressed by Dr Picard. Took care of baggage of 31 soldiers - 10 soldiers wrote letters and cards stamped & mailed same. Served sandwiches and coffee to 35 men delayed. Served 120 men at booth. Used 5 lbs candy 2
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[August 29, 1918] Mrs. W.C. Borman Mrs. T.H. Riffee Mrs. R.L. Gregory Mrs. Ray Morris Mrs. Clayton Bell An early troop train [ms illegible: 1 wd] M.P. to 70 of men hot coffee was served. On this train were 12 ill men some of whom, we took to hospital for a few hours. Called a physician to [ms illegible: 1 wd] to others. One very ill drafted man, we had treated in hospital. One army officer [ms illegibel: 1 wd] sent in to [ms illegible: 1 wd] his name. Wm. Nichalis 707 N. Chassing St. Louis. Postals received from New Eng. National Receipts. 90 cents Expend items - Telephoning - - - 20 cents On envelopes - 73 cents
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August 30 -[1918] Captain Hale Lt. Bowles Lt. Hackett Mrs Charles Doyle Miss Blanch Muchlebach Miss Marie Altman Captain Hale & Lt. Bowles on duty at 6:45 A.M., found three boys (drafted) were waiting for us in tears; had missed their train to Funston and were with out funds and hungry. Gave them breakfast and partly paid there fare to Funston. Eight soldiers came to us having missed train at Hutchinson were trying to make connection here but missed their train by 15 minuets. We inclined to be sullen but left in
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very good cheer after we saved them with breakfast We gave them 2 box lunches a piece, a box of canady cigarettes, and some cookies from the booth. They were going to Allentown [Pennsylvania]. With out funds Over three hundred used the booth in various ways - [ms illegible: 1 wd] baggage - writing - chatting and various inquiries. Assisted several soldiers and one sailor with telephoning. Assisted 8 sailors, who were ill to have births changed and gave them a box of cookies & candy. A School teacher, called and offered to have her pupils make pillows An unusual number of officers
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[September] 1st Mrs James Green Mrs Blake L. Woodson Mrs Martin Stewart Mrs Van Hecke Miss Hackel Miss Green Miss Hackel Our first day at the Booth was a busy one-Many Solders and Sailors writing letters and asking for information. We sent a sick soldier up stairs to the Hospital no one being there we sent him to St Mary's. A soldier brought us a lost child, was taken care off by the Matrons over)
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Information to Soldiers 150 Baggage taken care off 75 Troop Trains 100 Sold. 3 Post-cards dist. 1250 Candy 20 lb. Cirgaretts 10 Cent. Letters and cards mailed 50 Magazines donated 25 Money donated 10.27 [subtract .30] (cash on hand) 9.97 Expens: 30 Soldiers Registering 100
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Monday- [September] 2 Catpain- Mrs. James Green Mrs. Stewart Miss Harrigan MRs. Blossom Miss Cole{ on pro. Mrs. McLiney Miss McConnell{ on pro Mrs. Van Heckley Mrs. Goodrum Esther Nash. To day was the first anniversary of the Canteen. Busy in a general way at the booth Detachment of 20 men going to Salk Lake City wired for coffee. 200 men from Ft. Sill on way east for over seas were at the booth. Gave them cards & candy. Mrs. Kelley brought down seven little children who had given a "play", gotten up entirely by themselves & donated the proceeds $17.50 to our canteen. The ladies presented MRs. Green with a beautiful goran bag
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in honor of the anniversary day & in appreciation of the splendid work done under her guidance during the year. Served two trains of colored draftees enroute to Funston with cards candy & cigarettes. 100 men from Leavenworth served with some & cake. General Information - 285 Baggage cared for - 150 Soldiers registering - 47 Sailors registering - 5 Sailors at booth - 25 Colored draftees at booth - 124 Marines - 1 Money donated $21.78 & $.25 Candy - 30 lbs Candy - 480 sticks Cigarettes - 10 cartoons Cakes - 15
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Tuesday - [September] 3- Captain Murphy Mrs. John Dixon Mrs. J.Z. Miller Mrs. Paul C. Love Had a busy day. Answered many questions. The boys wrote many letters at the desks. A troop train came in at 5:30 P.M. We gave out candy cigarettes and post cards. Served the soldiers with coffee and cake. Served one meal to a soldier. Nine very interesting marines from the Phillippine Islands, enroute to Virginia
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to train for officers. Visited the booth. Information to Soldiers 300 Bagge taken care of 50 Soldiers regestering 29 Sailors at booth 10 Marines 9 Troop trains 600 sold. Coffee 36 gals. Cakes 60 candy 7
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Wednesday [September] 4 - 1918 Capt. Connor Miss Ruth Beck Mrs Kelly Mrs Francis Green Mrs Goodrum Mrs Fennell Mrs Melton Miss Ball Miss Sheehy. Busy form 7 A.M. to 6:30- When it became very quit Took care of baggage for - 72 Served Sailors - 27 Recruits - 1.25 Information - 100 Number of soldiers who wrote letters & cards 32 Number of cards distributed 53 Mailed and stamped 25 Sold 1 red cross membership Telephone and tip to Jan .50 Donations 1.50 [Total] 1.00 Total men served 325 Later Troop train of 200 [Total] 525 served 6 lbs candy 1
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[September 5, 1918] Mrs. T.H. Riffee Mrs. Keith Blossom Mrs R.L. Gregory Miss Gregory Mrs W.C. Borman Mrs Hackett Mrs Ray Morris Mrs Clayton Bell. An interesting day in the new booth. Uneventful but kept busy giving information and helping the boys out of problems. Some [ms illegible: 1 wd] officer visited the booth and men [ms illegible: 1 wd] in their [ms illegible: 1 wd] of the new quarter. Lieut. C.E. Wornd gassed, wounded three times, the [ms illegible: 1 wd] of the Croix De Guerre and something medal entertained us with an [ms illegible: 1 wd] of his experience. Cake - Receipts 1.42 Expenditures Ink -$.10 Rubber bands - $.10 Telephones - $.05 [Total] .25 Cash to Mrs Green $1.20 Stamps (paid by Mrs Green) $5.00 Magazine donated - 50 Stationary received from H of C. Removed from stock 1 carton cigarettes
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September 6th Captain Hale Lt Hackett Bowles Keely Muelbach Very busy day. 105 sailors came to booth to write postcards. 300 soldiers called at booth for general information the booth care of baggage for 115 soldiers. Gave postcards candy & cigarettes to 2000 drafted men. Mailed 314 cards & 25 letters. 16
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Magazines - 30 Cigarettes - 2 cartons Candy - 5 lbs. Post Cards - 200. Playing Cards - 6 decks Soldiers - 298 Sailors - 30 Marines - 2 Over sea - 5 Baggage - 100 Post Cards mailed - 218. Letters mailed 50
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[Hotel Winton letterhead] September 8 -1918 Captain Woodson 1st Lieut. Stewart Mrs. Coyle Miss Jean Harrigan. Sent a Soldier up to Motor Mechanic School in Duerland Bld. to get Medical attention for hurt knee- another for an infected finer. Directed a soldier with prisnor, to police Station, to put prisnor in safe keeping, between trains. Gave information to 100 Soldiers & Sailors, who
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didn't registar. Mrs James Green paid us a visit, also Mrs. Sharp of the American Red Cross, Headquarters, in St. Louis. Soldiers & Sailors at Booth 200 Magazines Received 84 Letters Stamped & Mailed 15 Post Cards Stamped & Mailed 100 baggage 175 pieces Cigaretts 1 cartoon Candy 5 pounds Woodson
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Tuesday [September] 10, 1918 Captain Dunne 1st Lieut. Mrs John Halpin 2nd Lieut. Mrs M.C. Bourke Mrs. O'meara Farren Sutherland Gregory. Miss Corrigan, McCarthy Served 400 Drafted men to Camp Funston had breakfast in Station. Directed many of them where to go Soldier lost his money sent him to Quarter [ms illegible: 1 wd] and Home Service Private Queen came to the booth. had been in St. Lukes tried to help him out about feeding but failed Home Service provided Pullman to [ms illegible: 2 wds] Served him dinner before he took train Had a Captain in charge
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taking [ms illegible: 1 wd] gassed men to N.M. had them served dinner Some of them were Kansas Boys Men served on Trains 150 - 500 & 400 Men served on Trains 100 Men served at Booth 200 Baggage handled 500 Cigarette handled 2 cartins candy 6 lbs Postcard 200 Mailed 100 left cards to be mailed 35 Money expended funds 10 telephone 25 Donations received 1.75 Donations received 425 250 48 Pillows donated by C.S.C. gave to 48 soldiers on way to O.T.C. not out Pullman
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Wednesday [September] [ms illegible: 1 wd] [1918] Mrs F. Green Captain Connor Miss Beck Lieut Kelly Miss Sheehy Mrs Goodrum Mrs Milton Served breakfast to 18 red cross nurses from California on the way to France at 7 A.M. Were very enthusiastic over treatment from red Cross on trip. Information given to 150 Took care of baggage for 125 Number of cards & letters written 43 Served 38 nurses 38 Sailors 20 Cigarettes served
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[September 12, 1918] Mrs. Riffee Mrs Gegory Mrs Berman Mrs Morris Mrs Gallagher Miss Gregory Mrs Bell. Soldiers and sailors constantly coming and going- writing, visiting and leaving baggage. A Y.M.C.A. worker from Russia Having taken 20 of refugees from Russia. Had said to boys 1 sick man on way to [ms illegible: 1 wd] Mr Jospeh Gregory K of C on his way to France. A troop train 12 pillows received from Wm [ms illegible: 2 wds] received from Mrs King. Receipts Donations - 7.10 Expenditures Ticket to Ft Riley 4.43 Luncheon for some - 50 (Pv. Earl Agnes Ft Riley, [Kansas] 860 5 Reg D.B. Paid by Mrs Bell)
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[September 13, 1918] Captain Hale Chackett Keeley McElin Bowles Came on duty 7 A.M. Went at once to attend troop train of 300 with cigarettes & cards & pillows Ticket agent brought a drafted man who had been drugged, in had condition- had him cared for at emergency hospital- attend to his ticket and put him on train. Three hundred men from [ms illegible: 1 wd]- left baggage - wrote cards and had candy & etc
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Newspapers - 100. Magazines - 300 Matches - 7 boxes Cigarettes - 9 cartons Candy - 10 lbs. Postal Cards - 500 Meals - 1 Playing Cards - 12 decks Soldiers - 1300 Marines - 8 Sailors - 100 Postals mailed - 75 Letters mailed - 40
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[September] 15 Captain Blake L. Woodson 1st Lieut Mrs James McLin 2nd Lieut MRs Martin Steward Probations{ Mrs F.J. Coyle Miss Blanche Rourk Very quiet day until evening Gave much necessary information No troop train in all day Very pleasant visit from an officer just back from the Front trenches- Sent 100 men to Soldiers and Sailors Club. Used 1 Carton Cigarettes 5 lbs Candy Cared for 175 pieces of baggage Post cards stamped for booth 400 Magazines 50 for booth Letters mailed 5 Cards mailed 58 Registered 67 over
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at 10.30 took care of a very sick soldier sent for an abulance and doctor. He was taken to hospital also took care of a boys ticket. Were very busy till twelve. Mrs. Green and Mrs. Blossom helped us.
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Monday [September] 16 - 1918 Captain Mrs. James Green 1st Lieut. Mrs. Charles Goodrum 2nd Lieut. Mrs. Henry Stewart Sgt. Esther Nach Mrs. McLivey Miss Harrigan Mrs. Biersmith Probationers} Miss McConnell Miss Cole Mrs Babb Mrs. Blossom Marguerite Cunningham Mrs. Van Hickey Fairly busy day at the booth. Checked everything from rifles to a dog. Had 375 men at the booth requiring general information. Many wrote cards. Checked baggage for 50. One troop train of about 400 men in at 8 P.M. from Ft. Riley en route to Ft. Meade & Massachutts. Had one sick soldier. Covered troop train with
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cards, magazines, cigarettes & candy. Used our new sleeve bands made by Bernadine Harrigan & Marguerite Cunningham.
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Tuesday [September] 17-1918 Captain Mrs. A.G. Murphy 1st Lieut. Mrs. John Dixon Mrs. Paul C. Love Miss Olive Dixon Miss Annette Altman Mrs. Chas. Hathaway. A very quiet day at the booth. No troop trains A $2 contribution from a sixteen yr. boy Mrs. A.G. MacLaughlin 1019 E. Armour Blvd offered to take soldiers riding after 6 P.M if you will call her Bell S. 426
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Soldiers - 54 Sailors - 10 Marines - 0 baggage - 40 Letters mailed 4 Postals 6 Phone calls 25 cents Message 50 cents
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September 18 -[1918] Captain Connor Mrs Guisel Lieut Kelly Miss Beck Lieut Goodrum Miss Sheehy Mrs Milton Mrs Fennell Mrs F. Green opened booth 7. AM Information given to - 2.00 Took care of baggage for .67 Sailors 25 Number of letters & cards written 54 Cigarettes served -
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[September 19, 1918] Mrs Ruffee Miss Hacktt Mrs Gregory Miss Gregory Mrs Borman Miss Bell A very busy day. No troop trains but a number of troops constantly coming to and going from the booth. 1 [ms illegible: 1 wd] gave to a boy 3 [ms illegible 1 wd] kits promised and are [ms illegible: 1 wd] bring made for the men. A member of drafted boys from Canteen states. 200 boys from the Sweeney school. They departed chassing for the Red Cross- [ms illegible: 1 wd] most had served there thouroughly and well. Supplies from a train sold to the Sweeney School. 12 pillows [ms illegible: 1 wd] from [ms illegible: 1 wd] Canteen Receipts cash - 1.60 Expenditures Paid by Mrs Bell for Sweeney purchases of troop supplies- Letters by Sweeney.
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[September 20, 1918] Captain Hale Lt. Hackett Bowles Keeley Klehmm Checked baggage for 90 soldiers Attended troop train Sent 30 soldiers to Community Club. Candy - 30 lbs. Cigarettes - 7 cartons Newspaper - 50 Postcards - 600 Magazines - 30 2 Red Cross Memberships Donations $6.45 Ticket to Funston $4.32 Part Jan to Funston 2.50 Papers .50 Telephone 35 [Total] 7.67
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Baggage - 500 [ms illegible: 1 wd] - 25 Magazines - 50 Matches - 4 boxes Cigarettes - 5 cartons Candy - 9 lbs. Postal Cards - 500 Playing Cards - 5 decks Soldiers - 700 Sailors - 30 Marines - 8 Drafted men - 150 Cards stamped and mailed 1 120 Letters stamped and mailed 22
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[September 22, 1918] Captain Woodson Mrs McElin Mrs Stewart Miss Green Miss Woodron Mrs Van Hecke Mrs Coyle Attended two troop trains in AM- 700 sailors, 3 coaches in P.M. Supplied 36 quarts of milk for sick soldiers in special coach. Sent one sick soldier to Motor Mechanics Hospital. Sent- 25 men to Community Club. Supplied information to 300 men at booth Very busy day.
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[September] 25 [1918] Captain Connor Miss Beck Lieut Goodrum Miss Sheehy Mrs Milton Miss Bell MRs Geisel Miss Miller Mrs F. Green Very busy from 7 AM checked baggage for 53 Men sent to Community Club 33 Information given to 1.10 Cards stamped & mailed 324 Letters & cards written at booth 28 Troop trains served (colored) 4 32 00 800 each white 1200 2 troop trains "600" 4400 Expenses- Telephoning 33 cents Janitor 25 cents Total men served 5100
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[September 26, 1918] Mrs Gregory Miss Gregory Mrs. Gallagher Miss Hackett Mrs Blossom Mrs Bell. The usual number of soldiers called at the booth for information accortance and a pleasant that [ms illegible: 2 wds] of the [ms illegible: 1 wd] Legina made this a red letter day. They [ms illegible: wd] trained us with a [ms illegible: 1 wd] of their my age and [ms illegible: 2 wds] this process of the U.S and our boys. Mrs Rbt [ms illegible: 1 wd] 3 dz decks of playing cards A troops train of colored men from [ms illegible: 1 wd] on their way men were in charge of supply most [ms illegible: 1 wd] officers. These men Alabama men. Receipts - 400 Given to Mrs Green
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[September 27, 1918] Captain Hale Miss Hackett Lt. Bowles Mrs. Klemm Lt. Kealey On duty 7 A.M. Meet Foreign Legion- Gave them a greeting in French Rec'd telegram from Chicago Red Cross to meet irresponsible soldier- took good care of him. Meet three trains as ordered and served 100 sailors candy & cigarettes Checked 106 bags Mailed 250 cards stamped & mailed (over)
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Expense Fare to Leavenworth for Civil War Veteran who had been robbed{$.94 Telephone .45 Asperin .10 Telegram .55 [Total] 2.01Tourist Pullman-sickman Cash to sickman} [Add] 2.71 [Total] 4.72 Donations 2.54 [Subtract] 1.10 [Total] 3.64 Balance 1.08 due Mrs. Hale 47 more postcards posted
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[September 29, 1918] Captain Woodson Mrs McElin Mrs Stewart Mrs Cayle Miss Harigan Miss Woodson Referred twenty five men to the Community Club. Furnished information to 150 men. Stored baggage for 150 men. Had carbuncle dressed for sailor Visited coach of wounded soldiers from wreck at Springfield [Missouri]. Troop train quaranteed in yards on account of influenza 50 cases & officer expects 100 cases by night. Major Dutton took medicine & supplies to train. Very light day as Funston and Leavenworth also other camps are quarantined
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October 3rd Captain Bell Acting Captain Mrs Gregory Mrs. Gallagher Catherine Gregory Agnes Hackett Eugenia Hackett Busy at the booth but No troop trains Took care of twenty tubercular men on trip to New Mexico Assisted two ladies who had first heard of the death of their sons of influenza Served alone 200 men Letters and cards 70
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[October] 4 [1918] Captain Hale Lt. Hackett Mrs. Hucke, Mrs. Hahl Mrs Klemm, Miss McConnell Mrs F. Green, Miss Cole Served 1 troop train of 480 men with candy, cigarettes & cards- Cared for baggage for 700 men. 1 colored soldier treated & medicine purchased. 2 sick soldiers sent to Sweeney hospital. 1 carton of cigarettes used 8 lbs of candy 1 Red Cross membership Mailed 506 cards & 19 letters Stamped 46 cards.
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11 [ms illegible: 1 wd] & 3 [ms illegible: 1wd] way to Leavenworth. Gave them magazines & cigarettes Donations 2.24 Telephone 70 [Total] 1.54
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October 5, 1918. Captain Hackett Lt. Hackett Mrs. Connor. Mrs. Gregory Miss Gregory. No troop trains but great deal of work at the booth. Took care of weak minded soldier who had been discharged from the army and had been sent from Jefferson Barracks unescorted. Furnished box lunch for colored soldier and sent him to Quartermaster in regard to his ticket. Furnished flowers at the request of corporal who was escorting home soldiers body. Doctored soldier who had symptoms of influenza. Checked baggage for about one hundred and fifty men. Served: - Sixty-nine sailors, one hundred and fifty soldier two marines and fifty drafted men.
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October 6-1918 Captain Woodson Lt McElin Lt Stewart Sgt Woodson Mrs Coyle Directed three mothers to Sweeney School Sons very Ill. No troop trains but very busy at booth. Numbers of inquires regarding sick soldiers at Motor Schools. Cared for baggage for 75 men Advanced soldier money for ticket 30.00 Received 50.00 used as security
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October 7, 1918. Captain Casey First Lieut. Mrs Halpin Second Lieut. Elizabeth A. Green Mrs. J.Z. Miller. Had busy morning. usual inquiries as to trains connections. Served one train of 200 soldiers- candy & cigarettes Supplied Solider with injured hand with iodine & gause dressing .40 cents Sent 1.00 to community Club Ladies of Met & Ambassador Stephen Gerard who very codially shock with all the ladies. One subscription to Red Cross arranged for transportation for soldier to Trenton [Missouri] a donation of .29 cents 5 cards stamped & mailed. 35 letters stamped & mailed.
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[October] 11-1918 Captain Hale Mrs. Klemm Sergeant Kealey Mrs. Hucke. Quite a busy day- without troop trains- entertained two French officers by a drive around the City- Had been on the firing line 39 months & are on the way back to see the finish -29 boys on way to Waco [Texas] to enter Officers trainig school from Funston. Baggage cared for 195 Soldiers at Booth 223 Sailors at Booth 12 Attended 3 sick soldiers Sent 35 to Community Club. Ex-Tel. 154
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Sunday [October] 13th 1918 Capt. Blake L. Woodson 1st Liu. Mrs James McLin 2nd Liu. Mrs Martin Stewart Mrs Coyle Very busy day and many sad scenes many dead reported brought in Bought floral emblems from Alpha Floral Co for a young officer fro his company $10.00 was left to pay for it. Money paid and receipt filed in Mrs Greens box 400 pieces of baggage for soldiers and sailors. Sent two very sick soldiers to hospital care of Capt Hobbs. Helped poor woman to the train whose husbands body was to go on with her. Sent-fifty Soldiers and fifteen sailors to Community Rooms Mr Phil McCarthy kindly took several sailors to his house for dinner - Capt Woodson cordially thanked him for his kindness Talked with and cheered nearly
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300 soldiers and sailors. No troop trains but many squads of each came to Station and remained in the City some hours. 6 lbs of Candy given Only cigarettes in basket left over used. Opened no new ones Gave many cards and many letter written
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[Knights of Columbus letterhead] [October] 14 1918 Captain Mrs. James Green Lt. Mrs Charles Goodrum Mrs. Hohl Miss Cole Mrs. Babs Miss McConnell Mrs. McLiney Miss Cunningham Mrs. Van Hicky Miss Harrison Esther Nash Very busy day at the booth Gave general information to about 75 men sending majority to Community Club. Several overseas men entertained us with interesting stories. Mrs McLiney took four riding. Bought dinner for detachment of 51 from Kansas University. Served 25 sick soldiers on their way to De Moines with coffee. Mr. K.M. Regan donated 300 very fine cards. Served two trains of out going Sweeney men with cigarettes
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& matches. Gave candy & cigarettes to a detachment of 12 sailors from [San Francisco].
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[Knights of Columbus letterhead] [October] 18 [1918] Captain Hale Lt. Hackett Mrs Bowles Sergeant Keeley Mrs Hucke Mrs Klemm Busy day at booth. Cared for baggage for 200. Send 20 gassed men in train with coffee, sandwiches & ranges. Adjusted two [ms illegible: 1 wd] tickets. Sent a stranded woman to Leavenworth. Cared for 17 yr old soldier who was on his was from New York to Mexican border. He been in service ten years & is the youngest man in the U.S. Army. Only had one dollar in change, finished his meals & his lunch for rest of Journey. Private Van Harley given his dinner & a [ms illegible: 1 wd] which he nice return. Used 2 lbs of candy.
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October 20-1918 Mrs Coyle Captain Woodson Miss Woodson Mis McElin Mrs C. Stewart Furnished milk for eighteen tubercular patients. Also candy cigarettes and magazines. No troop trains. Sent candy, cigarettes and magazines to sick soldiers in hospitals by request. Called Doctor from Emergency Hospital for 3 sick soldiers. Sent six soldiers to hospital with influenza. Received visit from Major Duton and official from Washington Stored 400 pieces of baggage including that of 17 drafted men and 30 sailors for Great Lakes Baggage of two soldiers who went to
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hospital- left to be called for Had boil on cheek dressed for soldier. Sent 25 or more men to Community Club. Arranged transportation to Hutchinson for soldier who had been drugged and robbed. Received high praise from returned over seas soldiers for Red Cross both here and abroad Dinner furnished 13 men on special detail whose rations were exhausted.
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[Knights of Columbus letterhead] October 21 Captain Casey Lieut. 1st Halpin 2nd Lieut Green Sagent Mrs Miller very busy day considering the ban is still on. Served one troop train of 14 coaches. 17 lbs candy- 8 cartons of cigarettes- 1000 Post-cards. Sent stranded soldier to community Club for over night with supper & breakfast. Quartermaster to arrange transportation tomorrow morning. Entertained several hundred recruits going to different Camps. Stranded soldier name is Coperal [ms illegible: 1 wd] Two soldiers escorting bodies of dead solider to their homes. Checked large amount of baggage Miss Grace Nelson sang to train of soldiers tonight The boys cheered-All were delighted.
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[Knights of Columbus letterhead] October 24 1918 Mrs Gregory Mrs Gallager Mrs Bouman Miss Gacket Mrs Riffee Today was not such a busy day though we served a troop train of 200 men with Candy Post Cards Cigaretts & matches & magazines. Eight lb Candy two carton cigaretts & about 100 magazine checked at least 100 pieces of baggage a friend sent flowers which we sent to sick boys at the hospital Had to serve a man dinner & a lunch out of money $1.10
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[Knights of Columbus letterhead] [October] 25 1918 Captain hale Lieut. Bowles Mrs. P.J. Kealey Mrs. Victor Hucke Mrs. Karl Klemm Mrs. McElin Miss Genevieve Hackett Miss Eugenia Hackett Came on duty 7 A.M. had an unusually busy day. Met 8 troop trains Had a sick solider took him to Emergency Hospital Dr. Pronounced the case Influenza and sent him to Sweeney Hospital Furnished milk-cotton and atomizer to Captain for sick men enroute. Telegram from headquarters- party looked up and brought to train on time. Checked 300 suitcases Mailed 408 cards and 72 letters Left 175 cards and 9 letters to be stamped Expense for the day Papers 1.25 Carbolic acid .15 Drayage .50 Telephone .10
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[American Red Cross letterhead] [October] 29 1918 Captain A.G. Murphy. Miss Mamie Burnett. Mrs Dixon. Mrs. Chas Smythe Miss Mary Brenman Miss Mae McCarthy. Came on duty at 7 A.M. Had a most interesting day. Gave out general information to 100 soldiers, altho no troop trains served about 300 soldiers at the booth with candy cigarettes and apples. mailed 50 cards and 10 letters 10 magazines $1.70 was donated
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[American Red Cross letterhead] [October] 31 1918 Mrs Geogry Miss E. Hackett Mrs Gallager Miss C. Gregory Mrs T.H. Riffee The had a busy day Served three troop trains of six hundred men number served at booth 200 recd one $5.00 check for the red cross. Sent two telegrams Baggae taken 150 Letters & cards 200 Paid 75 for late papers
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[American Red Cross letterhead] [November] 1, 1918 Captain Hale Miss Hahl Lt. Hackett Mrs McElin Mrs Klemm Miss Sheehy Very busy day. Served breakfast to 10 men & 57 dinners, 4 box lunches, two to sick soldier & two to guards. 1. Pullman & dinner to sick soldier. Took care of baggage for 500 men. Send 167 men in coaches with candy, cigarettes & post cards Sent lost bag to California, Mailed 50 postcards. 8 letters left 30 cards to be stamped Used 3 cartins of cigarettes & 21 lbs of candy.
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[American Red Cross letterhead] [November] 3 1918Captain Woodson Mrs McElin Mrs Steward Mrs Coyle Miss Woodson Busy day. Served 4 troop trains with cigarettes, candy and post cards. Sent man to hospital to have finger dressed. Handled 150 pcs baggage. Sewed button on mans coat. Also hook & eye on another coat. Answered inquiries.
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[American Red Cross letterhead] [November] 5 1918 Captain Dunne in charge came on duty 6.45 1st Lieut. Halpin Ferran, McCarthy. Sutherland busy very early sent many men to Community Club. who reported the Club not open at 8.30 Had an insane patient sent to hospital between train. Tried to help the parent of [ms illegible: 1 wd] Babcock of St. Charles Missouri. Who died Sunday A.M. at Camp Cody. Ifit comes in tomorrow and any confusion have it sent to St. Charles. Parents returning home. Inquiry for siut case left by Thos Hobbert Sweeney unit School. Match injured for left with Miss Love Mr Green reports Miss Jean
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Horigan gave the boy himself this [ms illegible: 1 wd] on [October] 24? ON request 150 magazines, 3 lbs candy 2 cartin of cigarettes
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[American Red Cross letterhead] [November] 8 1918 Captain Hale Mrs. Victor Hucke Mrs. Karl Klemm Mrs. Hohl On duty at 7 A.M. Gave candy, post cards and cigarettes to five hundred men going to training camps. Found friends for widow of a soldier-she was enroute with husbands body from Washington to Southern Missouri. Sent candy to convalesing soldiers at different hospitals Took care of girl that had been wronged by a soldier and gave her .75 for lunch & [ms illegible: 1 wd] Had one case for Military police. Took care of 500 suit cases. Stamped 65 cards and 10 letters
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Sunday November 10 - 1918 Captain Woodson Lt McElin Lt Stewart Mrs Coyle Miss Woodson Miss Horigan Very quiet day. No troop trains Served breakfast to 26 wounded from over seas. Stored about 250 pieces baggage. Answered many inquiries.
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Monday- [November] 11th 1918- Captain James Green 1st Lieut Chas. Goodrum 2nd Lieut H.E. Stewart A very busy and interesting day. Arranged transportation for a number soldiers. Gave two soldiers lunch-also dinner in the eve- Major General Lenard Woods- called on us in the evening. Candy, cigarettes, and cards were served to 4 car's of soldiers- Took care of 75 pieces of baggage- Left booth at 11 o'clock the day the Armistice was signed-
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Wednesday [November] 14 [1918] Mrs Gregory Mrs Bowman Mrs Gallager Miss Hacket Mrs Ruffee Miss Gregory Served 500 men sent 50 men to the Community Club Took care of 200 pieces of baggage Served men with candy apples cigaretts & cards Had 35 officers from Fort Riley at six oclock
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Friday [November] 15-1918 Captain Hale 1st Liet Hackett Mrs Klemm 2nd Liet Kealey Mrs Bowles Serg- Hucke Mrs May Very busy day at booth. Took care of baggage for 500 men Served 1 troop train of 350 sailors with candy, cigarettes cards & apples. Mailed 51 cards & 14 letters. Stamped & mailed 54 cards & 17 letters. Used 8 lbs of candy 3 cartins of cigarettes & 1 box of apples. 69 sailors called at booth about the church
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Sunday [November] 17- Captain Woodson Lt McElin Lt Stewart Mrs Coyle Miss Woodson Mrs C. Green Very quiet day. Sent men to Community Club and to Church. Stored much baggage Busy late in the evening with sailors from California
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Monday [November 18- Capt. Casey 1st Lieut Jos Halpin. 2nd Lieut Miss Elizabeth Green Seargant Kahman No troop trains. Usual inquiries at the Booth and sent 25 boys to the Club. Furnished transportation for four soldiers among whom was one whose wife was seriously ill and he had to hurry. Had no money with him. Arranged also for fare to Funston for boy who said his money had been stolen. Did this through Maj McGugor's office. Another man missed his train and we had to get the basket extended so that it could be good for the 19th
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Advanced 142 to colored soldier on his way Funston. His brother [ms illegible: 1 wd] Jackson promised to leave it at the Booth on his return from Dodge City as he is a printer in the Santa Fe. In other words we were busy furnishing cash to the boys. Gave out 9 doz. apples. 1
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Wednesday [November] 20 -[1918] Captain Connor Mrs James 1st Lieut Kelly Mrs Fennel 2nd Lieut Goodrum Miss Sheehy Mrs Milton Miss Beck Mrs Gersel Unusually quiet day. no troop trains, only 4 coaches from Camp Funston. Had call from The Bishop of Birmingham England with his son. Had many discharged soldiers call at booth many without funds in cepting ticket. 4 coaches 200 No of men served 250 Baggage handled 82 Letters & Cards written 33
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Sunday [November] 21- Captain Woodson Lt McElin Lt Stewart Miss C. Green Miss G Horigan Miss Woodson Very quiet day. Many men passing through on furlough Some discharge. Gave a box of apples to soldiers, also gum and cigarettes. Referred about 25 to Community Club. Stored much baggage. Mailed 8 cards Mailed 4 letters
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Monday [November] 25th 1918. Captain Green Lieut. Goodrum Lieut. Stewart Mrs. Babb. Mrs. Hohl. Miss Nash Miss Cunningham Mrs. McLiney Very quiet day. Three hundred soldiers from Funston had received their discharged. Gave many information. Checked 75 pieces of baggage. 25 letters & cards written. Sent one soldier to Sweeney hospital.
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November 27 - 1918 Capt. Connor Miss Sheehy 2 Lieut Goodrum Miss Miller Mrs. Milton Mrs Ball Mrs Geisil Mrs James Busy day at booth from 7 A.M.- Served 500 men at booth 2 troop trains 1 sick man 2 meals given Brig Gen'l Scott just from France called at booth Lieut Col. Bruce of Portland Oregon also a caller Quite a visit from Bishop Lillis-
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Friday [November] 29- 1918 Captain Hale Lt.- Hackett Lt- Kealy Sar- Hucke Mrs Hohl Very busy day at booth. Looked after baggage of 300 men Gave supper to 17 gassed men- Mailed 33 cards & 16 letters. Served 500 men at booth- Delirned a couple of telegrams.
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Sunday [December] 1- Mrs McElin Miss Woodson Miss Green Miss Harigan Very busy day from 630 to 10 AM much information furnished discharged men. About 100 men referred to Community Club Captain and three members of unit off duty account of influenza. Sewed on buttons, and hooks and eyes Cared for about 200 pieces of baggage 300
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Monday [December] 2 Captain Casey Very busy day Overflow of baggage all day- provided negro soldier with breakfast Served candy, magazines, cigarettes and apples to 50 wounded soldiers from France, who were out one day at sea when the armistice was signed Clarence A Judd, Marine Corps applied for a stop over on account of being unfit to travel- Was wounded in Battle of Chateau Thierry 500 discharged men from Funston- took care of all baggage possible.
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Expense Telegram 30 Telephone 25 Arranged for the care of two oversea wounded soldiers who missed their train. They are at the Sweeny Hospital awaiting release by their Commanding Officer also transportation
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December 5 1918 Mrs Gallager MRs Bowman Mrs Morris Mrs Price Mrs Riffee Had a very busy day 400 pices baggage served 600 men with candy apples cigaretts Had six coats, ladys, donated sent to salvage by motor girl
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Sunday December 8 Sgt Woodson Mrs Van Hecke Miss Jean Harigan Mrs Florence Sweyer Miss Josie McConnell Very busy day. Many discharged men furnished information. Many directed to Community Club and to church. Served two trains discharged men going to Camp Dodge for demobilization. Mailed 200 pieces mail. Stored 350 pieces baggage.
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Monday December 9 Captain Casey A very busy day from early morning. Two trains by nine thirty of discharge men About 494 men called at booth- took care of over 400 pieces of baggage. Gave out about 500 post-cards and posted 152 cards and letters. Arranged transportation for one man. Sent 32 to Community Club
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Sunday [December] 15- Mrs Woodson Captain Mrs McElin Mrs Coyle Mrs M Stewart Miss Woodson Very busy day. Stored much baggage Entertained members of French Symphony Orchestra at Booth Entertained YMCA men from Texas, Also ARC man from Newport. Helped soldier buy ticket to Leavenworth. Sent wounded soldier from Chateau Thierry to hospital to have arm dressed. Served two coaches wounded and gassed men from over seas en route to Denver. Denied report that Canteen was supplying ex-soldier strike. Received delegation from Labor Headquarters asking
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if this was true. Another man said neither he nor one of his forty men employees would subscribe if the Red Cross was doing this
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Monday December 16th One of the busiest days at the Canteen. Furnished meal for soldier who had all his money & belongings stolen last night. Referred 3 men to the Home Service. Mailed coat & pillow left here yesterday by Carl A. Bower to Denver as requested by him by mail. Directed 50 men to Community Club. On orders received in messages arranged for supplies for two troop trains from overseas. Supplied them with lots of good things. Handled over 800 pieces of baggage. Mailed 100 cards. Served 5 troop trains of overseas men about 2000-with apples, cigarettes, candy
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post cards. Sent messages for a number to their families Expense-papers - $2.00 telegrams - $1.05 taxi - $1.75
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[December] 17, 1918 Captain Dunne Lieut Halpin Miss McCarthy Mrs McQueeny. Very busy day served about 2000 men started at 7 to make arrangement for 70 sick men overseas to Riley Two telegrams left & signed for train from Garden City which did not arrive up to 1030 unsatisfactory entertain with Mr Nelson Labor Rep. Mr Crowell heard all that was said. served coffee to over seas boys ordered coffee and sand served to 90 men going to [California] Cared for over 1000 pieces of baggage assistance B.,S (2)
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sent messages served candy apples cigarettes. Had inquiries for lost suit cases. Apples ordered for tomorrow over 840 men served at 9.15 [ms illegible: 1 wd] up supplies of cigaretts apples and 20 lbs of candy called for late this evening. Much sickness among helpers 1.00 received & 75 cents to Boy Scouts for supplies 25 mailed [ms illegible: 1 wd] letters -Sick boy- Most interesting and busy day.
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[December] 18- [1918] Captain Connor Mrs Geisel Lieut Kelly Miss Sheehy Mrs Milton Miss Ball Mrs James Two troop trains at 8:30 of 1200 men - served apples- cigarettes- & papers - Over 1000 called and were served at booth. mostly discharged men. Took care of 600 peices baggage. Had concert in evening at booth - Over 300 soldiers joined in the singing and spirit over 2 hours - There until train time - One of the finest things ever happened in Station Soldiers sang every thing they knew - Left at midnight-
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Tuesday [December] 24-1918 Capt. Murphy Mrs. Love Mrs. J.Z. Miller Jr. Miss Nash Mrs. James Green Had a very busy day. Hundreds of soldiers passed thru the Station on their way home. Took care of seven wounded men from over seas. The trains were all late on account of the storm and many boys were disappointed as they will not all get home for Xmas day. The choir from the First Lutheran Church sang this evening for the [entertainment]
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[entertainment] of the soldiers. It was much enjoyed and we are indebted to Mrs Kelly for this treat.
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[December] 25- [1918] Lieut Kelly Captain Connor Mrs Geisel Mrs Milton Miss Sheehy Mrs Carson at Station at 7 AM- Served breakfast to 53 wounded men- and afterwards served cigarettes & apples. Served over 2000 men at booth. Friends of Canteen took 20 soldiers to Xmas dinner. Cared for 1500 pieces of baggage- Assisted an Officer with funds to reach his home- short of funds- Left booth at midnight. Snow deep and very cold-
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Tuesday December 31st. Captain Dunne First Lt. Mae McCarthy Mrs McQueeny Miss E. Green Mrs Sutherland Miss Dunne Very busy day Served two troop trains 670 men each. Nine gallons of coffee Men enroute to Camp Lewis Fed eight hungry boys Many inquiries for lost suitcases Ralph Wood 415 N. Main St. Carthage, Illinois Requests his bag left here [December] 23 Contained: 1 Vest packet kodak, 2 suits underwear army kit, 1 pr. khaki trousers
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10D Shirt, 1 pr leggings, 3 pr. socks Overseas bag in locker.
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Sunday January 5- Captain Woodson Mrs M. Stewart Mrs Coyle Miss Woodson Very interesting and busy day. Bought dinner for 15 over seas wounded going to Texas from Illinois with insufficient ration money, 84 cents per man All men had been gassed Bought ticket for soldier who had insufficient funds to reach home. Gave much information and served eighty men with apples, candy, cigarettes who came in late.
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Monday- January 6-1919. Busy day. Served about 1000 men including two trains of 350 & 200 men. Brought 500 "[ms illegible: 1 wd]" from Sweeney Restaurant for men en route to Camp Lewis. Had no baggage to handle & really missed it tho it was a relief to have standing room Brought pie & coffee for 75 men, & sandwichs & coffee for 54.
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Tuesday [January] 7-1919. Capt. Murphy Lt. Dixon Lt. Love Mrs. J.Z. Miller Jr Miss Cunningham Miss McCarthy Miss Burnett Quite busy all day. Served four prisoners hot meals who had been on the train four days, Had lunches and a few cups of coffee on their way. Enjoyed their meal so much and Thanked The Red Cross. Served 46 wounded overseas boys coffee
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Thursday [January] 9 1919 Mrs Price Miss Gallagher Mrs W C Bowman Mrs Morris Mrs T H Riffee Mrs Robert Bowman Had a busy day I think we have done better work not having to check baggage in booth Severed two troop trians with apples candy cigaretts Also had 50 overseas men Served two men breakfast and 14 men 8 prisoners eight gards for breakfast they payed their own bill
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January 11th 1919 Captain Hackett Eugenia Hackett Mrs P. Connor Mrs C. Doyle Mrs T. Bowles Served six overseas men with Coffee and pie. Had thirty two wounded men up at booth served dinner to them, also changed bandges on four men Bought lunches for two boys without funds. Very busy most of day. Sent one telegram for boy. Served about one hundred & fifty men at booth.
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Sunday [January] 12 Captain Woodson Miss C. Green Mrs Van Hecke Mrs McElin Mrs Stewart Mrs Coyle. Miss Horigan Miss Woodson Very busy day Sent sick soldier to hospital. Served coffee & sandwiches to 150 men Served coffee to 41 men. Gave much information and referred men to Community Club. Entertained marine from France, wearing Croix de Guerre also certain shoulder [ms illegible: 1 wd] for bravery given by French Government corresponding to Legion of Honor Also entertained sixteen year old ambulance driver from France enroute to Seberia. Also nineteen year old badly shell shocked solder, bearing bayonet cars, liquid fire scars. Had also been gassed.
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Monday January 13-1919- Captain Casey. First Leu Halpin Second Leu Green Very busy all day- Miss McConnell Served two trains- Miss Nash of 800 each. Also served overseas sailors & soldiers. enjoyed very much their interesting experiences in foreign camp and fighting lines. All praise Red Cross Canteen abroad. Served all with candy, apples and cigarettes.
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Tuesday [January] 14, 1919 Miss McCarthy Mrs Sutherland Mrs Feiran Mrs John Halpin Mrs McQueeny Mrs O Meara Miss J. Green Such a busy day. 330 boys for breakfast telegram missed carried. Harvey took care of them but it delayed him 3 hrs. Eight ill boys from Sweeneys taken to Leavenworth, one very ill some have been in hospital 125 days. Flu & pneumonia. served 160 boys from over seas. Brideaux Camp T.C. Co 338 F.A. endorsed sheet for Commanding Officer. Had tickets changed served 10 stranded colored soldiers to box lunches. fed hungry boys and referred several to Home Service
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Thursday January 16th-1919 An interesting and busy day. Gen Leanard Wood and two aides visited the booth in company with Bishop Lillis. Many overseas men passed through station- also many discharged men-& more served candy, apples- cigaretts- Met and served two troop trains in the evening-and were busy until late. Mrs. T.H. Riffee Capt. Mrs Clayton Bell Mrs. W.C. Bowman. Miss Catherine Gregory Mrs. R.L. Gregory. Miss Hackett. Mrs. J.A. Gallagher Miss Gallagher Mrs. Ray Morris Mrs. Lillian Price.
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Friday [January] 17-1919 Mrs JH Hale Captain Mrs Tom Bowles 1st Lieut Mrs Hucke. Mrs John May Genevieve Hackett Very busy day. Ten coaches of over seas men. Served sixty meals. Served six hundred men during day.
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Sunday January 19- Captain Woodson Lt McElin Lt Stewart Mrs Coyle Miss Woodson Miss Green Very busy day. Entertained many convalescent soldiers from overseas Also many discharged men from Funston and Ft Sill Received donation from YMCA man who said he had noticed we gave things away. Sent many men to Community House. Distributed 2 boxes of apples which seemed to please the boys very much, especially the overseas boys.
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Monday January 20th 1919. Captain Casey Lieut. Halpin Mrs Miller Miss McConnell Miss Nash Miss Green Quite busy all day especially toward evening. Served hot breakfast to 25 wounded soldiers from overseas. 58 overseas soldiers for camp Funston were given 8 gal. hot coffee. 1 Soldier taken to Doctor to have wounded hand dressed. Sent 4 Soldiers to Home Service & quartermaster. Referred 50 soldiers to community club. Besides we served 65 discharged soldiers and others passing through 2 boxes apples 25 lbs candy- 2 cartons cigaretts & Postcards.
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Tuesday [January] 21-1919 Capt. Murphy Lieut. Dixon Lieut. Love Mrs. J.Z. Miller Mrs. Chas. Smyth Mrs. Biersmith Miss Cunningham Miss Nash Miss Dixon Miss Burnell Very busy all day. Served 3 troop trains candy cigarettes and gave out post cards to 1500 men. Served coffee to 38 over sea's boys. Many wounded over sea soldiers visited the booth, one boy was blind. A very interesting Indian
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soldier, the only survivor of a Co., of 250 men told us many experiences he had passed thru, in the different battles on the Western front. He had lost a leg and had other wounds. Said he had no relative in the world and wished he had gone the way of his comrades.
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Thursday [January] 23/ [1919] Mrs Riffee Mrs W. C. Bowman Mrs Gallagher Mrs Price Mrs Morris Mrs Bell A very busy day as may be judged from the following Coffee sent to 103 (paid by officer) Cream and cake. 200 (paid by officer) [ms illegible: 1 wd] discharged men 682 (served at booth) Men taken to hospital 1 Wounded men served 10 [ms illegible: 1 wd] seated to station 3 Meals served - 1 (Paid by A.R.C.) Meals served - 6 (Paid by A.R.C.)
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Friday [January] 24, 1919 Captain Mrs. J.H. Hales Mrs P.J. Kealy Lieut Miss Genevieve Hackett Mrs. Victor Hacke Mrs H.H. May Mrs. T.L. Bowles Served two troop trains candy, apples and cigarettes-gave breakfast to 18 men Served 800 men at booth- gave box lunches to 24. Took care of two wounded men and helped them to the train
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Sunday January 26- Captain Woodson Lt McElin Stewart Miss Harigan Miss Green Miss Woodson Very busy and interesting day Served one convalescent unit 90 sandwiches and 90 cups of coffee, prepared in 20 minutes Did not receive wire ordering this in advance. Entertained men of the Sandstorm Division-shoulder insignia a bison's head-also men from the anti aircraft artillery, shoulder device, three A's. All glad to get back to the U.S.A. Auto aircraft men had helped in defense of Paris. Also served special train of men going to Camp Grant for demobilization, fourteen coaches.
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Tuesday [January] 28, 1918 [1919]. Mrs Dunne Miss McCarthy Mrs Farren Mrs McQueeny Mrs O Meara Mrs Sutherland. Very busy day served 700 over seas men bound for [California]. apples, cigarettes & postcards. Sent boy to Fort Scott Kansas. with ticket $3.16. Mrs Thornton paid same later. Had some returned [Kansas City] 3rd Reg. boys. who were [ms illegible: 1 wd] home. served hundred of 2000 Funston men who came on special at booth. Rock Island special 96 men from Camp Sherman.
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Wednesday [January] 30th 1919 Mrs T H Riffee Mrs Price Mrs Bowman Mrs Morrison Mrs Gregory Miss Gregory Mrs Gallagher Miss Hackett Mrs Bell The end day of the year made so by the fall from train and [ms illegible: 2 wds] served of Jamie B McKee. Some of our dear boys 3200 men from Funston meals to 198 men.
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Friday [January] 31st 1919 Captain mrs J.H. Hale Lieut Mrs TL. Bowels. Mrs V Hucke Miss Genevieve Hackett Miss Esther Nash Mrs Rose McConnell On Duty at 7 A.M Served Two troop trains & five or six carloads About 2000 soldiers on all Seventy men received Coffee & [ms illegible: 1 wd]. One train of 300 men apples & cigeretts 1 train of wounded men, apples candy & cigeretts. Took over soldier from train to dentist & looked after one boy all day he was badly shelled shocked
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[January] 31, 1919 wounded Served five men breakfast. Four calls for Home service Two boys missed trooped train arranged for them transportation Served 2500 soldiers at booth. Gave 4 box lunches Looked after woman who had but 50 cents was left here instead of going through. A soldiers wife & He took her to the League Hotel where they kindly cared for her Donation of 12 packages of Fancy cakes & 1 carton of cigerettes
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[February] 1 1919 Captain Connor Miss Beck Lieut Kelly Miss Ball Mrs Milton Miss Muller Miss Sheehy Miss Carson Very busy day from 7 AM to 11. P.M Served over 3000 over seas men 500 wounded men Served 50 gal coffee and several meals. Visited wounded man in hospital coach and served them chocolate. - cigarettes - and apples Found lost suit of clothes belonging to William Griffith and sent it to him by express also wrote him a letter Had a call from Miss Sharp field doctor and Captain Peck- new government over seas man- 4 stranded men- all had been drinking
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[February] 3 - 1919 Captain Casey Lieut. Halpin Second Lieut Green Miss McConnell Mrs J.Z. Miller Miss Rose McConnan Miss Nash Ms Babb. Busy all day arranged for 7 gal. coffee- Served 28 breakfasts - Gave detachments of 53-23-50- coffee sandwichs- served Troop trains of 14 coaches candy. cigaretes. Post-cards. 5 gal coffee to wounded men enroute to Denver. Sandwiche & coffee to 29 men & coffee & Pie to 13 overseas men going to Funston. These soldiers wore leather coats gifts of Helen Gould Shepard- Served regular dinner
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to 46 men for Vancouver - Mailed 150 Post-cards. Directed 50 men to community Club. - Knight of Columbus Club for night.
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Tuesday [February] 4 - [1919] Capt. A.G. Murphy Lieut. John Dixon Lieut. Paul C. Love Mrs. J.Z. Miller Jr. Mrs. Chas. Smyth Mrs E.L. Biersmith Miss Mame Burnett Miss Marguerite Cunningham Miss Mae Stewart Miss Mae McCarthy Miss Olive Dixon Very busy all day Served 1160 men candy, cigarettes and apples at the booth. Had twenty wounded men during the day. One wounded soldier showed us a beautiful amethyst ring he had
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taken from the finger of a dead German aviator.
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Wednesday [February] 5 - [1919] Captain Mrs. P. Connor Mrs James 2nd Lieut - Mrs Goodrum Mrs Fennel Mrs Milton Miss F. Green Mrs Geisel Miss Sheehy Miss Ball Miss Beck Miss Miller Miss Carson Served coffee-cigarettes, candy and apples to 2000 men nearly all overseas men Had 3 soldiers badly under the influence of liquor- had to send one to police station for safe keeping.
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Thursday [February] 6 - [1919] Mrs Bowman Mrs Price Mrs Bowman Jr. Miss Hackett. Mrs Gallagher Mrs Bell. Miss Gallagher As usual an interesting and busy day. One train load of wounded to whom we served coffee, two very ill men who came to us for help and many many interesting over seas boys.
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Friday [February] 7 - 1919 Captain Hale Lieut G. Hackett Mrs Tom Bowles Mrs. V. Hucke Rather quiet day. One hospital car of 47 men & 2 coaches of wounded men. including several letter cases. 87 Wounded men in all. Served 250 men at the booth with candy apple & cigarettes. Send 12 men with meals gave out 5 box lunches
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[Canteen Service letterhead] Sunday [February] 9 1919 Mrs. Woodson Captain Mrs. McLin Miss Woodson Mrs. Coyle Mrs Stewart Very busy day, serving all day at booth. Served one special train of convalescents from over seas going to Funston. Served one meal to boy without funds. Marine going to Jefferson Barracks. Sewed on number of chevrons. Had most interesting visit from air man who showed us aerial photographs taken from low altitude of German trenches November 11 - 1918
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Monday - [February] 10 - 1919 Mrs. James Green Captain 2nd Lt. Stewart Miss McConnell Mrs. Babbs Mrs. McLiney Miss Cole Mrs. Casey Miss Cunningham Mrs Van Hecke Mrs. Smith Esther Nash. The usual busy day. One detachment 30 men overseas wounded en route to Camp Lewis. [Washington]. Troop train of 500 from Kearney en route to Camps Grant & Dodge Detachment of 100 sailors came to the booth. Alone were all served with candy, cigarettes & cards. Men at booth given apples. Gave 8 men meals. Three dollars donations.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [February 13, 1919] Mrs Bowman Miss Hackett Mrs Bowman Jr. Miss Gregory Mrs Gregory Mrs Price Mrs Riffee Mrs Carson Mrs Morris Mrs Gallagher Mrs Ball This night be called a 65th Grand Artillery day. All day [ms illegible: 1 wd] have lads [ms illegible: 1 wd] passing through the station. Loud is their praises of teh Red Cross but very [ms illegible: 1 wd] in recital of this over [ms illegible: 1 wd]
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [February] 14 1919 Captain hale Mrs. Victor Hucke Lieut. Bowles Miss Blanche Muehlbach Miss Genevieve Hackett Miss Marguerite Cunningham Served about 345 men at booth- some of them were overseas men Arranged fare for a 65th Artillery man that was left. Took care of several drunken soldiers and arranged for their tickets. Gave luncheon to 6 soldirs and 1 sailor Gave pie & coffee to 7 soldiers and box lunches to 6.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [February] 15 1919 Captain Hackett. Mrs T Bowles Mrs P. Connor Miss Christine Green Miss Genevieve Hackett. Had a very quiet morning In the afternoon we had about two thousand overseas men. going to different camps for demobilization. We had the pleasure of entertaining Madame Schumann Heirch. She called the Red Cross women "The darlings" also gave us a generous donation. Took care of demented men that Denver Red Cross telegraphed to look after.
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Took sick sailor to [ms illegible: 1 wd] hospital & saw that he got off on his train.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [February] 16 1919 Captain Woodson Miss Green Mrs Coyle Mrs Stewart Miss Horigan Miss Woodson Quiet day. Served six meals to boys being transferred who had been delayed by [ms illegible: 1 wd] and used up ration money. Advanced 5.31 ticket money to man going home on furlough on authority of Mrs Kelly. Sent some to YMCA and Community Club.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [February] 18 - 1919 Capt. Murphy Mrs. Van Hecke 1st Lt. Dixon Miss Cunningham 2nd Lt. Love Miss Mae Stewart Mrs. J.Z. Miller Jr. Miss Mae McCarthy Mrs. E. L. Biersmith Miss Mame Burnett Very busy day. Sent sick soldier to St. Luke's Hospital (Le Ray L. Reed) Gave box lunches to 16 oversea's men at train. Gave candy, cigarettes apples and post cards to the men of three troop trains Had many interesting
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boys during the day from overseas.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [February] 19 1919 Capt. Mrs. Connor. Lieut. Mrs. Kelly. 2nd Lieut. Mrs. Goodrum. Mrs. Milton. Mrs. Fennell. Mrs. Geisel. Miss Beck. Miss. Carson. Miss Miller Miss Sheehy. Miss Ball. Had 155 Over seas men in from Newport news- served them with candy- cigarettes and apples. Mrs. Kelly of home service came down to give assistance to a sailor who wanted check cashed. Maj-Woods passed thro
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A number letters and cards were written at the booth- mailed 35 letters - A very quiet day.
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[Canteen Service] [February] 20 1919 Captain Hale - Mrs Tom Bowles Mrs Klemm Mrs Hucke Mrs Kealy Miss Muehlebach Geneivive Hackett Gave cigarettes, candy & apples to about one thousand overseas men- Took care of a shell shocked man for the day. Sent twelve men out for a ride for which they were very grateful Sewed on cheverons the, etc-
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [February] 20 1918 [1919] Mrs. T.H. Riffee Mrs Lillian Price Mrs W.C. Bowman Mrs Mortimer Platt Mrs R.W. Bowman Mrs Ray Morris Miss Hackett Mrs C. Bell. The event of the day was the arrival of the military police three of whom are stationed at the Union Station. Served breakfast to eleven wounded men. We wish each woman in the Canteen [ms illegible: 1 wd] how [ms illegible: 1 wd] the [ms illegible: 1 wd] of their men. A little English girl - a wife of six [ms illegible: 2 wds] in the care of the Red Cross [ms illegible: 1 wd] dinner to her husband's mother. A large number of discharged boys from Funston. Served at least three hundred at the booth - a number of overseas men. One a man of fifty six having two sons and a daughter in service in France.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [February] 23 1919 Sunday Captain Woodson 1st Lt McElin 2nd Lt M Stewart Miss Green Sgt. Miss Woodson Very quiet day. Entertained some Motor Transport men from Fort Travis who sang beautifully for us. Entertained three men from overseas one of whom had married a French girl. Showed us her picture.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [February 27] 1919 Mrs Riffee Mrs Gregory Mrs Bowman Mrs R.W. Bowman Mrs Platt. Miss Hackett Mrs Price Miss Gregory Mrs Bell The most interesting event of the day was the serving of 169 Service men on their way to Ft Leavenworth. If you want to see a greatful man sum one of three men. Two trains of wounded men the majority had dresses in the station. A number were unable to do so these [ms illegible: 2 wds] in the train. The attention was much appreciated. Most of the day was spent in entertaining most interesting service men. Mrs Sharp spent about an hour with us.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [February] 28 1919 Capt. J.H. Hale 1st Lt. G. Hackett Mrs. H. Klemm Mrs. P.J. Kealy Josie McConnell Bitten cold day Served 81 meals Train was delayed & was with out heat men on way from Camp Lee to Camp Logan appreciated service & were very grateful. 2 sick boys taken care of all day one had head dressed the other had throat heated. 4 Soldiers missed connections and had their tickets taken care of. Seven sailors from
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overseas were on there way home. very disappointed in not making connections had to look after there transportation. sent them to Knights of Columbus to spend the night
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [February 2] 1919 Very quiet day. Served 15 meals to overseas wounded. Sent boy with mumps to St Lukes. Served several coaches of casuals with cigarettes and candy. Bought two box lunches and some coffee for two boys in hurry for train Took sick boy to hospital to wait for train. Advanced boy 3.00 to make up ticket to Tulsa. Captain Woodson Mrs Stewart Mrs McElin Miss Green Miss Woodson
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [March] 4 1919 Capt. Murphy Miss Cunningham 1st Lieut. Dixon Miss Stewart 2nd Lieut. Love Miss McCarthy Mrs. J.Z. Miller Jr. Miss Burnett. Mrs. Chas. Smith Mrs. E.L. Biersmith Very quiet but interesting day. No troop trains and few soldiers at the booth Gave four meals and One box lunch. Lieut. Bingman of Joplin [Missouri] member of the 1st Div. 16th Inf. Was a caller at the booth. He wore four wound chevrons and two decorations, the
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Croix de Guerre with star and one palm. He had been a member of the shock troops, used with the French and English. Sent Wm Paton to St. Lukes Hospital suffering with influenza. In the evening Gen. Baker of Chicago called at the booth He asked many questions concerning our work.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [March 6] 1919 Mrs Riffee Mrs. Morris Mrs Bowman Mrs Platt Mrs Price Miss Hackett Mrs RW Bowman Mrs Bell. Three troop trains, another which we [ms illegible: 1 wd] not sure as supplies went early in morning had not arrived. Many soldiers and sailors came for information and a little social chat. The event of the day was a visit from Mr. A.J. Piggins A.R.C. Washington D.C. and Mrs Piggins He was [ms illegible: 1 wd] a most attractive boots and spoke of the splendid event of the canteen
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [March 7] 1919 Captain Hale Mrs Hucke, Mrs Kealy Miss Muellbach Genevive Hackett 1st Lt. Not a very busy day. One Eighteen year old boy who lost his leg at Chateau Theirry spent most of the day at the booth, also a boy who lost his arm in the Argonne. Gave meals to serve soldiers & sailors. A soldier read in the paper that a thousand [ms illegible: 1 wd] well was found on his farm in Newton Kansas. he was in a great hurry to reach home. Stamped 175 cards, a great many left from yesterday & 25 letters
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [March 9] 1919 Captain Woodson Mrs Stewart Mrs McElin Miss Horigan Miss Green Miss Woodson Very busy day. Served one Troop train and 4 hospital cars. Men all in good condition, no amputation cases, Mostly gassed men. Brought two Sandwiches and coffee for boys in hurry for train. Gave two box lunches to negroes going to camp Bowie.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [March 20] 1919 Mrs Price -- Miss Hackett Mrs RW. Bowman - Mrs Platt Mrs Gregory Mrs Bell Mrs James Green. A very busy day. Three trains of wounded men. Seventy two men taken for a drive which they enjoyed very much. Three trains. The men and Miss Hackett called at St Lukes hospital to inquire for Private [ms illegible: 1 wd] who is very seriously ill. Reported to be a little [ms illegible: 1 wd]
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [March 21] 1919 Captain Hale Mrs John May Mrs V. Hucke Mrs Tom Bowles. Genevieve Hackett- 1st Lt. Had a fairly busy day. Took care of Pvt. Chas Tisdale during the morning & finally sent him to St. Mary's Hospital. Had acute indigestion. Sent another wounded over seas soldier, Forysite to St. Luke's. Took ten wounded men out for a ride. Three crippled boys spent some time at booth. The 45th machine Gun Co of the 92nd division colored passed in reveiw before the Red Cross Booth before they started in parade down town. One lady of color said she had married
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a [ms illegible: 1 wd], when asked where he was from, answered France. Looked after about 500 for white soldiers.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [March 23] 1919 Captain Woodson Mrs McElin Miss Green Miss Woodson Very quiet day. Served coffee to 61 overseas casuals. Directed many men to Community Clubs and [Kansas City]. Sent one man to [Kansas City] Clubhouse for night. Entertained a lucky man from overseas who lost half his foot, but came home to find they had struck oil on his ranch
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[Canteen Service letterhead] March 26 1919 Captain Connor Mrs Milton Lieut Kelly Mrs Fanlon Lieut Goodrum Miss Sheey Miss Nuller. Miss Beck Unusually busy day - And long troop train. One hospital train of 200 wounded and 12 litters. Hospital train "de luvae" renamed in [Kansas City] - for 4 hours for inspection. First compile hospital train to cross the country. going to California 126 patients 12 litters 5 sgts 3 Lieut & 1 capt 15 attendants Gave each man a red carna [ms illegible: 1 wd] & served cigaretts & Furnished library with stationary. Several movin pictures
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taken by red cross man Traveling with train. Also had picture of organization taken. Served 500 men at booth.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [March 27] 1919 Mrs Riffee Miss Hackett Mrs Price Mrs Bowman Mrs Platt Mrs Gregory Miss Gregory Mrs Ball. An early train of 242 men who were served and were most appreciative. Gave three coming [ms illegible: 1 wd] for the A.R.C. Several other trains were in but one [ms illegible: 1wd] were allowed to visit us at the booth. Served sailors, soldiers, and marines to the number of about six hundred. Twelve boys sent out for a drive, [ms illegible: 1 wd] in their praises of our boulevard system. Thier dismissed tickets [ms illeigible: 1 wd] sent to Home Service and throught them sent in their [ms illegible: 1 wd] rejoicing. Harry Lauder gave us a man of appreciation, but was in a great hurry so did not tarry with us.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] March 28 1919 Captain hale Mrs Hucke Mrs. May Miss Hackett Mrs Bowles Served one Hospital train, one car casuals; four cars for Fort Riley; took care of dying solider from 6 until 10; served 48 men with box lunches and coffee for breakfast. one visitor, an overseas man, had been wounded 27 times, Had a new Jan, silver plate in his head and a rubber calf in his [ms illegible: 1 wd]
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [March] 30 1919 Captain Woodson Mrs. Van Hecke Mrs. Stewart Miss Woodson Miss Horrigan Miss Christine Green. Had fairly busy day, One troop train of six hundred men- all casuals; also one detachment of fifty-five men going to Funston to demobilize to whom we gave sandwiches & coffee
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 1, 1919 Captain Murphy- Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Van Hecke. Miss Burnett. Mrs. Biersmith. Mrs. Smythe. Miss McCarthy. M. Cunningham. Three trains, about 1000 men. All casuals. Served 18, breakfasts. Fairly busy day.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [April 3] 1919 Mrs Price Mrs R.W. Bowman Mrs Platt Mrs Bell Quite busy at the booth with the usual duties. Served three trains of casuals on their way to Ft. Riley
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 4, 1919 Captain J.H. Hale Mrs. John May Mrs. T.L. Bowles Mrs. Victor Hucke Mrs. P.J. Kealy Miss Blanche Muehlbach Served 189 overseas men- one way to Camp Funson Took care of sick soldier-unable to get St. Luke's Hospital- sent him to St. Mary's where he was given treatment he left at 10:30 P.M. for his home in St. Louis Served two coaches of negro soldiers. Had some very interesting overseas men at the booth Took care of English bride- enroute to Mother-in-law- Minniapolis [Kansas]
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 6, 1919 Captain Woodson Mrs. Coyle Mrs. M. Stewart Miss Woodson Miss Christine Green. Very quiet day at the booth.- Had one hospital car of wounded & very sick men, stopping only for moments to be attached to fast train.
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[Canteen Service] [April 7] 1919 Captain Casey Lieut. Halpin Mrs. J.Z. Miller Mrs Smith Mrs Babb Miss Nash Miss McConnell Miss Green Served one train of 150 men from Overseas- Candy- Cigarettes- apples- One young soldier Melvin L. Starty wounded 7 times with shrapnel- was among the famous 127 Americans taken prisoners and after to months dug way out with pick & shovel Was decorated with Croix de guerre was en route to California to Mothers friend- Cared for [ms illegible: 1 wd] Sailors
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Served dinner to 60 overseas soldiers en route to Camp Funston & Fort Bliss for discharge Reserved railroad ticket & provided birth to St Louis to one soldier. All said a Glad Good Bye to Bobbie
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [April] 8 1919 Capt Dunne Mrs John Halpin Miss Corrigan Mrs Wm Farren Mrs Hanson Mrs O Meara Miss McCarthy Mrs McQueeny Mrs Sutherland. Ordered Coffee 170 men Casual Co. 322. wired Topeka for officer for coffee for same men. Paid $1.10 L.D, call to Funston Lieut [ms illegible: 1 wd] wired permission to grant. L.R Russell furlung till Thursday for his Childs funeral of C.C. 322. Most humane act. J.W. Barnes. M A T. R R man had pocket book latly girl when Mrs Woodson took charge of Sunday will be at booth Friday.
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[ms illegible: 2 wds] arrived New Mexico left 1.00 to pay for add [ms illegible: 1 wd] will call at booth [April] 9th for same. Fed 3 men & 1 box lunch cared for 400 men. Dr. E.N. Trakes St Marys Hospital R. 210 wants to leave on detach, [April] 10 so if cab can be fixed in baggage room
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 11 1919 Capt. J.H. Hale Mrs. Victor Hucke Mrs. T.L. Bowles Mrs. P.J. Kealy Mrs. John May Served several cars of overseas men some going to California- some to Camp Funston Took care of two little boys whose Mother died- they were brought here by a woman of the Home Service Dept. of Ottumwa Iowa to meet their Father who was employed here Served two cars of Negro Soldiers on their way to Columbus New [Mexico] Took care of an intoxicated woman and put her on her train. Served about 500 soldiers & sailors at the booth
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 13 1919 Mrs. Woodson Captain, Mrs M. Stewart, Mrs Coyle Miss Woodson. Miss Jean Horrigan. Miss Christine Green. Very quiet day at the booth. Even long watched for Tank corps failed to put in an appearance.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 14, 1919 Mrs. James Green- Captain Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Goodrum Mrs. Babbs Mrs. McLiney Mrs. Van Hecke Miss McConnell Mrs. Smith Esther Nash Mrs. Biersmith. Very busy day from before 1 A.M. until closing time. Served one train of about 450 air service men, with candy cigarettes gum & post cards. Two hospitals cars en route to Ft. Riley. Served 27 meals, & 4 liquid diets to casuals. Intoxicated man at booth taken charge of by M.P. Looked after convalescing soldier en route to Ft. Sill. As a whole it was an unusually interesting & pleasant day.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [April] 15-1919 Capt. Murphy Lt.. Dixon Lt.. Love Mrs. J.Z. Miller Jr. Mrs. Chas Smyth Mrs. E.L. Biersmith Miss Cunningham Miss McCarthy Miss Dixon. Very quiet day. Served 15 soldiers meals and 92 with coffee and sandwiches. Served 300 at the booth with candy cigarettes and apples.
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Three very interesting American boys who had enlisted in the British Army (R.H.A.) and fought thru many battles before. We went in visited the booth. Arranged for a drive for these boys. Were very grateful to the Red Cross ladies.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 16, 1919 Captain Connor Mrs Fennel Lieut Kelly Miss Miller Lieut Goodrum Miss Sheehy Mrs Milton Mrs Green Mrs Geisel Very interesting day. The 91st division arrived in 3 sections. 1 at 8 P.M. 2nd at 9:30 - 3rd at midnight The Canteen workers met the soldiers at trains and escorted them to main street where the women divided & formed [ms illegible: 1 wd] and the soldiers marched between . There was great demonstration and the boys were taken to the Muehlbach
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where they were entertained with a dinner and dance The Station was crowded until midnight. Furnished supplies of 90 doz eggs- 100 pens 50 cakes & 8 gal coffee all of which were paid for by officer.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [April 17] 1919 Mrs Riffee. Mrs Platt Mrs Rice Mrs Rbt. Bowman Mrs W.C. Bowman Mrs Clayton Bell A quiet day until 7.30 P.M. when we served a train consisting of 2 cars of Philippine sailors and 6 cars of soldiers on their way to France. Many interesting visitors at the booth but no one of special note
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [April 18] 1919 Mrs. J.H. Hale Captain Mrs. Tom Bowles. Mrs John May Mrs P.J. Kealy. Mrs Victor Hacke Miss Muehlbach. Genieveve Hackett Served two carloads of Filipines sailors. Cared for 1 little case- The 364th were delayed 2 will be in in three sections late at night. One of fifty-nine of the 48th Highlanders survivors called at booth.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 20, 1919 Captain Woodson Mrs. Van Hecke Mrs. M. Stewart Miss Woodson Mrs Coyle Miss Christine Green Easter Sunday- Served five hundred Filipino sailors in the morning enroute to Brooklyn Navy yards- also one hospital coach with eleven casuals. A sad incident in the death of a young discharged soldier, in the Emergency hospital, victim of the "Tuscania." Mrs. Coyle reached his bedside just in time to see him gaspe his last breath, due to the "forgetfulness" of the colored attendant.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [April 21] 1919 Mrs Riffee Mrs W.C. Bowman Mrs Price Mrs Gregory Mrs Platt Miss Hackett Mrs Bowman Miss Gregory Miss Gallagher Mrs Bell Hospital train- 28 man on way to Denver. Some of them quite ill. The train was held several minutes through the courtesy of Mr Franklin while the ladies served them. The officer men [ms illegible: 1 wd] in their praise. Quite an interesting guest Bell Base, [ms illegible: 2 wds] American Red Cross Service Units after a service of two years in France and Germany and on his way in his glorious work, to [ms illegible: 2 wds]
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 21, 1919 Captain Casey Miss McConnell Lieut Halpin Mrs. Miller Mrs. Smith Mrs Babb Miss McTierman Esther Nash- Miss Green Busy all day. Served 350 overseas men en route to Camp Kearney California 5 coaches en route to Funston. 1-Soldier who had lost both hands one eye- & one cheek torn away with hand grenade. He was traveling with doctor who was trying to fit him with artificial hands- has wife & small boy. Assisted soldiers who had an artery cut in left hand. doctor dressed hand and made him otherwise comfortable.
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Helped young Leut who met his mother here. She was very ill- sent her to Christian hospital Gave Breakfast to 8 overseas men
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [April] 22 1919 Capt Dunne Mrs John Halpin Mrs Gregory Mrs Wm Farren Mrs McQueeny Mrs. P.J. O Meara Miss McCarthy. Miss Sutherland Miss Dunne. Very busy and interesting day served 2 men breakfast. Served 2 cars and 1 train [ms illegible: 1 wd] of 140th C but want [ms illegible: 1 wd] their [ms illegible: 1 wd] posted referred them to Mrs Green. an ambulance must of Servant Sir, going to [California] Mayor [ms illeible: 1 wd] in New York was instrumental in having them discharged. Telegram rec'd and delivered. mgazines selected for Mrs Green ordered but no address given.
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Mr Tanner [ms illegible: 1 wd] to telegram from St Louis Red Cross for case of condensed milk.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 23 1919 Captain Connor Mrs Geisel Lieut Kelly Mrs Milton Lieut Goodrum Miss Miller Mrs Green Miss Sheehy Unusually busy day-from 7 AM One troop train at 7:15 of 550 men served them apples, cigarettes & post cards. Also Served 50 men with coffee & sandwiches In afternoon served 3 trains of 1500 men who went to Y.M.C.A. for bath. Sent one soldiers to Sweeny Hospital with mumps. Took care of two for Home service. Served in all over 2000 men
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 25 1919 Capt. Hale Mrs P.J. Kealy Mrs T.L. Bowles Mrs Victor Hecke Mrs John May Miss McConnell Miss Muehlbach This was the "Red Letter" day for the Friday unit as Mrs. Hale's son Arthur retuned unexpectedly from France and we all shared Mrs Hale's joy- Also had the pleasure of having luncheon with the family. We served breakfast to 57 wounded men and sandwiches & coffee to 12 prisoners. Took care of a wounded soldier all day, gave first-aid to one soldier-took care of two-for Home Service Served apples candy & etc to seven coaches of men. If our voices do not become paralyzed we shall continue for a few more hours to tell the countless numbers that are inquiring that the 35th division will be in at midnight. Served 3 more coaches candy apples etc
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 27 1919 Captain Woodson Mrs. M. Stewart, Miss Wodson Mrs. Coyle Miss Horrigan Mrs. Van Hecke Miss Christine Green. Nothing of important happened to-day- no troop trains- few men called at booth.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] April 28 1919 Captain James Green 1st Lieut. Goodrum 2nd Lieut Stewart Mrs. Van Hecke Mrs. Smith Mrs. Babbs Mrs. Biersmith Mrs. Fred Green Mrs McElin Mrs. McLiney Miss McConnell Esther Nash. Busy day. Served 1 train of 265 men en route to San Francisco. All had been overseas. Had a hospital train of five cars going to Riley & Colorado. Served them with candy, apples, cards & cigarettes. Served 39 meals, 4 box lunches & 1 lunch. Nine dinners from train of men to Funston 5 Boxes apples. 20 lbs candy. 3 cartons cigarettes. Full attendance of unit.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [April] 29 - 1919 Capt. A.G. Murphy Mrs. Van Hecke 1st Lieut. Dixon Miss Cunningham 2nd Lieut. Love Miss Dixon Mrs. J.Z. Miller Jr. Miss McCarthy Mrs. Chas. Smyth Mrs. E.L. Biersmith We were very busy all day, not with soldiers, but with flowers. Mrs. Green asked for flowers for the 128th Field Artillery and the 110th Engineers who are expected to-morrow morning. The people have responded most generously and the booth to-night is a
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banner of Spring flowers. We served 200 soldiers at the booth with candy, cigarettes and apples. Gave 19 meals and 3 box lunches Served a sick soldier with broth and custard on the train.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] [May 1] 1919 Mrs Riffee Miss Hackett Mrs Price Miss Gallagher Mrs Platt Mrs Rbt Bowman Mrs Bell. An early morning train- Hospital Unit No 21 - 169. five lads- was our first duty and pleasure. Following almost immediately was a hospital train with fifty six boys on their way to California. About 7.30 P.M. we served 430 boys on a troop train to Funston. Apples candy & S & C disappeared we [ms illegible: 2 wds] magazines but the cheerful and happy smiles as they [ms illegible: 2 wds] repaid for every [ms illegible: 1 wd] made by the little [ms illegible: 1 wd] of [ms illegible: 1 wd] canteen.
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[Canteen Service letterhead] May 2, 1919 Mrs Hale - Mrs Bowles Mrs Hucke - Mrs Kealy Mrs May - Miss McConnell Geneiveve Hackett. Answered questions & telephone calls all day concerning the 129th & 100th. The 128th came in in two trains of five hundred each. Served eighty casuals on one train. Reced six coaches of men on way to Phel China Many preparations to make for the 129th. In all a very trying day.
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May 3rd Cap. Hackett Mrs James Green Mrs Gregory Mrs Bell Catherine Gregory Mrs [ms illegible: 1 wd] Eugenia Hackett Mrs F. Green and Cathrie Canteen The glorious return of our 129th!!! The boys that our Cantten first served!! Our day began at five thirty and we served breakfast to 1400 men at 7 o'clock. After this we paraded them to Convention Hall. The day at the Station was very busy We also served 3 cars loads of Casuals.
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May 4, 1919. Mrs Woodson Captain Mrs M. Stewart Miss Woodson Mrs Coyle Miss Christine Green Mrs Van Hecke Red letter day for answering questions. Very busy day in every respect. Received & paraded with the 117th Signal Battalion & part of 110th Sanitary Train at 8 P.M. We also served 45 casuals with coffee. Maor Gen. Traub visited the booth & registered
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May 5th 1919 Captain Casey Mrs. Babb - Mrs Miller Miss McTierman Lieut. Halpin Mrs. Fareha Miss McConnell Miss Nash Elizabeth Green Began a very busy day at 6 o'clock and almost constantly all day - Served five trains of four hundred soldiers each. Gave dinner to eighty-four overseas men en route to Camp prosedio San Francisco [California]. Provided five box lunches two sandwichs to soldiers. Bought ticket for soldier to Camp travis, Texas - Bought lunch & gave
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two dollars to sick wife of soldier enroute to husband at Fort Douglas Utah.
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May 6, 1919 Capt. Dunne Mrs John Halpin Mrs McQueeny Mrs A. Gregory Mrs O Meara Mrs J.V. Hanna Mrs Farren Mrs Sutherland Miss McCarthy. Such a rushed day from 625 A.M. cared for over 3000 men out-side of our own 129th that came in three sections. Hospital train of 2017 men who appreciated much the canteen services. Ladies served ice cream to stretcher cases. Served 34 casuals en route to Kearney & Presido breakfast per Miss Kellys ordered gave 5.00 to Franklin a white Miss Kelly to leave same with Mrs Connor tomorrow for Mrs Dunne. Could do nothing in regards to Dodds affair Liut. [ms illegible: 1 wd] did [ms illegible: 2 wds]
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May 8th 1919 Mrs Riffee Miss Hackett Mrs Price Miss Gregory Mrs Bowman Mrs Bell Mrs Gregory No trains but many, many questions answered. Two troop trains of the 139th Inft. gave us a parting word of appreciation. As far as possible prepared the booth for Saturday. Sent remainder of [ms illegible: 1 wd] to St. Joseph [ms illegible: 1 wd] Kansas
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Sunday May 11 - Mrs. Woodson Captain Miss Jean Horrigan Mrs. Coyle Miss Woodson Miss Christine Green. Had a busy morning received Base Hospital Unit 28 at 12 o'clock. At urgent request of officers Miss Woodson, Miss Horrigan & Mrs. Coyle served as Red Cross escort as far as the Arch. Served 2 cars of casuals with cigarettes, candy etc:.
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Monday May 12 - 1919 Mrs. James Green - Captain Mrs. Stewart Mrs McLiney Miss McConnell Miss McLiney Mrs. Babb Mrs Forshee Mrs. McElin Mrs. Van Hecke Esther Nash. Very busy day & unusually trying morning. Had to serve two trains during a very heavy rain. Met & served the 117th Am. Train. Had the 138th discharged from Funston in two sections at 4:00 & 8:30 P.M. Served 92 meals & 6 lunches. In all about 3000 men. Took care of $810 for five men. Sent P.O. orders for $90 for another man. 2.80 donations.
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Tuesday May 13 - 1919. Mrs Murphy Captain. Mrs. Dixon Miss Cunningham Mrs. Love Miss McCarthy Mrs. Miller Miss Stewart Not a very busy day. The 140th discharged, returned from Camp Funston, part of them at 4:30 P.M. and the rest at 8:45. All were happy to be home and few stopped at the booth Gave 2 meals and
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10 box lunches. Gave out candy cigarettes and apples at the booth Eleven boys members of Base Hosp. No. 28 came in at 5:30 P.M.
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Wednesday May 14 - [1919] Captain Connor Lieut Kelly Miss Sheehy Mrs Milton Miss Carson Mrs Fennell Another busy day- 110 Trench Mortar Batery- 112 Eng- 7 cars of casuals and 2 sick- 3 cars of casuals from Camp Merrit. 1 train of Phillapinos at 9 P.M. Gave 20 men breakfast down in lunch room while the 110th were eating in restaurant. Served 3 little cases 1 sick soldier taken to Dr Pickard- Total men served
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May 15th 1919. Mrs Riffee Mrs W.C. Bowman Mrs Price Miss Hackett Mrs Gregory Miss Gregory Mrs Bell. Rather a lazy day. 2 trains - one of wounded and one of five cars on way from New Jersey to Funston. Met at train a mother who was on the sad mission of taking the remains of her deceased son from camp to his home for burial.
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May 16 - 1919 Mrs Hall Mrs Hucke Mrs Bowles Mrs May Miss Muehlbach Geneiveve Hackett Rather a busy day. Gave out all our sandwiches & doughnuts. The 117th Ammunition train & 12th Engineers came from Funston & paraded to Convention Hall.
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May 17 1919 Mrs Robert Gregory Miss Catherine Gregory Captain Hackett Mrs Connor Eugenia Hackett Met six carloads of casuals served them. Also had about 12 overseas nurses who were seriously ill. Had a very busy day at The booth Gave out all of our sandwiches and doughnuts
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May 18 1919 Captain Woodson Mrs Coyle Miss Bernardine Horrigan Miss Woodson Miss Christine Green. Very quiet day at the booth. Served forty-two men breakfast. Used very small supply of our sandwiches, candy etc: during the day.
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Thursday May 22 [1919] Mrs Riffee Miss Gallagher Mrs Price Miss Hackett Mrs Platt Mrs W.C. Bowman Mrs Gregory Mrs Bell The best service to humanity is to step in diction and on their beautiful sun shing day, it was our privilege to spend our first hour in serving thirty eight prisoners from overseas on their way to Leavenworth. Doughnuts sandwiches coffee candy and cigarettes rapidly disappeared. The lads were most grateful and appreciative The remainder of the day was spent in service at the booth answering questions giving advice binding [ms illegible: 2 wds] coming [ms illegible: 2 wds] and piecing broken hearts. And so ended a [ms illegible: 1 wd] day.
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Friday - May 23 [1919]. Captain Mrs J.H. Hale. MRs. T.L. Bowles MRs. John May Mrs. Karl Klemm Mrs. Victor Hucke Mrs. J.P. Kealey Miss E.P. Moriarty. Gave 36 Breakfasts to overseas men. The little case was cared for and well fed in emergency hospital. Troop train of recruits (dark Clouds) well (and often) fed. Fourteen men of 82nd Div. given meals in lunch room. Met troop train bound for Funston and served them on tracks? Mrs. T.L. Bowles
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Sunday May 25 1919 Mrs. Woodson Captain, Miss Jean Horrigan Miss Woodson Miss Christine Green. Kept busy all day at booth. Served car load of transport men with sandwiches apples etc:- served also 38 overseas men from Camp Merrit- 25 recruits on way to Phillipines- 15 overseas men going to St. Bliss for discharge. Assisted two sailors, very interesting boys who had been in Navy for five years. Used all supplys for the day.
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Monday May 26 - 1919 Mrs. James Green Captain. Mrs Seward Miss Cole Miss McConnell Miss JW Liney Mrs. McElin Mrs. Farshee Mrs. McLiney Mrs. Babbs. Esther Nash. Busy day - but no full troop trains. Served four detachments of about 275 men in all. Served 90 men, en route to Funston from Mills, with doughnuts, sandwiches & coffee (10 gals.) Had about 200 men at booth. Served 54 meals, & 23 lunches.
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Thursday [May 29, 1919] Mrs T.H. Riffee Miss Hackett Mrs Price Mrs Bell. Mrs Platt Our first duty this morning was service to twenty three wounded boys on way to Ft [ms illegible: 1 wd] and other privates-then some were from Camp Brian Texas. Several of them were in the hospital during the Eater day and [ms illegible: 1 wd] served meals and given [ms illegible: 1 wd] attention from the [ms illegible: 1 wd] In the afternoon a troop train of casuals [ms illegible: 1 wd] was to the [ms illegible: 1 wd] Hawaiian Islands. Then were served to coffee , sandwiches, doughnuts and the "fulls" of the canteen service. Busy all day with a stream of [ms illegible: 1 wd] men many entering the service and many leaving all happy in their respective [ms illegible: 1 wd]
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Friday - May 30th 1919. Decoration Day Captain J.H. Hale. 7 Am. 11 P.M. Mrs. Bowles. Mrs. Kealy. Mrs. May. Miss Bowles. Mrs. Klemm Miss Hackett. Mrs. Moriarty. Very busy day- ON tracks practically all morning - serving breakfast to 1300 men- 89th Div. arriving, on 3 trains- men exhausted from heat. Served casuals-4 meals- Hospital train -3 cars- en route to California - served late in evening with ice cream and taken on auto ride through City. Used all supplies and then some. A very hot- tiring but gratifying day- Miss G. Hackett
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Sunday June 1 1919 Captain Woodson, Mrs Coyle Miss Bernadine Horrigan Miss Woodson Miss Christine Green. Very interesting & busy day at booth. Served coffee to 75 men at 7 A.M. Gave dinner & supper to the 42nd Hoboken Casuals, Lt. Servillo in charge- all Arizona & New Mexico men. Had visit from a sailor- a Dane by birth who was a finale impersonator- a perfect scream
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Monday June 2nd 1919 Captain Casey. out of City First Lieut Halpin acting Capt Mrs Babb Mrs Miller Miss Green Miss Cole Mrs. Stewart Miss Nash Miss McConnell out of city Finished a very busy day at Eleven o'clock P.M. Commenced by serving 27 overseas "Tank" men. en route to Siberia. Gave breakfast to six crack shooters from Texas Served Dinner & Supper t 77 soldiers Sent a soldier to hospital to have hand dressed. Directed three soldiers to Home Service for Tickets- (Railroad). home. Served 300 Soldiers candy, cigarettes apples, sandwiches, doughnuts
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June 3rd 1919 Captain Mrs John Halpin First Lieut Miss Agnes Carrigan Mrs O Meara Mrs Sutherland Mrs Hanna Mrs Gregory Mrs. Farren Miss McCarty Mrs McQueeny 3 trains 650 men served Ice cream cones cigarettes candy doughnut 4 meals sandwiches very sick man taken to St Mary's Hospital operated on for appendicitas 34 sick men
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[June 5, 1919] Mrs Riffee Mrs Gregory Mrs Price Miss Gregory Miss Hackett Mrs Bell. Mrs RW Bowman An early morning train of 296 men followed by a hospital train. Several trains in the afternoon. A very busy day and all leaning tired but happy. Capt. Bell
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Friday- June 6th 1919. 645 AM - 1030 P.M Captain -Mrs. J.H. Hale- Mrs. Klemm Mrs Kealy Mrs. May Miss Hackett Miss Bowles Miss Myers Mrs. Moriarty 745 A.M. Met train load of casuals en route to Funston-Camp Russell-Presidio- Fed three car loads on tracks - Served breakfast and luncheon to 25 casuals (from same train) in lunch room - also a basket picnic at 6 P.M. in Penn. Valley Park - followed by a base ball game. Bandaged injured hands for 2 men. 610 P.M. Met Regular train. C. & A. from St. Louis with a few casuals of 340th & 341st Field Artillery-from Camp Taylor. Served about 300 at Booth. Answered many inquiries about rest of 89th. Mrs. T.L. Bowles
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Sunday June 8 1919 Mrs. Woodson, Captain. Mrs. James Green Mrs. Connor Mrs. Robert Gregory, Mrs. H. Stewart Mrs. Coyle Miss Woodson Mrs. Hale Miss Eugenia Hackett Miss Horrigan Miss Gregory Miss Jean Horrigan Miss Christine Green. We had a very busy day from 7 A.M. until late in evening. We entertained the 356th Infantry, Kansas City's own, consisting of 1700 men, at breakfast & dinner. Supplied 88 overseas men going to Funston to be discharged, with sandwiches & coffee, four coaches of engineers on way to Ft D.A Russell, Camp Travis, & Camp Funston Last but not least we served a very interesting hospital train
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consisting of nine coaches- all Tb;'s- on way to New Mexico. One coach of these men were in very bad condition but had every care & comfort possible. It was the first time we had seen the Red Cross Canteen escort- two very charming ladies who did every thing to add to ease & comfort of the sick men.
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June 9 - 1919 Monday Mrs. Green Miss McConnell Mrs. Stewart Miss McLiney Mrs. Babbs Mrs. Smith Miss Cole Mrs. Farshee Esther Nash. Not an especially busy day. About 200 men at the booth for information etc. Served 52 men en route to Riley with doughnuts, sandwiches, candy & cigarettes. All had been wounded. Had a stranded soldiers & his wife with us for several hours. They were planning on walking to California. Nothing of special interest occured Served 17 meals. 2 box lunches
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June 10th 1919 Tuesday Mrs Murphy, Captain Mrs. John Dixon Miss Cunningham Mrs Paul C. Love Miss McCarthy. Mrs. J.Z. Miller Jr. Mrs. Chas Smyth We were very busy all day. Had many soldiers at the booth also many civilians who asked for information. Gave 26 meals and 9 box lunches 5 cups coffee and 105 sandwiches and 9 doz. doughnuts Had three trains
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passed thru the station, the 342nd Machine Gun battalion also 314th signal Corp returned from Funston.
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Tuesday June 11 - [1919] Mrs Connor Captain. Mrs Goodrum Miss Carson Mrs Melton Ruth Beck Mrs Fennell Unusually quiet. Only the early morning rush of 4 detachments. Served all with coffee - 2 with sandwiches & canteen service Sent one man to St. Mary's to have eye treated - while his company were waiting for train. Took 4 men who were given tickets by Home Service - to train at 10:15. The 356th 89 division returned from Funston at 4:00 & 8 P.M. All discharged -
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Thursday June 12 - [1919] Mrs Price Mrs Platt Mrs Gregory Mrs Bowman Mrs Riffee Miss Hackett The had a very busy day two very sick men Served two trains coffee Sandwich etc Had a train from New York with twenty Six orphan children goin to homes in Texas and [Oklahoma] Two sister of Charity and several nurses.
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Friday - June 13 - 1919 Mrs Hale, Captain Mrs Klemm - Mrs Bowles Mrs Kealy - Mrs Moriarty Mrs Hucke - Miss Meyer Miss D. Bowles - Genevieve Hackett. Usual day at booth. Served 177 men en route from Camp Mills to Funston. Also 68 casuals - In the afternoon 3 coaches of 78 men & later 110 men from Fort Rice. 778 men from Newport News coming thru at one in the morning
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Sunday June 15 1919. Mrs. Woodson, Captain. Mrs. Coyle Miss Woodson Miss Horrigan Miss Christine Green. A comparatively quiet day- however used our regular supply of sandwiches etc:- Served 63 men of hospital corps with coffee & sandwiches.
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June 17th 1919. Captain Mrs. John Halpin Mrs. McQueeny Mrs. Hanna Mrs. Gregory Mrs. Farren Mrs. O'Meara Mrs. Sutherland Miss McCarthy Miss Agnes Corrigan Served one train of casuals on way to Funston to be discharged and one car load of men, casual also, on way to el Presidio, California. Gave them sandwiches, doughnuts, apples, cigarettes and candy Both trains came in at 10:30 A.M. Served at 5:30 P.M. one trains, ambulance men, had been attached to a French Division, also train of casuals on way to California. The men of the ambulance Train were on way to Funston, were to leave at 1. A.M Gave men of both trains sandwiches, iced tea, apples, cigarettes and candy.
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Wednesday June 18 - [1919] Captain Mrs Connor 1st Lieut Mrs Goodrum Mrs Melton Miss Ball Miss Miller Miss McLiney Miss Carson Not very busy - 1 train at 4 P.M. Had many very annoying incidents - Had a call from a Hindu Prince who was very interesting. The day was almost unbearable on account of heat Two of teh women had to go home sick from heat
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[June 19, 1919] Mrs Riffee Miss Hackett Mrs Platt Miss Gregory Mrs Gregory Mrs Beck An early morning such of [ms illegible: 1 wd] and inquiring soldiers. Then fourteen [ms illegible: 1 wd] men from Georgia to California 2 days without coffee - only the usual hard tack & [ms illegible: 1 wd] We served three men with breakfast in Harveys. Served a number of men from Funston to Camp Dix for discharge 133 [ms illegible: 1 wd] on the C and A for Riley. These boys were also served dinner in Harveys The usual busy
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Friday - June 20th. Captain - Mrs. J.H. Hale. Mrs. May - Mrs. Huke Mrs. Klemm - Mrs. Bowles Miss Meyer - Mrs. Moriarty - 6 A.M. 4 coaches of casuals of 318th Engineers and 32nd Engineers on track 15 - from Newport News. Out at 840 AM. on Union Pacific for discharge at Funston. Served on tracks with sandwiches and doughnuts at 8 o'clock. 1030 AM. 22 men- (1 coach) from Garden City - on Sante Fe - Left for Funston via Union [Pacific] at 1040 AM. Served cigarettes - candy - postcards - while switching. Also on same train 1 coach of 23 men - Motor Transport Corps - from Camp Merritt - Left at 1120 for Presidio - Served cigarettes -postcards -candy on track 19. 335 P.M. 1 hospital car in on Great Western - out on [Union Pacific] at 445 PM.
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13 for Riley -15 for Russell. Served hot meal in lunch room - also apples - smokes candy on tracks. 500 [Missouri Pacific] Met on track 18. Just a few discharged men. Served 20 meals - 2 box lunches.
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Sunday June 22 1919 Mrs. Woodson, Captain Mrs. Coyle, Miss Jean Horrigan Miss Woodson Miss Christine Green Rather busy, through uninteresting day. Served 60 men with coffee early in the morning also gave coffee to two coaches of anservice men & supper to 23 men of the hospital corps.
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Monday June 23 - 1919. Mrs. James Green-Captain. Mrs. J.Z. Miller Mrs. Smith Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Forshee Miss Cole Mrs J.A. McLiney [ms illegible: 1 wd] McLiney. Very hot and uninteresting day but the fan worked very well and that helped a great deal. Served one train of 355 men early in the morning. Took two Lorette sisters for a ride - also in morning. Afternoon very dull.
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June 25 - 1919 Wednesday- Mrs Connor Captain Mrs Melton Miss Ball Mrs Fennel Miss Carson Mrs James A very busy and hot day. Served 17 coaches of casuals at 7:30 A M One coach from Camp Merrit at 2:30 P.M - 3 Coaches at 4 P.M - 40 guards of a train of German Aliens bound for Germany - Took care of 2 sick men - One T.B. & a cripple - A very interesting day.
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[June 26, 1919] Mrs Price Mrs Bowman Mrs Riffee Miss Hackett Mrs Platt Mrs Bell A sad beginning. our first charge today was a tubercular boy from New York state to Parsons Kansas. Taken from Wabash road to our station hospital. The boy was accompanied by his mother and brother. We gave him every attention [ms illegible 1 wd] - sent telegram long distance and supplied said [ms illegible: 1 wd] for his journey homeward. A most grateful mother [ms illegible:1 wd] will be found. Next a prisoner train. 133 men, coming were the ladys of sighs on road to Leavenworth, Funston four fellows we served coffee, sandwiches and the other canteen [ms illegible: 1 wd] It all seems so little to do for them poor chaps but [ms illegible: 1 wd] farewell cheer [ms illeigible: 1 wd] from the hearts of those boys makes all [ms illegible: 1 wd] ever made in this canteen worthwhile. Next a troop train of 13 cars from Camp Mills to
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Funston and Picidio [California]. These boys were sent for a swim and served after to apples, cigarettes & c. Expecting a hospital train tonight. we are a little weary from a busy, warm day but will try to have a bright smile and give them a glad hand when [ms illegible: 2 wds] them
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Friday - June 27th Captain - Mrs. J.H. Hale. Mrs. Bowles. Mrs. May. Miss Hacket. Mrs. Kealy Mrs. Hacke - Miss Myer - Mrs. Moriarty. A very busy - hot day - Met 6 trains - beginning at 11 AM - Met and served - 69 casuals - who arrived on Alton and left on Union Pacific at 12 noon - for Riley. Served on tracks with coffee - sandwiches - ice cream - apples - candy - cigarettes - Also served 180 men of 7th Div. who went out on same train [Union Pacific] for Riley at 12 Noon - served apples - candy - ice cream cones - cigarettes. 2 P.M. 2 officers and 12 men arrived on Sante Fe from Upton - left on Sante Fe at 1005 P.M. - Served ice cream on arrival and went swimming. 1 officer and 10 men arrived on same train (Sante Fe at 220 P.M) Left on Union Pacific at 425 P.M. for
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Funston - Served ice cream and went swimming. 525 P.M. was due at 325 P.M. Great Western #1 - 2 car loads - 15 patients for Douglass - 26 patients for Riley - Served ice cream on tracks - Left at 715 via Union Pacific. 445 P.M. 5 car loads 275 men -arrived on C & A. from Mills to Funston. Out at 615 P.M. via Union [Pacific]. Served on track 29 - ice cream - cigarettes - apples - candy- 530 P.M. Met troop train 2nd section of above train from Mills to Funston -325 men and 15 officers - 9 car loads - Served ice cream and cigarettes - 79th and 80th Field Artillery 7th Division Men -
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Sunday June 29 1919 Mrs. Woodson Captain Mrs. Coyle Miss Bernadine Horrigan Miss Christine Green More or less busy all day long - Served 33 casuals on way to California; ordered 10 gal coffee for 99 men going to Funston for discharged - 3 carloads of sailors passed through & had dinner at Harvey's
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Tuesday - July 1st Captain Mrs. John Halpin Miss McCarthy Mrs. O'Meara Mrs. Hanna Mrs. Sutherland Miss Agnes Corrigan. Very busy and interesting day. Served train of 475 men on way to Fort Riley - served ice cream cones, candy, cigarettes & gave post cards. Also served in the morning 60 men on way to Funston & Fort Bliss with doughnuts, candy & cigarettes IN the afternoon served 68 men with ice cream cone & doughnuts. later served 126 men on way to Camp Funston with ice cream cones
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candy, cigarettes & post-cards. Also train load of 75 men going to Fort Bliss received apples, candy, cigarettes. Two discharged soldiers received meals at harveys. one having lost pocket book on train. Also furnished money for ticket to Newton, [Kansas] on advice of Home Service Section to the discharged soldier who had lost pocket book. Cared for one sick soldier Agnes Corrigan
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[July 3, 1919] Mrs Riffee Mrs RW. Bowman Mrs Price Mrs Gregory. Mrs Platt Miss Hackett. Mrs Bell. 4th and 3rd Battalion22nd Engineers arrived on early train - in charge of Capt. [ms illegible: 1 wd]. Served sandwiches, doughnuts & c. 55 men and officers. Following immediately were 31 tubercular men and 7 officers and two nurses. Seven better case. Three men served breakfast in the Harvey luncheon room. Many boys about the booth all day but the heat was so intense that all felt soon inclined to sit about [ms illegible: 2 wds] than to [ms illegible: 3 wds] guests.
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Friday - July 4th 1919 Captain - Mrs. J.H. Hale Mrs. Bowles - Mrs. Kealy Mrs. May - Miss Meyer Mrs. Hucke - Mrs. Moriarty 430 AM 810 AM. Met train at 810 A.M. which caume in at 430 A.M. with 70 prisoners and 7 guards from Governor's Island to Ft. Leavenworth. Served on track 17 with coffee - sandwiches - cigarettes candy - Left at 840 AM. 745 A.M. 36 men - recruits from Ft. Thomas, [Kentucky] en route to Siberia- via Presidio. Served on track 15 with hot coffee - doughnuts -cigarettes - candy at 815 A.M. Left at 840 A.M. 810 AM 13 tubercular patients and 1 nurse from Camp Dodge via Rock Island. Tray taken to one letter case. Others - including nurse - brought up for hot breakfast in lunch room paid for by Captain in charge of can. Went out on Sante Fe - (due out at 1055 AM)- About 1145 for Ft. Baird-New Mexico. (Track 19.)
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5.35 P.M. Burlington - Meals to 26- white- sandwiches & coffee to 77 colored - left on special to Camp Funston 9 P.M. Had French hero - with 3 citations - at booth the greater part of day - served in the 123rd Infantry in France Now in 608th area Squadron (American) Entertained a French bride - Served coffee & sandwiches at Booth- very popular - Saved on meals -
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Sunday July 6 1919 Captain Woodson: Miss Jean Horrigan, Miss Christine Green. We had very busy morning not much help, & many soldiers. 500 men of 112th engineers arrived early from Camp Merrit going to Funston gave breakfast to 48 men. Used our order of sandwiches & 9 dox doughnuts & had a duplicate order of sandwiches used, two boxes of apples. In the evening we served 26 regulars going to
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Thursday July 10 [1919] Mrs Riffee Mrs RW. Bowman Mrs Platt Miss Hackett Mrs Price Mrs Gregory. Mrs Bell. Two troop trains served in the early hours of the day. A number of men sent fro a swim. The men who are absolutely "empty" are unanswered and we often wonder if we are being imposed upon had [ms illegible: 2 wds] we do with a hungry boy who has given the best of himself for us. Troop train on Rock Island from Camp Mills to Ft. Bliss sent by A.R.C. Many boys sat about the booth and served to feel perfectly at home.
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Friday - July 11th 1919 Mrs. J.H. Hale -Captain - Mrs. May - Mrs. Bowles Mrs. Klemm - Miss Meyer Miss Hackett - Mrs. Moriarty - A very busy - hot day - 745 A.M. 14 men going to Funston served hot coffee - sandwiches and doughnuts at the booth. Also five other men and many casuals ate their breakfasts at the booth between 745 and 915. 755 A.M. 1 Hospital car - Burlington - 27 tubercular patients from Asheville, [North Carolina] going to Denver on the 1040 A.M. Rock Island - were served hot breakfast ordered and paid for by then Major - in the lunch room,. Given apples and oranges on leaving -(track3). 145 P.M. 44 men on Katy from Bowil Texas to Funston for discharge on 425 [Union Pacific] Met train on tracks. 4 P.M. C.A. special - 11 cars - about 450 men - Met on track 29 - Served coffee - sandwiches - ice cream.
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Left for Funston at 530. Some men of 3rd Aero Squadron from Camp Mills. 6 P.M. C7A - 1 car - 36 men from Mills going to Funston at 1 A.M. [Saturday]. Served hot dinner in lunch room to 17 of these 36 men. In all about 500 men served at booth - lemonade - coffee - oranges - apples - etc. 44 colored soldiers enjoyed our hospitality regularly and frequently during their short stay.
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Tuesday - July 15, 1919 Mrs. McQueeny Miss McCarthy Mrs. Hanna Miss Agnes Corrigan Rather a quiet day - no trains to serve, not even a car load of soldiers, but a good number served at booth. Gave meals to five soldiers, and sandwiches, doughnuts & cigarettes to about 100. Sent a long distance telephone message for soldier passing through on way to his home - and gave information and some good advice to men out of funds and needing transportation. Three ex-soldiers were given tickets and some money by Mrss Kelly through our Canteen Agnes Corrigan
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July 17 [1919]. Mrs Riffee Mrs Bowman Mrs Gregory Miss Hackett Mrs Price Miss Gregory Mrs Platt Mrs Bell. [ms illegible: 1 wd] doing today than for some time. Conditions are graduall returning to those of our first days of service when we had to almost [ms illegible: 1 wd] a man to get him to realize what the canteen meant to [ms illegible: 1 wd]. They were the beginning of the end. Two trains served. Several mend sent for drive said [Kansas City's] boulevard far excelled any thing they had seen abroad. [ms illegible: 2 wds] character who had to be handled carefully had left in perfectly good humor
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Friday - July 18 [1919]. Mrs. J.H. Hale - Captain - Mrs. Bowles - Mrs. Hucke Mrs. Moriarty- A quiet day - 1040 AM. 1 car on the Frisco-Track 14 from Camp Jackson - S. Car. 13 of these men left at 1115 A.M. on Sante Fe for the Presidio. 31 came up - went swimming at Penn. Valley Park - had a hot dinner at 1230 - and leave on 425 P.M. [Union Pacific] - 23 for Russell and 8 for Arner Lakes - [Washington]. 1045 A.M. Santa Fe - track 19-Casuals- 230 P.M. 1 car - 35 men from Camp Mills - on Sante Fe 1115 from Chicago - Leave on Sante Fe at 1015 P.M. for Presidio -
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9 P.M. 3 cars - Special C&A from St. Louis-Track 29- but on Sante Fe at 1015 P.M. Met train with oranges- cigarettes, candy. Served coffee, sandwiches and lemonade at booth.
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Sunday July 20 1919. Mrs. Woodson Captain, Miss Jean Horrigan Miss Woodson Miss Christine Green. Another quiet day - no troops trains but had the usual numbers of callers at the booth & used our supply of sandwiches & doughnuts Served 20 air service men in the morning. Served 28 men meals at Harvey's & bought 12 extra sandwiches.
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Monday. July 21st 1919 Captain M.E. Casey. Mrs. Joseph Halpin. Mrs J.Z. Miller Miss Fanchare Cole Miss Rose McTerrian We had quite a busy day served 75 prisoners with coffee & sandwiches, cigarettes & cards. Furnished meals to 9 men who were hungry and asked for them. Opened 6 cartons of cigarettes. 2 boxes of matches, used 3 Baskets of candy served 150 men through the day & 175 in evening We sent one sick man to Dr. Picard who was
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afterward sent to [ms illegible: 1 wd] by the home service. Also took care of a lady who came from Topeka whose [ms illegible: 1 wd] was affected. We left her in the care of Cal. Greenwall who sent here to the leity hall for the night until they get in communication with her people. With the assistance of Dr. Picard we [ms illegible: 1 wd] Cal Greenman.
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Tuesday July 22 - 1919 Mrs. Paul C. Love Miss Cunningham Mrs. J.Z. Miller Jr., Mrs. Van Hecke Mrs. Chas Smyth Miss Mae Stewart A very quiet day but as usual some interesting things occured. We served 39 A.E.F. prisoners with doughnuts, sandwiches, cigarettes and candy. They were en route to the military prison at Alcatrose. The Captain in charge said they were one of the toughest set of men
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They had even tried at Leavenworth. Many of them were Poles. Gave five meals during the day- We used the usual Gals, of lemonade and the boys enjoyed it thoroughly.
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Thursday July 24 [1919] Mrs Gregory. Miss Hackett Mrs Bowman Mrs Price Mrs Riffee Mrs Bell. Two cars of men, re-enlisted and on way over seas - happy as bees in [ms illegible: 1 wd] Rather busy in afternoon with men about the booth. Took care of a chap who had been sleeping in parks and eating [ms illegible: 1 wd] for three days had been robbed soon after marking city. Another [ms illegible: 2 wds] of boy who had [ms illegible: 1 wd] his way from Baltimore- although but twenty three he had more [ms illegible: 2 wds]. Provided [ms illegible: 1 wd] for him sent to Com. Home for a bath- then we gave [ms illegible: 1 line] his wing.
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Friday July 2 [ms missing] 1919 Mrs. J.H. Hale -Captain Miss Hackett Mrs. Bowles Mrs. Hucke No troop trains-took care of several sick soldiers - and served quite a number of soldiers and sailors at the booth.8
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Sunday July 27 1919 Captain Woodson, Miss Woodson Miss Jean Horrigan Miss Christine Green. Served one troop train of soldiers on way to Siberia Used our supply of doughnuts & sandwiches at the booth. Nothing passed of particular interest.
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July 28 - [1919] Mrs. H.E. Stewart 204th Monday Mrs. Green Mrs. Van Hecke Mrs. Deloss Smith Mrs. HC Forsha Miss McLiney A quiet day but very interesting - a Soldier who had been in Russia A Teacher of Aviation from Columbia University with many photographs A soldier with no legs & gassed - We secured a chair for him - A soldier with a little boy he had kept with him since its mother's death at the boy's birth Another father who was taking his boy with - and a father with a little girl. Had the little ones at the Booth - A tiny pup was left in our care by an overseas soldier Mrs. V. Hecke taking it home
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July 29th - [1919] Mrs. John Halpin, Captain. Mrs McQueeny Mrs O'Meara Mrs. Hanna Mrs. Sutherland Miss Agnes Corrigan Miss May McCarthy A very quiet day- Gave canteen supplies, sandwiches, doughnuts, plums etc. at booth and 1 meal to discharged soldier Mrs John Halpin
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[July 31, 1919] Mrs. Riffee. Mrs Green Mrs Gregory. Miss Gregory. Mrs Bowman Mrs Price Mrs W.C. Bowman. Miss Agnes Hackett Mrs Melton Mrs Bell. Mrs Kelly A very very busy day 2000 Czechs [ms illegible: 1 wd] men who appreciated all attention given them. About 1000 other men served
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waiting as it will be a splendid thing when finished. Received donation of 2.51 total. Have baggage piled high around the booth of fifty boys going to Camp Jackson from Funston. Mailed a dozen or more additional post cards. Still answering the usual inquiries that come up. Box postal cards donated by Kupper Hotel. Distributed cigarettes and cards to drafted men also going to [ms illegible: 1 wd] Camps Steel coming in at 10 P.M. Left at 11 P.M.
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These sweaters were given to us by Mrs. Nelson of the Navy League. We gave two of them away - reported on attached red cross paper - Those remaining can be given by taking the names - Home address - & Army address - Be sure they haven
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| Title | American Red Cross Unit Reports - 1918-1919 |
| Creator | American Red Cross Canteen Staff |
| Source | American Red Cross Canteen Staff. American Red Cross Unit Reports. 1918-1919. ARC Canteen Union Station. 38.165. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | This collection includes daily reports made by the American Red Cross Canteen staff at Union Station. Reports include the number of soldiers and sailors served each day as well as interesting stories they heard from the overseas soldiers. The A.R.C. canteen helped serve thousands of soldiers passing through Union Station during World War I. The ladies of the Red Cross worked to make the soldiers as comfortable as possible when traveling to and from France. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--War work--Red Cross; World War, 1914-1918--War work--Women; World War, 1914-1918--Women; Kansas City Union Station (Kansas City, Mo.); Camp Dodge (Iowa); Camp Funston (Kan.); Camp Albert L. Mills (N.Y.)Fort Bliss (Tex.); Fort Riley ( |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 38.165 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
| Copy Request | Transmission or reproduction of items on these pages beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the National World War I Museum and Memorial: (816) 888-8100. |
| Rights | The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited. |
| Date Original | 1918-1919 |
| Language | English |