Arthur Hinzpeter letter to Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley - December 17, 1918
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Fort Riley, [Kansas] [December] 17 [1918] Prof. [Henry Milton] Whelpley, Dear Sir: It was with a great deal of interest that I recieved your letter and the literature. I now will be able to occupy my mind in good Pharmaceutical topics and literature. The “Flu” seems to have had quite a hold in the St. Louis to keep the College closed for so long a period, but here is hoping that the good work of the College will continue through the remainder of the session undisturbed. I was very sorry to hear that Prof. Wall Sr. had the “Flu” and wish him a speedy recovery. The weather here is pretty
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cold again. This state has the most peculiar climate, one day it is warm and before the next day everything freezes up tight. There are quite a few of the boys from this camp leaving tomorrow for Fort Snelling [Minnesota] and think that the shipment I am on will leave some time this week. I have made several trips to the towns near this camp, Junction City, Camp Funston, Army City, and Manhatten City and have visited the drug stores in these towns. The stores are all modern and up-to-date but their prices are terrible high, for they know that the people have to buy there and competition is not very strong. Mr. Rose, Mr. Tobert, Mr. Fabel and Mr. Schlagenhauf all join with me in wishing yourself and the College “greetings” through the holidays Respectfully Pvt. A.C.H. Hinzpeter
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| Title | Arthur Hinzpeter letter to Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley - December 17, 1918 |
| Creator | Hinzpeter, Arthur |
| Source | Hinzpeter, Arthur. Letter to Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley. 17 December 1918. Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley Collection, 1826-1929. A1737. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Arthur C.H. Hinzpeter sent this letter to Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley. Dr. Whelpley was the dean of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and editor of the Meyer Brothers Druggist magazine. Hinzpeter described what he discovered while visiting several drug stores near the camp. This letter was written on Y.M.C.A. letterhead. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; Influenza; Fort Riley (Kan.) |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; Training |
| Site Accession Number | A1737 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | December 17, 1918 |
| Language | English |