Monthly Archives: September 2019

More Lost Faces of WWI: American Nurses Who Died in Europe

Posted on 30 September, 2019 by Janice Brown

Two years ago I first wrote about the “Gold Star” Nurses of World War I–the women who sacrificed their lives during war time. I have selected from that list women who have not formerly been written about–or at least it … Continue reading →

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New England Poetry: The Last Day of Summer

Posted on 23 September, 2019 by Janice Brown

–THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER– To ZEPHIRA. Come hither, come hither, my May-day queen, The last day of summer is here; But weep not,–nor sigh, for merry old Time Will bring us another year. Yet ’tis hard to part with … Continue reading →

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Lost Face of WWI: Canteen Worker Nelle Robertson (1877-1919) of Virginia Illinois

Posted on 17 September, 2019 by Janice Brown

This story of Nelle Robertson is part of a continuing series to honor those women of WWI who died in service.  Sometimes called “Gold Star” Women they served as yeomen, nurses, telephone operators, Red Cross volunteers and as YMCA/YWCA canteen … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Slanguage: “It was a floorer.”

Posted on 10 September, 2019 by Janice Brown

I was researching and came across a saying that I remember my father using, though it is rare for me to hear it today. When something happened that was totally a shock and surprise that made you speechless, you would … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: “Hello Girl” Lydia C. Gelinas of Nashua

Posted on 3 September, 2019 by Janice Brown

In a previous story 2 years ago I wrote about Agnes Theresa (Houley) O’Brien, a Groveton NH woman who moved to Boston and eventually ended up in Europe working for the United States Army as an telephone operator there. Agnes … Continue reading →

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