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Postcard to William Hibbs - November 8, 1918 - English Port - from Henry and Johnny

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This is a postcard to William Hibbs from Henry and Johnny Hibbs letting William know that they have arrived in England. The postcard is from the American Red Cross. It is dated November 8, 1918

Ralph O. Conklin

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Photograph of Ralph O. Conklin (b. 2/4/1978, d. 1/1/1955). He was the son of Amos Conklin, and the co-owner of the old Conklin Bakery Co., where he pioneered the manufacture of pre-sliced bread in 1929. Conklin was a member of the First Methodist…

Review Staff

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Photograph of member of the Review staff standing outside the Review Publishing Co. building in 1918. Their names are listed on the back of the photograph. They are: Mary Talbott Birmbaugmer, Pauline Straughn, Vera Brehm, and Ruth Six.

Review Staff - Mabel and another woman in a cart.

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Photograph of Mabel and another woman in a Review cart. The photo is labeled "Review Staff".

Russell and Mabel

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Photograph of Russell Rainey and Mabel Grubbs in a field in 1918 somewhere near Decatur, IL.

Russell Rainey and Ruth Six

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Photograph of Russell Rainey and Ruth Six in a field in 1918.

Russell, Mabel, and Ruth

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Photograph of Russell Rainey, Mabel Grubbs, and Ruth Six standing in front of the Cole Studebaker advertisement board in 1918.

Thomas B. Jack

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Photograph of Thomas B. Jack (d. 11/14/1936). He was a prominent attorney in Decatur, and former president of the Decatur Bar Association. He practiced law for over 40 years. Jack was active in Democratic politics, and was a candidate for…

Two Men With an Old Airplane

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Negative of a photograph of two men with an old airplane in a field near some houses in 1918.