The Way We Were In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago.

January 2, 1919

All requests for discharge of soldiers now in the service must originate with the soldier himself and not with outside parties, according to information sent to the local Draft Board. Outsiders making requests for the discharge of soldiers are given scant consideration and their messages are placed on file. It is suggested by officers that persons wishing the discharge of soldiers secure employment for them and then notify the soldier himself and allow him to file his own request for discharge.

January 7, 1944

A local man writes to his dog. Dear Old Pal: You know, I’ve been won...