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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-20
AcED MAN DROPS DEAD.

Dewitt, March 1S.-S. j. Morris, 70,
dropped dead last night at. the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilton Whitney, who
were entertaining the people connected
with the Iowa Mutual Assessment as
ISOLATION, an insurance company of De
Witt. Mr.. Morris, since the organiza.
ton Of the association, fifteen years
ago, had been it's adjusting agent
Mr.. Morris failed to arrive at the
Whitney home with the rest of the
guests and he was called on the tele-
phone He had forgotten the party,
but went to the Whitney residence IN
a few minutes. He seemed to- be In
the best Of health, but while talking
with the other guests, he toppled over
in his chair and was dead before any
one could reach him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-20
PROTEST DEPUTY
MARSHAL REMOVAL
VIGOROUS OBJECTIONS ARE
RAISED BY ATTORNEYS AT
KEOKUk.

Xeokuk. March 1S.-Vigorous pro-
tests against the removal Of the office
of deputy United States marshal from
this place will be made by the keokuR
Bar association. At a meeting of the
bar association held at the court
house members of the bar were in
formed that the Office already has
been moved from this place to Daven-
port. ... ,..-
While it is now too late to prevent
the removal Of the office from here,
the action will be vigorously protest
cd by the local attorneys who say a
hardship will be worked on them and
their clients as a result of this action.
The motion was made and unani-
mously adopted that committee con-
sisting of Judge Felix T. Hughes,
Hazen |. Sawyer and e. w. McMan-
us draft resolutions of protest to be
certified by the secretary and presi-
dent of the association against the
removal # { ) Office Of United States
deputy marital copies of the resolu-
ton to be sent to Claude R.. Porter,
district attoi ~. at present in Wash
4irgton, d. to the United States
marshal. N r. Reed, United States
district judge and one to the United
States department of justice at Wash
angton.
The removal of the Office from this
place was made known to the mem
bers of the association by Frank M.
Ballinger. VITO read To them a letter
containing the information from Den
mis- C. Crowley. who held the office
here. Mr. Ballinger then explained
that with this Office removed 1t will be
necessary for a deputy from Ottumwa
or Davenport 10 come here when there
are any papers TO be served. This
will mean 2 greatly increased cost to
the local attorneys and their clients.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-20
The legislature will adjourn tonight
BAR DOCKET is HEAVY.

Nevada. March 1S.-The bar docket
for the March term of the district
court of Story county has been pre-
pared and shows 270 cases docketed
for the term. The criminal docket is
very light, there being but six cases
on the docket with but very few in
Jail or under bonds waiting grand jury
investigation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-20
FREE TREATMENT FOR STUDENT

Iowa City, March 1S.-The Univers-
ity of Iowa has announced new plan,
whereby the institution will conduct
an "out patient clinic" Under its
rules, all students at S. U. I. may con-
suit members of the hospital staff, day
or night, without charge, and become
patients at the hospital under similarly
generous conditions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-20
SHOOTS SELF IN MOUTH.

Marengo, March 1S.-Max Lacher,
the 15-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lacher of this place. accidentally shot
himself through the mouth. He had
been shooting sparrows and was look
ing into the barrel of the loaded rifle,
when it was accidentally discharged,
the bullet entering the roof of the
mouth. He is expected to recover un-
less complications set in
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-20
CARSON OUT OF RACE.

Iowa City. March 1S.-Frank. c.
Carson has withdrawn from the race
for the republican nomination for may
or of Iowa City. Mr.. Carson declares
that business matters arising recently
have made his candidacy an impossi-
bility D. W. Coffey and F. K. Steb-
bins remain the republican possibili-
ties
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-20
POLICE CHIEF INDICTED.

Sioux City. March 18.-Chief of Po-
lice George Pierce, accused of collect
ing graft from the underworld, was in
dicted by the grand jury Thursday af
ternoon On four counts, George Ford,
a saloonkeeper, was also indicted on
similar charges. Ford it is charged,
acted as collector of graft money.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-20
WANTED TO MARRY PORTER.

Council Bluffs, March 1s.--Miss Ruby
Duckenbery, aged %, handsome
young woman of Arthur, accompanied
by Wilson McDaniels, an extremely
dark colored negro. aged 26. were re-
fused marriage license here Wednes-
day and Clerk Tollinger told the girl
to 20 home and tell her mother of her
proposed action before taking such a
step. McDaniels is a Northwestern
porter
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-20
To ISOLATE DISEASES

Des Moines, March ia bill by
Taylor of Buchanan, authorizing the
state board Of health to isolate cases
of whooping cough, measles, humps,
chicken box and other contagious dis
eases was passed by the house Tues
day.
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SUPERINTENDENT OUT AGAIN.

Mason City. March Sc. T. Ben
son, county superintendent, announced
his candidacy for reelection Tuesday,
subject to the decision of the county
convention which is to meet here on
April g.
Special elections are to be held in
Clear Lake, Owen and Dougherty
townships to elect delegates to the
convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-20

MANY Disorders Come From the Liver
Constipation, Headache. Bilious spells
indicate a sluggish liver. The tried
remedy is DR.. Kings New Life Pills
Only csc.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-20
POOL ROOM BETS
STILL UNDER BAN

Carson City, New, March 1S.-Re-
tanning the present strict gambling law
excepting only pari mutual betting on
horse races, the Nevada senate late
yesterday defeated a bill to legalize
pool room betting and the playing OF
poker and other games. The bill fail
ed to receive a constitutional major
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-20
rrv This for Neuraloia.

Neuralgia is pain in the nerves.
Sloan's Liniment penetrates and
soothes the aching nerves. Get bottle
now.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
APPEAL FOR AID FOR
SALVATION ARMY

For several years past the Saliva
ton army thru the generosity of its
friends has been able to supply the
needy and deserving of Durango with
Christmas baskets containing suffi-
cient provisions for good Christ
mas dinner to be enjoyed in the pri-
vacy of their homes; also Christmas
tree where the children especially,
were remembered with warm cloth
ing, candy, nuts, fruit and gifts SO
dear to their hearts.
We thank you most heartily for
your assistance TO US in the past, and
we are relying upon your continued
liberality at this season SO we can
supply (after investigation as here
tofore the needy families who will ap-
peal to us for relief. Fruits, vege-
tables. meat and groceries of all
kinds. also toys which your children
have laid aside, but which are still in
good condition, clothing and shoes, as
well as cash donations are most ac-
ceptable.
ELSIE II. ALLEMANN,
Captain.
p. o. Box 1884. Phone Black 112.
Residence 908, Fourth avenue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
Many Social Affairs Given
for Mrs. UnderhiIl.

Mrs. George Underhill of Mexico,
the charming young matron who is
the house guest of Mrs. Frank Ed
redge is the inspiration for the ac-
tiyities in society circles in our town
this week. Last evening she was one
Of the honor guests at the dinner given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Eldredge. Today
Mrs. Haggart entertained at lunch
con for her; Mrs. C. C. Perkins and
Mrs. Harry Dixon are giving a tea
in her honor this afternoon and to-
night Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Gagg ex-
tend their hospitality at a dinner
in compliment to her. She is the in
spiration for the dance to be given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Kaufman tomorrow
night and the luncheon Mrs. ]. A
Monroe is giving in the afternoon
Friday Mrs. f. G. Gilbert entertains
in her honor. Mrs. Underhill ex.
rpects to depart for home Saturda,
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

Another old fashioned ideal explod-
ed; A Kansas City shop girl was
tempted to steal and she did. She
was arrested and fined $50. Her fine
was paid and then she crept back to
the store to see if she could get back
her job. The manager said he would
leave It to the other women in the
store He had each woman employe
"rte-Un q sip of paper her decision:
yes" for the girls reinstatement,
and mo if she was to go. Every
woman employe in the store wrote
yes" thereby exploding the theory
that when a woman needs friend
she should not appeal to her own,
but to the sterner sex. The men in
the store were asked to vote upon the
girPs reinstatement, and the major
ity voted mo"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
MEET
THEIR MATCH IN
FRENCH ZOUAYES
Canons Roar Amid Christmas Nature Settings
Allies Shells Superior, Soldiers Assemble
Around Camp Fires and Talk of home

all the other allies, wishes and favors
la Withdrawal from the Balkans.
a hieh French Official said: III
England withdraws the remainder OF
the allics win continue to AID the
serbisns."
Recently speakers in the English
parliament declared that the Salonka
expedition was too small and that it
was really too late to aid the Serbs.
French newspapers admit that the sit
uation Of the allies in the Balkans is
perilous.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

The city of Oschatz in Saxony, is
the first German municipality to i'm
pose an extra tax upon the unmarried.
Two or thre German towns have a
tax on bachelors. but the new Oschatz
law applies alike to male and female.
Only Catholic priests are exempt.
Other unmarried persons above 21
must pay above their regular muni-
eipal tax: On incomes from 800 to
2,4OO marks yearly. five per cent; g.
400 to 1000 marks ten percent; A.
900 to $500 marks fifteen per cent;
$500 to 10000 marks, twenty per
cent and above 10000 marks, twenty
five per cent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
NOT ALL
PEACE0N
OSCAR II
One Of the Envoys De-
sirOus Of Something
Besides Talk
United Press.

United Press.
ABOARD LINER OSCAR, (Wire-
less via Cape Race. )-All is not peace
full aboard the liner. Delegates en-
terlaining doubts of the success of
the Ford mission have been asked
to be shown They insist on seeing
proof of Ford's claims that the be-
liggerents and neutrals would Coop
crate in a peace ful conference.
Ford refused to show them the pa
pears on the ground that they were
confidential.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
Serenade Newly Weds.

The Drysdale home, corner Of
Fifth avenue and Tenth street, was the
scene of pleasing function last even
ing when the Smelter band serenaded
their leader, Mr.. Drysdale and his
bride. The impromptu hosts invited
the serenaders. in their hospitable
quarters. where music and conversa-
tion filled the moments with pleasure.
As token of their appreciation Of
the splendid work the director Of the
band has done for the organization,
the men presented the happy couple
with a beautiful chafing dish. The
presentation speech was made by Mr.
r. G. Gilbert, manager Of the smelter,
Mr.. Drysdals responded with appro-
pRlaAa wssda 4 aSssssatsA
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
VonPapen and Boy-ed to
Sail Next Tuesday
United Press.

United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. SIT is ru-
mored that Won Papen and Boy-Ed
will depart Tuesday in response to a
recall from Berlin.
No reservations have been made
at the Holland American Steamship
cOmpany's offices for Boy-Ed and
Won Papen. The rumor said they
would sail on the Nieuw Amsterdam.
of that line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

Two young men, L. A. Buck and
Dan Higley, are in Jail at Cortez for
taking things that belonged to other
people. Two other boys were arrested
on petit larcency charge. They were
convicted and escaped with $5 fine.
Why is it that boys and men will go
against the law when they know it
means detection nine times out of
ten, resulting in everlasting dis
grace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
NARROW
ESCAPE
0FFLYER
fiends Place Tons Of
Steel on Track of
Penna Road
United Press.

UNCEN PORT, o.. Dec. S.-An at
tempt to wreck the Pennsylvania s
New York-St. Louis flyer was narrow
ly frustrated here today.
A track walker found three tons of
steel rails chained across the tracks.
He tagged the train and it barely
had time to slow down from its speed
of GO miles an hour. 1t stopped with
in ten feet of the obstruction.
There were three hundred passen-
gers on the train at the time. The
passengers awarded the man for his
services.
Disgruntled workmen are blamed
for the attempt to wreck the flyer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

The following logs were made by
|. J. Bradford and E. A. Chubb.
90 South Fork station. Go west
turn to left up South Fork of Rio
Grande river, ascend long hill.
21.0 Wolf creek pass, summit con
tinental divide. Elevation 10000.
Camping ground, lake. Descend long
hill.
$40 Cross Wolf creek bridge,
straight ahead.
35.s Chapson ranch, bridge.
1872 Cross Turkey creek bridge,
40.2 Take main road to left. leav-
ing old road TO right.
41.0 Cross San Juan river bridge.
46.1 Turn to right.
46.7 Cross San Juan river bridge.
47.0 Pagosa Springs. Smiths
garage, auto supplies.
47.5 Turn to left, go south.
AT Turn to right, cross railroad
track, go west.
49.2 Turn to left.
50,3 Straight ahead.
60.l Dyke store and post office.
60.2 Straight ahead.
61.3 Stollsteimer creek bridge.
64.3 Turn to right.
66.S Cross Devil creek bridge.
Camp ground, pine forest, Devil peaks
to left.
70.5 Piedra P. o.
70.9 Cross Piedra river bridge.
70.4 Turn to left, cross Yellow
Jacket creek bridge, take water.
75.1 National forest rangers sta
tion.
75.6 Public camping grounds.
5s.s Top Of Yellow Jacket hill.
s1.4 Archuleta-La Plata county
line.
t2a Turn 10 zisht
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
FARMERS INSTITUTE NOTES.

FARMERS INSTITUTE NOTES.
Dates of farmers institutes are ~
follows:
Ariola, Friday, Dec. 10.
Cortez. Saturday, Dec. IL.
Dolores, Thursday, Dec. 8.
Mancos, Monday, Dec. 10.
Fort Lewis, Tuesday, Dec. ID.
Durango, Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Griffith (Florida mesa) Thursday,
Dec. IL.
bayfield,, Friday. Dec. II.
Allison, Saturday, Dec. 18.
Arboles, Monday, Dec. 20.
Farmers are requested to bring in
exhibits of grain, vegetables, and any
live stock about which they desire
advice. DR.. Glover will give demon
strations in stock judging, and Mr..
Long will also demonstrate methods
of mixing cement.
Farmers who have sweet clover or
alfalfa seed are requested to bring
in samples.
These meetings are to be real Bet
ter Farming Round Ups" and every
farmer, stockman and homemaker is
urged to be present.
Local speakers have been requested
to take part in the meetings and the
program is crowded with feast Of
good Things.
In nearly every locality basket
dinner will be served, and a social
hour is anticipated.
E. d. SMITH,
County Agriculturist, Agent U. 8.
Department of Agriculture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
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WORLD NEWS ITEMS q
WITH SIDE COMMENT q
Il aaa II tt II II II II II II :. u n
Britain before the war contained L.
297. Sol more females than males.

Japan has helped out the English
Christmas shopping season by pro-
yiding the bazaars with enought toys
to supply the war deficit. Before
the war, Germany controlled almost
the entire British toy trade. English
toy industries have since started up,
but could not fill all of the orders
from the shops. Then an importing
firm sent samples of German toys
to Japan. In some ways the Japan
csc output has exceeded expectations.
The new Japanese toys include
clock work animals such as jump
ing dogs and horses, cheap speaking
dolls, and imitation silk animals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
Party Caucus Must be
Cut Out Says GaIinger

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dec. s.
President Wilson has promised Repre-
sentative Gallinger that the pre-
paredness program would not be a
party issue.
Gallinger told the president the Re-
publican senators strongly favored it
but if the program entered the Demo-
cratic caucus the Republicans would
not support it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

Because Mrs. Freeman, wife of the
editor of the Mancos Times-Tribune,
went down town without the permis-
sion of the town health officer she
was fined 81, including costs. 1t
seems to have been entirely uninten-
tional on her part, having followed
directions imposed by the physician in
charge, being thoroly fumigated, etc.
Looks like she was made the goat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

The Dolores Star thinks our coun-
ty officers are paid too much for
what they do. Here too, but the sal
aries of the county officers are set by
the statutes, and who ever heard of
a public official working for less than
the law allowed? Only printers work
for the government for nothing and
cut each others throats by taking
public printing at half price.-Mancos
Times-Tribune.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
ANOTHER GERMAN NOTE
RECEIVED BY AMERICA
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. s.
Another German note on the Frye
case has been received. Whether it
accepts our contention that place of
safety on the high seas means more
than open small boats for passengers
of Summarized ships, has not been
stated by Secretary Lansing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO
ENFORCE PROHIBITION
United Press.

DENVER, Dec. S.-Governor Carl
son has announced that the enforce
ment of the prohibition law will be
left entirely in the hands of the local
officials of each section of the state.
The state will not interfere unless
they fail to perform their duties.
The governor said that officials
everywhere are determined to strict
ly enforce the law and that public
sentiment would support them.
The state game wardens, drug in
spectors and other state departments
will aid in seeking bootleggers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
Married November 10.

The marriage of Frank Thompson
of the Florida mesa, and Miss Helen
Bertram of Silverton, which was SOL
emnized on November 10, was an
nounced today. The license was issued
by Mrs. Olive Orme November 5. Act
ing accordance with the request Of
the groom elect, she did not divulge
the secret.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. L.
Chairman McCombzs Of the Demo-
cratic national committee has an
nounced y special meeting of the COM
mittee to be held here on December
20 to make preliminary arrange
ments for the st. Louis convention.
President Wilson is the host of the
committeeman at luncheon today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
Sh. A Secret.

Sh! A Secret
A license to wed was today grant
ed to Evan Thomas bookkeeper at Per-
ins and Miss Ella Siggins, charm
ing young lady well known in Du-
range. 1t is understood the we'd
ding will take place before the day
is over.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
LOC,SOUTHFORK TO DURANGO

s9.8 Cross Beaver creek bridge.
89.5 Everett ranch.
9l.s Bayfield, garage, auto sup
plies. Turn right, go west.
92.3 Cross Pine river bridge.
92.4 Go straight west
92.6 Turn to right.
973 La Plata mountains in dis
tance to west.
1919 Keep main road TO left.
1924 Cross Florida river bridge.
1923 Turn to right and ascend hill.
104A Turn to left.
104.9 Turn to right.
1853 Keep straight ahead west.
1863 Cross railroad tracks. Look
out for cars.
1886 Keep straight ahead.
1857 Cross Wilson gulch bridge.
11O1 Bear to right.
1927 Turn left, cross railroad
tracks.
1929 Go west on Third street.
Turn north to right.
1872 Go North to Seventh street.
11S.5/Turn to left on Seventh street
to strater hotel. Go north on Main
avenue.
1886 Exchange rooms. Century
building.
The following is the log from Du-
range to South Fork, Colo.
90 Durango Exchange rooms, Cen.
tury building. Go south two blocks.
0.1 .Strate~ Hotel. Go east.
O.4 Fifth avenue. go south.
OF Third street. Go east or
Third street to railroad crossing.
10 Turn to right.
81 Cross Wilson gulch bridge
Keep to left ahead.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

A public meeting was held at the
Ouray county court house Monday
night to listen to District Attorney
Wesier explain the provisions of the
new liquor law which are very strict.
Might be well to have such meeting
in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

LONDON Dee. S.-sharp contridic-
tory reports OF tae tate Of the Ameri-
can Standard oil steamer Commune
paw make its fate really unknown.
Rome has reiterated its report that
the ship was sunk by submarine and
that 40 members Of the crew per-
ished, most Of whom we're American
citizens.
Alexandria, on the other hand, has
reported the safe arrival OF the ship
1t II possible that the vessel re-
ported by Rome is some other ship,
whose identity is unknown.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

BERLIN, Dec. s.-King Nicholas of
Montenegro has suggested that the
allies allow him to make separate
peace with the Teutons as Montenegro
is exhausted. This report is accord
ing to the Frankfurter zeitung.
The allies replied if Montenegro
declared peace tkey would Withdraw
their assistance which they have
hitherto granted Montenepro.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

Funeral Arrangements Not Complete.
While definite arrangements have
not been made, it is expected the
funeral of the late Donald Day will
be held from the family home Fri
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev
J. Albert Dean in charge Of the SER
NsA
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
Baby Chase.

Baby Chase.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. X. Chase are the
proud parents of one of the lovliest
baby girls that ever graced well
come home. The little lady and her
mother are at Mercy hospital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

December first, Dolores county re-
ceived draft for S1,901.50 as that
county's portion of the U. S. forest
receipts, one half going to the school
fund and the other half to the road
fund
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

BERLIN, De. s. The Germans.
continuing their offensive in the
Champagne district have recaptured
500 yards of trenches that were lost
to the French in September.
General Won Hindenburg has re
pulsed minor Russian attacks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

The state supreme court has ruled
that the merchants of Denver who
suffered by the Cherry Creek flood
are not entitled to damages from the
city, reversing the judgment of the
district court wherein the Denver
Biscuit company was awarded $4,000
damages. This disposes of a num-
ber. Of similar suits filed by mer-
chants for property loss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

The Post says Denver and other
brewers of that section of the state
will obey the prohibition law to the
letter and will unite to suppress the
bootleggers. This sounds good We
hope they make good.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09

If the administration plan goes
thru do not look for federal build
ing in the next decade, but count on
contributing every time you turn
around to the military-mad plans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-12-09
By William G. Shepherd

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent J
SALONlKA, Dec. S.-The Bulgars
are attacking the allies in the Christ
mas holly woods near Strumnitza.
The fight has been on since Satur-
day and the attackers have been re-
pulsed thus far. The artillery of the
allies seems to be superior to that
of the Bulgarians. The allied shells
screamed eight miles across noun
tains a mile high and blasted the
Bulgarian works. An entire line Of
Bulgarians was blown up while at
tempting to advance.
The sheen of Holly leaves is dulled
by spatterings of blood. Among the
bright red Christmas berrier the Red
Cross surgeons and nurses found the
bodies of Bulgarians and allies after
a desperate hand to hand struggle.
The Bulgarians, famous as bayo-
net fighters have met their match in
the French Zouaves.
The fierce cold is increasing the
horrors of the battle.
Several outposts have actually froz-
en- to death.
The soldiers are using the holly to
decorate their camps behind the fir
ing line, to give them a Christmas
look.
Around the camp fires the soldiers
discuss past Christmasses back home.