Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1915-01-14


the tederas, several Of them being
killed while none Of our boys were
hurt.
Since that time every thing has been
quiet here, though Neu,o Laredo is
garrisoned by about 1900 Carrawza
soldiers, and they are expecting an at
tack at any time from Villa soredlis,
who are reported TO be only short
distance from there now.
Our duty here at present is very
easy. We have practically nothing
out Of the ordinary TO do. A guard Of
four men is kept at each OF the two
bridges crossing into Mexico for the
purpose Of not allowing any soldiers.
either American or Mexican to cross
from one side 10 the other and hlibIi,-
ing.
We have here, now. about ! 200 SOL
ders The entire Nincth 4. s. lnian-
try four troops Of the Cavalry, and
Battery II. Sixth Field Artillery.
There is lots Of good hunting down
here. The boys of the Nlneth lnfan-
try alone. have killed over one hundred
deer. And quail and rabbit Why We
are all SICK Of them.
am sending you menu Of our
Christmas dinner which you may pub
lish II you wish. 50 the readers OF the
Press may see how the soldiers live, at
least one DAY out Of the year
MENU.
Company -" 9TH. Infantry.
NMAs-.l9l4
oyster Soup with crackers.
/ Roast Turkey. Oyster dressing.
| Baked chicken. GIblet dressing.
Roast PORK loiu. Brown gravy.
Cranberry Sauce. Tomato Catsup.
String beans Early June Peas.
Mashed potatoes. sugar corn, Crcamod
asparagus
BREAD and HurTER.
Quail salad. Msy0nnaIsc dressing.
Queen olives. Sweet pickles.
Celery. Lettuce. CauhHoger.
/ Chocolate layer cake. Orange cake,
Rich fruit cake. Marble cake.
JELLY ROLL
| Pumpkin pie, Egs custard.
Hot mincc pc. Lemon mcringue pie.
Oranges. Grapes Bananas.
APPLES.
Mixed candy, Assorted nuts.
Chocolate and Cream.
Sweet Cider. Cigars.
This Is great country. have
, often heard the remark, That every
thing that grew in Texas had horn, "
Well. believe il now. For the lie Of
me | cant understand where they ever
got the name 81 Silver Rio Grand"
1t shouIi have been MUDDY Rio
Grand, Tor 1t certainly is the muddi-
est river | ever saw. But there IL
one thing ! must say for Texas. II Is
the hcalthiest place in the U. S.
The principle products are onions,
cabbage and vans, q, joO car loads Of
onions being shipped from Laredo last
season. As rule. It is very dry here,
and the land is all irrigated. but 1914
was an exceptionally rainy year. Since
my arrival here in March. 1911. there
has been great deal Of rain. During
November and December there was
hardly a day hut what there was some
rain. However, on Christmas day was
bright and clear, like a May day in the
north. II has been raining now stead
lily for the past two days, and doesn't
look as though II would quit.
There are lots Of cattle raised here,
In fact most all the large ranch owners
in the northeast part Of Mexico have
sent their cattle into Texas for safe
keeping.
! guess It will sound strange TO some
for me to say that now, here in Laredo
are a great many beautiful flowers, all
in bloom have vase on my table
full OF beautiful roses and suppose
there in old Marion YOU have snow
aud ice
Well shall have TO bring my letter
TO close by saying that the soldiers
along the Mexico border are diligently
performing the duty of "watchful
WAITING AMI their patience il I'M
limited.
Wishing you, and the many readers
OF the dear old Record. Press pros.
porous and happy New Year,
| am respectfully.
X. +. WOODY.
Serg't Co., 3D." 9th Infantry.