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The Detroit times., 1916-05-31
That Does Your
FOOD Cost? You could

bod Cost? You could
poes'y spend two dollars for
meal and not get as much
real. Bodybuilding nutri-
nent as you get in two
lredded Wheat Biscuits.
he food that contains all the
nuscle-mal;ing material in
~ whole wheat grain pre-
pared in a digestible form.
Two Shredded Wheat
5bcwts with milk or cream
WM make a complete, per-
ct meal. at a cost of not
Dver i've cents. "A food for
youngsters and grown-ups.
Eat It for breakfast with
milk or cream; eat it for
luncheon with fresh berries
y other fruits. Made at
Niagara Falls. N. Y.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-31

After having been sought for sew
eral months by detectives Of the cen
trail ONCE Harold Crawford. rs years
old. of No. III Adams-ave. east. was
arrested by Detectives Lannan and
Fraley. Tuesday morning, charged
with burglary. The ofhcers declare
that Crawford.is one Of the cleverest
house providers in the country.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-31

litigation connected with transfers Of
property and proving title.
"The men who have becn giving
state affairs careful consideration
are of the opinion that an amount in
excess of one-third OF your state
taxes could be saved. and at the
same time improve the condition and
service In every department and in
every state institution
The Detroit times., 1916-05-31

Freddie have the germ OF an
idea-er-that | might win her.
Belle-Spray it with something
quick, Freddie, before it gets danger
Gus.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

PHILIPPI STREET
room house with bath on lot 40
by o. feet. Paved street, handy to
car line.
PRICE $4,000
The terms to suit you.
STEALEY HEIGHTS
Baker Avenue.
Six room cottage on n dandy lot
40x120 feet.
PRICE $3.50
On tho same street, Ave room cot
tage with bath on q fine lot 40X12O
feet,
PRICE $4,000
And another on corner lot 40x120
feet. at
$3.50
II these do not suit you. we can
sell you a two story six room house
on good lot 40x120 feet, on TINS
same street at the low price OF
$500
Any or all OF these can DO bought
on good terms, These properties arc
on paved streets and handy to
churches and schools. The neigh
borhood lie right too.
MILFORD STREET
Seven room house with bath and
basement on n nice level lot 40xl20
feet, with concrete wall in front. This
property is worth more but we havo
price OF $4,000 and on terms, too.
JUST A FEW VACANT LOTS
Lot on Stealoy avenue 4Ox12O feet.
5000.
Lot on Milford street. (pavcd),
$1,000.
Lot on Milford street, near new
NJ n. church, $1,000.
Lot on Euclid avenue. 4OS12O feet,
81, 800.
Lot on Euclid avenue. 4Ox12o feet.
Lot on Euclid avenue. 4Ox117 feet,
$3.50.
Lot on Woodland Avenue, 4Ox12O
feet, level. $3.50.
Lot on Philippl street. sSx1OG feet.
Lots at Beechwood. 4Ox12O feet.
800.
On terms OF $500 down and $500
per month. No taxes, no interest.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

Ms follows,
beginning at a beech on the North bank
of said River, corner to ---- Hay.
mond and with line OF same N. Is degrees
20 minutes W. 32TA feet to n stake IN Hnld
Raymond line; thence s Hs degrees 81 min.
utes 112Ta feet TO q stake; thence \ 81 do
grees 20 minutes H. 400 feet to n stake on
the North side OF public road thence with
said road N. 10 degrees Al minutes 100
feet to u stake on the North side Of said
road. thence S 81 degrees 70 minutes u o.
feet to the river; thence with the meander.
ing OF said river to the beginning; said
tract containing OBJ acres, more or less,
md being the same undivided interest
conveyed to the said Il. J.. Erwin by II. u.
Marshall and TITLE Marshall, his wife, by
deed bearing date the 18th day of May,
1912, and OF record In the office of the Afore.
said clerk in Brdxton County In Deed Book
No. %, paEe $50
o. All that certain lot or parcel OF land
situate In the town Of Huntsville, Braxton
County, state aforesaid, more fully describ-
ed as Lot No. in Block No. 20, hs shown
upon the plat OF snld huntsville Industrial
COmpany's Addition to the town of Burns
Vile, said plat being of record In the
Office OF the aforesaid clerk OF Brhxt0n
County in Deed Book No. ee, page 600.
being the same tract or parcel OF land
conveyed to snld IL. L. Erwin by G. q.
kerns and l.. u. Rerns, his wife, by deed
bearing date the 10th day OF December,
1912, and of record In the Office OF the
aforesaid clerk In IraxtOn County, In Deed
Book No. 90. page a5l.
AT the same time and the same place the
Undersigned special commissioners will sell
at public cutlery 10 the highest and best
bidder Lot No. I66 us designated on tho
plat of the Fair Grounds Addition to the
City Of Clarksbutg In the County OF Har-
ris0n and State or West Virginia. The Fall
Grounds Improvement Company, cOrpOr.
ation, Will jolt. with the said special com.
miSsioncrs In the execution of the deed
for said lot No. $50 as designated on tn,
plat OF the Fair Grounds Addition to tn,
City Of Clarksburg. Reference Is herr
made to all OF the above recorded deeds by
way Of further description. Said nino lots
or parcels OF land situate in Braxton Coun.
~ Will be first offered for sale separately
and then M a whole, and sale made In such
manner nE viii realize the greatest ag-
gregnte price.
TERMS oF sALE-onc-haif, or us much
parcel of land nj tho purchaser mny elect
TO pay, cash In hand on the day OF sale.
and the residue upon credit OF six
months, for which the purchaser or pur-
chnsers shall execute interest bearing notes,
payable six months after date, with ap-
proved security; and retaining n vendors
lien on the property sold to secure said
Dnted nt C1arksburg. West Virginia, this
the 18th day OF April. 1915.
PHILIP p. STEPToE,
LOUIS A. JOHNSON,
Special Commissioners
STEPToE AND JOHNSON.
/, /. Wade coffman, Clerk Of the Circuit
Court OF Harrison County, West Virginia,
do certify that the above named special
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

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This page is closed promptly
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insure insertions.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

Ing date the End day OF October, 1911, and
Of record In the Office of the aforesaid clerk
in Braxton County in Deed Book No. SO,
page $40.
s. An undivided one-tenth u-10) inter-
est in and to that certain tract or parcel
Of land situate on the North side OF the
Little Kanawha River, III Salt Lick Dis
more particularly bounded and described
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
WANTED-Strong SIavish or
Syrian maid, at once. Apply
to houSekeeper at Waldo
Hotel.

man for vacancy on
sales force. No money required. Pay
weekly. Permanent position. We offer
M excellent position for lady or gentle
man, First National Nurseries, Roches-
ter, N.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

I. z, ]. Stout, cnshier OF the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement Is true to the best Of my knowl-
edge and belief.
u. j. STOUT, Cashier.
ROSS +. STOUT
HOWARD NJ. GORE
S. ". BARNHART.
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
Sth day of May, 1916.
S. l.. SwIGER, Notary Public.
My Commission Expires Aug. 4, 1923.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
Report of the Condition Of
TIE CLARKsDuRG TRUST co.

Located at Clarksburg in the state of
West Virglnin, at the close of business
May ]. 1915.
Organized July 2s. 1914. Bank first be-
gan business September u, 1914.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

We win gladly show you property
and YOU can be the judge II II will
snlt you or not. No trouble To show
property.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
IT Is TO YOUR
INTEREST
To See This Property Right
Away.
Broad Oaks.

For business reasons, dur
ing the next five days the.
owner will sell this five room
cottage on Hedge street for
$500 less than it would re-
quire to buy a similar lot and,
build a similar house today
in this or as good a location.
This is a five room cottage,
with bath and pantry, slate
roof, cabinet mantels, level
lot, within a block of the
beautiful Golf Plaza.
Price $4,000
Terms. 1t is worth more.
money. See it and be con-
WINGED.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

commissioners havO executed bond before
me with approved security and IN the
amount and conditioned ms required by the
above mentioned decree In said cause.
Given under my hnnd this 18th day Of
/. WADE CoFFMAN. Clerk.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

WANTED no BUY-Anyone having light
delivery outht for sale may do we'll to
call at 6i5 West Pike street, Calrksburg,
W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

PUBLIC SALE-SatTday May
13, at 1870 p. m, at the front
door of the courthouse, one
Jersey cow, with calf at side.
C. L. Ford, auCtioneer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
FUR SALE-HUUSsS

FOR SALE-A very desirable residence,
nice location, Broad Oaks, half block
from car line and paved street, cement
walks leading to car line, small cash
payment balance monthly or yearly.
Stout & Alexander. 70l Con- Bldg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
MONEY TO LOAN

-s--s-s-~H.~~-----s----~
WHY DE WITHOUT MONEY! ac-
commodnte everybody, by loanfng money
on watches, diamonds, jewelry, musical
instruments, etc. Jos Jay, Jeweler.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

wANTED-Position doing general house.
work, by slavish girl 10 years of age.
Call or address Mary Muscovltch, Nor
wood. or p. o. Box 853, City.
WANTED-To invest 1900, more or less,
with services, in some desirable business
Address wv. A." care Telegram office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
Statesmen WANTED

MISUNDERSTANDING. make big money
selling our new &c art picture knife
punch boards. Big commission. Write
for exclusive territory. Address Dan
Gualls Speciality Co., BOX AIS. Knoxville,
Tenn.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
FOR RENT-FARMS

FOR LEAsE-4o sfere ttaet in gas terri
tory. Apply to or address 81. n. Mere
i dith. Mt. Glare, w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
LOST

LosT-Between Kelly Hill ana Con Plaza,
towards Harrison's field, a ladies hand
and some Larkin papers. Finder return
to 124 s. Second street. ana received re-
ward.
Losr-Two bull dogs, one brindie, white
face, white feet and white tip on end Of
tail; other one all brindle, white breast
and two white toes In front. Finder
street, or call Home phone 603-L.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
Report of the Condition of
THE WALLACE BANK

Located at Wallace in the state of West
Virginia at tho close Of business May LIST.
1916.
Organized 1903 Bank first began bust.
ness June sth, 1908.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
WANTED To RENT

WANTED TO RENT-within the next
house; must be within 10 or 10 minutes
walk Of Empire building. Write, stating
location, rent etc. Address p. 0. Box
~. GU.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

merly used in delivery wagon OF the
Home Furnishing Co. Call Bell Phone
32G-J
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
SITUATIONS WANTED

YOUNG MAN, 2S years, married, good
habits, desires position as general Office
man, bookkeeper or timekeeper. either at
Court
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
MOVING PICTURE SLIDES

MOVING PICTURE SLIDES
Democrats, ProhibitiOr, So
clalists, candidates, get your photos and
announcement slides TO advertise in
moving picture theatres, at W. s, Cor
penIngs, No. !, Irwin Bldg, Second
floor, Clarksburg, W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

WANTED TO nCY-At once one medium
size pony, or small sadi:s horse, must
be safe 10 rwoman to handle. Write,
giving full description, age and price, to
box IS, Shlnnston, W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

WANTED TO RENT-on or be-
fore June LIST, if possible a
four or five room house or
cottage, centrally located.
Call Bell phone 1851.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
WANTeD-Fernale Help

first, stenographer for
general Office work. Apply in writing to
Alexander & Alexander, stating expert
euce.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
Price $500
Stealey Heights

Alexander avenue, within
300 feet of lots that sold for
twice the amount and they
arc no better than these. We
have two ideal lots for sale.
for
al osn
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
FUH SALe-farmS

close to car line; very good house and
out buildings, fruit trees. worth the
money. See US. Stout & Alexander, 701
Con- Bldg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

wANTEI'-An experienced cook; wages
$500, per week. No washing. Apply at
S0f Locust street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

WANTED TO DuY-Roll top desk. State
size aud condition. White Sewing Ma.
chine Co., cal West Pike st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
WANTED 10 5uY

WANTED TO BuY-some second hand
rugs, NIL sizes, IN good condition, for
cash. Call Consolidated phone i20-II
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
FUK SALE-MISceilan

FOR sALE-Piants; sweet potatoes. 2Sc
doE.; tomatoes, 10c doz.; cabbage, &c
doz.; and other plants. Apply at 1871
East First street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

WANTED-White girl for general house
work: must know how to cook. Inquire
at 49, West Pike street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

WANTED-Good paying proposition.
either in Clarksburg or Weston. APP
ply at 205 West Main street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

WANTED-SaIesladies. Apply
Monday morning in person;
also one cashier. Apply at
Globe Dept. Store, 327 West
Main street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
WANT ED-Male Help

MEN LEARN barber trade or complete for
$1,000; wages while learning; positions
furnished; prepare for spring rush. Write
for catalogue, Leader Barber College.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

PLANTS FOR sALE-All kinds Of tomato,
sweet potato, pepper and early and late
cabbage plants. Call at 400 Water ST.,
city
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

FOR RENT-Two front rooms furnished
completely for light housekeeping; use of
bath, phone and porches; second house
up from Stealey stop; rent $l25O per
month. Apply ut 303 Milford st. Home
phone 15i-Y.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms ana
bath, suitable for Office OF night house
keeping all front rooms. inquire az
Economy Furniture Store, 145-1lz West
Main st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

FOR RENT-Furnished room in private
family, with use OF bath, Bell phone and
reasonable rent. Inquire ut 6al Locust
street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
Fur heMi-houses

FOR RENT OR SALE-on monthly pay
ments, room house, bath nnd reception
hail, Oh First street. Rent ST. 90 per
month. Apply to DR.. Nutter, bell l03- Il,
Consol. 2U4-L.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Apply ut 122 Tnomp-
son street, or Bell phone 1921.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping to parties without
children; also sleeping rooms. Apply
to Mrs. W. d. Foster, Gore Apartments,
First street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

FOR RENT-rwo nicely furnished rooms
for light Housekeeping, hot and cold
water in Kitchen. use OF bath and tele-
phone. 6O5 baltimore street, Glen Elk.
Bell phone 63O-J.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12
FOR RENT-Furnlsneu rooms

FOR RENT-Apartmen completely fur
Mshed for light housekeeping; reason
able rent. Central location. Apply to
housekeeper, Tower Apartments, 2I2
Hewes street, adjoining Towers school.
Bell phone T67-R
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

FOR RENT-Four unfurnished rooms and
bath, to man and wife only. Apply ut
Coz Locust street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

FOR RENT-Three large furnished rooms.
4i2 South Chestnut street, to couple with
out children, three wardropes, refrigera-
tor, range, pantry and sink In Kitchen
use OF bath and phone. Inquire room l.
Odd Fellows Bldg. Call bell phones
4S4-J or 7I2-R.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

FOR REST-one newly furnished front
room In small family: no children; con-
venient to private boarding house, gen
tlemen preferred. Apply ut 3s1 Broad
dus avenue, or call Bell pnone ISL.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

FOR RENT-One newly furnished room
for gentleman; all conyeniences. Apply
at 49, Mechanic street. Bell phone 1875 K.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

FoK RENr-New nine room house, MI.
ford street, Aighllnd Park, latest In
provelneats. Price $500 per month. See
Harvey W. Harmer, Court ST.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-12

FOR RENT room house with base.
ment, garden, FREQ gus for house. one
miles south of OWENS Bottle Works
near Mitchell stop. Inquire at 32l Cor
Bldg.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-27
DRAGGED BY HORSE RAKE
Adams Woman Has Terrible Expert
ence in Runaway.

Mrs. Adolph Geoffrion of Adams
was seriously injured yesterday when
she was dragged about asidehill mea-
dow at the base of Greylock noun
tain, in the tines of horse hay rake
by runaway horse, from which the
bride had been torn off The apex
Of her right lung was punctured, her
left collarbone was fractured, and her
body was mass of bruises. The
horse dashing into the barnyard at
tracted the attention of Mr.. Geoffrion,
who was unloading hay. He hastened
to the field and found his helpmate un-
conscious and almost nude. Her
clothes had been torn off and were
scattered about the meadow Several
Of her teeth were knocked out and
her neck was cut on both sides. Mr.
Geoffrion carried the woman to the
house and then summoned DR.. Alfred
Desrochers. The latter revived Mrs.
Geoffrion and said that her great vital
ity will probably result in her recoy-
cry. Mr.. and Mrs. Geoffrion both work
hard on their farm under the noun
tain. They have several children.
Mrs. Geoflrion is very attractive
blonde woman about so years old
The bride came off the horse when
the horse tried to get mouthful of
hay and the bride caught on the
end of thill on the rake.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-27
PARALYSIS GASES
EOUISIDE IllY..
INCREASE
Disease Appears in Troy, Saratoga
Springs and Other Places
MORE DEATHS IN new YORK
Thirty-Five Deaths and 1862 New
Cases Were Reported
Yesterday.

Albany, July 27.-The spread of in
fantile paralysis throughout the state
outside of New York, yesterday was a
record. At the state department of
health, forty new cases were reported.
The greatest number previously re-
corded in one day was twenty-six, last
Monday.
Troy, Valatie, Saratoga Springs,
Rayena and Hudson were among the
places in The Capitol District touched
by the disease in the new reports,
some for the first time.
These forty cases make the total
297 in the state outside New York.
Two deaths were reported, one at
Lakeview and one at Huntington, both
Long Island cases. This brings the
total deaths upstate to twenty-eight.
Conditions grew worse in New York
yesterday when there were thirty-fye
deaths and 162 new cases.
Despite the big increase yesterday
DR.. +. NJ. Meader, director OF the divi'
sion OF communicable diseases, de-
clared he did not believe there was
anything In the increase to cause
alarm. Many of the new cases have
been traced directly tot he infected
districts in New York as have most OF
the cases upstate.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-27
THE VERMONT TROOPS
Letter From the Chaplain, John M.
Thomas.


Col. |. L. Reeves has assigned me
the pleasant duty of sending word
now and then to the home papers in
order that the friends may have an
welfare of the men. | am glad to re-
port that thus far the men are in ex.
cellent spirits and there have been
no more cases of illness that would
be likely to occur among the same
number Of men at home. The only
illness at all serious has been that of
Private Vance Rich of company +,
who is making rapid and complete
recovery from an operation for ap-
pendicitis. Aside from administra-
tion of the typhoid prophylactic and
vaccination. the medical staff has
had little to do. One OF the doctors
has suggested he might bring his
family here as desirable health re-
sort. What little Illness we have had
has come from drinking too much
pop and eating pies bought at the
exchanges and outside stands Re
strictions were placed promptly upon
the sale of these articles, and the good
effect was noticed at once. The army
rations are clean, healthy, and abun-
dant and both officers and men live as
well as they do at home.
1t is natural for the boys to write
scary letters about The terrible beasts
and fearful climate, but so far no one
has been wounded by a horned toad
nor has there been single case of
heat prostration. The friends at
home should remember that Texas
has considerable permanent popu-
lation, many of them from the north,
and that they stay here of their own
free will and accord, because they like
the conditions. Frankly. | prefer
Vermont, but have to admit that |
have seen nothing in Texas so disa-
greeable as the slush and mud of the
annual spring thaw in Vermont. We
have precisely the same conditions
here as abtain in other regions OF the
southwest where tuberculosis patients
are sent and which are found SO favor
able for their recovery.
The first thought of Colonel Reeves
and his staff has been to conserve
the health of the men, and there have
been no military exigencies to compel
hardships or privation. | trust, there
fore, that II any OF the boys write
home in way TO stir anxiety. their
friends will remember that 1t is al
ways the temptation of the traveller TO
magnify unfavorable comparisons
with home conditions, and that they
will take some of the aweinspiring
descriptions with a grain of salt The
boys need home support, above all
frequent letters reminding them OF
home obligations, but II such en-,
couragement does not fail they are
likely to come out OF this experience
stronger and better men.
John NJ. Thomas,
Chaplain, First Vermont Infantry,
Eagle Pass, Texas, July Is, 1916.