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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Non-f'Oal Land

Department of the Interior. U. s. Land Once at
GIenwood Springs, Colo, May %. 1917
NOTICE Is hereby given that Ernest K.
Bartlett, of Buford, Colorado. who, on Decenl-
her D. 1913. made Homestead Application. No.
nwL, Sec II. TIP S, Rol W. 9th n. has fled
notice of intention to make Final Three Year
aescribed before Henry j. Hay. U. S.Commis-
sioncr, at Mcekcr, Colorado, on the 10th day OF
July. 1917. -
Ciifford BARTLETT John r. Bartlett and Henry
Conant all of Buford, Colorado, Andrew w.
I'm i,.s;s, VI ''"' ''' D. c. WEYAND, Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09
ST. James Church.
First Sunday after Trinity.

First Sunday after Trinity.
Church school, 9.45 n. IN.
Morning prayer and sermon,
HOO "A. m.
Evening prayer and sermon.
sop. IN.
Choir rehearsal. Thursday, 100 p. m.
The rector left Thursday morning
on missionary trip through Motfst
county and will return early next
week.
PHILIP NELSON,
Priest in Charge.
ROBERT J. EVANS,
Layreader.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Messrs Whitney and Offerle re-
turned from Elk Lodge. near Trap
pers Lake, Monday where they have
been spending Il couple Of weeks get
ting the lodge in shape for the sum
mer opening.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

For the first time In it's history,
Kansas has u "bone-dry" law, and
reports state, CONSERVATION prevails
In the state OF many troubles. There
IN no remedy for snake bite to be
had, 80 1t liz proposed to call n SEES
sion OF the legislature and pass n law
prohibiting snake bite. Kansas will
find u WAY.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09
Gard of Thanks

We desire to thank our Meeke
friends, who so kindly assisted u
through the sad accident and deaf
of our dear brother.
j. j. and ISAAC A. MUIR.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

The Anniversary reception, dance
and banquet given by Meeker Chap
ter, q. II. s., ut Masonic hall last
Wednesday evening, WAS one OF the
most delightful affairs OF the past
season. The Masonic ladies' have
nothing to learn In the art OF en-
PERTAINING.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
NouL'oal Lam

Department of the Interior. Z s. Lana ohiec az
Glenwood Springs. Colo, May -, 1911.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Curtis
NcI,amant, OF Mccker. Colorado, who. on jan
nary ~ 1915. made Presumption Declaratory
Statement. No. 0sssl. for sei4 swl4. swls Sc
Sec rs. and nehs nwia. NV ne.s, sec ~, Up
to make Final Presumption Proof. to establish
claim to the land above described. before
UenryJ Uay, U. 5. Commissioner. at Meeker.
colorado, on the Eth day Of July, 1917.
Claimant names witnesses:
Elmo Davis. John l.. Ford. James +: bysarf
and Edwin p Grove, all of Meeker. Colorado.
jelly, ID. Z. ENAND' heeister.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09
Town Council Proceedings

June 4, l9l7.-Board met in regular
monthly meeting, and was called to
order by Mayor Siinms. Present,
Trustees Rooney, JoHantgen, Joy
and DIR. Taylor. Absent, Trustees
Arnold and Brown.
Minutes of May meeting were read
and approved.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Steamboat Springs high school won
the 1917 inter-county track and
scholastic meet, gathering In 62
points to bS for Craig. Meeker did
not take part this year owing to the
absence OF roads and bridges, so ia
speak.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

1t matters little where / was born,
or II my parents were rich or poor !;
but whether l live an honest man
and hold my integrity firm in my
clutch, tell you, my brother, as
plain rs l can't matters much
Emerson.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

One of the new farm tractors
handled by the Hugus company,
gave u very satisfactory demonstra-
ton of Its usefulness at the Harp
Moulton farm, (the old Ryan place.
Tuesday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Looking over the garden plots n
round town Sunday, We'll bet n
PUNK that Brush will raise enough
radishes this year to supply the allied
army AZ long AS the war lasts. -
Brush Republican
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

A boy can study grammar and
spelling for 10 years. And most of
the time he'll forget all he learned
about both, 10 days after he quits
studying.-Luke McL.uke.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

The naval officer, due to be here
this week, could not get In. but Is
now scheduled to be In Meeker next
Tuesday, June 18th.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09
See the Bull that Pulls.
BROMO-FEBRIN will cure your
cold. Try 1t. At ES.

AS disasters are sudden, triumphs
are unexpected. The spirit Of vic
tory is as rapid M the genius OF ruin.
To get up and go on when you're
knocked down is to get somewhere.
Charles Sandbery
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Rev. Nelson started on mission
airy trip to Moffat county this week.
During his absence Mr.. Evans will
have charge Of church work in
Meeker.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Mr.. Ambrose Oldland had n large
national flag raised over his resi-
dsnee last week. Ii flies from tall
metal flag pole, placed In position by
l.. f. Chaplin. The national colors
are displayed from nearly every bus
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

n. A. BaIlou, auditor for the state
highway commission spent few
days Meeker this week, on officia
business.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

The suggestion of the Telluride
Examiner that the state press cut
out mention of the Denver Pest IL
good one. Mentioning that bunco
bunch " only giving them good ad-
vsrtiainE free.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Jack Langstotf, n pioneer of Grand
River valley, and county commits
sioner when the present Rio Blanco
county WAS part Of Garfield county,
died at his home near Rifle, last
walk
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

ID. w. Black OF PetrOlite, was in
Wednesday and reports the dry far
niers out there at work putting In
their crops, two or three weeks be-
hind the usual time.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Ried Moore and Lyman Park were
among the Strawberry people who
visited the county seat during the
week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Evan Thomas and Nels Hansen OF
the Park, were among the citizens
from that flourishing section during
the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

A. A. Curtis and Den Bradley
brought in the army returns from
Pyramid precinct. These boys had
IA very hard trip, but patriotism over
come all difficulties.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Miss Irene Nichols Bloomfield.
who has been attending school at
Cheyenne, came in Monday to spend
the summer with Grandpa Is. l..
Nichols and other relatives.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

LOST-Wrist-W atch-Finder will
please return to Miss Margaret Old
land, and receive reward jel
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Rubs Ball has the popular Mar
vine lodge ready for opening the
coming week. Everything points to
n successful season at Marviue this
summer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Frank and Mrs. Goeder Of Rangley
visited their town relatives forepart
OF the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Show me Il man who makes no
mistakes and / will show you man
who doesn't do things-rheodore
Roosevelt
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Charles o. and Fred Thompson OF
Thurman creek, were town visitors
this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Dan ellis and family, OF lower
White, and Mrs. Bassett, spent few
days in town, forepart OF the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Arthur Burnham OF Sulphur ex
changed greetings with town people
Saturday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Harry Morris Of Axial is prepar-
ing for the war. He out took a four
horse load of supplies, Thursday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. II. X. Potter of Mar,
vine, spent few days In town, dur.
ing the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

DIR. Jack Bloomfield OF Oakridge
park made II hasty business trip to
town, Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

The Fourth Of July IL ut hand, 80
we are bound 10 have some summer
weather before Indian summer puts
In appearance.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Fay Gorham, the veteran stage
man, negotiated the Meeker-Rifie
road, Monday, bringing in the
Parrotte help.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Wyman OF
Thornburg, visited the city, forepart
Of the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

DIR. X. II. Taylor, has bought the
Kelly place, east Of town. Real Es-
tate Agent Tom Scott carried through
the trade.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

VIM Ms NTIIIVW FD
A OIdInnd 4 Co. supplies - 3 20
Meeker Electric 60, lights -...--..-.--.. II o5
II Joy. grading Ut -..-..--..-..--...--...- u 10
W Hugus X Go. supplies -.-.-----...-- S 30
j l. Riland, printing and advertising $50
Jake Rrenger, team work -..... s -
white River Lumber 60, lumber $ 81
Ed Fairfield, grinding street. ............. 80
Ernest Toles, street work .....-..-...-..--. co
Frank Hossnck, grading street ..-..-... so
Geo Cose, labor on water works - q -
Geo Roberts, labor on water works. :5 90
Is l. Nichols. salary, marshal ....... lis ~
A f Lyle, plumbing and supplies ~ 81
Emmerson Bros, shaIe ms per contract 50 90
On motion the board adjourned.
II. b. ScOTr, Town Clerk.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Farmers, see the Bull that Pulls
He Tor it) is tearing up the earth IL
great shape on the DR.. Taylorp place. j
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Lark Craig, the sage of DanfOrth
park, mingled with his town friends,
mid week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

See the Bull that Pulls. operate on
the DIR. Taylor ranch--east OF the
Sheridan farm. je9
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Mrs. James II. Horn OF lower
White, attended to business matters
In town Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Resolve to keep happy and your
joy and yon shall form an invincible
host against difficulty. KEEL
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

ting out II very readable paper these
days.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Veteran Ffeighter II. o. Fairfax
made his first trip OF the season thi,
week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Ed Foster OF Thornburg, spent q
few days in town this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Harry Wear Is home from the
University of Colorado.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

George Hahn was among the
Rangely people in town this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09
Troop I'M" Filling Up

According to the Rifle, Telegram
Meeker ia credited with the following
additional enlistments in Troop "M:'
Albert p. Lakamp.
Robert II. Wear.
Fletcher h. Hsrmance.
Elmer Blevins.
Joe NJ. Hansen.
William l.. Smith.
Robert l.. Smith.
Frank Brass.
Raymond NJ. Starbuck.
Some of these boys we are familiar
with, while others we do not know,
but they must be Rio Blanco boys.
Troop mi" now has about 10 MEM
beers enrolled.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

II the Fourth il to be observed in
Meeker this year, get busy ye com
mittee Of arrangements.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Remember the band bent 1T dance,
at Rooney's hall next Friday evening
June 18th.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09
THE MEEKER HERALD
SATURDAY. JUNE >. 1917

We had more coal consuming
weather, forepxrt Of the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Mr.. Parrotte OF Windermere lodge
spent Monday In town.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

The Meeker-Rifie auto truck line is
now making the trip. despite bad
YnaHn
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-06-09

Tom Kilduti spent Wednesday 1
town.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23
OFFICIALU S.
SCORNS XMAS
. PEACE FEELER
Central Diplomats Receive
Important Hint from the
State Department.

The German Christmas peace feeler.
though Q mere repetition Of the terms
of earlier offers, has been scorned in
oficial circles here far more promptly
than have any Of its predecessors.
Furthermore, neutral diplomats have
received q hint from the State De-
partment that this government does
not regard as q friendly act the dis
semination OF these offers, regarded
merely as part OF the German po-
Etical propaganda
Three neutral diplomats, 1t was
learned yesterday. upon request, call
ed at the State Department and re-
ceived a brief and to the point out
line Of the departments position.
The United States, it is pointed out,
will welcome friendly offers for the
ending Of hostilities. But in view OF
the oft-reiterated declaration by the
United States, now backed by Lloyd
George in England. that no offers can
be considered from the present mas
tiers Of Germany, offers such as the
one which came this week are re-
garded only as an effort by Germany
to weaken her enemies and strength
en- the position Of the German gov
eminent with the German people.
Same Old story.
The offer contained nothing new, 1t
was pointed out yesterday. 1t repeats
the German position. that the allies
must give up German colonies con-
ouered in lawful warfare in return
for Belgium Eavaged in violation OF
all law and international honor. And,
1t is pointed out, 1t comes from the
same government which gave pledges
TO Argentina. and secretly informed
Luxburg that they could not be car
ried out.
Particular displeasure has been ex-
pressed at the State Department with
the fact that the neutral diplomat
who made public the latest feeler In
Washington gave 1t to a press asso-
citation rather than to the State De-
partmcnt. The department has not
gone SO far as to characterize this as
a deliberately unfriendly act. But
officials do say that it is an indiscre-
ton which might work much in the
interest of the enemies Of the United
States.
Since President Wilson's reply to
Pope Benedict, since his message to
Congress and since the declarations
of Lloyd George on Thursday in the
house Of commons. the attitude OF the
allies has been clarified and crystal
lied in a form which even the most
obtuse Prussian imperialist should be
able to recognize at a glance" said
one high official here yesterday.
Ohicials are eagerly awaiting indt-
cation OF the effect of the offer in
Germany. 1t is presumed that it will
be so presented there as to shift the
burden of continuing the war from
Potsdam to the entente.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23

med. Soc 7Se, 81 and Sl.50
Envelope Chemise, made of
fine nainsook; in a variety of
styles. lace and embroidery
trimmed. 81, Sl.50 and 81
-Witehery Crepe Envelope
Chemises, embroidered de-
sign ............... Sl.50
Crepe de chine Pajamas, in
flesh color ......... $500
Envelope Chemise, of crepe de
chine. ...S2.25 to $500
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23
NUTSHELL NEWS.

Suit for absolute divorce was filed
yesterday in the District Supreme
Court by Violet NJ. Bruce against
Lawrence Orr Bruce, Jr. Through
Attorney Harry s. Taylor Mrs. Bruce
alleges that her husband. while still
married to her. took unto himself an
other wife in South Carolina.
Sophia Daniels filed suit yesterday
in the District Supreme Court to re-
cover $4,000 damages against the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company.
Through Attorneys Colladay and
Barger the plaintiff alleges that while
alighting from a car of the company
at Fourteenth and F streets northwest
on May 10 last she was thrown to the
ground and injured. Her husband,
William Daniels, asks 5000 damages
for the loss Of the services Of his
wife.
Harry Branson filed suit yesterday
in the District Supreme Court for an
absolute divorce against Kate Bran
son. The couple were married in
July, 1906. and have four children.
Through Attorney John c. Foster
the husband charges misconduct and
names a correspondent.
T. Oliver Prodigy, a prominent
Georgetown automobile dealer, filed
petition yesterday in the District Su-
preme Court in voluntary bankruptcy:
Prodigy lists his liabilities at SIS, o2S q.
He has no assets, he says, above Legal
exemption. His petition Is filed
through Attorneys Offutt and Inlay.
While crossing the street at Sixth
and Pennsylvania avenue yesterday
afternoon. George W. Collins. Il years
old. 1913 Rhode Island avenue north
west. was knocked down by a taxicab,
&dr'ven by Raymond King. S128 Georgia
Avenue northwest. and received cuts
about the face and head.
He was removed to the Casualty
Hospital.
HIS injuries are not gsssSde5 Is
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23
Bedspreads Are Popular Gifts

CROCHET BED SPREADS.
single or double-bed sizes;
both plain hemmed or seal
Hoped and cut corners. Priced
at S1.75, $500, S2.5O, $500 up
to $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23
WILL Open Income
TAX OFFICE HERE
Object Is to Help Persons Make
Out Their Returns.

Joshua w Miles. collector of internal
revenue for the district of Maryland,
announces that Federal income tax Of
ficer5 will be sent to this city and
will be located In the Legal Building,
Eighth and G streets northwest, from
January to March l. 1918.
They will be ready and willing every
day to help persons subject to the in
come tax make out their returns with
out any cost to them for the service.
How many income-tax payers will
there be in the District of Columbia?
If you can guess how many married
persons living with wife or husband
will have net incomes of 5000 or over
and how many unmarried persons will
have net incomes of 1900 or over this
year, then you know. The collector
of internal revenue estimates that
there will be 800 taxpayers in the Dis
trict.
Returns of income for the year 1917
must be made on forms provided for
the purpose before March l, 1918. Be
cause a good many people don't I'M
deTstand the law and won't know how
to make out their returns, the gov
eminent is sending in this expert to
do it for them. But the duty is on
the taxpayer to make himself known
TO the government. If he doesn't
make return as required before March
he may have to pay penalty rang
ing from so to $1,000. In such case
he also becomes liable to prosecution.
to the payment of a fine or to impris-
onment, but the collector insists that in
the Maryland district taxes on incomes
made higher to carry on the war will
be cheerfully paid and there will be
no necessity for prosecutions or the
imposition Of penalties.
The District of Columbia is in the in
ternal revenue collection district of
Maryland, and all persons here liable
to income tax are required to file their
returns with the collector at Balti-
more, or with some OF his deputies.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23

-SA TIN MARSEILLES BED
SPREADS, in both double and
single-bed sizes: plain hem
med or scalloped and cut cor
ners. At $3.50, 500, $3.50,
$500, 5000 and $500.
Kann's-Street Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23
Blankets and Comforts
As Christmas Gifts Are Sure to Win Warn

P p @ ns' oouU bed SIZE. very specially $1,000
CAO'ON
Episs of s os worth much more than 'OmoFro~s $1,000
COMFORTS MASTERPIECES maker
OF
T-O'~~
in all
hnish doublebed A S9'oV
is a
eo Hn % tn warmth OF WOOL beautiful Plaid design in all $3.50
bestou
SOFT from quality
blue 9AA'oV
Kanns Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23
BUY
War
Savings
Stamps
AND
HELP YOUR COUNTRY
Dainty Gifts from One Woman to Another

VUIHty VIItC II VIu VuV w VLIuH u 1tuVIuVI
-Nansook Gowns lace and embroidery trimmed 81 to S.
-Witchery Crepe Gowns tailored or hand embroidered
white and flesh colors ........S $3.50 and $500
-Nansook Corset Covers, embroidered and lace trim
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23
ONE MORE CHANCE Buy aS TOYS FOR sfv z%!

They have well-made
bodies, cork stuffed and
cloth covered; the heads
are made of an unbreak-
able material, and mold
ed into very lifelike fea-
lures and expressions;
realistically tinted. Some
with painted hair, others
with hair wigs.
Prices for each style
given below:
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-12-06
SOUTH DAKOTA PRICES
ARE BELOW AVERAGE

Aberdeen, S. d.. Dec. 1.-That South
Dakotans have no more reason to com:
plain as to the price of staple articles
of food han the people of other states
OF the union is shown in IA statement
issued 10y the o administration
showing the average retail prices of 90
commodities for the week ending No
vember 10. 1917, for the United States
and for the different states of the union.
me South Dakota average prices on
wheat flour. wheat bread. oatmeal, po-
,atoes. canned corn. sugar, pork chops,
ham,. hens. milk, butter, eggs, cornmeal.
onions and bacon We're lower THAI the
average for the United States. In the
case of the first ~ articles the prices
In South Dakota were noticeably lower.
The South Dakota average was higher
In the case of rice, beans, prunes, ba-
nanas. canned tomatoes, canned peas
canned salmon, fish, tea, coffee, round
steak. lard. oleomargarine and cheese
than the average retail prices on these
articles for the United States.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-12-06
SIOUX FALLS BOY IN
BATTLE OF YPRES
William Grant, Now in Liver
pool Hospital, Writes of His
Terrible Experiences.

Sioux Falls, s. D., Dec. William
Grant. son of Mrs. and Mrs. j. ID. Grant
of this city. writes his parents a let
ter describing thrilling experiences on
the lpres front during the recent
severe fighting. At The time the young
MAJ wrote he was in a hospital in
Liverpool preparatory to being oper-
hted on for appendicitis. He served
on the Ypres front with the Canadian
troops. His letter is in part as fol-
lows:
II guess you will also be greatly
surprised to hear that 1 have been
on he Ypres front during the last Of
fenslVe. was there during the Aus
tralian big drive and saw Il great many
things that | will always remember,
put OF course. am not permitted to
put them in a letter. | was not way
lack behind the lines. but right on
the job. and do not care for amy more
Of it: | have had my fill.
one but those who have been
through the mill can imagine the
flerceness of the artillery fire. 1t is
something terrible. A mar standing
YOU say, no matter how loud you
talk. The roar of our guns and the
scream of the enemy's shells passing
over our heads, mixed with the eXplo-
sion of the German shells, is something
terrible. ! can hardly understand how
q person can stand it at all. But VIC
do, just the same.
II came out of it lucky-never get.
ting a scratch-but was buried once
from earth thrown up by the explosion
Of II German she'll; but 1 managed tc
release myself O. X. and kept right
on going. Then all was quiet, with only
an occasional shot or Il shell burst.
ing. The earth is all torn up, noth.
ing but shell holes overlapping one
another. and mud knee deep"
With his letter young Grant enclosed
soVeral curios, among them two
shoulder straps which he cut from
dead Germans on the battlefield.