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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18

sco.s a.. ...;or,, ana Labor saving DE-.
,.iroe
"Tb, ,r,,Ilironr woman who real
iz.s IN, vain, nj he7 time and strength
10 mn. b,i;inr much bread Thu wag.
o. Maid for hired cook for The
hours sE,. spcrdS would almost pay
for rho bread and i: Won huv bread
vou don; have any trouble in buylng
ni,hcr flour rr substitutes
"1n tho nrn.vn.. ,1ays oC abundant
ord cham sIour la nr and incl hiking
IN h,r,,e ~. j., ,,nnrIy nuuinppd bak-
ari,'. ,,,,,.h, ,.,,',, hn,r ncrmis.ihlc
<. .ho. ,i.,.L y.rucrle for our
rrondon, ami o,,: ,i,ns rcnui-es us 10
&C.,, ,,,.nr, roe,rrro tn rho utmos, !,
i. M, rich, ,u rnn,inu,, ;hr old waste.
suI mc.hnd. iu>. because wr have
rnr,,cd had h.ht,e
."Uhcn rv,.rv man and woman WHO
h., H., .,rrrr,b I'm l,hor j. needed
-, ho .s..,ir,.,,d. rho folds and Tho
e,,,a,;>.. -. ,h,, ,r,ncb,. !, !. rcaI
! ,.,.,.,,, =, u..,s., labor m,+,ria' or
rn,I IN ,h.oIn,c mc,hnds or ircfr.
zion, Factories
| "tt,ff ,h. bakeries ~ Wheeling op-
.,,,,aj ~ rrlI r,narity under intclIl.
i.cr, rocrI.,iurg rouII furnish All INC
h,n.d nn r.oJ rhn o,ho, bakeries
rnrII r,siIy find rmnlovmcni now al
,on; w,crs rhn sayin. in wages.
! ,,rnt,,,, f,or ROM. a,J o,hcr rynrns.
,,',,,li rn,hIc ,hn bakcrs IN soil
hr.oI =, luxor rricn This change
,,..,,I, 10, ;,roI,, n,,r tho h,rdshtns
r,u.cd ny shortage Of flour and nigh
nriro or substitutes |, ran h. h7nuchr
',bnr, # nach family has Tho lntnIli.
,,,,, - b,v hroaI mi, from one o.
Co., hos, or ,hn lorror hakcrs
I "rr oro nv roro of m, I,rc,r bakers
I,od ,bc vision IN 500 rho chance To
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
STOP BAKING BREAD
IN PRIVATE HOMES
pROF WILLIAM HILL SUGGEST
THAT AS A WAR CONSERVA-
i TON METHOD.
Declares That 1t Would Mean Much
in Saving Flour - Gives Loyal
Interview

Close half the bakeries. Stop bak-
Ing in III" homes. Buy one four
pound loaf Of bread Il week for "ach
person Orders like these "Ytorrcd
might convince liS that W" a." al war.
Orders IN buy less flour than we
have been using and to buy 4 pound
OF substitutes with each ponnd or
flour have caused Inconvenience and
made some people begin 10 wonder
what il wrunc." said Prot. William
Hill last evening.
a few Americans realize ma We
arr nj war. Fewer still 50" that our
life and our freedom are - stake.
In our optimistic idralism "" think
"" are fighting for Franc" and FOR
democracy. We are willing 10 make
some sacrifices for them hu; hardly
ready to do without The abundant sup
plies of sugar and flour 10 which we
are accustomed.
IN German army footing and raw
fishing New York. Washington. 81
Louis and Chicago as belgium ana
Poland have been treated would
arouse Americans 10 Il real sense "l
nilr danger HANGING every German
traitor In NJ" midsi who j. boarding
flour. sugar ANA meat. might call 4"
our attention the seriousness Of tn"
food shortage and make IL morn Will
!nr 20 comply with III" mild T"Eula-
tons devised by the Food Admins
ration 10 prevent famine.
"parriotic voluntary obedience ="
,,iirrrtiOnS is necessary 10 prove oar
capacity for self government and ="
avoid the bread and sugar cards
. which war has driven our allies.
What is III" sensible way To us"
our flour and our lnhor most advan-
iageously" Flour. lahn:' and Tue! ar"
scarce Thoy are going ~ b" scaro"r
las long as tho war lasts. Baking
bread In tho homo or in the small
poorly equipped bakery wastes labor.
flour and fuel. When v" really ~"
| Gin 10 feel war pressure III" women
will have Ia h" working in bakeries.
folds and Factories Then cannot Crt
! IN" flour or fuel even il they have the
time for hnm" hakinG \ i"w Of ~"
ho-' cooks may h. adj" - ma kC pc;
Tor bread ~ hnmr than is made in Il
modern scientific bakery.
You say ih4' most women can.
with tn" appliances n III" av"raG"
Kitchen, rrrpar" mo-" whnlrSomH
bread than the mnr!rrn bakery with
trained experts can prndur" L. 10
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
Bolen Case Dismissed;
Anderson Up Wednesday

S.rwart Bol"n. Indicted for man
>!auchicr as a result o! his moiorcyci"
ruiiiing with an auto on tho >u"prn-
SION bridge and killing his companion.
f:dway,i kindlcbergs@. who was rid
Ing N the side car. WAS freed q! me
charge ana The inr!lCfu"ni uOih"d.
Prosecuting Attorney Dave MCNf"
>ai,: :ha; h" VA nOt inclined 10 pros
nr:,ic The casa rs IN" relatives Of
kind!et"rGcr had cXun"ra'"d Bplfn.
following III" facts ~! tho case. nc
court ordered The case be nuiii"d,
The morton q; Mary Anderson FOR
a now trial w;t- continued until Wed
ncSdav Of this week and the cases or
t;niGi" and William Good and Law
rene. Davidson wer" continued until
Saturday.
The same action was taken in The
cases Of state Us. Mike Thomas and
George SarlnarSakIS, charged With
contnmpi.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
CORPORAL MADAM
HOME FROM CAMP LEE

Waite" Is. NcAdam. formerly COT
recr.d with IN. Wheeling News aa'!
htelligrnc"r as aGvr:'ising man. !;"~
torporai ~ camp Lee. Is HON" Oh 4
cn-day furtough. he received mis- fur,
hugh last Thursday and arrived here
:t noon Yesterday.
Corporal Mrh,iau declared H. l'r
q q soldier a. simply great. Moth,
ing like l.. he added II" l. well
T!eaSed with his n"@ vocation and
said had he known b.tors ~har II was
there would ," nothing doing here
Or me-"
Walter il connected with the depot
brigade OF rhe 3lith fold artillery. II"
vas sent 10 Camp Leo in m" second
group OF draftees from this city last
October.
One Of the Interesting Incidents Il
camp which Corporal MrAdam men
toned was the arrival nf .hr Maxwell
tr1ck from here, which l"tt last sat
uriay and arrived there Thursday. lie
said there were fully hundred Wheel
M and Ohio county bo"s waiting and
wstChinS and when tho truck came in
sfht they gave & mighty ch""r. Fl"
sad the packages which w"r" sem
from home were "agrriy seized. Cor
p,ral Nrhdam was one ~ IN" BOYS 70
numbered
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
THE AMERICAN
BURLESQUERS"
At COURT TODAY
PASSING OF HEATLESS Days WA
PERMIT SHOWS MONDAYS
AHD TUESDAYS.
'ch6ixs springtins," With Beaut11u
Soenery and wonderful Aot1n2
on Bill Thursday.

'Pawnbroking De Luxe, a t"o-act
musical buriettn, is tho vehicle TO e&-
plat the funmaking abilities or harry
watch the Slidc) Welsh. with Hushey
Bcrnard's american BurlesQuers. an
nounced for appearance at the Court To-
day and to-morroW, twice daily.
Il IS presumed to serve the purpose
of introducing numerous characters not
usually seen In burlesTuc entertain
mente and Mr.. Welsh. in the role or
Issy. the pawnbrokcr's clerk. is said to
have great opportunity TO demonstrate
his worth as a comedian. a capaple
cast surrounds Mr. Welsh.
Rillv Carlton and Sam Green are
prominent in tho comedy roles and
M"ssrs. HuchrT Bernard and Joe Dolan
accap,ahly take care" Of two important
character parts.
Miss Attic Mason. handsome Young
woman OF the EtatUcs1ue type. Is the
primo dopnn: Miss Lola McQnay is the
souhrettc and Miss Tivicn Somervlllc.
q dainty little miss or the "snuad' or
der a what might hr termed the in
genur A chorus n IL pertty young
girls constitute an important part of tho
company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
TWO SMALL FIRES ON
The ISLAND SUNDAY

\ call from box IL called the Island
ire department 10 IN" home of Henry
l.anc Al los Fri" street yesterday aft
rrnuOn al 80 O'clock When ;hc do
parrm arrived the ROOF was blnzing
and IA" ti:rmon had som" difficulty In
getting 10 it. However. the FIRE was
"x'inGNiSh'Hi in short time. Tn" loss
Will nO' "ACced $50.
Later In the afternoon. ~ 6.2u
o'clock, the island company "as callrd
30 tho homo OF Mrs Lily +. brarth. a.
10 Florida street. whcr" IN" roof had
caught fir" from II dcf"clly" chime,
The blaZ" WAS ex'incnish"d in y few
minutes. The loss viii b" about $ln.
The last call WIS n sill alarm.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
No HeatIess Monday Today

The business this morning will look
unusual a, the stores will be a. Their
tasks as usual and The Monday rush
Al tho stores will once more hold
sway.
For The last rhrcp Mondays The
business section Of the city. with the
exception Of The theatres, had taken
on tho stiffness of morgue. but
this morning things will be in siir
a, in The days gone by.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
UNCLE TOMS CABIN"

Tho Couri w:il. an "Wednesday. F"brr-
AIRY %. offer ita patrons Mr.. Vim. IT.
KihbIcs grand spectacular revival OF
"Tncl" Toms cabin This attraction
is classcd as Tho biggest scenic nroduc-
zion of this well known story the Ameri-
can stage has oyer seen. 1t being neces-
Sarr Ia utilize two special 10-font cars
I" transport tho % people. scenery and
equipment; No such amount Of money
a. VIM. II. kihhln has spent on this pro-
duct!on has even before been expended
on this neglected and much abused hut
SUI most successful Of American
dramas. Thor" Will lie special school
childrnn.S maiinrn NJ 3:2O 2. m.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
miss sPRrNGr1mE" WONDERFUL

Joseph Urban ~ credited with some
wonderful scenery Tor Klaw & Firing
"r's Miss SprlnEtimc." 10 arrive AT the
'"Ur;. Thursday. February q. This
magician "t scenic artists. whose work
has been aH7lnudrd IN all iii" capitals OF
Europe 10 now an American citizen. with
mammoth studios In New York and Bos-
ton. His work has boon APPLY said TO
combine tho hrautics 81 tho work Of
Andre ''aSta'gn" and MaSticld Parrish.
s" prolific ar" his creations that il ls
n pUzHlinE. problem how II" manages TO
kni; Up n" rnvnllca si"rvr rr care. un-
less II" has acquired III" gift of paint
ing while, asleep. This creative Euro
rcan artists has accomplished ono noble
work sinCh he came n this country. He
hns taught IN" public "a cordially dis
like 'he GaUiy. sl"czy chronms that were
ono" tolrrantly accepted rs scenic paint
ing. Seats GO on sale tomorrow at
2 T. m.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
PAYS FIRST WAR CLAIM

The CnNsnrvativr I-lfs lnSuranNa
company of Wheeling has paid lis
first war risk claim on the life OF ar
American. who vas killed somewhere
in France with tho American forces,
Word reached I'll" office Of IN" Con
srvvariv. Life. Saturday, that tho
young man. William j. Lindsay. Jr.. a
resident of .Nhb"vilir. Ma. aCcompa.
ni.d hv an official statement nf Grner-
al prrshinG. wh"reupon a check VA;
imm"tliatclv mailed 10 his mnth"'.
This is believed 20 b" IN" Sp""dIeSt
action ever taken III IN" payment 81
Il death claim.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
1.-THE MARRIAGE QUESTION"

The Marriage Question" is the sort Of
play for people 10 SEQ who arc thinking
az getting married. II is III" sort or a
play tha; young people should soc who
urr thinking If engaging In lhatrirnonT.
II Is the variety "f play that Will set
on" thinking. rhcr" is said 10 h" lots
of truths IN tho play and the advertise
ing announces that they arc 50 plainly
presented that p""r!" had better stay
AVA who fear 10 To- shocked. The
Mnrrag" Question: is y play with live
artor.-nor rirfur" II plays 1T the
Court. matinee md night. Friday and
Saturday. February @293.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
any mother country can ever pull him

any mother country can ever pull hln'
away
sometimes the orchestral accompani-
nent to the photoplay reaches weird and
inconCrous heights Of medley, as illus.
,rated nv an incident told recently by
Marshall EeiIan, who IS Mary Picldord's
director in Aircraft pictures. Mr.. Nell
Ian visited motion picture theatre in.
a southern city recently where the musi-
cuI acconpanirnents were rendered on
hurdv-gurdy piano OF the tn-pan va
riety. The drama had reached the point
Of tender pathos. The hero of the play
was dying very very dramatically while
the Others OF the cast were weeping at
his bedside. lust us the dying hero
said his last words. the hurdy-Eurdy
burst forth in a perfect frenzy OF the
song Goodbye Girls. I'm Through"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18

FIJI! liart. who is So fnli NJ rcd. rcd
blood. cant So" any reason why AmcTi-
cans should over fear aliens. During
IN" ""';rS" "f IN" filming at his latest
Aircraft picture. "lhIu" .B!42ns Rawdcr. -
when there was CaUs" f." his discussing
:EiS suht",f. l." said. IL can't ina giuc
oar E"N"rnm'Ut having any tr"Uhl" with
aliens There ar" hir men in Washing
ION. tn" hIcE"S; IN Tho world. and 10
d"r:h; they hav" mighty good reasons
COR 'aking precautions. h!' from wht.
| Eav" S""n. any human being who's over
walled American soil. il IN American
for III" rest - his 'tfc. and ro tics OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
MOTION PICTURE TALK

Eddie Foy and ris seven youngsters
visited Douglas Fairbanks. tho Aircraft
s;nr. NJ his California studio recently.
Tho youngest Fny. Irving. asked Doug
what color negroes photographed. ia
which til" athletic star replied canary
yellow Th" Fny Kids were deeply In
t"r"%'"d in 'PouG's" scaling n church
Sircplr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18

Although no disclosures are made as
To tho processes which are in use to
employ the use OF colors in film pro-
auctions. Cecil p. DeMille. director gen.
"ral Of the Famous Players Lasky cor
poration. and Alvin Nyckof. director of
photography. are willing to admit that
rapid strides have hcen accomplished
in the employment Of their new inven-'
lions, examples Of the use Of which are
TO ba seen in current DeSiille-Artcraft
productions. Further use Of the newly
invented color process is TO be made, ac-
cording to n statement by Mr.. DeAlillc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18

r'c veirlc e: sugar md ''lnl;tS*"$ In
,o,rcd a. irAntucSc<. Caihnr1"r "n! sag
Ia * Gra:lGE. t'uh3. for LAST %:.a
amounted "a S5n.1i6.12S Of sugar au'
seq. $50 .. rrolaSsss.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18

Tho fve-day holiday that was granted
Elsie Ferguson by reason Of the tuel
administration order, gave her the hrst
opportunity OF going to the theatre and
through the shops since she became an
Aricrnft star.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18

Tho scenario for "Hcadin' South 81"
Douglas Fairbanks next picture for Art
craft was written ny Chief Director
Allan Dwan. giving Fairbanks a role in
which he docs his utmost to Guido the
stunts that made his recent picture.
Tho Man from Painted Post" some
what Of novelty from an acrobatic
standpoint.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-18
: Notice To I
TheTrade !
WE HAVE MOVED"
WE HAVE MOVED"

TT TOOK considerably longer than
had been anticipated, owing to
= circumstances beyond our con-
troI. and much TO our regret, but will,
larger stocks, adit1ondaI equipment
and improved service we hope to COM
pensate, In a measure, for any tenn
porary Inconvenience caused tho
trade q
Your orders will receive prompt at
tcnton and be very much appreciated.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28

meal of good eats. and did we enjoy it. YES. II was an American Red CreSS canteen. and the smiles those girls had for every one is hard to de scribe. Then We were given cots and blankets for a good rest. Next morn ing we had another good meal at thee same place, and then were of for our days work. but thc events of that day can not mention. We went through, some very pretty country, and being rock roads it was fine. h&vr often seen pictures and paint ings, hut this was the real thing itself.
 l do not blame these French for fight
 us ds hard a> they have. for it's too
 uetty to lose But for me Dixie ey-
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28
LIVER DIDN'T ACT
 DIGESTION WAS BAD.
Says es year Old Kentucky Lady, Who Tells How She Wa' Relieved
 Alter Few Doses of Baek-Drausht

MeadorsviIle, Ky.--Mrs. Cynthia Higginbotham. of this town. says: "At my age, which is 65, the liver does not act go well as when young. A few years ago, my stomach was all out of fix was constipated, my liver didn't act. My digestion wag bad, and M took so little to upset me My ap- petite was gone. l was very weak.
 decided would give Black Draught thorough trial as knew 1t was highly recommended for this trouble. began taking 1t felt better after few doses. My appetite improved and I became stronger. My bowels acted naturally and the least Trouble was soon righted with few
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28
NEW HOPE

AS it has been some time since N, have explained ourselves. will try il once more this beautiful afternoon.
 School k progressing nicely. as NJ are bordering on the fourth week.
 It is talked of starting literary society at this place if the cold weatll- CT doesn't prevent.
 lnfiuenze has risen and taken Il nea start.
 II has been some time since tnc'" Kirk has made a trip over this way.
 C. A. Grimes returned to Camp Pike Sunday night after spending the week end with home folks.
 Lonesome Hill and New Home must have fell fast asleep since the Wa closed or else ahdicated.
 As listened over the telephone l heard that MT Morris least son. Yer non, happened to somewhat of wrech as he was returning home tonight.
 As school time will soon be here. will get ready to hear what Mr. Roc has tO tell uS tomorrow.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28
1 TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles. dissolves gravel cures diabetes. weak and lame backs rheumatism. and irregularities of th, kidneys and bladder in both men and women Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist. will be sent hy mail on receipt ol S1.00. One small bottle is two months treatment, and seldom fails to perfect Il cure. Send for sworn testimonials Dr. F. W. Hall o626 Olive Street, St Louis, Mo Sold by Druggists.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28
doses of Black -Draught.s

aoScS Oi
 Seventy years of successful use has made Thedford's Black-Draught . standard. household remedy. Every member, of every family, at times. need the help that Black Draught can give in cleansing the system and re- lieying the troubles that come from constipation, indigestion, lazy liver. etc. You cannot keep well unless your stomach, liver and bowels are in good working order. Keep them that way. Try Black-Draught. It acts promptly, gently and in natural way. If you feel sluggish. take a dose tonight You will feel fresh tomorrow. Price 25c. package-One cent a dose An druggists. J. 90
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28
LETTERS FROM PVT. CARL
 l.. NORMAN IN FRANCE.

Somewhere in France. Sept. 21, l91N, My dear mother and all Your much appreciated letters of Aug 13 and IT. received and so glad to hear from you, Ii seemed almost all age since l had Il letter. am q. K and like my new company just fine have the best Cap tain and the boys are nice to new man As usual can't write all you want to know. hut listen, mamma. saw some real American girls q few days ago. We arrived in this town late at night, all hungry and sleepy and in short time all were seated to
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28

Miss Adelle has had the Flu too. Ut she was able to be out on the treets with her best friend, Mis- Ola. esterday i'll the afternoon.
 Our ginners are also disabled froE. le Flu, MT. Marion May and Howel. Ierring We hope they will be able , be out again soon
 Our school was full up again this lorning Every boy and girl that asscd looked like he and she was glad [ was school day again. Dear boys and girls. it takes this vim to make mart men and women, to fill the places of your forefathers.
 We are still having new corners to Bodcaw MT. Spriggs will be our neighbOr soon.
 merchant since he moved, Mir. Ken nedy feels like doctor and Luther Mitchell says he feels like he has nov ed to city. Bert Morgan now lives where Alex May lived and he says he feels like millionaire. Poor Alex has moved where he says he has to use wildcats for guard dogs and who owls for chickens.
 The Red Cross women are about up with their thread for knitting. The workers keep quite busy.
 Uncle Loranzo Warmack and wife are back home again.
 Perry McCargO wonders why Il takes sunday so long to come since he moved to Bodcaw.
 farrell Parker, Edgar Downs and Harry Mack are making good money now hunting O'possoms.
 Next Saturday and Sunday is meet ing days here. All come that can. Bro Eddy is good pastor. he certain ly breaches the truth.
 Goodbye to all for this time.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28
BODCAW.

Dear readers. time has come again to write. if old Bodcaw has her nit in the columns this week.
 Time passes swiftly ny, time and tide waits for no man.
 Today K most beautiful day, fai} and cool. Just about right to kill I hog.
 MT and Mrs Willie Munns bah, has been very sick with pneumonia Glad to tell you il k better this morn ing.
 Miss Myrtle Herring has been qnits poorly from the effects of the Flu We think she will he able to enter tain her best friend by next Sunday
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28

Regulate the bowels when they fail to move properly. Heroine is an ad- mirahle bowel regulator, It helps the liver and stomach and restores q fine feeling of strength and buOyancy. Sold by Guthrie Drug Store.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28

Irregular bowel movements lead to chronic constipation and a constipat- ed habit fills the system with impuri- ties. Heroine k great bowel regu- lator IL purties the system, vitalizes the blood and puts the digestive or gans in fine vigorous condition Sold by Guthrie Drug Store.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28

Do you get up at night? Sanol IS surely the best for all kidney or blad- der troubles Sanol gives relief in "A hours from all backachc and bladder troubles. Sanol is guaranteed rene dy 50c and S100 bottle at HeSterly Drug Store.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28

When you have Backache the liver or kidneys are sure to be out of gear Try Sanol. it does wonders for the liv CT. kidneys and bladder. A trial 50( bottle will convince you. Get it at Hes terly Drug Store.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28

cry day in the week and then some.
 I am glad papa has sold the place he can rest up now and not work sc hard. and mamma, I don't want you to worry about me. but he cheerful am alright and can get along fine and for you to worry mamma. only makes it worse Possibly if will not be long before We can come home. as the bloody Boche seems to be getting tired of the American and the way they do things America has never known defeat and can not suffer it at this time myself, am small in this great army. but have the GRIT and confidence and we shall win.
 l had nice letter from Charlie and Minnie, am glad he has q good crop. and with good harvest he will be al the top We soldiers have plenty of rice. sent some little souvenirs a few days ago Must close and hope this finds you all well, and please do not worry about me.
 Your loving Son. Carl.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28

Pvt Carl l.. Norman. Co. E. 1l1th Supply Train. American ENpeditiOnary Forces.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-11-28

Somewhere in France. Oct. |. 1918. My dear mother and all: am well and getting along fine. It's getting real cool weather. and we had some rain lately. 1 do wish l could write you more about the country. and ey- cry thing you would like best 10 know. but we are not permitted to do so. l have seen quite bit of this country in the last two months. We saw en" one town that was at one time occa- pied hy GeimauS. So we were told.
 Some of these people do not seem to care anything about the war or what is CT will be done. l am getting d few little souvenirs together which l will send in d few days
 have not seen any more American girls. but think of those 1 saw often Did Charlie have to register again: l trust that he will not have to leave his family. Surely this war will hp over before very long so all of Ills can come home. My Captain has written the QuartelmaSter al Washington T. bout my allotment. although hopv sister has already aeeeived il. We had d pay day today and allotment was deducted.
 fA.