The Princeton union., 1918-02-28
A STORY FROM CODY
Supply Company Guaranteed for
Measles But Epidemic Has
Not Been Serious.
Riding, or Rather Attempting to Ride,
Outlaw Mules, One of the
" Exciting Diversions.
Princeton Union:

Exciting Diversions.
) Princeton Union:
Camp Cody, Feb. 18 delayed in
transmission Everything is proceed
ing as usual here with the exception
that the supply company is quaran-
. tined, as Otto Schlee has the measles.
The measles epidemic was never seri-
GUS and is just about over with. Be
ing quarantined does not mean that we
are doing nothing. The usual duties
are performed, but we are confined
to quarters after duty hours.
/ Smileage books have been arriving
the past few days, and, judging by the
expressions on the countenances of
the recipients, the title is decidedly ap-
propriate. The thoughtfulness of the
folks at home is certainly appreciated
by the soldiers.
Additional canvas has been received
and five men are now quartered in a
tent instead of eight. This makes
camp life more sanitary as well as
more comfortable. Battery A left to-
day for the artillery range and will
remain there three weeks. -.
:, Lieutenant Hofflander has been in
charge Of his battery during the tenn
porary absence of the captain and one
of the lieutenants. He is fully meas
uring up to the responsibilities of his
position.
George Stafford, Martin Westling,
Olof Peterson and Clinton Soder are
now student cooks and are making
good progress.
Tony Prescott has recovered from
his ear trouble and is again on the
job.
Riding outlaw mules furnished not
a little diversion in the supply COM
pany Sunday. When it comes to
bucking, mule has snaky broncho
backed completely off the boards, and
even Floyd Erickson's bulky form hits
the sand. :~.s:@,7es az
"Dynamite," one of Art Klingbeil's
long-eared pets, caressed him with a
hoof the other day. Fortunately only
a minor bruise resulted.
The intensive drill period is over,
and the men are in pretty fair condi-
tion and eager for action. JULIE.
Camp Cody, Feb. 22.-The insur-
ance drive is over, and it was real
success. Only II men in the entire
division refused to take any insurance,
and all Of the men in the supply COM
pany are protected, almost all of them
having the limit-$1O,OOO. The total
for the division is $240,959, 500, or an
average policy of trife above $4,000
for every officer and man in the divi-
sion.
Today, the anniversary of Washing
toms birth, has been a holiday in
camp, and an athletic program at the
stadium was one of the features. Ath.
letics are very properly encouraged
They supply wholesome entertainment
and tend to keep the men in fine physi-
cal condition.
A lecture at our ''Y" last evening,
by return worker from the trenches
made his hearers anxious to get a
crack at the Huns. He told of the
revolving outrages committed by the
kaiser's dupes, and explained the sim
lister plans of the junkerbund.
I regret to write that John Brown of
A battery is in critical condition at
the base hospital. He has meningitis
and pneumonia. John, who served al
: the border last year, is a good soldier
true blue, and his comrades sincerely
hope for his recovery.
A story Of the corporal who was
| congratulating the cook on the excel
lent new brand Of coffee, when his
attention was called to the fact that
he had been drinking soup, would
never apply to our company. We are
exceptionally fortunate in our cooks,
and our mess is one Of the best in the
| division, if not the best.
A new drill schedule is expected any
time, but practically all of the men
hope that the orders to move to the
point of embarkation comes soon.
JULIE.