Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-08
IRONTON, MO-, THURSDAY, AUGUST g., 1913.

We were OF course anxious to land. |
ana were up feeling that again we
were to have the privilege of planting
our feet on a solid foundation. We
dropped anchor in the "Fiord, Firth,
OF Bay OF "Imustnotsay" near the
town OF "Can'twriteit." That morn
ing all hands were putAo work. Most
OF US painted b~ulkheads. That after.
noon we were granted liberty to visit
the town from 100 P. NJ. to 10000 p. NJ,
VI course things were somewhat Diff
ferent than the States. The town was
q little large than IrontoH. All streets,
save one, are narrow. One OF the
great embarrassments to US was the
trouble in making and receiving
change for the I. s. money. Ofcourse
while teaching, we taught where
English money wal equivalent to U.
). money, but it was quite different
when put into practical use. We
took a long stroll between two
stretches of woods. The trail reminds
US OF the "Trail of the Lonesome
Pine" After a nice stroll we re-
turned back to our ship, where we re-
NAMED one day.
We were then located where we are
now. DO we like ii? We certainly
do. We have what | feel is a home,
compared with what many of our
boys are going through with. We are
located in n of the most beautiful
countries l have seen. There are
abundance OF beautiful hills land
girls Not only are these hills beauti-
full but historical as we'll.
We are given liberty every other
day from 500 p. NJ. to IL 80 P. NJ. and
on Saturdays or Sundays from LOO P.
N. to 1880 p. NJ. OF course we can
only visit within a radius OF about s
miles. We have made two trips
which we enjoyed very much, al
though We became very tired. Sun.
day, June 10th, we climbed to the top
OF a historical mountain, height 1888
feet. There we viewed, what we we're
told, the territories of 5 different
counties. Sunday, June Both, we
made another trip, to view a very
beautiful canyon. OF course this
canyon is not so large as the Grand
Canyon, but bsing the largest W. had
seen looked beautiful to US surround
ed by the scenery Of the mountains.
There is one little village about the
size Of Des Arc, where stands a church
built in 1913. There are also a num-
Der OF historical castles close by. One
feature here, is the number of people
who ride BICYCLES. In u evening
strolls we meet 80 many young ladies
out cycle riding. A sad sight to us is
seeing the labor being done by the
| old men. At least four fifths is done
by men past 40.
Concerning our location, work,
etc, I car say but little, still We are
enjoying it. We have a good place
to sleep, delicious food Counting
beans and all, and plenty Of recrea.
ton. The American Y. NJ. G. A. has
built a nice hut for US. They are pro.
viding US with everything possible.
can not speak too highly for this or.
ganization. I have been privileged to
meet the secretaries and boys of 8
different "Y's" and I find that the
officers are there to do oil in their
power. When we are discouraged,
homesick, or feeling tough, and wish
to view the sunny side Of life we &c
to the "Y."
Iron County did excellent in help
ing the cause OF the Y. NJ. G. A. lasl
winter, but II each parent and friend
could walk in and see the "Y" some
evening about 500 p. NJ, they would
be willing to sacrifice more to help
the boys in blue. The women OF the
near by town meet every Monday
evening to do nj mending.
Another very interesting as we'll a
helpful, thing to US, Is the day o.
days, (pay day. Since coming across
We have received fl3.
"What is the call we like to hear,
Which always brings a lusty cheer,
OF oil the call the one most dear?
PAY DAY."
In conclusion, we wish to say tina
we are we'll pleased, enjoying life
and becoming heavier (now weigl
ITO lbs.) We are trying to do on
bit; so be patient and we will appre
ciate all that 10 done by the folks bacl
home. Only write US occasionally.
1.-THE mail from home brings gladness
just some scraps Of paper true;
Yet It links us with the homeland,
And with our loved ones too;
Our hearts are brighter, purer,
For the love that came our way
With its tender loving message