davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
STATE FAIRS
TRACTOR SHOW
TO BE- STRONG
Twenty six Companies Hav-
Space - Every Foot in Ma
chinery Row Taken Before
June Is - Demonstrations
Planned.

Milwaukee. July - No State Fair
or Exposition this year can lay claim
to approval, unless If PIE ents The
strongest possible array OF farm ma
fhincry and tractors.
Tint the Wisconsin State Fair viii
b. strong in these two departments is
shown by the fac5 that every inch Of
space in its Farm Machinery and Trac-
.or sections was taken by June IS, and
on July there were tWeutyelght ma
chiners and tractor companies on the
waiting list for space.
This year twenty ix tractor compa
mics viii present displays in the Trac'
tor section. It is planned 70 have dem
constructions north and west Of the Fair
Grounds al certain hours during each
day, and = is possible that mammoth
demonstration By all companies exhib.
ting may be arranged for one special
Ray.
In 1917 a parade of all the tractors
exhibited was one Of the big features
u the State Far. rms paraue again
will be conducted. It VIII be seen on
Friday afternoon, and it Is also plan,
ned to present the parade during az
least one. and perhaps during all. Of
the night programs
The aim Of State Fair officials is 20
present the greatest possible array Of
machinery that viii take the place Of
the farm hand who has gone to the
western front 70 do his bit.
Among tractor companies 20 which
egaee has been assigned are tho fol-
Iowlrg. avery, international HarFe
ter ]. Lawson, Elwood. Als.Chal
ners. Monarch. Case. 6ardusky. Trea
am Turner. For1son Emerson. Brant.
i1eban. Wisconsin. Moline Eaele
Happy Farmer, Cleveland. Acme. In
Der Eardeu, Star. Short TulR and
others.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
DOINGs OF THE CITY COUNCIL


Regular meeting Of the common council call
ed to order b. the mayor. Members present,
Aldermen Nelson. knudson. Rogers and lar
son.
Minutes of previous meeting read and ap-
proved The following accounts were read,
approved BY the finance committee and upon
motion allowed. Poll call q members ali Fct~
ing aye.
for Iuly $50: Melvin Olson l9 hours So
Bills against City--standard Oil O. 9a3.9s,
CsDital City Calvert Co sisS-70, Smith Hdw.
Co. So Harold =. Proctor fexpease to Daal-
ron} si5Ia. Buchanan By1thsn tspriuklirEj
SIS. freizht and carriage sl5.5s, +. &. Peter
son tblarismishiugj $50
JAY saiarics-IsYIn Hssy fpumpiHgi SIS,
reading meters Sc: " B.. loot. street c5u-s79 :
Andren Gald specially man S4li G. 2 Powell
nightuafch G7is f. ~. HiastaH treasurer gee :
care rest rsom s5- r. J. Older clerk $50 pes
tare 7sc. Nnyor advanes on salary s2s. AID
j. o. Anderson SIS. Az. 81. y. LsTssu 81 ;.
AID. II. p. Rogers sis. AID. T. 9. EasdssngIs.
ara. a. = Neisgn SIS. F.E-Mor'ey $3.50
s. p Proctor tcify EttorHrY} $3.50
Day Izbor-a. G. Book $3.50 Sam LePage
SIS, ], Is. smell &2.85.
Upon Motion council adjourned.
z. J. OLDER, City Clerk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
AND EXAMINATIONS
:;:::t:st:;.::t;tt:;s:;;tt:::t:.;tt.;: :;:::::..:

Notice is hereby given that Teach
ers' Institute will be held in VirOqua
August 1928, followed by Teachers
examinations, Friday and Saturday,
August so and 81.
All who expect to teach in Vernon
county should plan 10 attend the In
Stitute. Applicants for Teachers
certificates are required to attend.
Information and instructions will be
given relative to the school work for
the year.
Mr.. A. 4. Thompson, State Rural
School Inspector, and Mr.. :. NJ. Thorn
as, State Graded School Inspector are
among the speakers engaged for TIE
week. MAUD f. NEPRUD,
County Superintendent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
DON'T BLAME FRENCH FOR FIGHTING
FOR THEIR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY

IBy CORPORAL Orvey Jerman, Motor Truck Co.
Az, Am. E. F., France, June 21.1
Dear Mother and All:--Sinee last writing
you | have been through some very beautiful
country. We finally got the order to get out
our trucks (which were Pierce ArrOwsl and
load them About half of our company went
by train to our camp. and the others mad
the trucks. We drove 400 miles IN the
trucks, sleeping in them at night and IN tact
they were our homes. We were on the road
a week. We took our load to one camp and
there loaded up again and came here Ii sure
was a grand trip. and the roads here are su-
perh The weather was bad at times but We
just had to grin and bear it. | had heard a
great deal about how beautiful France was,
and I certainly don't blame them for lighting
for their country. They have planted rows
OF trees on each side OF the roads snd II was
Just like riding on boulevard. In one place
remember we came to the edge of little city
lust at shutdown. We the ridge, COM
ing down the hill. and the valley was so wide
and we high up that We could see Tor
miles We saw three little villages from that
place. You can't imagine how beautiful 1t was.
This place we are at now is new camp
just started. We make cur trucks cur homes
and really we are very comfortable We are
not very busy just nov but ! expect we VIII
soon make trip again.
Time surely flies for over here Here II
is nearly July 4tfF1l remember last Fourth
when Clyde, Seward and had that breakdown
in Viola. Well. a lot can happen in year.
Nov don't worry about me because I'm we'll
and feeling fine. and ! am in the best company
in the army. Greet all my friends for me as
haven't the time 10 write as did IN camp
johnson. I've had mail so be sure and
write.
forgot to tell you that on our trip We
stopped for dinner day at a place about
half-mile from where Arthur JasperSon s
company was stationed ] didn't get to see
him hut talked with couple Of soldiers who
were in his battalion and they said they would
greet him from me.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
WANT TORNADO INSURANCE7

The WISCONSIN Tornado Insurance
company has made an enviable rec
ord during its whole existence. A
$1,000 policy has cost ONLY $3.50 for
the last five year period. This com
pany has over $4,000, 100000 now in
force, distributed in over 40 different
counties in Wisconsin, with over $780,
10000 around Viroqua. This COM
pany is managed by FARMERS MU-
TUAL FIRE INSURANCE MEN who
are reliable. honest, efficient and just
in settling losses, and understand the
mutual insurance business.
+. W. ALEXANDER, Local Agt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
ROUND ABOUT THE COUNTY
FOREST

VALLEY. August S-Mrs. TiIlie Stetlng
Is visiting relatives on Pleasant Ridge this
Markets last week, "a tent meeting will
be held at Rockton soon. Mrs. Dell Mccoy
and daughter LeOna are visiting on Pleasant
Ridge Rev. Truesdale and family came
up from GAINESVILLE for visit with friends
An Equity meeting held at Valley last
Monday night $3.50. Blanche Eastman and wife
were at c. j. Eastman's last week ~ Mrs.
Ven Emo returned from irOnton on Wcdnes-
day where she hiss been visiting relatives ....
Mrs. Ed NOdak is visiting al Frank Nodak's
at Hillsboro. 49,. Mr.. Frank Viteenda re-
turned home from La Crosse, sunday. where
he was with his daughter, Anna, who was in
the hospital there. She also returned home.
PANSN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY

To the Voters Of vernon t0uut1 {;
l have been a resident Of Vernon county
for thirty-seVen years. practicing attorney
thiriy-two years, and have all that time stood
for every principle that tended to the moral.
soriai, educational. political and financial up
lift Of the community. state and nation at
large, as my best Judgment dictated.
Last summer / was h0nored by the Hp-
poininent OF Government Appeal Agent for
the county in all draft matters. and am serv-
ing absolutely without compensation, during
thc war. Is Is thought by many. best ac-
ouainted with conditions, that the District
AttUfueyship and Government Appeal agent
should be combined ia the same person, for
the better administration OF both
Yielding 20 this opinion, have consented
20 again become g. candidate for the Office
Of District Attorney. End hereby announce
such decision thank sou for past favors
and future confederation.
MnaL reaaeclfaLLs vaura. g. ]. SWIFT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
EnR CnIINTY TREAsIKER

To She : OteFs Of vernon t9unfF
NJ party nnd the people have conferred
Upon me tire favor Of IN cleo, ion TO the oilsee
Of county trsal tFer for six years when my
present term ends. / appreciate sincerely ta!s
'considera9lgn on their part. No other pcrseu.
upio this time, having announced a purpo1e 20
become "A candidate, has determined ny at
titude in eRain standing fer the favor Of a
denomination. II chosen al the primary ard
election. 1 pledge nv entire time. and Hli fhe
ability I posteaa. to the discharge Of Che duties
Of the piece. Nefy truly yoaIs,
AaIUND BELLA&D.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
PAY DAYS DON'T COME OFTEN ENOUGH

PAY DAYS DON'T COME OFTEN ENOUGH
TBy Newton Farr, U. S. Guard. Fort Ethan
Allen. Vermont, July 25.l
Dear Mother and Alive left Camp Green
last Saturday at three O'Clock and got here
Monday morning. Made a very quick trII-
Came through philadelphia and New York
Prom New York City up here the incest
Came along the Hudson river, with noun
tains on each side. some Of the prettiest eOan-
frv I've ever seen. I like ii fine here. The
weather is 50 nice and I'm feeling much bet
ter than I did at Camp Greene. Not many
soldiers here. and they treet as fine We are
seven miles from Burlington, v ermoRt,and eniy
forty miles from the Canadian line. There as
a river within mile of camp; also big LAKE
Champaign. and bunch Of Us 60 down there
almost every night and take a swim u sure
seems good to be back inGod's country v E
haven't done any drilling yet OUt Rave Been
polling weeds and grass The grass vas vers
Tough n1ore Ike hay, and / have several 5lls-
tiers on my hands. We we're almost thf9uRn
tonight. 50 noW 2 suppose q wId b % driit-
We are going 80 get bunch Of new clothing
and We certainly need & TIE Onlg elglains
We have IS d hat was iEsTea 20 M VIXEN hrst
came into the amy.
I'm in fbe United States gard nos, ana
yre are going 80 DO guard dsfsy in the Eastern
states, and j tai1E cur company VII 20 sgnse-
Fhe9e ir ZasszchuEeiss. So tEis winter Wz
WiH geed suns heavy clothing 60 keep a.
warn. N0ula have wFitte1 before bat
have been trying 70 get ny furieuEh slE1el
but lie battalion commander WGat % a thing
with il. re gave me en- awful aaiiihg cut
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
sENrRYs FRoM HLLsBoRo

The east pier Of the spliiway THE miiidam
that vas undermined and destroyed BY water
last sprinz together with sixty feet Of the
subway has been reconst ructed- The new pier
has been constructed more substa7tially tSan
the former one TO make sure that It viii hold.
water level the new one Il twenty. The com
many is nov building . concrete wall along
The upper stream side Of the spiliway. Thl
wall viii extend the entire length Of the spill
way and a debth sufficient to prevent amy
water from working lis way under the strue-
ture The spfliway will not be as long the
oId one ard will contain nine gates which Is
deemed sufficient to take care Of the water
The space between the new pier and the Old
one will be refiied with earth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
To These Desiring to Enter the County
TRAINING SrhooI

The ensuing years work in the
County Teachers Training school win
open August 20. Students who have
had one year or more of high school
work may enter this school. Make
your application to the principal as
soon as convenient.
a. E. SMITH. Prin.. Nirouua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
- oouNrY -

To the Voters u the louutN
] am fully mindful and appreeiatiye 81 the
hsuors and responsibilities Vernon County Re
puhiicans and voters have conferred upon ne
IN the past ii il is their viii ! ready to
continue as their scrysHt, ain therefore .
candidate for denomination 50 the l-imaris
N September.
Soliciting your support. am
Very truly your, BERLlE MOORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
PLENTY TO EAT AND wEAR-AND ALL
Is WELL

IBy Louis Best Co. b, l2lst Regiment, in
France. June 81
Dear Mother IL haven't sick day in
France. I'm having a good time here among
the French people. II seems like they can't
do anything TO good for They try to learn
US their language and do the same TO them.
That way we get along just fine together.
Tell Miss Lull have picked out frenchman
for her, so she'd better get busy and come to
France after him. We get paid in French
money here and it is hard to get il exchanged
for American money, and I'm afraid TO send
it because much mail gets lost.
Well, dear mother, ] suppose you worry
some times about Now you don't want
TO do that for / get all want TO eat and wear.
and plenty of soap TO wash with. There's only
enc thing we short on and that's tobacco
Tell the kids hello and that we viii have a
good time when l get home. The people
around here have been haying for a long time.
They cut their hay very green. is my notion.
but | suppose they have TO start early SO as
70 get through. for they cut their hay with
scythes and rake it up by hand. Young chill
dren and old women do the work because all
the healthy at war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
FOR MEMBER on ASSEMBLY,

70 INC FWltFh "I ftIN"I tTuNIs
Two years ago you nominated and elected
me to represent you in the lower house Of The
state legislature. Then | firm for a re-
duction in public expense and lower taxation.
and ! still stand squarely that platform.
My legislative votes were 50 directed and will
he in the future II nominated and reelected.
Other important reforms will be considered in
tire campaign and at the session, 20 which
pledge my cooperation. Very truly.
CLARENCE II. CARTER.
Rnnd.tnnn- Inre u IalE-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
TRANSFERRED TO MEDICAL CORPS

lBy Martin Gulbrandson, with I2sth Infantry.
Medical Department. France. June PSI
Ny Dear Mother 1T has been some time
since ] have received mail from you, but every
day VIC expect it l4eye. When a person doesn't
receive a letter fer ssns time he doesn't know
exactly what 20 write. Last week / was trans
ferred 10 the Dental Corps Each dentist is
allowed an assistant and ! was lucky enough
% obtain a rlace. | am with Lieutenant Sn0-
berger dentist originally located in Gays
Mills. Nov | have opportunity TO find out
If I could ever want 10 take 1t up after the
var. also perhaps gain a few credits by the
experience ! Biil be getting over here.
We are having fine weather at present, al
loving the planes 70 soar over again
after a rainy spell that lasted / don't semem-
Der how long. but toe long TO suit me. When
il is as close to the 4th Of July az Il il now
think we are justified in looking for good hay
weather az least.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
cANnInArE EnR sHERIEF

To The Voters o. Vernon I0unty;
l am a candidate for the ofict Of sheriff
% Vernon county. No other person up 90
this time having announced purpose 10 be
GENE a candidate, / solicit the support Of all
voters. Thanking you for past favOrs end
future consideration. Very truly yours,
FRANCIS II. ROGERS.
Niroaua. Wis. July I. ISIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
TRANSMITTING GERMAN AND FRENCH
IBy Neil Rode. at Camp Alfred Veil, New
( Jersey July 25.l


Ny Dear sister:--1his is surely some inter
esting place. Hope l may stay here long
enough so I may see the country. NeH York
Is only a two-hours ride from here. but do
not expect TO 60 there. l have been getting
my oversee equipment. Two heavy suits, wool
socks. light socks. haversack, sweater, scarf,
v.risilsts and comfort kit Many Of these
things came from the Red Cross. This Red
Gross work is certainly dne Ny, but il Is
hot here The air is lazy hereabouts. ! long
for the Wisconsin air, full Of yigsr. Yester-
day We drilled for one and hall hours, and
this forenoon We drilled for three and half
hours At 80 p. m. going 60 place
for inspection. don't know just What is com
ing.
We had to read a paragraph in German and
translate il, 20 find cut how much German We
knew Last night thirty more German inter
prefers came into camp. We are now 6
strong. As interpreters We belong to the sig
nal corps We shall 90 to regular school when
we get over there. We also 20 learn how
TO speak French You see TINT will be neees-
sary in order to talk with the girls over there.
We are fed we'll. there is nothing TO com
plain e.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
state Of Ohio, City of Toledo.

Lucas County. IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes cath that he
is senior partner OF the firm Of F. :.
Cheney & Co, doing business in the City
of Toledo. County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm viii pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cure by the use of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December.
a D. 1886. \ W GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
terilally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces OF the System. Send
for testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
SOLD by all druggists sc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
! am
BERLIE MOORE.
FOR REGIsTER % DEEDs

To the Voters Of Vernon County.
the undersigned. of the town Of Christiana,
hereby announce that I am a candidate for
the ofice Of Register Of Deeds Of Vernon
county, subject 20 the action Of the Eepgbii-
ean party at The primary election 10 be held
September 3, 1915 Your thoughtfgi eonsid-
Grafton aad support wil be appreciated.
April Z3, 1915 PAUL z. PAULSES.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
ron REGISTER OF NEEDS

To the Republican voters at vernon t1nntt :
In request Of many acquaintance ln lie
western section Of the county, ! have deter
M MED 10 stand as o candidate for the nemin-
alton for Register Of Deeds. hiy work ~
treasurer OF uamhBrr. booA-kseper and
other clerical positions ought 70 be 81 service
n chosen register will be thankful for all
seaport HccoFdcd me Very truly.
MELVIN C.. KNUDEO%.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
WANT MORE PATROLMEN

The county highway commission
wants to engage the services of more
patrolmen and teams. All who may
wish to engage for that service please
write to or call on the undersigned at
once. ALEX RISTOW, Viroqua.
County Highway Commissioner
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CLERK Of THE CorrRT

FOX tLERh Or THE COURT
To the Voters Of Vernon County:
! hereby announce nay candidacy for the Of
Gee of Clerk Of the Circuit Court for Vernon
county, subject TO the Republican primary
September Sd. shall appreciate the support
given me By the voters of the county.
i0fanCy. :'tao Kafiice
Hillsbovo. July %. 1918. B. l. BAILEY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
MONEY TO LOAN

On farm property. Fund.- zlwEya
on hand, no delay. Interest reason
able. / also buy mortgages. Ad-
dress, or call on w. J. Hickiseh, 2G3
S. 4th street, La Crosse Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
STATE. OF. WISCONSIN


I, Berlie Moore. Clerk Of the said county Of
Vernon. do hereby certify that The foregoins
IS a true copy of primary election notice
served upon me by the secretary Of state Of
the state Of Wisconsin, and now on file in my
3tfice.
Dated this 18th day Of July. A. D. 1915.
BERLIE MOORE, County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07

men are born 10
rule, the Imperial
German Govern
ment" has for a
generation been the
foe of liberty and
the enemy of free
dom. Its whole in
iluence has been
thrown to suppress
freedom in the
four Palkan states.
1t has prevented
their peaceful de-
velepHlent, refused
20 enforce the Trea-
A.. E-s.ff, u-Bss.h,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
MONEY no LOAN

On farm security at reasonable
rates of interest. All business con-
fidential. Address Lewis Bro. Realty
and Investment Co, N. w. corner 4th
& Main SITS, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07

To the voters 81 Vernon County. Wisconsin,
Approaching yasr support II ts.3 years ago
again come before you a8 candidate toi
Clerk Of Court 81 Vernon eau-ily, sahJesL e
tire action Of the Rspu5llcar. Party, al ms
primary, September 5rd, lPis-
Your support siIl be nppr, lated.
Respectfully. a. d. bELGbSoN.
Cogn Estgg, Aay 20, 1915
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
CANDinATE FOR SENATOR

To the Voters OF vernon County:
| have decided TO become a candidate for
State Senator from this sist Senatorial Dis
trict, and will appreciate any support ] may
receive. A more complete announcement will
follow. l8urs truly,
j. d. BECK.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
F0R MEMRER aT AssEMnLY

To the Voters Of Vernon County -
] am a candidate for the Republican nom
inAtiou fer Member Of Assemhly.to be voted for
at the primary election September 3, 1915
stand for winning the war, legislation for
thc people and ratification Of the C8nstitu-
uonal Dry Amendment. J. I. HAGE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
LETTERS FROM OUR KHAKA-CLAD WARRIORS

about il today, guess l won't dare TO speak
10 him again about il. It's as good as
knocked in the head. He could have just as
well signed it for they were giving them GU;
most every day in Camp Greene. Had I got
il few days sooner I could have had il signed
down there, so IL seems that | entirely oul
of luck. Probably won't get to eeme home
now until the war is over. We signed the pay
roll tonight so guess will get paid next
week. | hope for | am dead broke again
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-07
sHRAPNEL FELL ALL ABC

SHRAPNEL FELL ALL ABOUT Vim
tBy Sidney Clancy. Co. F., 18Th Infantry, Am.
=, F., France, June l4.l
Dear Mother:-spealling Of the war being
over, you want to be and have a good
dinner Christmas, because ] intend 10 BE- there.
Things are quiet here now. Where I ana they
lombard the town only once day. "Iy'
ought to be here He dent realize what fun
he IS missing. You see, we go NJ TO the hrst
line now and then for amusement, but the
damned Boche keeps his head under so much
that YOU can't have any fun The other DAY
a bunch Of US sneaked down 10 the edge Of the
woods TO take a lock at Fritz first line and
probably shoot q little, but didn't get time
to see anything 70 shoot al. We heard gun
which didn't sound like French artillery; then
something like a scTeech-one passed over,then
one more that forgot TO go over but dropped
in front of US about fifty yards and showed
us II was mad by throwing dirt IN our faces.
We walked back. There goes an anti~aircralt
gun now, two Of them, now three. o. this .
the life
We were just relieved from the trenches
and moved back a couple Of miles. The other
day we " ere sitting around in front OF our
billet and our artillery was keeping up lively
bombardment. They stopped. A faint roar
took Mace. Then we heard noise coming and
I saw the shell burst in a field about two hun
dred yards away. I stepped behind stone
wall to get away from the shrapnel when the
next one burst. We went into the billet.
They we're coming down quite lively. One
burst by the door and threw lot Of old scrap
iron around.