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Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
PERSHlNG GETS CROSS
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5-King Ferdi. nand of Rumania has awarded the cross of the military order of Michael the Brave = General Pershing. The state department announced today tha. the king had sent +o General Pershing this telegram:
 Wishing |" give a visible form to my feelings of profound gratitude for the gallant part displayed by the United Stat troone in the victory G. right. and. justice I beg you. ST. io ac- cept the second class of my. military order of Michael the Brave as a token Of sincere admiration and friendship"
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
DISMAL FUNERAL
 OUSTED BY WAR
Answers. London)

The British public may be assured that the undertakers and. their men are as eager as Charles Dickens himself ever was to abolish the dismal cus- tomary suits of solemn black worn by the mourners. During, the war the na- tion has become less timid about mourning suits of every kind; people have taken the healthy view that you do not necessarily show respect for the dead by attiring yourself in clothes which depress the living and bring a pang of apprehension and misery to
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
PRESIDENT SIGNS DISCHARGE

CAMP DIX, N. J., Dec. 5.-Charles w. Whittlesey, commander of the fa nous Lost battalion received his honorable discharge from the army here today. on a special crder signed by President Wilson a short time be- fore leaving for the peace conference Major General Hugh l.. Scott handed the discharge papers to Colonel Whit tlesey. who will go 10 New Encland
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
TO CARE FOR BABIES
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 CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-A campaign for universal baby training" was begun by the American association for the study and prevention of infant mortal ity at the opening of three-day ses- sion today.
 Mrs. William Lowell Putnam of Bos- ton advocated clinics at which child birth cases would be taken care or ;.t g. nominal fee. for families with in comes between s1.OO0 nd 5000 a year She declared the mos neglected child vas the Baby of middle class parents.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
OUTBREAK IN PERU

SANTIAGO. Chile. Dec. 5.-The Chilean consul at Callao. Peru, reports a hostile demonstration at Lima
 The Peruvian cabinet has resigned It is announced that Dr. Francisco Tu- dels. foreign minister in the retirin. cabinet. will be appointed minister at Washington
 The Bolivian consuls are in charge of Peruvian interests in Chile. except at Iquique and Antofagasta. where the French have taken the interests of Peru under their care
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Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
TOTE SOLDIER T. B. HOSPITAL
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WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-Republican opposition to q bill appropriating s1,- S50,000 for construction of a tubercu- idsis' sanitarfum' for discharged sol diers. ended today after the proposed location Of the institution at Dawson Springs, Kentucky. lad been elilni- mated, and 2 provision substituted leaving the question of a site to a commission to be appointed by the president. The bill was passed fate today. shortly before the house ad- iOurned until SaturdaN
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
 w. C. T. U. WANTS MILLION

CHICAGO. Dec 5.-The executive committee of the W. c. T. L. began a campaign today to raise fund of s1.- Go0,o00, part of which will be used to enlarge the executive headquarters Of the organization in Washington. Thirtv thousand new members have been en- rolled during the last year. it was an- nOunced
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
HUN MARSHAL DESERTS MEN
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IRepubIICdn N, r. LedSed WTrtI
 PARIS, Dec. ,. - Navas) )-ThC Frankfort Gazette prints a dispatch from Hermann Stadt, saying tha; Field Marshal von Mackensen. the Ger man commander in chief in Rumania, fled to an unknown destination, leaV- ing to his general staff the care of his troops, which had made their way into Austrian territory on their way home, declining to see them disarmed.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
FEAR MISSIONARIES SAFETY
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-The safety of several missionary parties who have been in Urumiah, the past three years, was reported in Q cable mes sage received here today from Dr. Harry Pratt Judson, representative at Teheran of the American committee for Armenian and Syrian relief
 Tn September. Miss Schoebel died of maralia,' said the message. Al the other missionaries from Urumiah are in Tabriz. and they are sale The property at Urumiah was plunderod and is probably destroy cd"
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
Cannot Get Together.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 5.-ET- ployes Of the International Paper com pany here voted tonight to strike at { o'clock tomorrow morning at all of thu company's mills, because of the inabil- ity of the company and employees t get together on the mandates of the national war labor boards awaru concerning wages. Plants at Bellows Falls, Vermont and Turner's Falls also will be affected by the strike.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
 MEX. RAILWAY ELECTS BOARD

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.--Three new di- rectors have been elected to the New York board of the National Railways of Mexico. it was announced tonight. They are Ramon P. Densgri Jesus Martinez and L. Juan B. Rojo and sue ceed l.. F. Loree, Charles Fl. Sabin and JusfO AcvetiO
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
CUBA IMPORTS LABOR

INeW Iork Evening PosO
 Cuba has found labor problem hardly less serious than that of the United States. The Cuban government has been obliged to act in the effort to relieve the shortage there, and has agreed to advance half the cost of bringing the labor to the country. In 1917, 57,09I immigrants entered Cuba. S4.795 of whom came from Spain and the Canary Islands. Cuba also has drawn upon the islands of the West In dies. l0.lS6 Haitians and 1889 Jamal- cans having entered Cuba during 1917.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
----t)----------- HALF FARE FOR POOR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Men and women engaged exclusively in religi- ous work. destitute and indigent per sons, and inmates of national and state homes of sailors and soldiers. may purchase railroad tickets at half fare after January 1, according to an announcement tonight by A. H. Smith. regional director of railroads. They will not be entitled to reduction in sleeping car rates
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
LOOKS AFTER
 LEAGUE OF NATIONS

LONDON, Dec. 5.-Lord Robert Cecil. former assistant secretary of state for foreign affairs, has been asked by the government to take charge of the Brit ish section of the peace congress. which is to deal with the question of league of nations.
 Lord Robert announced tonight in d speech at Letchworth' that he cordially accepted the invitation.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
LIST YALE'S LOSSES

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 5.-Yala University's war losses, as tabulated in the Yale Alumni weekly for tomorrow show totals among graduates ana un- dergraduates as follows:
 Dead 14s; wounded, missing or pris- oners IT.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
 FLU" CLOSES UNIVERSITY

COLUMBIA, Mo. Dec. 5.-The Uni- versity of Missouri tomorrow will close until the first part of January on ac- count of the influenza epidemic, Dr. James Jones of the university faculty announced tonight. There are 2,500 students at the university.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
SECRET SERVICE CHIEF QUITS

WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-A Bruce Bielaski, chief of the bureau of in- vestigation of the department of jus tice has offered his resignation to Attorney General Gregory. He ex- poets to enter private business.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
GOES TO PHILIPPINES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Assign- ment of Brigadier General Francis H. French to command the Philippine di- vision was announced today in army orders. General French has com manded a brigade at/Camp Jackson. South Carolina.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
-------7--7-~tl------ BERLIN WIRES BOLSHEVIKI
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IRepubTlcan A. P. Leased wire
 PARIS, Dec. 5.-0iavas)-A wire less dispatch sent yesterday from Ber- lin, addressed to the Bolsheviki gov ernment in Moscow, was signed, d was the case under the old regime. "Office of foreign affairs, Bussche.'
Arizona republican., 1918-12-06
A DIFFERENT LINEUP

(Houston PoSD
 The truth of the matter is. God has never been with Wilhelm and Wilhelm is never going to be with God. It will be an entirely different lineup.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25
Special $4,000 Each

ForneTlU 10000, E5.OO, 10000, 1870
CHARMING styles the seasons best OF printed georgete
~ affctas blue black All
class dresses there being only Of kind
The After Christmas Sale brings price
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25
Women's High Grade Coats for
$49.5O
Formerly $4,000 and $500

Formerly $1,000 and 1890
broadeoh velour
Normandy CLOTH black reindeer plum. burgundy
styles collars OF Hudson SEAL and
dyed opossum
Splendid s6500 and $500
After Christmas clearance sale price S10oO
-Fraser-P r
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25

The Greatest GARMENT SAES the Season Will Open TomorrowO
Years End Clearance of Wornens Coats Suits Dresses Etc.

hold this great SALE Each year it grows larger and
greatest garment sae-and it will be SO this year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25
Women's Dress Skirts $5.95
That pere $3.50, $3.50, $1,000 and $500

%
JUST twenty-five in the lot clearance OF autumn and winter styles
silk serge popn Peated and plain tailored styles with
pockets Navy blue, black, and fancy stripes
exceptionally price After Christmas Clearance Sales S9
Fraser Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25

extreme reductions large percentage of entire remaining
readtowear apparel Each year Immediately after Christmas
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25
Wonen's Coats
$29.50
An Exceptional Lot of
Formerly SIS, sss.75 and $500

Formerly $685. ssS.75 and $500
styles of fine silk plush caracu zbne
bua and Normandy CLOTH blue burgundy Plum brown
black Beted and self material collars
the former $4,000
$500 splendid opportunity to coat for
remarkabv low price S29.5O
Faser-rat ers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25
$45.OO Each
Formerly 5000, s55.o and $1,000
Formerly s6s.75, $500 and s7S.75


Offering of the finest garments have shown. Made
sverones boadcloth velour blue brown burgundy
fancy beed and plain tailored styles Many with handsome
rich fur collars.
A splendid opportunity to buy first class suits at
Floor
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-12-14

Removal Notice

D. T l. Dmsway has removed
Big office from over ,he Owl Dua
Store to Rooms "a and IS, New
Fuqua Building, over the City
DRUG Store. Phone 1868.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

Women's $3.50 striped, checked
and plain color bingham dresses,
well made, neatly trimmed. fast col
ors. Sizes SO TO 46, S175.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

$3.50 and $500 satin and taffeta
dresses combined with Georgette
crepe sleeves. waist and vestee cf.
feet. In all the ney fall shades. Sizes
l6 70 a., az $3.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23
Evening Chat

A very stylish young lady walked
down Main street this morning.
Clothes are always interesting. She
wore: a purple hat, purple veil and
purple satin skirt Added 70 this wa3
a short brown cape coat crossed IN
front and failing on behind, brown
stockings and brown shoes. What do
you think OF that? Doesn't 81 sound
delightful. Yes, indeed!
/ rode on the car this morning with
a mOtDe...nlaw am sure possessed
a loyaJ.e personality. It's TOO had but
inlaw5 have bad reputation IcIer-
ally speaking They don't seem POS.
sesscd with that delightful sweetness
OF disposition we all love. No doubt
II they could do the selecting wherI
sons and daughters in law are CON
cerncd. there would never be any
more trouble. but there lies the sal
cause ot il all There never let was
girl good enough for her boy or q
man nice enough for mothers darl.
ing.' This paruclar woman me- was
a jolly, hailIcl,ow-wcl.mot sort Of per.
son ami she rode beside her daughter.
inlaw, seemingly perfectly satisfied
with the fate handed TO her son. The
daughter and she laughed az all man
ner OF Jokes and exchanged all sorts
Of condolences. thoroughly apprecia.
tive OF each others Companionship.
They were evidently on for a day $
jaunt together and intended TO have n
good time. A small golden haired
yCunr-ter very evidently belonging to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

Ave, New YOft. NY.
Mi1slRO IN Action.
Corporal Luke StanBbGfry, Coal
Greek. Tenn.
PRIVATES.
Henry Deluge, 90 Scott St., Detroit
Mich.
James W. Easter, 1905 W. eth St.
Cincinnati, o.
Charlie W. Giles. GAINESVILLE, Ca.
Fred L. Pence. 227 ". 18th ST., Erie
Pa.
Died Of Disease.
Sergeant George V. Rowbottom
worcestershire. England.
The Morning List.
The casualty list announced Tor pub
lication in the newspapers OF thi.
morning contained the following:
Killed in action. p: missing in &C
ton, 81; wounded severely, %: died
OF wounds, %; died from acciden, and
other causes, s died Of disease. ..
wounded, degree undetermined. Is; To-
tai, l2s.
There were no West Virginia names
In this mornings list.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

Women's fast color high grade
dark percale bungalow aprons, neat
ly made and trimmed, 81 inches
long. Sizes SO to 46.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

y have q number q dainuos mother
has made regardless Of her own per.
sonal feelings IN the matter. ! think
these Var times such things viii be
really understood better. Well care
vastly more for apple butter this
year than we ever did oc.1re. and
some OF us will feel almost guilty 20
be eating IL, while We wonder Il our
soldiers can have a taste Of such deli
cacies over there. Perhaps they may
we don't know. Love IS 50 strong
and so far reaching that Il ought not
20 be an impossible matter % carry
even apple butter on the wings OF IL.
! heard a stranger IN the city re
mark this morning. What narrow
paved roads you have here. especially
just outside your city proper. They
look from the car windows like toy
roads. Can two automobiles pass one
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

S0n. hung b ne backgFound-With
small moments On TIE mont Of the
stage. Most Of the fun though was
passed back and forth between moth
er-inIaW and sons wife; and 1 know
very well. mother was satisfied that
her son had made the right choice. In
fact heard her actually say: Maud.
! often wonder how you get along s.
nicely with Johnnie was such a wor
~ when he was home"
Apple butter time has come and
many brass kettles are IN use out in
the yard with a blazing fire under.
meath, tended by the boy Of the house.
When ! see a woman stirring all day
long, whether hot or Just fairly un.
comfortable, ! wonder how apprecia.
tive the family are OF the good. brown
apple butter which comes on the "a.
bic " ring the cold months we usual
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

CIovslsua o.
Wounded "a Action (DogFOO URds.
termlnsd.)
Captain JOEsph =. Murray, ConfOrd,
Mass.
LIEUTENANTs.
John II. Nichols. 1917 n. Where
New Orleans, la.
Charles W. Brooks, 2O3 n. Wash
St., Wheaton, III.
Ralph c. Judd. s26 s. lst ST.. De
Ralb. H.
Quartermaster Sergeant John s
Kindeily. BuenOs Aires, S. A.
sERGEANTs.
William J. Delaney. 1920 Harrison
Spokane, Wash.
Leroy f. Palmer, 631 waverly Pl.
| Utica, y. Y.
Willie Rhodes, Ashby. Ala.
William a. Searcey Ill Lincoln St
Pendle,on, ore.
william r. siebert, Il37 y. Hamllr
I Ave. Chicago. I'll.
/ Alvin w Thresher, Boyd. Ind.
Herbert G. Truppner, 126 Dongay
St, New Brighton. ~ Y.
William W. Wolaver. Alberta, Can.
CORPORALs.
William A. Kelly, Oklahoma City
Okla.
Louis A. King. Plainfield. wis.
Reuben Sklar, Pa Farnsworth, De
troit, Mich.
vearn ". Young, Golfax, Wash.
PRIVATEs.
Albert Adamick. Glen Carbon, I'll.
Earl K. Barnett. Indianola, III.
Harold Case, Saltwater. Mich.
Rose p. Currie. 332 North St, Tai
ladega. Ala
Erwin H. Eggert, 2l19 Welt St, Nil
waukee, Wis.
John F. Feldhus, 1856 Madison St.
/ St. Louis, No
/ Charles A. Gordon, Springfield III.
John J.. Gum. COrdele. Ga.
Arthur J. King (NO address given
Melvin O. olson. Hs;tOn, y. d.
Robert J Reynolds, Harrisburg. I'll
Harye Rigg. Potlatch, Idaho.
George II. Riley, 10 Williams 81
Roxbury, Mass.
George b. H. Schnarr, 49, y. 4th 81.
! Newark. y. J.
Joseph F. Seewerker, Connellsyll!e
Pa.
George seibert, 1915 Hickory St, n
Orleans. La.
Vincent a. Sheridan. 1902 Churcl
St, Richmond Hill. n. Y.
Samuel A. Singer, 1886 Tourney st.
| Chicago. III.
] Linton c. Skobba. 1901 Columbus
Ave, South Minneapolis, MINI.
Clyde j. Smith, 425 Chamberlin s.;
Knoxville, Tenn.
Edward S. Smith, Gen. Del, Miliers
burg. Mo.
Guy c. Sickney, Gen. Del, Bothell
I Wash.
Joseph G. Stringfellow, Robinson
ILL.,
PRIVATES.
George T. Tipps, Gen. Del, Hender
son. Tex.
Lee y. Utz, Burlington, KY.
Raymond b. Vansickle. 57th and Je.
ferSun SITS, Savannah, Ga.
Alfred e. Vrein, WilmOt, S. d.
Charles c. Walters, 1926 18th s.
. Rock ID, Ill.
Michael }. Ward, 1910 Rittenhou.,
I St, Cincinnati, o.
Posey l.. Webb, R. +. D. 2, Galway
/ Va.
James c. Wilson. haywood, Va.
Charles II. Zwillich, 1890 Prospec
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

81 womens ginFham dresses in
plain colors, checks. stripes and
plaids. Sizes Sc TO a, SAYS.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

Up 10 $500 girls Bingham dresses
in sizes 3 to Il years, tt.t9.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

Not very far away from FalFmOne
the cat fields stretch brown and plain
with many brown tents IN the shape
OF cat stacks. Just now the thought
comes that perhaps brownies are hid
den somewhere behind them. These
cat tents don't look like hay stacks at
all. The oats arc piled IN such Q way
that there Is even a matched root on
top where the last handful has been
placed az just the right angle. Hun.
dreds OF them stand az various spots.
just dotted here and there. They ere
not piled In rows or ais,cs 80 that the
effect is even more delightful Before
the rain has touched them or the wind
has played games with them. they
stand for everybody 10 see and enjoy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23
Economy Basement

One quart size tin tomato
ans, per dozen 6se.
20-ounce cans Van Camps
Spaghetti, per can zoe.
Genuine Boyd Mason's poroo-
lain lined zinc Jar caps, per
dozen SOC.
Bounce packages Pointer
rice. per package Zoe.
1O-ounce packages Arm and
Hammer baking soda, per pack
age Zoe.
Harrison's special bulk roast
cd coffee, per pound 16e.
Extra heavy white Jar rings,
3 dozen for use.
Pure cane graduated sugar,
for table use only, per pound Se.
All brands evaporated milk,
tall size cans, per can 12DSo.
Crown brand roasted coffee,
whole grain or ground, per ID.
25e.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

smother o. tAtny" We W. have lIiod
to % that voTy thing know Ne a.
sWef.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

$3.50 white gabardine skirts. beIted
models, . pockets. pearl button trim
med. Sizes % 10 30 waist MEASURE,
$3.50
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

$3.50 white gabardlne skirts. Of ex.
ira fine quality, shlrred back under
wide belt, fancy pockets, pearl but.
ton trimmed. Sizes 90 to 30. $3.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-23

Women's $500 percale house
dresses in medium light ground.
Sizes 80 to 46. $3.50.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-02-28
j. A. Rogers Passes Away.

Mr.. J. \. Rogers. who has for some
died last night about $50 o'clock ut
his home in this place. death resulting
from Rrights disease.
MIR. Rogers was about Sixty-Seven
years of age and. all told. had resided
in this community perhaps nine years.
For many years he lived in Texas and
once moved back to that state after
coming to BosSier Parish.
He was twice married and is sur
vived by five OF six children as a re-
suit of his first union. all of whom re-
side i'll Texas. His second wife. who
also survives him. and to whom he was
married about twenty-one years ago.
is the mother of Messrs J.. &. and
G. i. Smith, of this parish. and Mr..
q. {. Smith. Of Mississippi.
At an early hour this morning rela-
tives and friends left with the remains,
for Shreveport. and the interment will
take place in Il cemetery near the old
| home of the deceaSed-Irene, Texas.
MIR. hOgerS was man of commend
| able disposition quiet. unassuming
and inclined to be friendly-and was
| well liked wherever known. And by
all who knew him best his passing il
sadly deplored.
The writer extends coincidence to
the grieved ones and trusts they may
find comfort in the thought of his well
lived ana unselfish life.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-02-28
Emma Dots.

Monday. Feb. 2J.-Breaking land
and planting gardens seems to be the
order of the day.
Your reporter is Informed that Mr..
jim Logan's family is a-bed with lib
erty measles.
Some of our farmers are planting
Irish potatoes to-day. They are pre-
pairing to help win the war by eating
potatoes and other bread substitutes.
School began at Emma last Monday,
with Miss Overton Mckenzie. of Rocky
Mount. as teacher. A good attendance
is reported. Your reporter is informed
that this is to be IA nine-month term.
Mr.. w. A. johnson has installed Il
telephone with the Sarepta system.
\ new switchboard for that place is
expected any day. and when the sys-
tenn is fully organized there would
seem nothing to prevent its successful
operation.
The community was, greatly SurpriS-
cd a few days ago by the sudden mar
rage of Mr.. Roy Cook and Miss Susie
May Farmer. Miss Farmer will be
greatly missed in the social circles
around Emma. Mr.. Cook is IL prosper
Gus farmer at Sarepta. Their many
friends wish them long life. health,
wealth and happiness. GOOD EYE.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-02-28
From Corpl. John Meares.

Elsewhere in this issue of the Ban
her is published short poem contrib
uted by John Meares. whose home is in
Plain Dealing We feel that his North
Bossier friends will he pleased in read
ing his verse and his additional con-
tribution published below:
When | first came into the army |
thought it fierce and it was to GER
tain extent. because l was not used to
this kind of life. But now it is much
brighter than ut first.
We get the best of substantial foods.
plenty of warm clothing. good barracks
to live in. and plentt of cover.
may say | am in the 3:'s55th Field
Artillery. which is Il good place in the
army. as we have some :,-inch guns to
study and have to know every part Of
the guns and harness for the horses
as | am in the light artillery. Our
officers are of the best quality.
OF course, we do Il great deal Of the
infantry drills. as we have more time
ut our disposal than is required on
the guns
thought there was nothing to learn
in the army. hut cain readily see that
there is as much to learn in the army
as in civil life.
We have all kinds pf amusenents at
the y. NJ. {. AS, and we frequently go
to Little Rock. Also. we have theatres,
restaurants. pool rooms. cigar stands
and grocery stores just outside the
camp rgounds.sat Belmont.
AS | am going to the theatre to.
night, will have to bid you goodnight
JOHN j. MEAREs.
Camp Pike. Ark. Feb. Is, 1918.