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Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
THE
Mess Kit
"A Dish OF
CHEEKY Food
For Thought

1T is no little thing that is taking
place in our lives today, rather 1t is
Something so big and enduring that i
must crowd out the common and trivial
sands ~ men, young, surrounded by all
that life holds Of present promise and o.
future hope, giving up all they have and
ali that they hope to have, a single word
has been spoken, the simple call Of duty
Whatever Of pain. Of sacrifice, may
still be demanded Of those who have
gone, of one thing they must remain
assured; our love, our admiration, our
faith Is all with them. What they have
done makes all that we can say seem
trivial: II is not by word that we shall
even try 10 apprase their deeds. They
have not failed us. Insofar as we are
abs we shall not fail them"
the above lines were written just after
this country entered the war and are now
recalled by the wonderful spirit Of hos
pitafify Of the Augusta people. No place
hi tho United States has witnessed a
more generous treatment OF the enlisted
personnel than here ut Camp Hancock.
And YET there are very few who would
have you believe otherwise
Here IA q letter which We received
afr sending message Of thanks to a
family In Augusta for pleasant evening
spent at their home.
I1aar Friend:
We are very much pleased to know
TINT you enjoyed your evening at our
horne last week TO know that the boys
at camp are made happier In any way by
spending a few hours with us makes us
feel as IL we are doing something worth
while, and any of the boys who are viii
ing TO come and take us as they find us
and not expect any formality about their
entertainment are quite welcome when
ever they are III duty and feel like
dropping IN for n while. All we expect
lis That they will conduct themselves as
gentlemen, which. am glad to say, they
hava without exception, and we have had
numbers Of them as our guests
Whenever you feel like you would like
to come over do 80 and II you should
happen to strike there when we are out
for while you will find the latest IL
Illustrated papers In the swing on the
front porch. Make yourself at homo until
We return.
Don't wait for d special invitation or
for another party. you win be welcome at
any time you may have an opportunity
To call. More than likely you will find
some Of the soldiers there as we have
anywhere from two to dozen or more
almost every day or evening.
Sincerely yours
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

after having won Two and lost one
game, the 35th Is re- organizing the
ball team. We look forward to the
boys giving good account OF them
selves soon.
Speaking about speed. do not over
look the fire team Of the 35th. They
answered the call with the real Ma
chine Gun click. ready to fight the fire
fiend as gallant as any hero on the
field Of battle
It seems to have been the general
opinion that the temperature has been
just 3 degrees hotter than where the
ice trust cuts no ice. Question:
Apparently the sit down get up
exercises have a tendency to alter dis
positions of some men in camp. the
35th Company in particular group
would be mild way of expressing it.
Cheer up, boys, every cloud has a sill
yer lining.
AS Plato so recently" said. the far
Their we depart from a given point and
proceed in a direction to the opposite
or words to that effect, we are looklns
forward with much gnsto to the time
when our band shall be "instrtunentar'
in helping us make merry. Carry on,
boys
Sergeant Emanuel, Corporals Naulzin
and Hawley gave a week end party
entertaining Buglor Berlin in Aiken
5, c. Last Sunday the party returned
after having spent an exciting after
noon and evening among the gay and
giddy throng that gather in the Little
Metropolis each Sunday.
AS precautionary measure against
missing reveille. II has been reported
that Private Baum has taken II upon
himself to rise at 1880 a. m. Well.
private, it is better to be early than
late, The boys say it was all a Joke
II Lieut., Cushingham leads his men
in the future. through the Hun lines
as fast as he goes through the camu
chairs in the Orderly Tent, the writer
sees no cause for the next draft call
At that rate it should have been done
by now.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

This, Machine Gun men. Ii the welcome
that has been rendered us. II you have
had any other experience just become an
expert at forgetting. Try to forget all
the unitind acts-r-the deep wrongs of the
1ifney driver. the mean words the bitter
disappointments. Just let them GO for
get them. and the memory win become
quick and alert TO remember the things
worth remembering.
Lets have your experiences. The
Mess kit VIII welcome all short poems
ard rhymes touching on the happenings
on tho field or In the tent. especially In
wiling notes of pleasant evening spent
IA the homes Of Augustana.
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Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
Forty Sixth Company
Burstings

II some Of our X P.'s continue the
practice Of reporting 10 the Mess Hall
late we won't have 20 worry about our
wood supply The bang Of the axes
gives us the feeling 81 assurance and a
ready large pile q chopped wood stands
in our street. "a monument TO those who
so kindly failed to forget their duty.
Over the top boys with the best Of
luck
sake duck.
We have II our Company A former ball
star Of whom We can be proud. 1t Louis
J. Sheehan Naturally being an ardent
fan he tried TO discover PLAYERS in our
COMPANY He found many who euJoyed
the pastine but only ore real honest to-
goodness player. In the form Of Prt Oscar
r Steele. Judging by the way 1t. Soee-
nan handles the bat and Pri Steele clips
onto he bail. we know We could have the
Championshin Team in Camp were il
possible to find others here their equal
BOYS Get out nights and inject some red
blood into yourselves by playing Amer
ica's game.
Apparently the minstrel act at the Wells
on Saturday night amused our c, @.
officer James O. Deto and 1t James I
CasseI The smiles which marked their
faces proved that the. were enjoying the
act immensely.
It's not very often that we hat music
to put us to sleep hut the opportunity
was ours Saturday night, Corp. Joseph
NJ. Dworshack's typewrwiter fairly hum
med all night long We believe he was
PLAYING a selection from Tewes master
piece ooh. tits nice to be a company
clerk, but its easier to lay in bed
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
On This Line Hdq. Co.
M. r. D.

Major Wiley l.. Dixon. u. S, Army,
was relieved Of his present duties as
Adjutanf Headquarters. M. Training De-
partment, M.G.TC.. and was assigned
10 take command of Training Group No.
Two.
Second Lieutenant Stanley r Brewster,
rs S. Army, was announced as acting
adiutant TO take up the duties Of Major
Dixon,
Cook Edward Cook "a man always
should live up to his namel is quite a
Etndent az the muses., Have you seen
him glide around the ballroom Of the
Leuwood New Orleans jazz did II.
Sergeant sill has gone on a furlough 10
his estate at Pekin Ill., The boys VIII
cure have q huskinR hee when Dan re-
turns with the harvest
The busiest tent at 6;io a. m. is No. Z,
Sullivan and Haines trying to beat each
other out for the last place on line.
Lieut., Brewster is voted the busiest
man around these headquarters He is
certainly an example Of efficiency In
filling the duties Of acting adjutant- =
pid you notice our Company Com
nlander and Operations Officer Oft for
Savannah on their holiday, smiling radl-
antly for the joys that the morrow held,
sust ike two schoil boys, II was ever
thus
One Of the most expert opponents Of
the rifle. and who Is sustained by our
boys IN khaki Over there Is Captain
Owen NJ copelin. Harrisburg Pa, must
certainly point with pride to this man
Tor his diligent work he's been attached
to the staff Of Col WiClSham
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Ser l. Weld we are pleased to say is
still receiving letters that really ought
TO be sent by parcel post and what with
always talking about .akipg a trip to
4 lovers lane we surmise that our poor
sergeant is suffering from the big sick
ness.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

And speaking Of our trained Sea last
week we sent some copy to We editor and
our little flea hoped in the envelope
knowing little fieas as we do we were
not embarrassed when she hopped on 80
editor and proceeded to make meal
out Of him. SIZE was absent for several
days and when she returned looked
triie disruptedIt might be well to add
that our copy was not run last week.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

We call our flea Ethel because she
reminds US of girls Of The same name
We are teaching her typewritins s(
that man can be relieved for thu
front
Angels. Harriton, Clouds, blue sky, tenn
perament, Sans Chapeaux Mt Wilson
observatory Herpereide, distant hills lack
Of concentration. Furlough
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
Ninth Company Hold
.Surr1pfuous Banquet

The boys OF the ninth company first
group were treated to . sumptuous ban.
duet Friday evening, having >as their
guests their commanding officer Major
Whiting.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Pvt. Grams jealous of the success we
are hoyiug with our trained fea is
coaching squad Of ants to take the sand
out Of his rife
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
GROUP6

Pvt Timothy J. Walsh, our far famed
water guard. is suffering from a boil on
his right arm. We were sad to note that
this prevented his attendance to his reg
ular duties last Saturday morning Cit
away from the water No one can con-
sole Tim for the loss of his regular Sat
ufday mornings sport Of Rushin the
can.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
GROUP q
Headquarters
Fourth Group

Major Rogers must be pleased to find
so many Of his men have bought Liberty
Bonde--he makes a special trip TO the
Main Post Office for each nd. G. Q.
Group 4-Deliver TO address only. Regis-
tered MaiI)
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
Keep the Gun Firing

There is a rumor that the first grour
has the best instructors. OF course we
should do, we waited for others to find
out for themselves. letting the good work
speak for itself.
This is all uue to the untlring efforts
Of our supervisor, Captain Smith, of th'
IN work and play that a Smith must b,
on top and taking all for granted we are
glad that Captain Smith is the Officer
who has the supervision OF grouH one in
struction.
It seems that no matter where you &c
you see men that can be easily dis
tinguished from men Of other groups by
the smartness Of the salute and the clich
Of the heels when an officer passes by
whether uuexpect eddy or not the click Ii
always there This click was put theN
by Captain Smith.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

The solemn rites Of k p. seem to have
found strict followers among certain pri-
Yates in this outfit.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
GROUP 3
Clicks From the
35th Company

After having won two and lost one
game. the 35th Is re- organizing the
ball team. We look forward to the
boys giving a good account OF them
aelVes SOON
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Sergeant sill has gone on a furlough to
his estate at Pekin H. The boys viii
sure have husking bee when Dan re-
turns with the harvest
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

tai is calIad9
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

1t seems to have been the general
opinion that the temperature has been
just 3 degrees hotter than where the
ice trust cuts no ice. Question?
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

The busiest tent at 6;10 a. M. Is Ne. Z,
Sullivan and Haines trying to beat each
other out for the last place on line.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
MOVE INDUSTRY
IS An ESSENTIAL
Pictures Recognized as a
Medium for Education;
No New Theaters.

washington. D. c. Aug. 24.-The
movies are essential
That the motion picture Industry,
In all its phases, has been recognized
as essential was announced today by
chairman Baruch. OF the war indus
tries board, who said this action had
been taken in line with general Crow
der's ruling under the work or fight
regulations.
Has Educational Value.
Recognition Of its value in afford
ing an education medium for the
great masses OF the people, as well as
a wholesome cheap means Of recrea-
ton. governed the board in placing
them upon the preferred list for pri-
ority.
The extensive use Of motion pic
lures by all war recreation agencies
also was considered
No More New Theaters.
The erection Of new picture thea
tiers. however. VIII not be permitted.
during the war. Saving Of materials
used in the manufacture OF films sew
eral CO which are essential in the pro-
duction Of explosives, viii be effected
by a ruling OF the board that only one
negative may be taken Of each pic
ture- The industry also has been
sailed upon TO institute other econo-
mics in materials, chiefly tin and
iron
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24

ttHIRLS" and manual labor" These
OUords were used together more
as a jest than as a statement OF fact
only a few months ago. but now it is
an entirely different story. The girls
OF today have their real place in the
worlds war work; work that requires
Drawn and endurance and means
eight hours a day at the lathe and
press with the whirr and clatter Of
shop machinery heretofore attuned to
the masculine ear alone.
Specialists who know. claim that
there is no reason why women cannot
do much OF the work which, before
the world war. was considered as be-
ing impossible for a woman DR..
AIosher. one OF the country's leading
specialists. says there is no reason
why women cannot develop their
muscles to a point wher they Will
equal those Of the other sex IL they
only took as much exercise
Considering these things. there is
nothing surprising in the unexpected
adaptability shown by western girls
who are making giant strides In
trades heretofore closed to their sex
Such a girl is Peggy Belts, member
Of the Redmond Follies. now AT the
Crawford, and a true type Of western
girl developed by the western sun and
wind till she is physically able 70 step
in and do her bit at work that would
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
SHOULD DEFER NONESSENTIAL
IMPROVEMENT OF UTILITIES

Washington, D. c.. Aug. 24.-Every
extension Of a street car line, electric
lighting system. water main, street
paving or other public utility enter
prise. not absolutely essential to the
war. should be postponed until peace
times, said the governments capital
issues committee in a letter sent to-
day 10 all state public utilities com
missions.
These state bodies were urged also
10 remove from public service corpor-
atlous. If possible. the necessity OF
carrying out contract or franchise
obligations which might be dispensed
with in The war emergencv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24

have caused her sex to stand aghast
a year ago.
Peggy is going to be a mechanic
Not a futile, tinkerinE kind Of me
chanic, but a real one with a genuine
knowledge of auto mechanics And
when she really knows these things.
Uncle sam is going 10 give her a real
Job over there" where she can do
what used 10 be called a mans work
but which can now be called with
perfect truth a girls work.
There is no rOval road 10 the pro-
fession OF automobile mechanic It
REQUIRES hard study and much work.
a lot Of il being work that smears up
the students hands and arms and
face, and clothes and everything with
grease and oil But she is showing
remarkable grit in her studies. No
motor block is too heavy for her to
swing out Of the frame, no rear axle
housing is too greasy for her 10 wash
with gasoline until the gears are
clean and shining. The mysteries Of
ignition and the self starter are a
necessary part OF her education and
she is making rapid progress along
these lines as we'll
I only hope" said Peggy. that
when I finally get my commission and
am established over there can
work on aviation motors as we'll /
believe that 4 motor mechanic offers
one Of the very best fields for girl
who wants to be OF service to her
country during these war times The
work is fascinating and II makes
you feel that you are really doing
something"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
.F0LLIES CHANGE;
.MINSTRELSSO
Redmond Company Offers
New Bill; Negro Minstrels
for the Texas Grand.

The current attraction at the Craw-
ford theater. "Over the Garden Wall"
viii be staged tonight for the last
time. and. commencing with tomor-
row5s matinee performance and con-
tinuing throughout the entire week.
the Redmond Gollies will stage "Daz-
zling Dora" described by the praise
agent" as "a tuneful musical melange
in two acts and containing 90 percent
joy" IN the cast will be seen Ed
Redmond, Peggy Belts, Marvin Ham
mond. Bobbie Deane, Irene Noblitt
Joe kemper. Ed Young, Hoyt Smythe,
Eddie Mitchell and the bevy Of sing
ing and dancing maidens.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
BIJOU-ALICE BRADY.


Alice Brady viii be seen at the
Bijou today and Sunday in her sensa-
tional screen success. The Ordeal OF
Rosetta" The star plays a dual role
OF great contrast Rosetta and Lola
Gelardi are twin sisters. but entirely
/ different from every standpoint: the
one is blessed with all the virtues, the
other is possessed OF the basest ele-
ments in human nature.
The Ordeal OF Rosetta" satisfies
you as only q thrilling tale, superbly
acted and artistically produced. can
satisfy you
Permission was secured to photo
graph the members Of the cast enter
ing Sherry's, the famous resort Of
gourmets and epicures. The interior
OF this gorgeous restaurant was re-
produced, with the aid OF numerous
pictures, in Miss Brady's studio, and
the audiences which will witness The
Ordeal Of Rosetta will see what Is. 70
all intents and purposes, the very res
taurant itself See il today and Sun
day at the Bijou.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
GRECIAN-FATTY ARBUCKLE-

Fatty Arbuckle, Mabel Normand and
Al St John viii be seen at the Gre
clan theater today only in the scream
ing Arbuckle comedy. Fatty and
Mabel Adrift" This is a riproaring
ccncoction Of mirth. thrills and
beauty
In addition to the Arbuckle come
dy, Marie Walcamp will be seen in a
thrilling racing drama, The Whirl-
wind Finish" There is always a fas-
cination in stories OF the racetrack.
and this fast action melodrama OF
the race course will not fail TO please.
This is a splendid Saturday pro-
gram Of picked short subjects and is
highly recommended by the Grecian
management The prices today are
% cents for adults and cents for
children.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
New $50 Mileage Book
Is NotD on Sale mU. S.

washington. D. C. Aug. 2f.-The
new $50 mileage book, good for 1000
miles on any railroad in the United
States. by any number Of persons. now
is on sale at all ticket offices, the
railroad administration announced to-
day. Mileage books. good for 500
miles and costing SIS. will be ready
for sale on September To-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
nm NJ. n. WEssON AOvER.,

News has been received by CLAUDE
Lawrence, 517 First National bank
building, from Capt Miley B. Wesson,
well known FL Paso physician. that
he arrived in France about a month
ago with the American expeditionary
forces.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24

Mamie Araua, a nine year old boy,
was found lost at Seventh and FL Paso
streets Friday night and sent 10 the
police station, where he remained dur
ing the night. He was picked up by
officers Louis Oden and J. A. Wilson.
His home had not been located Satur-
day morning at 10 o'clock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
STOCKMENL LEAVE
SECTION
Relief Plans Considered
for Those Stricken
BY DRY Spell.

Austin. Tex. Aug. 24-Judge ]. f
Carl. Of san Antonio. secretary Of the
state council OF defence, has con-
ferred with attorney general Looney
in an effort to devise plans for Civ
ing assistance to the drouth stricken
citizens Of western Texas. As a re-
suit Of the conference, judge Carl
said It had been practically decided
to call a meeting OF the council to
be held here shortly. with view Of
taking concerted action which may
have the effect Of affOrding, at least,
q measure Of relief
Judge Carl said that, according
to information he has received,
many Of the families and stock
men are rapidly leaving the
drOuth stricken region for more
favored portions Of Texas
The council. as a body, has very
little funds which could be made
available for any assistance on q
large scale. There are over $50 coun-
ties affected by the continued drouth.
Judge Carl said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
HELD on BURGLARY CHARGE.

Francisco Rodriguez. arrested by
the police, is alleged 10 have entered
the home OF Secondina Rodriguez on
Fifth and South Oregon streets Fri
day night and ransacked a bureau
drawer and piled Up all the contents
in the middle Of the floor. When the
woman went into the room to see
what was happening. the man got
behind the door and afterwards es-
capped into an alley. He was held by
officers Louis Oden and J. A. Wilson
on a charge Of burglary
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
wIGWAM-ExTRA coon BILL.

There is an extra good bill today at
the Wigwam- Billy West will be seen
in a new comedy called Straight and
Narrow" This is one OF the best pro-
auctions that he has made. There is
another Of o. Henry's charming
stories, "Springtime a Ia Carte" and
Toto, the hippodrome clown, Will ap-
pear in Fire the Cook
Tomorrow the Wigwam will show
one OF Charlie Chaplin's most famous
comedies, Caught in a Cabaret" This
is a reissue and the print is new. The
title of this oldtime favorite has been
changed 10 The Jazz Waiter" for the
reissue.-AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
TNVTTEs I'd CRoss PAY1TENTs.

The accounting department Of the
second Red Cross war fund is endeav-
bring 10 keep up the 10 percent col
Iections and asks the cooperation OF
al who have made pledges" said Miss
Ora z. Chester -As yet there is $40
900 10 be collected. but we feel sure
that the people Of FL Paso viii make
good their pladges. as they have al
ways done"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24

The Statue Of Liberty is a credit
to FL Paso. Your Kodaks should be
a credit to the statue. Bring your
Kodaks TO US to be developed and
they viii be. 10c is the nominal
charge for any sized roll.
Fcldman's-As It should be done.
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
Needs Are Urgent.

It is not likely that funds appro-
priated under the drouth relief law,
would be utilized, as the law speeifi-
calIy provides the manner in which
counties may obtain the benefit OF the
act The money IS loaned 20 the
counties at a low rate Of interest to
enable the farmers TO get funds with
which TO buy seed, and nearly $780,
600 has been thus loaned out Of the
S2.00O.000 appropriation. The needs
now seem TO be more urgent than
the buying Of seed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24
To HOMESTEAD
LARGE ACREAGE
1851 Acres in Colorado
Withdrawn From Routt
National Forest.

Washington D. c. Aug 24.-Under
a presidential proclamation announced
today. Ss,sT1 acres Of land in north
western Colorado are withdrawn from
Routt national forest and made sub
Jet TO homestead entry IN advance Of
settlement. The land become subject
to homestead entry after 9 a m. Oc-
tober II. and to settlement or other
disposition on and after october p.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-24

About s0.034 acres are for coal
classification. but open TO surface
homestead entry. Some OF these tracts
are reported Of apparent value for
agricultural purposes
Lerner's School Shoe2 last longer.
ADV