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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25

the 18th Corps (F,rench) also came in 70 meet him, and we inspected the long line for half mile or more His eyes were everywhere and how he smiled when the band played rag time piece. He asked me few ques- tions about the sanitation and health of the regiment, and said Very good" "A very good record" and his hand clasp is that if Q big live man: How we saluted as they drove away! A real man, and soldier.
 Your No. letter came yesterday, but I shall not attempt to answer it now, for I am tired after the inspec- ton, but felt I must write Of that while it was fresh in my mind. He is. wonderful man. .-+
 rs ,., T. May IS. !.
 It is beautiful day with plenty of white clouds in the sky. which make hiding places for gairplanes, and we saw part of a battle this morning. Puffs of smoke. and plane streaking it for the line with another in pur- suit. They are scouting, for there is a, movement of troops. and they wish to know what it is. s
 My lilies of the valley are very fragrant, and partly offset the odor of comembert on the floor in the corner. They are real cheeses, andfl wish I could send some home.
 Have couple of pictures of yes terday, but as it was a dark day they are not very good. Can yop see the
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is in. Him. I have but two thoughts; unmeasured love for my dear ones at home, and desire to do my duty, and so far I know I have made good. This is simply job that nobody likes. of course, but it has to be done. .
 Sunday Afternoon.
 It seems that Gen. Pershing sent communication to the men about Mothers Day." so they are all writ ing home today. Friday we saw some French batteries of artillery going up and some U. s. troops returning to rest. They passed in this village. The French were clean and dapper; the U. s. dirty and tired looking af- ter their six weeks stay. They surely looked business like. Of course bath ing facilities are bad at the front. Bad enough hefe, but practically none there. ,. When we go up we go to d sector that is fairly quiet at present.
 JOHN.
 l. May IA
 My dear ones:s It has been a big af- ternoon. The General has been here and gone. I have shaken hands and talked with Gen. Pershing. He has an eagle eye that looks right through you, and is every inch a soldier. He came in a Loco limousine with two aids. and was met by our lieutenant colonel and staff. consisting of Stuart myself, Dixon and Derbyshire. The rest are up the line" Gen. Linder of
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25

ter my mail. Physically, haven't been better in years. Got very soft on the boat and at -, but am hardening up again.
 Love to all,
 JOHN. May Il.
 Dearest Mother Now to answer your most welcome, letter. Mail from home means so much to a soldier. You wondered if I got that storm any where. We got two different days on the water that I thought were awful, but the officers said it was only a '.chonpy sea-" When a beat as big as ours goes down in the trough of a sea so that only the stacks and masts can be seen bS another boat pistol shot away. I think it is some sea.
 am all right now and expect to stay so. If anything should go wrong I shall be in good hands, As an ex- ample French sergeant who rooms next door in this house has just brought in a beautiful big bunch Of lilies of -the-valley.. They grow wild here. @ Sunday. Mothers Day.
 I salute you, dearest of mothers; and drop tear on this letter as I write it. It is tear of joy that I am able to do my part in this great work, as well as one of, regret that I am sep arated from you at. this time. It is a great experience. but I am sure will come through all right. God is with us. not "Gott init uns" and my trust
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
FAIRGROUNDS ASSOCIATION ELECTION
Miss Elizabeth Huntington Made De cdes to Conduct Same Number of Fairgrounds as Last Year - No Membership Campaign Will Be Conducted This Year.

made upon the people of the city Tor contributions to the various move nnents connected with war work that it would be inadvisable to make membership campaign this year. It IS hoped, however, that the members will not neglect to pay their annual dues to the association. There are three classes of members: Life members. dues $25; sustaining members, dues 70 yearly, and active members, yearly dues $1. Membership dues may be forwarded to the treasurer, John M. Lee, and will be very helpful in carry ing on the work of the association during the summer.
 Following the meeting of the asso- citation, meeting, of the directors was held and the annual election of officers took place as follows:
 President, Miss Elizabeth Hunting ton; vice presidents. Hon. T. c. Mur- phy, Miss Adelaide L. Butts; secretary Arthur L. Peale treasurer. John M Lee: directors, Miss Elizabeth Hunt
 ington, Mrs. W. H. Shields. Mrs. c. D
 Moves, Mrs. J. D. Hall, Mrs. W. H
 Palmer, Miss Helen B. Royce, Mrs Charles H. Osgood. Miss Adelaide l.
 Butts, Mrs. Willis Austin, L. o. Smith
 T. H. Beckley. T. c. Murphy, J. B Stanton. John M. Lee, Herman Alofsil | and Arthur l.. Peale.
 1 It was voted that the executive com
 mittee, which consists of the presi ] dent, vice presidents, secretary ant
 treasurer, be instructed to prepare plans for the work of the association ! during the coming season.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
Had Fine Care at HospitaI,

Sergeant Francis H. Keeley of Nor 'wich Town has sent the following let ter from lover there" to his mother. He has just been in the hospital for treatment for infammatory rheuma- tism:
 France, May 2s, 1918. My Dear Mother:-
 I received your letter and was so glad to know that you are enjoying good health I am out of the hospital, but I am still lame. That rheumatism is bad thing to have. I received fine care in the hospital and I hope that l will fully recover, now that I have got a good start I have been in quite a few cities and towns, and have travelled a great many miles.
 You can't imagine how glad was when I received your letters. I was in bed in the hospital when the first one came. It was inflammatory rheu- matism that I had the misfortune to get this time. My ankles, knees and elbows swelled up and I suffered d good deal for time But I seem to be getting along good now. A priest same to the hospital and I went to confession and then Sunday I went to communion. go to church every Sun day. So you see, mother, I am doing the best I can. I get awfully home sick sometimes. so please write often, as I am always thinking of home.
 haven't been paid in three months on account of being away when pay day arrived. But I still have some money left, as I brought $50 with me bought nice wrist watch while was at the hospital. It cost 50 francs and it's dandy.
 Tn regard to sending packages over here. I don't think that we can get permission to have them sent at all. It's a new. order that just came out. But have father find out at the post office, as the order may be changed I received Mary's letter also and I will answer it soon. We are very busy days. and nights I am very tired and don't feel like doing anything at all. [ miss you all so much and I wish I could see you once more. Give my love to all and don't worry about me as I am getting along all right now
 Well, mother. I will say good night and send you all my love.
 Your loving son,
 t FRANKIE
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25

color. Perhaps they do not put on eolors till this holiday. As-i
 I should be so glad to hear wo- man speak English again. The young CT men have their little private French Classes in the evening. on the door steps, and some Of them get along very well. but the English they get in return seems very queer and forced. Lieut.. was hit on the leg yes@ terday by a piece of grenade during practice, so we have had our first wound. Doesn't amount to anything but it gives him a wound cheyron.
 Some French Singhalese came tll:- eugh the other day and were wick ed-lookfng men Blacker than the blackest, many with slight heards like Zulu. and with long scars on their cheeks, (tribal marks) they looked very warlike. They look you straight in the eye when they salute. and are apparently we'll disciplined.
 Later: 1715 p. m.
 Joy of joys. Mail!! Nos. 2, 3 andx4 4, and two from mother have come! Had been interrupted half a dozen times in writing the previous pages, when suddenly in came Hannah with mail; and I have had a beautiful time since, reading. Call for retreat now sound ing. t
 g o'clock.
 Just returned from supper and smelled the lilacs blooming in the mayors yard; seemed like breath of home. 1 am so happy tonight af-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS What Eastern Connecticut Boys Are Doing In Various Branches of the Service.
Mike Adj Sees Action.

Private Michael Adj son of Joseph Adj of 96 Chestnut street, has seen considerable action on the front, ac- cording to the following letter written to a friend in this city:
 Somewhere in France.
 May 25. 1913. Dear Friend:-
 A few lines from a soldier who has been up and at them in and out for the last four months and I can assure you that it has been no picnic.
 Our first trip was very interesting, but the next one was more thrilling, with the bursting of G. I: cans and iron foundries, then once in a while somebody would yell Gas! and believe me you would hear steel helmets fly ing in all directions. That is only a mere trifle towards what was awaiting us After walking about 10 kilometers we halted. Then we were taken to our positions, where we had to stand too for the remaining five hours. That was continued until we were relieved.
 The barbed wire which was in front of us seemed to be moving all the time and before the night was done we ina agined that there was a whole regi- ment of Boche there.
 Although we boys were very much fatigued, there was no grumbling amongst us.
 The night before we moved to the trenches everyone had his hair cut short. but there was one especially who shaved it off, and I call him the Bald Headed Wop from Benzine Corner
 The enemy's planes come over quite often but are readily checked by our nti-airguns; have seen some good air battles, and some of them proved fata to the. enemy. ..... .-..-...
 I am writing this letter in she'll torn building, and there are more ruins in the vicinity.
 I suppose you know all about the battle a few weeks ago, so I need no go into details.
 Kindly excuse the pencil. as ink is very scarce, and remember me to al the bowlers. By what I've seen in th' paper, I guess I'd be s. o. L. bowlin. against them, and I haven't had ; dance since I left the Rose of Nev England. I do hope that I can com back and have a few more hops il T. A. B. hall. Do you see my dad yer. often? If you do, tell him I'm fine have just finished writing him a letter think I've mentioned enough, so close. remaining
 Your friend.
 MICHAEL J. .ALDI.
 P. S.: I forgot to mention the fac that I met Rip Morgan and have hear from Frank Rinella lover here" Todd happened to run across some of tn boys that were doing guard aroun there some time last winter. They ar in the same regiment. Bogue is stay ing with them and is in good health. MICHAEL.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25

A meeting of the Norwich Play grounds association was held Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the rooms of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce to consider plans for the coming season.
 Tn the absence of the president, Horatio Bigelow, Jr., L. o. Smith pre- sided. The reports of Secretary Ar thur L. Peale and Treasurer John M. Lee were presented. The work of the association for the vacation period was discussed and it was decided that it would be best to try and operate the same number of playgrounds as were used during the season of 1917.
 The report of the treasurer, John NJ. Lee. showed that the association was in good financial condition. Following is a summary of the treasurer's re- port:
 Balance on hand July 1, 1s17.. s1S.4S Received from National League
 for Women's Service ...... 45.7s Received from memberships. 51.O9 From city appropriation ...... 5OO.O0
 Total receipts .......... $59o.22 Disbursements.
 For supervisors s..,............ SSSl.CS For apparatus and incidentals 176.lS
 Total disbursements ....... SOILS Balance on hand June 24 .... $Ss.o4
 It was decided by the meeting that owing to the many calls that are being
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Shook Hands With Pershina.

surgeon of the .372nd infantry with tie American Expeditiohary' Force in France, has written several letters re- gently to his wife and mother here,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-25

Private Michael Aldis son of Joseph Adj of 96 Chestnut street, has seen considerable action on the front, ac- cording to the following letter written to a friend in this city:
 Somewhere in France.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-24
NEW DRAFT LIMIT
 PROBABLY IS-4O
Bv Extension Baker Hopes to Have 3,OOO,0OO Men in
 Europe Quickly.

Washington, July 24-While indica- tions are increasing to show that American troops overseas are proving q vital factor in the war, Secretary Baker practically has completed his new and enlarged army program based on clinching victory by bringing ont them aximum fighting strength of the country. MT. Baker said that this new plan involved an extension of the draft age limit both below and above the ages of 21 and 31.
 The plan, which will mean millions more in men and billions more in money. will be presented to Congress without delay as soon as both houses reconvene late next month. By that time Secretary Baker will have detail- ed figures showing the maximum mill itarv strength of the country neces- sarv to insure victory against any ef- forts the enemy may yet make.
 Approximately 100000 men will then be in Europe and provisions will he outlined for not only doubling this number in record time, but creating a reservoir of fighting forces from which
 may be drawn more millions, which will swell the American fighting strength far beyond any estimates dreamed of when this nation first be- Acarue a beIligerent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-24
PLAYED OUT LAWYER LOOKS
 LIKE NEW
All His Friends Pleased

For a long time he kept the secret of the wonderful change to restored health and recovery from nervous bI Ieak down, but at last because of the help 1t might be to his friends he thought 1t only fair to tell them, and now they are all like him, have 'come back" and feel like doing things,
 He took Phosphated Iron and it took hold of him immediately, he says he felt better right o8 the reel- and you never saw a more thankful and pleased man, he cannot say enough In praise of Phosphated Iron. He says it seemed as if his whole system just craved the Iron, it was absorbed 50 quickly, the color came back to his checks, his step had that old time boy swing and spring, while as for his nerves, the Phos- plates got right to work, cleared Up the cobwebs and befuddled brain, so he could think better and act quicker, his judgment was right again, he had decision that he lacked for years, no wonder he is a pleased booster of Phosphated Iron.
 MT. Professional Man or Woman MT. Office Man or Bill Clerk or Sten- ographer who is all in and feels that he is not sick and he Is not we'll, but who knows he is not right, Phosphat- ed Iron is just what you need. it will tide you over, put you right, you will feel "on the job" and work will be a pleasure.
 To insure physicians and their pa. tients getting the genuine Phosphated Iron we have put In capsules only, dc not take pills or tablets. Insist or capsules.
 Hindle's drug stores and leadins
 druggists everywhere.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-24

war has only just begun despite the successes which its present strength overseas have secured. The million men which Germany now knows have started from America for the battle fields will be expanded into 000,000 and beyond with this expansion of man power coming at an accelerating pace at time when the enemy will doubtless be feeling more and more the drain and exhaustion of persistent efforts to stem the tide steadily turn ing against her
 MT. Baker explained today that he had this enlarged army project plan in mind when he told the Senate Mill tary Committee last month that he did not favor having any move made to alter the draft age limits until his plan had been completed. He indi- cated at that time that If extension was required he would not hesitate to recommend in time for the coun- try to obtain the maximum fighting strength without delay.
 "When Congress reconvenes," Sec retary Baker said today, T shall pre- sent a plan which will involve in- creased appropriations, modification of the draft age and somewhat larger mobilization of our military forces The question as to the draft age linn it's is being studied to determine how we can get the necessary number ot men with the least interference with the industry of the country. I will recommend definite age limits.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-24
BETTER EXPRESS
 SERVICE COMING
Improvement by Sept. l on Government Pooled Lines
 Is Predicted.

New York, July 24.-For the bene- fit of the big and the little, the indi- vidual and the corporate shippers, who within the next half dozen weeks must use the express service of the country, the promise was given yes terday that by the first of September the service will be running smoothly and the cry of lost and delayed prop erty will be still.
 The promise emanated from the traffic department of the American Express Company, which in this re- zion of the Government controlled railroad and express service is the main stem of all the big and little ex- press concerns. which were amalga- mated as one lnetitution twenty days ago and placed under the control of William G. McAdoo as Director -Gener- al of Railroads. Already consider able headway has been made in the task of welding into a single efficient system all the loose and overlapping ends of the express business as it was in the pre-war days and within few more weeks the system will be fully organized.
 When the Government stepped in and practically federa1ized the express companies matters were at a sorry pass. The war had taken thousands of express employees and with the heavy strain placed by war freights on the railroads the business of receiving sending and delivering ordinary ex- press matter began to sag and bend.
 Trunks, boxes, barrels and paper packages began to disappear. Or when they did not disappear entirely they tarried long in transit, sometimes weeks, sometimes months. Thou sands of dollars worth of merchan- disc spoiled on sidings or became worthless through being kept at ter mina1s where express matter piled up mountainously upon undermanned and incapabIy manned staffs.
 The companies needed men and couldn't get them. Even If the mili- tary service had not drawn man from their equipment they still would have been swamped with a mass of business which piled upon them. And meantime they were in competition company with company, and the emergencies of this competition had created all manner of offices, officers stations, bureaus and transportation arrangements which helped to hold business, but showed on the books al a loss.
 What has happened since the com. panies all went under g. single contro is visible instantly in any of the ole express executive offices in the mum Der of unoccupied official desks. The officers all had, in the competitiv, days, duties which, while they wer, . vaaaable to the individual company never by any chance speeded a sui case or basket of peaches on 1t way. Now under MT. McAdoo tn, executives who used to sit at them art all as busy as bees, but their worl takes them into the rough and tum ble of express traffic management
 and the dust gathers on the polishe, mahogany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-24

gain his final objectives, will continue
 to have something the better of this
 war until the winter of 1918-19. Not
 to recognize that is to prepare for a German peace; to recognize it, and
 to determine to keep on fighting, is
 to prepare for the conquest of Prus- sianism and the conclusive peace of the world
 Among the American enlisted-men in the Lorraine trenches and along the ffring-line in the north, you hear no talk of Peace before Autumn"
 the only talk that you hear is talk of victory. Here, after many con versations with him, is what I be- lieve to be the point of view of the American enlisted man in France: We went into this war to smash forever Prussian militarism. Unless we smash that, we shall have lost the war. That being so, any compro- mise peace will be a German victory.
 Talk of making terms with a Ger i many not on her knees is treason. no l matter from what source in America. | it emanates. We are going to accom-
 plish the purpose that we set out to
 accomplish; if we weren't going to &C.,
 complish that, it would be a crime ever to have gone into this war. Our l spirit is the spirit of sacrifice; the spirit of a compromise with Prus-
 sianism is a spirit that would waste the sacrifices that we have made, are
 making and shall yet make-and,
 whoever he is, the man that turns l sacrifice into waste commits a sin
 against the Holy Spirit of God.'' Just now, it is the first duty of i every good American citizen to keep
 an eye on the Master.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-24
PEACE BEFORE AUTUNIN''
Contributed by Reginald Wright Kaufman to the National Security Leagues campaign of Patriotism Through Education,)

Contributed by Reginald Wright
 Kaufman to the National Security
 Leagues campaign of Patriotism
 Through Education.)
 It has been my fortune to pass the last nine months in France, most of the time with one or other of the allied armies. It is with amazement that, returned, hear talk of g. peace before next Autumn.
 The Germans-and the French know it-regard as one great battle the series of pushes that began on March 21st. They have divided their plans into four forward efforts; of these the first is over, the second in progress; they intend the second to be stronger than the first, the third stronger than the second, the fourth as strong as the remaining reserves can make it, and the whole battle to continue into November. As each of these efforts Is to be an attacking ef- fort, and as, in modern warfare, ad- vantage lies with the attacking force, the current advantage will be with our enemy until at least late Autumn and any peace proposed or agreed to LkIGdL I11110 WILL DS b pSdCS W1lH Germany in the ascendant. There fore, the cry of peace before Autumn is a cry for a German peace.
 Austria may be blown up by an internal explosion, and Germany may be unable to gather up the fragments. A military miracle may render pos sible an Allied counter offensive and shatter all the Teutonic schemes. Ul- timately, of course, the greater man. power of the Allies, due to the even tuaI entrance of a thoroughly train ed and properly armed and equipped American army will turn the balance and win us victory. But, so far as one may judge from previous experi- ence, the enemy while unable to