The Robesonian., 1918-12-09
WITH ROBSON SOLDIERS.
u,me BY Christmas-S0me Menu
ssep Patriotic Fires Burning.

..-ss-unGence OF The kOcesonsan
1'ra-rp Jackson, s. c., Dec 3.-Guess
.,s ;,tis az home are looking for US
49,. .rcr. And their looks snail not
- - ga.n, as we are expecting co
10 here now IN a very short time.
:. ,ss oeen announced (non-ofiicially) |
..a- sacn anu every man viii have
..s 80. ,cance co eat Christmas dinner at
.cr,a. 1nG rhaE has made many a man
ssl rccG. There was time that Il
,-,a-y lne was at his best for he had |
A,-.-e ahead Of him. That future
aas led by the signing Of the arm
',-.rs asc month. Now the fellows
90 -,a- zhere IS no chance OF going TO
Erarcs 4nG they are wanting co get
5nrs. 5oweyer. they are holding out
---r 1ileir work for they
.saryg mat any old horse can
.r-s- 4 race bUt It takes a thorough
srst 70 finish. Work Is going on in
,.-sg- s7v.e as 20 tlscnarging men. OF
7s,,-ss z ,cCkS slow for the fellow who
:sss ~c5 Know how much red tape
.,s-s =, dzaachec CO d discharge. But
= nv estimation II IS going on AT a
rsrv .ac.c rate. Lots Of officers have
s-ea,,v ceen discharged anG the en-
fs-sc nar are on docket for their ex-
g-;-a-iQns. But this is not the idea
ard --rrcse OF my letter al all.
nd VOC nave j good THANKSGIVING
s-r-e-' What would yCu think Of a
.,.t.e- having one OF the best Thanks
c,y,rE timers ne ever are and right
tsre = camp AT his own mess hall
Jrt-e for yourself:
THANKSGIVING menu. supply Co. 1ith
regiment. T. \. r. D. Camp Jackson.
Rca<C Turkey
Mashed Potatoes
Creamed Asparagus
Pumpkin Pie
Lemonade
OYSTER cocktail
Brown Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Plum Pudding
Cosse
Dressing
CaHGsec Vans
Celery
Apple Pie
Fatima Cigarettes
Now how much better was yours
This IS not for boasting so much as i
is meant 60 show the folks back hons
that they need rot worry about the
eats for their sons IN the army. Oul
mess hall was decorated with holly
mistleroe, and other greens, with {
large fireplace IN the center which
gave the appearance Of a real grea
big home and It really made some O
the fellows thinks that the arm,
\ wasn't so bad after all
Witnessed sight q few afternoon
f, ago that will be remembered a lon;
time by ne and also by the officer
that saw the same. Il was time 70
4 retreat. TIE band was in readiness
20 play the Star Spangied Banner. Tn
different batteries were al standin
a. attention with the commanders 6
salute. There were five boys beCwee
tna ages Of : and Is years pIayin
around the band stand. waiting TO Sc
newspapers after retreat. At the frs
note Of the National anthem one DO
tcoloredl. about 8 years of age, cam
to attention Immediately, took off h
cap and held it over his heart and RI
NAMED perfectly still until the Ia
note had died away over the hills. Ii
next day a. the same place, the san
boys were there and through the i
fueuce Of this one little colored boy
patriotic act and respect for the cou
try in which he lives, al the boys Ii
time came co attention and held the
caps over their heart. Now the que
ton is: What influence caused th
one little colored boy to act as eve
loyal person should, The officers w
saw it have discussed it, and ma
have concluded that he must have b
brother in the army who had be
drilled into respecting the colors- HI
many colored boys, or even white DO,
and older ones, too, in Robeson coun
would have done as they did? j
because we have won the war, do
let patriotism die Now IS the til
it should be more rigidly enforced
the homes, schools and everywhere
Sergt. H V. BROWN