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The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07
Death Lurks In Well

Monday morning r. p. Huston,
assisted by Geo. Il. Sisco and j.
Reichert, started the work OF
deepening well on c. c. Will
Jams place. Huston was lowered
to the bottom of the hole, which
was l05 feet from the surface, but
did not give his usual signal, and
when questioned replied in such
an incoherent way that the men
at the top at once became alarm
ed and hauled up the bucket,
at the same time summoning Mr..
Williams. Mr.. Reichert insisted
on going down and was finally
permitted to make the attempt, but
did not succeed in reaching the
bottom on account of the deadly
choke-damp. He was well nigh
snffOcated when he reached the
top. Mr.. Williams telephoned for
assistance while the men at the
well kept the air stirred as much
as possible by raising and lower
ing bundle of brush. A light was
lowered, but it went out at "A dis
tance of about % feet from the
surface. Mr.. Reichert made "a sec
ond attempt to reach Mr.. Huston
and was again overcome. By this
time a large crowd had congre-
gated and number volunteered
to go down, among them George
Walls of Colvos. Mr.. Walls was
securely roped so that he could
not fall from the bucket and was
lowered to the bottom and reach
ed Mr.. Huston. whom he found in
a STOPPING position with his head
down in the sand-fortunately
there was no water in the well
had there been. the unconscious
man must have drowned. Mr.
Walls succeeded III getting a rope
around him and together they
were hauled to the surface, one in
an unconscious condition and the
other almost in a state of collapse,
Efforts to resusicate Mr.. Huston
by artificial respiration were fin.
ally successful and he was taken
to his home west of Vashon. At
last report he was doing as well
as could be expected. He was in
the well about an hour. The gas
doubtless, at the extreme bottom
of the well where his head was
resting was less strong, otherwise
he would have suffocated.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07

"Girls and women are doing re-
markable work on the farms OF the
Western agricultural states and in
the East" observed George H. How
ard, farmer OF Iowa, who has been
making a tour of many of the farm
ing states, according to the Wash
ington Post.
"They have not only shown their
intense patriotism by responding to
the call for help on the farms, but
they have demonstrated an adapt
ability that has astonished most of
the farm owners, who had believed
that women were not fitted for the
heavier work on the farm.
Moreover, they have gone about
their work with enthusiasm and a
cbeerfulness that has made the social
life on the farms much more enjoy
able. have found that girls from
sixteen to twenty-one can do almost
as much work in the fields as men
who have been employed in farm la
Dor for years. They enjoy the free
dom and the perfume of the grow
ing fields, apparently, and they make
jolly job out of their work Most
of the girls have improved wonder
fully in looks and in physical condi-
ton.
"If the farmers in the future have
to choose their help, dare say
many will prefer women to men as
farm lahorers."
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07
A BRoTHERLy ACT

S. Hearst and family wish to ex-
press their appreciation Of the
kindly assistance given by brother
Odd Fellows and friends, a COM
pany of whom took possession of
his potato patch and dug and
sacked the spuds-about one and
one-half tons = on last Sunday
morning. Material help of this
kind will long be remembered.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07

Mrs. Gowan of Ellisport has the
sympathy of the community in
the loss of her daughter, who
passed away in Seattle OH Mon
day after a brief illness. Another
daughter and her husband are
seriously i'll at their home in Sc
attle following a visit to the Is
land with the hope of escaping
the influenza.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07
Aalt Sane prifts with arass rufta.

Sand is used for railroad embank-
mcnts In many parts of Holland, but
much repair TO the roanbed was made
necessary by the fact that the freshly
piled sand drlfted during the high
winds. To prevent this, tufts of coarse
grass have been planted along the
slopes, and as the roots spread, well.
sodded bank IS formed.-popular Me
chanics Magazine.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07

1t being impossible for The Re-
cord to report the tickets in their
entirety, only the offices and can
didates are mentioned around
which local interest seems to cen
ter. In. the list below the following
or,aer is observed: Congressional,
State Senate, Sheriff, Commission
er, Assessor, Prosecuting Attor-
ney.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07
LIBERTY BONDS READY

The fully-paid Fourth Liberty
Loan Bonds are now ready for de-
livery at the Vashon State Bank.
Holders are requested to call for
same at their earliest convenience.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07
Spots on Ruus.

Rub cnrnmeal into the nap and let
remain for two days. When brushed
the grease or mud spots will disap-
pear. Has also removed sewing ma
chine oil from silk.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07

A telephone message from Sc
attic as The Record goes to press
brings the news that Germany has
conceded to the terms laid down
by the allies.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07

Auto service -jitrcy for hire
go anywhere. c. Middling, Bur
ton. Phone Red 81. 3
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07

Neolin soles at Rendall's repair
shop, Portage. Black 1856.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07

Expert saw-fling and tim
smithing. Rendall's shop, Port
age.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07
GERMANS COLLAPSE
Next Congress Republican
BOTH OLD PARTIES CLAIM VICTORY
Incomplete Returns From County Indicate Republicans
Will Have Safe Maorities
Edwin ]. Brown in Lead for Prosecuting Attorney
Edwin ]. Brown in Lead for Prosecuting Attorney

Island
HadleyS, Sloan ).
Taylor 3, Bridges 6.
Stringer s, Mccormick ..
Smith s. Nielsen 5.
Hull I, Kelley 5.
Fred Brown 5, Ed Brown s.
Total vote, II.
Lisabeula
.tFailed to receive report.)
Maury
Hadley 33, Sloan 25.
Taylor 3S, Bridges 25.
Stringer 81, Mccormick -.
Smith 26, Nielsen 80.
Hull 10, Kelley 21.
Fred Brown 81, Ed Brown 2S.
Total vote, 70.
Quartermaster
Hadley 45, Sloan "a.
Taylor 40, Bridges %
Stringer A, Mccormick %.
Smith Al, Nielsen 81.
Hull AZ, Kelley %.
Fred Brown 46, Ed Brown 26.
Total vote. 81.
Vashon
Hadley 80, Sloan 80.
Taylor 55, Bridges 10.
Stringer 81, Mccormick 45.
Smith 81, Nielsen 50.
Hull 4S, Kelley "a.
Fred Brown So, Ed Brown 46.
Total vote, u.s..
The total for the Islands repr,
sents a very light vote.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07
Dockton

Dockton
Hadley 10, Sloan 80.
Taylor u, Bridges 2S.
Stringer II, Mccormick 10.
Smith 13, Nielsen 30.
Hull u, Kelley %.
Fred Brown IL, Ed Brown %
Total vote, 49.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07
Vashon

The total for the Islands repr,
sents very light vote.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07
Dolphin

Dolphin
Hadley s, Sloan Is.
Taylor Z, Bridges II.
Stringer Is, Mccormick I.
Smith 26. Nielsen ,.
Hull II, Kelley 10.
Fred Brown 16. Ed Brown 8.
Total vote. 30.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07

Cove
Hadley 80, Sloan %.
Taylor ~, Bridges 25.
Stringer As, Mccormick 10.
Smith SO. Nielsen IL.
Hull 46, Kelley is.
Fred Brown A, Ed Brown H.
Total vote 10.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-11-07
Burton

Burton
Hadley 46. Sloan 81.
Taylor 49, Bridges 80.
Stringer 81, Mccormick "a.
Smith SO, Nielsen 30.
Hull AZ. Kelley 80.
Fred Brown 49,, Ed Brown 26.
Total vote, S5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29
WANTS PERMIT TO OPEN
CHURCHES NEXT SUNDAY
Evangelistic Ministers Alliance
Appeals for Resembling Of Health
Department Order.

The National Evangelistic Ministers
Alliance Of America, at meeting last
night at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church,
adopted resolutions appealing to the
Commissioners and the District health
officer to open the doors Of the churches
on or before next Sunday.
The editorial Of The Star Of yester-
day. urging the lifting Of tho ban
against church worship. and the pro-
test Of Rev. DR.. Randolph H. McKim,
rector Of the Church Of the Epiphany,
and Mgr. Thomas, pastor Of st. Pat
rtcks Catholic Church. were Endorsed.
Addresses, protesting against the
closing Of the churches. were made by
Rev. DR.. S. P. 8. Hatchett, pastor of
Thessalonian Baptist Church: Rev. Dr..
c. B. Jackson. pastor Of Antioch Bap-
list Church; Rev. DR.. W. r. Down, pas
tor Of Mt Zion Baptist Church; Rev.
DR.. George W. Thomas Of St Johns
Baptist Church; Rev. R D. Bolts Of
Vernon Avenue Baptist Church; DR..
Juntus Smith. pastor Of Oak Grove
Baptist Church; Rev. Mr.. Newman Of
Trinity Baptist Church: Rev. Carter
Lewis Of Tenth Street Baptist Church,
Rev. James Grandson, Rev. H. u.
Pierce, Rev. Joseph C. Hackett, Rev.
Amos Hart and Dr.. 8. p. W. Drew, pas
tor OF cosnopolitan Baptist Church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29
DIED.

ARMSTRONG. On Monday, October %. 1918.
THOMAS HOWELL. beloved husband Of
Funeral from the residence of his sister. Mrs.
Errett Wallace, 1914 Delaware street, Chevy
Chase Nd Thursday. October 81. at II
BAILEY. On Sunday, October 27, 1918, at
M me A',s0m Training sshoHl St fa%l
Funeral from his parents residence, 235
South Capitol street. on Thursday; October
Interment in Arlington national cemetery
Relatives and friends invited. 800
1E ;e5: On Monday October %, 1918. at
only son Of Max Daniel and Alice Beck, at
their residence, 2349 9th street northwest
Funeral from his parents residence Wednes-
day. October 80, pm. Intezment Har-
mony cemetery.
BRoADUs. On Saturday. October 2s, 1918,
Will be buried Wednesday, October 30, at IL
o'clock, from his late residence. a24 Sd
street southwest. 90
1918, at $50 am. RALPH, beloved son of
Lucy ]. Brown, husband Of Marie Brown and
brother Of Mrs. Ruth Cumber.
On account Of illness in thes family, the funeral
L.
corner Sd and streets southwest, on Wednes-
day evening. October so, at $40 O'Clock.
Funeral private.
$40 am. TYSON T. BURKE, beloved hus-
band Of Alice Burke, devoted SON Of Come
Illus Burke and the late Sarah N. Burke:
9rother OF Eima Barge (nee Burke) Of 230S
Funeral Wednesday. October 50, at $50 p.m.,
from Wise's chapel Friends and relatives
invited to attend. 29s
BURNS. On October "A, 1913, 1T 2:2o a.m.,
at American Red Cross Military Hospital,
United States Military Aviation. beloved son d;
OF Mr.: and Mr. George q. Burns (nee Irv-
ingS; 2loe R street northwest. aged twenty
Notice Of funeral hereafter. 500
cAHTER. On Monday, October q. 1918, at
NOEL So Sys
Mary N. Canter (nes Johnson), aged forty
nve years.; Remains at SCOTS undertaking
Fune.sl tprivats) Wednesday. october 80, at
DoNNELLY. On Monday, October %, 1915, at
NELLIE. beloved wife Of John &. DonneIly
Mrs. Joseph o'German. Mrs. Frank McGovern,,
Harry Rafferty, and Mr.. James Rafferty,.
Funeral from residence, 1909 81 street north
west. Thursday, October 81, at Q am. Burial
at Mount oIivet cemetery. 500
DuvALL. Departed this life on Sunday, oc-
tober q. 1918. at 5:45 am. at his residence,
1871 Gales street northeast, WADE HAMP-
TON. the beloved husband Of Alice M. E..
Duvau !nee Donaldson). In the thirtieth
year Of life.
loved him, yes, loved him.
But the angels loved him more:
And they have sWeetly called him
To yonder shining Shore
BY HIS BELOVED WIFE,
Funeral from his Late residence Wednesday.
October 30. at am. (ohie papers please
c0py.l 20s
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CARDS or THANKS.

REAIE. We wish to expre1 our sincere
thanks and sppreciatisa to friends for their
Z ktndness and ympethy dHFins the iliness q
BHALE, and for the many beautiful naial
tributes at her death.
MR.. AND. MRS. RAYMOND BHALH AND
LEWIS H. LADD.
1E1RY. We wish To- express cur sincere
thanks and appreciation for the kindness,
sors e1esndsa sa1ins &. as.. an: ana a. TIE
beautiful noral tributes at the death Of our
beioyed wife and mother. EMMA 7; BERRY:
By HER HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER
pENHAN. I wish to express my sincere
thanks and appreciation to my relatives and
friend; f9r ta.ir Kindness; ~, y%p:shs and
beloved son. CHARLES u. ,DHNHAM.
HIS A0THER, MRS. IDA DENHAM
JOHNSON. We wish to express our sincere
friends for the blindness. sympathy spq noral
tributes at the death Of our dearly beloved
''ff IL 4 aaR sisT SGas za6 sRorHrns
PRYOR. We wish to express our sincere
thanks thanks and Appreciation to cur Isi.tisss and
my beloved wife. oLEvA PRYOR, and our
'as'''''''' H 1Ssass; AND CHILDREN. j.
RATHBuN. wish to express to my relatives
and friends my sincere thanks and apprecia-
ton for their kindness, sympathy and beauti-
full floral tributes sent 1t the death Of my
beloved daughter. RUTH A. RATHBUN.
EVA L. RATHBUN. .
SAUNDERS. We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to our relatives and
friends for the kindness, sympathy and
beautiful horal tributes at the death Of onr
beloved husband and son, A. EARLE
SAUNDERS. New York papers please
BY His WIFE. MOTHER AND FATHER. .
SEWERS. We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our relatives and friends for their
kindness, sympathy and beautiful floral trib-
utes at the death Of our beloved wife and
mother.
BY HER HUSBAND AND SON. LOUIS SIZE
VERS, AND SON.
THRUSH. We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to our friends and
relatives for the kindness, sympathy and
beautiful floral tributes at the death Of our
beloved daughter, ANNA THRUSH.
BY THE FAMILY. 800
WEED. We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to our relatives and
many friends. especially the B. Of L. r, and
E., for their kindness and their many floral
tributes during our recent bereavement
MRS. ELSIE b. WEED. MR.. AND MRS.
GEORGE n WEED AND FAMILY, MR..
AND MRS. THOMAS J. WRIGHT.
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Explosion Kills, Injuries Many.

PHILADELPHIA. october pa
about dozen other persons were in
jured. some seriously. In an explo-
sion yesterday in the assembling room
Of the Eddystone Ammunition Com
pany's plant ut Eddystone, Pa. The
property loss was not great The ac-
ddent was eaused by an electric fuse
blowing ont and ignitinE q quantity
OF high explosives >, 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29
Keep the Little
Tots Warm

Infants $3.50 and $l.Z5 SLID
Bathrobes. Special L
Pink and blue in floral designs.
Sizes 2 to 6 years.
Infants 1925 to $2.Z5 White
Teaze1down Robes, $I.95
For Wednesday only; some
finished with satin ribbon on col
lars and cuffs and pockets; others
with hemstitch finish; sizes and
2 years; all white with pink and
blue finish.
Infants 500 F1anne1ette
Skirts and Gertrudes, Sc
OF fannelette, finished with ma
chine stitching and scallop.
Girls F1anne1ette Skirts, Sc
In white and striped made on
bodies; sizes 8 to H.
Infants $5.95 to $685. White
Cashmere Cafes. A.95
Padded throughout and with hoods;
coy and warm
Infants $I.25 Flannel Ger
trudes, CSC
Skirts hemstitched and machine
stitched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29

America entered the war. attended
q dinner given in his honor here last
night on his return from the Italian
battle front. He wore three decora-
lions for valor.
Maj. La Guardia, who IL candidate
for reelection en- the democratic ana
republican tickets against Scott
Nearing, q socialist trained at Min
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cola. He went to France a. q first
lieutenant with the hrst contingent
Of aviators and was soon made a cap
train. Before leaving the Italian front.
where he was I'M charge OF the Amer
lean aviation school, he was commits
stoned . major
ssOur American boys" he said, ARE
praised most highly by all Of our al
lies. The American aviators are ex-
perts In bombing. They are fearless,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29
Prices on New England Spruce.

The price-hxing COMMITTEES Of the
existing prices for New England
spruce lumber until December /
abandoning. because of the influenxa,
the usual meeting with the industry
to agree On. prices tor three mouthA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29

courageous. yet cautious 10 . degree.
The Austrians had an idea they DOM
mated In the air, but We soon chang
ed that for them Our task was to
cover the territory from the .Tren-
tino to the Ptaye. and We did It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29
MARRIED.

sCHXQTT-LoRD. Mr.. and Mrs. Austin W.
ter GERTRUDE to Mr.. CARL F. SCHMITT,
Monday morning at Q O'Clock, by Mgr
Thomas g. Lee, in the Church of st. Mat
thew, Washington, d. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29
T,0o Bargains IL,
Wolfe BlOuSeS
At sc At sl.47

Dainty Blouses
of wolfe, organdie,
batiste, linene and
new novelty ma
teria1s; lace trim
med, self-trimmed;
many embroidered.
You will find all
sorts of collars
and neck designs.
Sizes Sc to 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29
DECORATED FOR vAL0R.

rMr. La Guardia, Just Bach From
War, Is Candidate for Reelection.
NEW YORK. October 2s-Maj.
Fiorello h La Guardia Of this city,
who left his seat in Congress and
Joined tho aviation service when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29

II pays to read the want columns Of
The Star. Hundreds Of situations are
filed through them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29
Results in Loss Of Appetite.

There is great diminution or total
loss Of appetite and a rapid loss Of
flesh. which frequently reaches thirty
to seventy-fve pounds for each twen-
ty-four hours.
In uncomplicated cases the fever
abates after six to ten days, and there
is a general restoration to health.
The death rate is relatively low dur
ing the epidemic of 1879 varying from
to per cent?, the higher rate oc-
curing amony city horses. The COM
plications are many and sometimes
serious. Among such are those of the
of the frequent complications, is al
ways serious, as it affects the animal
when reduced in strength and resist
ing power.
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form OF:|NF[UENzA
| FOUND AMONG HORSES
Disease Similar in Symptoms to
That Which Attacks Hu-
man Family.

Horses are subject to a sort Of in
fuenza, which bears no relation to the
disease Of the same name which has
affected the human family. It is
pointed out by specialists Of the De-
partment of Agriculture, however.
that the influenza to which horses are
subject resembles somewhat the symp-
toms and course Of Spanish influenza
in each instance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29

Tuckin g, en-
broidery, pleating,
fri1ling and ruMing
individually or col
lective1y m axe
them among the
m ost charming
models shown. All
sizes.
Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29

Women's $l.s5 to $3.50 81 IS
Fldnnelette KimonoS L
Cut very full, of fannelette in attractive
figured patterns, or plain colors of rose,
pink, blue or lavender; collars and cuffs
trimmed with wide satin ribbon, or yoke
styles with collars of self-material.
Second Floor. New Annex.
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Common in Large Cities.

Equine influenza is a common dis
ease in the large cities Of the country,
affecting horses which pass through
infected stables. The Department Of
Agriculture states that this disease
among horses at the present time is
under better control in all sections of
the country than ever before, due to
the work of federal authorities in
combating 1t.
The symptoms of influenza among
horses are those of fever. in some
cases. preceded by chill. There is
great prostration and depression of
muscular force. the visible mucous
membranes, especially those of the
eye, become a deep saffron, ochre or
violet red color, from which fact the
term "pinkeye" has been given the
disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29

Boys $1.25 to $1.65 Shirts
and Blouses, 6oc
Samples and seconds, in plain
white, neat stripes or khaki
color; madras, soisette or per-
Gale; collars attached or de-
tached; blouses sizes E to Is
years; shirts, 125s to IA neck
band.
Boys $3.95 to $!o5
Sweaters, $Z.45
Heavy weaves of gray, brown
or blue, with plain or shawl
collar; sizes Is to "a.
Third Floor.
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Women'S Sill & SIP
Walking Boots
zz ; :;5 e.? , :;s ! ! $7.95
for the Remod-
cling Sale, every one an up
to-the-minute style from our
regular stock. All are made
of the best kidskin and come
in pearl, battleship, field
mouse, golden brown or a
medium shade of Russia calf.
Choice of wing, cross, dia-
mond tip or plain toes, and
leather or wood covered
Louis XVI heels. All sizes
and widths.
Main Floor, Annex.
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Simply buy six records Of your
own selection and We win place tho
instrument in your homo at once.
In these times NO home should be
without the cheering influence Of
good music.
-PhenogFaph Shop.
Second Floor. Annex.
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$3.50 and $1,000 Fine Winter
Goats, $28.75
Of such materials as wool velour
and mannish coatings, in green,
brown, Burgundy, taupe, navy and
black, with fur or self collar, belt,
pockets and button trimmings; hav-
ing full guaranteed Innings.
$3.50 and $3.50 Genuine
Wolf Scarfs. $26.z5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29

Boys $40 Suits. Overcoats S7.45
and MdckindWS Special at Z
Suits in very good models of fancy
cheviot and cashmere; sizes to II years.
Overcoats, fancy mixtures, Russian
convertible collars; sizes 2h to 8 years.
Mackinaws, plaids, with slash patch
pockets; military styles; sizes to Is
years.
Third
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24

nently stationed thruout the country
are billeted with the French folks
and are getting an education they
could get in no other way. | en-
joyed the censorlng lot-glves
fellow an idea OF things as they APP
pear to the enlisted men in general.
| was ordered to school here Sun
day and am taking a Group Signal
Officers course. Much of II is the
same as the specialist course but we
are required to learn radio and | am
enjoying that especially, as 1t may
come in handy whether the war
should start again or not. 1t is a six
weeks course and | imagine 1t will
he carried out. Nobody knows yet
of course what effect the armistice
and final peace will have on the
schools and on the artillery officers.
While of course | am as glad as the
next fellow that the horrors of the
war are over, do wish | could have
gotten up to the front before they
finished. But there are hundreds
of artillery officers here who have
been over so much longer than | have
that wish the same thing so | guess
/ will have to content myself with
being glad that got to France.
Have run into a number of Off
GERS and men that knew, altho 1t.
Paul Keen, and Elec. Sgt. Farrar
are the only Ashlanders. Met Capt.
Chase of the 65th who has been up
front for some time but had only
lost one man up to the time he left,
want to tell you about the way
the finish of the war was received
by the French here but will have to
save that for my next letter. Am
well and enjoying life,
LYNN.