Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-08-22

The weather is a bit warm at times,
but pleasant. Have a large hospital
and many beautiful nurses. The city
is a pretty one, of some 100, 900 popu-
lation. We have two Missouri bands
that come and play twice a week each.
One is from Kansas City, and one from
st. Louis. They were formerly militia
and have not been over long.
The English and French people
seem surprised at the Americans
~pluekiness as soldiers. There are none
to compare, they say. Our officers
are Of the best. Practically no unit is
not to be complimented. The huns
say we are too "fiery." And our gains
are so noticeable that the enemy is
losing his confidence. One incident |
shall relate Of a German colonel who
was taken prisoner" who said Gin
good English) that we were opponents
only after Germany was worn and
practically defeated; but a young ma
rine with a point Of the bayonet In his
scab stopped his raving. They seemed
to hardly realize an allied force attack
ing them and forcing them to retreat
in disorder. While we were doing this
good work. other Americans were do
ing equally as well.
This next drive will determine the
end, either for another year, or not. II
is only a matter of time, il seems.
With the wonderful work of Red
Cross, no n suffered a great deal. The
next six months will see the compile
ton Of more railroads; and this will
put an end to shortage Of supplies,
that have heretofore been greatly
hindered by the shortage of French
transportation.
] learned that crop conditions arc
good with you folks, and that although
fairly alive with the war spirit that
you are not needy. Suppose YOU
work is big on the branch at this sea
son; but it is even worse on the east
local.
hope that all the boys will be left
IN the service of the company-that
they will not be needed. Give my re-
CARDS to Sheet Iron and your crew,
also doc" Edwards. Suppose you
and Woody Thomas have seen a few
ball games down in the city. Guess
Heck" and doc" still visit relatives
in Chicago? Suppose Friend Clampit
and wife are still running the DAILY
Mail"
l have received no mail since leaving
the States, so I am not familiar with
late events. Lots of ball games in
France and England. The people are
learning the game rapidly. Many
pretty maids in this city. We are kent
pretty close, so see only those who
come in this side of the walls.
Was more than lucky not to receive
wounds before coming back; but the
Lord was with me. / had two ma
chine guns turned in my direction
while was carrying one, also a
wounded sergeant back, that we had
captured. But | was too skinny Chin
side to them for them to hit me. Had
the pleasure of big shells exploding
near me, wounding comrades, but es.
capped with only a slight shell shock.
suppose my third time will proye a
charm, as ! have been in two sectors
where terrific fighting has taken
place.
How is your fathers health this
summer? My best regards to him and
brother Tub" Suppose VIM still
tells funny stories. i,
Wen, shall appreciate more than
ever a position, also a home and conn
try when | return. Will be full Of big
ideas. VIII cut the bull and "finis."
Best regards.
am yours fraternally,
(PRIVATE) C. W. RUPERT,
Base Hospital No. 81, Anglers, France.
N. b. Suppose | am still attached
10 the 45th Co, 9Th Reg, U. S. M. C.
Address nc there, please. G. W. r.