davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-10

Uncle Sam must yet be intending
TO carry some soldiers across the seas.
When he gets that string of 90 trans
ports ready, it will be hard to keep
the all busy,-unless we are going to
Russia. May be that's the program.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-10

My Work" remarked the dentist.
is so painless that my patients often
fall asleep in the chair while | am
operating"
Hum! That's nothing!" retorted
his rival. My patients nearly all in
sist on having their pictures taken
while ! am al work. in order to catch
the expression OF delight on their
faces. '-Tit-Bits
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-10

And so you are the noble fellow
who rescued my wife at the risk of
your life? asked Mr.. Tightfst. "Take
this shilling, my brave fellow, as an
expression of my thankfulness.
The Hero-All right, guv'nor, thank
ye, and then he added softly: "You
know bettern do what your old girls
worth. ''--Tit-BitS.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-10

Foresight might make us talk differ
entity, but with present knowledge of
the situation, we would send the big
gest army possible into Russia to help
save that country from Germany. 1t
would be done without delay.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-10
OFFICIAL ORGAN CRISP COUNTY

There is quite bit of satisfaction
for one to derive out of reading OF
the manner in which the British sea
plane operators keep tearing up Ger
man works on the Belgian coast at
Zeebrugge and Ostend.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-10
FALL OF ODESSA.

How comedy has been interviewer
with tragedy in the story of the Ger
man sweep over Southern Russia since
the signing of the peace treaty at
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-10
Members of Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively
entitled to the use for republication
of all news dispatches credited to it
or not otherwise credited in this pa
per and also the local news published
herein.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-10
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

THOS. j. McARTHUK. M. D..-Special
Attention to Surgery and Gyniecology
Cordele, Georgia.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-10
PENTECOSTAL MEETING
SCENE OF SHOOTING
ONE REPORTED FATALLY WOUND
ED IN DESPERATE FIGHT AT
SUNDAY SERVICE.

Valdosta, Ca, July S,-(Special)
The story of desperate fight at
Pentecostal meeting held in Echols
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-10
WEEKLY.

Communications on all topics pup
lished when not too long and accompa-
MED by full names and address. Not
responsible for views of contributors.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-10

OR. 3. DANIEL, Internal Medicine and
Physical Measures, such as Electro
thierapy, Hydrotherapy, Vibration
Light Treatments, X-Ray, Etc. Cor
dele, Georgia.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-10

L. L. DAVIS, Attorney-at-Law, Office
Phone 100, Cordele, Ga.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-05
GERMAN FORCE is LANDED
Forty Th"usund Men Take Positions
nt Tango, Finland

IpNpDE. Apul 4 Tho force
landed by the Germans az UauFo.
FINLAND t4 reported iu Berlin
,ffpiu statement Yesterday com.
priecg forty thousand mon under
Gaucrul SnyuUx. according 20 th"
'outpl News correspondent ~ Coz
pD"htg"n toloRraphlug Wednesday
The artillery equipment of th"
force rs 500 guns with . 600 machine
IfHrH
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-05

A drive is to he made for workers
for the Saturday morning hours Mt
Red Cross headquarters. Hereto
fore little has been made Of these
hours for the reason that they are
an incOnvCuicnt time for tho home
maker. However, the women IN
charge think there is opportunity 10
form large class ~ teachers and
high school girls ana II is hoped tho
response to this cal win hc such
az to guarantee the making OF scN-
cral hundred dressings
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-05
U-Iloats Have Rad Week.

PARIS, April &C German suhma
riues did not sink any French steam
ships last week nor were any at
tackled successfully Eight fishing
vessels, however, we're sunk by thc
enemy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-05

We can almost hear tho cannon
booming The comparative iuur-
tiyity for the past few months has
ceased and millions of mon. among
them thousands Of our own flesh
and blood. are engaged In a lie and
death struggle. Germany has
launched her long heraldcd Attack
and is hurliuE unhcard Of Masses
against the western line The
Italian revrrses last fun and the col
lapse OF Russia have enabled our
enemy to concentrate his fun force
and to strike terrific blow AT the
line which the defenders Of liberty
have stretched from TIA" North sea
to Switzerland our armies are fac
ing the most serious crisis since the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-05

The high school unit which is
working under the direction of Miss
clara kimhali yesterday returned I
dozen towels, 25 many tailed
bandages, so muslin envelopes for
front line parcels
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-05
CHARLES CHAPLIN TO
VISIT TULSA MAY l
Worlds Greatest Comedian VIII
MaLc Talk in Intorcst OF LIB 4.
crty Bond sale.
NOTED EDITOR SECURED
Mr. RItlc,igC or CinCinnau Also Win
Help Campaign Here With
SpCCch April 10.

oh sec, bows and girls ~ Tulsa,
isn't this immense
Run here. Sktu6ly IIucE Finn,
Tom Sawyerg Becky sharp. and all
you kiddies OF ru'sl, and l.stcn'
Charlie Chanlin's coming 10 Tulsaf
Yesstrcc Charles Chaplin. hissclr
in the living flesh. with his world
famous derby. wulkiug-canc and
minstrel slab shoes-- and his world
renowned mustach"'
Isn't 1t Just too good to be truce
Yes, sir, he's surely coming And
he's going to make a big speech at
Convention Han and t,n You all
about eycrytning,--all especially tell
q. you about Uncle Sans Liberty bonds
ara why everybody must buy one or
two or dozen, or as r'any as they
are able.
OF course. YOU ylntn know when.
We'll feIlcrs Just stick this date away
in your hat nnnd:
Nav I, 1918.
That's A. Don't forget n. OF
course you wo1' And ~ course It's
not necessary for ,ou 10 hc at the
train to see him Como in.'
Nou1l be- there. won't YOU. skin.
nav Absolutely,
Rut II YOU 30 go the train YOU may
not get To- hear him speak for the
hail will be iamwad by tlic time YOU
get to N from tho railway station
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-05

by the world from Mr.. Renedtc,
last night is s,lf- -evnl,nstorv-
"Washinrton. Aprn 4 1919.
Tulsa World
Tulsa. okla.
Il have h-an advised ny 4. G..
Horucr.- chairman or the speak
Cr'S bureau of the rhird Liberty
loan. that my rcquoFt for Charley
Chaplin 90 visit Tulsa has been
granted. both ny the bureau hcro
and by +. D. Nerlctto OF the Kan
sas city bureau
according TO Mr.. Chaplin'S
itinerary at this time. which Is
subject 10 miner changes he Will
hold meeting n#Oklahoma CITY
ON May ! Dud arrive tn Tulsa at
G.2l that evening for night
meeting. aud ro 20 Wichita. Kan
Dwcr X. benedict"
Or course, Convention hail lsuf
going to br bIr enough Gr Tho
crowd that will flork 90 tho hal. 4,
see ana hear the highost.pr.acd lr.
tor m history Every kddIr I'm Ttl-
sa Will Dee there 20 500 fncIr f,,or.to
And the grown .ups viii ha., to cot
nm early Nav n they heat ibrm io
tho seats
nor.I,. Al Hole,
''I. 4. '.I''uEl l's also had Il hama
'' "ihEinE 'h'piin =" Tulsa We'd
h'ad'E hEhi ho wired Mr. N"rleIte,
lIi""h az the Np'hkef'S bureau al
Kansas tIlAr protesting against tho
way nus bureau was routing all the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-05

tho unit represented by ~ members
made % srnt irrigation pads
Trinity Episcopal church sont 80
women to RED CROSS headquarters
ycst'rdHy Co sew aud make surgical
dressings
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-05
FRIDAY, SPECIALS
FROM OVERTON'S

These offerings emphasize the value giving of
Oyerton's Quit BUSINESS Sale. You may buy as
much as you like today of Friday Specials.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-05

20 OF the baby bond book hls
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
DEATHS

WILLIAMS. March 10. SARAH l., widow
Of samuel II. Williams. Relatives and
friends invited to funeral services. Wed
:. =. m. 1850 y. Sartain st. Int. private.
WILLIS BENJAMIN T.. hushand Of
Mary Theresa Willis, aged ~, Relatives and
friends, Holy Name Society, u. V. NJ. SOdal-
ity, invited to funeral Thurs. y. m. High
ron Hiu, .. IN. Remains, may be viewed
Wcd.. aft"r y. m. > Linden ave-. sharon
Hill Int. Holy Cross Gem New York pa
.wIi.soN.-.March 10. sALLIE T.. widow
Of Thomas II, Wilson, aged 80, Relatives
and friends invited TO funeral services. We'd,
2'3O y. m, Iawnhurst. Fox Chase. Pa.
Train leaves Reading Terminal :23 y. m. .
Ncwtowu branch. for Walnut IIill sta. Int
WITH AM.--March 10, MARTHA. wife Of
James wltham. Relatives and friends IN
ctcd TO funeral services. Thurs. y. M,
90GG +. Susquehanna ave. Int. private
North Cedar Hiil Gem. Remains may be
wRiGHT-Marcn Il, at aai7 ritawatcr
st. SOPHIE L., wife Of Edmund r. Wrisht
Services and int. private. Friends may
view remains Thurs. 70, o m.
YARNALi, = March Il, SUSAN WAT
son, vito Of William $. Yernal! and dsug4-
Watson. Relatives and friends invited to
funeral SiTth.day,,, ~ y. m. 40 Chestnut
St Int private Please 2W,t 1fTTr;, 1Twrrs ,,,,
K6@sslinEer,. wiz Of Albert Zttcr. aged 20
'rn,,rs $50 n m. S"i2 Franktord ave.
TI0mcehurG. REQUIEM hlch mass st DOM
irir's church 10 a. IN. Int. Most Holy Re
zORN-Warch 10. JULIA -mee HIotius,
widow of Phip Horn, aroh u. Relatives
and friends invited to funeral. Thurs, .
D. m, 3ilI w. Montgomery nv. Int. private.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CATERER is wanted to open n drsi-c,.--.
restaurant in a high-grade apar,m.t ttcian
containing ~ suites fully occupied. d,u,s.s dnuu.
room has never been opened For yu.m.tml
particulars address NJ al, Ledger Centrsl
10000 AT per cont wanted by Tnan,,..1
turing corpora tion; amply protentsd c, ~.
Ledger Office. ~ii,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13

HIGH. GRADE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
Accts. machinery or cost cXp.. $4,000:
aCcts. and systcmatizers. head bookkeoper
and cashier bookkeepcr hotel auditor over.
seer payroll timekeepins departmen $4,000
office manager. charge bookkeeping depart
mcnt; correspondent handling detail, pri-
vate secretaryshin official large corporation
stenographers. s25 to s35: cost exnert fac
tory organization. good openings for office
and factory executives efficiency college and
technical men: superintendent on corstruc-
tion: mechanical engineer steel and con-
cretn work: craftsmen. take charge three
mechanical craftsmen, wages TO $500;
woodworking foremen machine shop fore
man, superintendent mill. foreman factory
delivery superintendent. labor foreman,
head stockman. head shipper and traffic man.
three licensed engineers. wages to $40 Tn.
usually good openings for high school grad
yates and college men. Absolutely no en-.
rollmpnt. charges. Booklet and bla n,;
gratis. $50 S. 11th. Est. same locality
since 1897
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
HELP WANTED-MALE

YOUNG MAN. about rs years IN office Of
manufacturing company uptown; state age,
experience. II any. and salary expected.
Address p. o Rox 5sT6 North Phia,
ASK for the Atlantic Refining Co.'S rep.
resentative. Third noor. 1h2l Arch st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13

GIRl. .S-Steadv all-year-round work for rirls
and active women In a modern up-tO-datc
Phila. girls on account Of close proximity to
subway. Barring, Lancaster ave. Darby
Spruce, Baltimore ave. and Spring Garden
bridge surface lines. Operators wanted in the
assembling department, where the work Is
light and clean. For further informa tiOn ca
at factory or by keystone or Bell telephone
Nd Ford, care II. 4. Paiste Co. 32Ol Arch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13

BUSINESS SERVICE COMPANY
BOOKEEEPERS-Mac shop. s35: fac
tory. s25; produce s25: general $40 10 s25.
CLERKS-ShinnnE s000-s1O4O: s12 to 500.
CORRESP' ENTS-Oils. s25: sales, s2O-s25.
DRAFTSMEN-Str Ftnnl. s200 olec 5000.
1901 Land~Title Building.
CLERKS and st"nogs wanted by y. s. Govt
good nay. easy hours. rand advancement:
file anplcatio now and rrnnore yourself for
ono NJ 'hnen rosltinre NJ oi3 led. Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
HELP wANTED-MALE

MAN AND WIFE wanted Japs or white
permanent position; out OF town: April I
do entiro work of family Of g man must he
able To drive ear; references require d.
Applv 132 Ledger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE

OFFICE EXECrTIyE OF WIDE EXPERT
SItPERVIsIXG AND ot'FicE MhNkGE-
MMlEiNT. ~, INVITES NO CoRRESPoNDENCLl y;
APRIL /. 545, LEDGER CENTRAL.
MAN wants steady or part time laboring Job
on contract & 2U7 Ledger Office
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
HEATING

SAVE COAL-SAVE MONEY "a.
Monroe Pipeless Heater burns 25ec to w
less fuel than ordinary stoves and furnaces
Furnishes more heat. Air constantly In eI'
cuation, keeping house COW and comfortabe
MAkIN-kEL.SEY HEATING. 1927 Ftbert y
MAkIN-kELSEY HEALTH HEAT better,
cheaper than hot water or steam; pure
fresh air with normal humidity. 1927 Filben
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13

STENOGRAPHER first class: some knowl-
edge engineering: ability TO read blue
prints: splendid opportunity; good salary:
give age. experience. references. P. o. Box
STOKER OPERATORS wanted: good nav:
steady work. Apply Public Service Elec-
trif Co. BurnGtOn, y. !.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13

YOUNG LADY for clerical position in Ac-
counting Dcn1rtmcrt Apply in person tn
Mr.. Price. Public Ledger Co., 9th and
Chestnut sts.
YOUNG LADY wanted. with some knowledge
Of drafting Apply William Foster. 1908
n 3lst st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

WANTED-Childnurses butlers, housomen.
Mattresses parlormaidS laundresses
,chambermaids, seamstresses combination
girls for chamherwork and children house
work girls. with reference. Apply at once
Mrs. Kane, 51l S. 18th st. Spruce 340I
WANTED - Cooks, chamhermaids, child
nurses. Miss Rose Dougherty, 1918
Girard ave.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13

MARKERS AND ASSORTERS: GOOD SAL
ARIES FRAHEE POTOMAC LAUNDRY.
18TH AND ID SITS. WASHINGTON. II. G..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
FOR SALE

BABY COACH. Bloch make. latest 1918 mod.
el, reversible gear, special SIC. so; value 40.
conn line. Miller. 604-08 s. Cd. Omen evss
BILLIARD AND POCKET TABLEs, new
and 2d-hand bowling alleys and suppiies:
phonographs and automobils tires Bruins.
Mlck-balke-Collender CO. 1902 Arch Of.
BILLIARD TABLES BOWLING ALLEYS
RoSATTO- O-BARRY-STREET Co. 2o2 q sTH
BLIZZARD; pool. comb't'n. 2d-hand, bought
SOLD. rented. exch,d. Keafer, 320 0irard av.
HATS OF every descrip. remod. Leona Ha,
Snon. OO6 Arch. sue. Blake e. Co. WaL219R
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

STENOGRhpHER Wanted, stcnnerap phcr
and typewriter FOR offlCr. experienced:
larg" Philadelphia hotel. salary $50 pcr
month: good future; excellent SURROUNDINGS
regular hours: good meals: no Sunday work
make spplica ton in own handwriting,
sta ting age, experience and reference. pl3G.
Ledger office.
WAITRESS. experienced. with reference. IS
Mrs. Charles Hart, Wallngford. Phone
Media 6lO.
WARD MAID, S2i pcr month and board.
University HOSPITAL. $500 Spruce.
YOUNG IADlES--Sovcral Young ladies or
women for clerical work, permanent no
sition and chance for advancement; Saturday
half holiday; some knowledge of typcwrit ing
shorthand not needed location near Way ne
Junction; implication In writing. = 2OG.
Ledger Offce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
CARPET CLEANING

oAUToMATIC CARPET CLEANING co :
Preston 2i0s 0Ist. 1879. West 50os D.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
OLD GOLD

OLD gold. silver, platinum. plated wsrs, r ~ ~
Eat. 1917. J. Il. Clark. refiner. so7 sanee-s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13

ACHINISTS-First-class lathe hands. IA
miliar With repairs TO pump and engine
narts. Atlantic Refining Co, Employment
DEPARTMENT Atlantic gate. s,44 Passyaink,
MAN-Large business concern desires the
services OF n man who has specialized In
mathematics and is capable Of Gna,yzing
ment. Reply. stati 'sge. experience and
SALARY expected. P 2oh. Ledger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES
BUSINESS Opportunities

NEW and second hand bicycles Tire, a, n,
up. Andrew y. Eirchett. Ena 81 o,d w
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
STAMPS AND COINS

STAMPS. ALBUMS AND SUPPLIES
rHrLA. sFAMP sTs iI-Gc e.. .s'ilsfss..'ii,TH y !. s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
BUSINESS PERSONALS

MENTAL LIFE OF DELAWARE ~
YOUR banker, then sec me. ass
FRANK L. HARNESS. sos Bailey RIA,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13
AUTO sUPPLIEs-REpAIRINc

fIiIl.A'S LARGEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP
we can repair your auto no matter how
nsd tne accident. Shop equipped 10 make
pHrLs TOT an makes cars. Radiators Repaired
gear gear cutting. cylinders bored Quick serv.
AMERICAN GARAGE AND REPATP Suop
;;T7I-- ~ ~; LII LOCUST. Race 2i5.
VULCANlIlNG AND USED TIRES
PIERCE, 1927 PARAMOUNT AVE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-13

corps of help desires sumner nnsi ia arse
note noseI or club msnager; best references; scs
Sess SSessopied 20 handling large and small num-
baltlmore, Md. 'e s"'
SiohES and apartment newly constructed
u,ea vre ana hpsrtinent building; 2 stores,
porous resort; offered at less than present
.ost 10 ouiid liberal morigage Arrangement !
70 responsiblo buyer. u 34O, Ledger Centrsi
lNcoRPoRATE
Expert Corporation and Financs Con;n,nv
% Drexel bui'ding, Incorporates aud or.
RseReeitisr1 e sxcspttonsi usrif, - S''e1
. Is;lI;j;
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-07-20
LATAH COUNTY RECORDS

w DTRobert H. Chapman to F. J
Chapman, $1,000; lot /, secs. 1910:
W..
R M-Wm. M. Humphreys to VIM
Rogers, $3.50; SW1-4 NV IA, NV Ia
SW IA %; NE Ia NE IA 32-40-4
w.
A S-Oberg Brother Company, au-
thorized capital stock, $4,000.
Decree-George Drury VS.. Julene
M. Hanson, ct al; N IL NV Ia 49,
1872, sold; $2136, to plaintiff; 1884 to
each minor defendant; $214 attorneys
fee.
Referees DeedEH. Melgard ap-
pointed referee in above action, $4,000
cash for N 1-2 NE Ia 1892.
w D-Georgc nrlry to Lille NJ.
Deary, to Homer E. Estes, trustee
for Julene n Hanson, Hans Hanson
Klara A. Fla 1son. $500; above.
C M--F.-anl IL. (l;.ine to Lisie
Mfg. Co $685.; / drilling machine,
100 feet steel drilling and sand line,
ETC., 2 no .scs.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-07-20
LOCAL w. C. T. u. HELD ITS
ANNUAL PICNIC WEDNESDAY

The Woman's Christian Temperance
union held their annual picnic in the
park kon Wednesday. There was also
a short business session.
A report of money made during the
Chautauqua week showed SAC cleared.
The union wishes to thank all who
helped in any way to make this pos
sible. Ten dollars of this was donated
towards the electric fans for our SOL
der boys in the hospitals, and 500
was appropriated toward other work
Some of the money goes towards the
support of French orphan.
A fine program was rendered, in
which the Loyal Temperance legion
rendered valuable assistance, both in
song and recitation.
A very able paper was given by
Mrs. Anthony.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-07-20
News from Khaki Bows

Mrs. G. L. Kippen, of the Inland
hospital, Moscow, is in receipt of the
following letter from her brother,
Thomas B. Plunkett, Co. B, Both
engineers, with the American expedi-
taonery forces in France:
''Dear Sister:
/ finally got your letters and also
one package; and oh! what treat it
was. l have had some exciting and
varied experiences since / got here.
Lave been to the front and was ('shell
gas woundedO i. CEASED and burned
with mustard gas and phosgene, but
am O. K. now and going back in
Sew Days Here is what l developed
from the phosgene: Laryngitis, bron-
cnitis, perynitis, and from the mus
tard coryouctivitis burns on hip and
side, right and left knees and left
temple. l had just recovered from
this and was doing fine when / was
taken down with P. U. O.; j. e.
trench fever" but am feeling fine
now, except sometimes / get pains
under my shoulder blades, which feel
as though there was something pull
ing whatever is in me at those par
ticular spots. / was wounded, as near
rs can remember, on the 18th of
March; but thanks to the splendid
work of the British Canadians and
our hospitals. i
l am in fine shape and will be I
carrying on in few days more. /
cannot speak too highly of the med
ical service here. One is treated just
as though the whole war depnded on
his particular case, and l will never
forget my experience in the first C. C.
S. was in; it happened to be one of
our allies stations, and happened to
3e the first real honest-to- goodness {
Yanls' they had ever seen, and !
eemed to be curiosity. They would 6
.ather around my cot and ask the
aost comical questions. They seemed
O think that we are different form
human being, and they could not
ave treated me better if had been s
n angel just dropped from heaven, F
lstead of dirty, lousy, trench-worn L
vank.'
Sherman was right. 4Wsr is hell" a
pcially this war; but one thing that d
res me the most good is the action j.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-07-20

of our men under fire. Sister, have
yet to see one Of our soldiers who
cared a snap Of his finger for the
enemy fire. Why, they go along at
their work talking and joking with
the shells bursting all around, just as
though they were thousand miles
away from the front. Men who you
were positive would weaken never
winked an eye. OH it's grand, / tell
you, and Fritz will rue the day the
'Yanks' came into the war.
We have got him beaten seven hun
dred ways, and his ground forsaken
and advances lately are like the last
death struggles of a stranded whale
on a sand bar. He can kick up an
awful fuss along his whole length and
flop his tail a time or two, and Of
course anyone who is in the way will
get hurt; but the whale never gets
and after a few desperate
which are as hard as they
ZIG s1AuiCSo, Hc 1Audily cAPucS Will d
shudder of his gigantic bulk and is
eft decaying monument to the utter
of struggle, no matter
low fierce or desperate, against the
will of Him who governs all.
When this war is over, which will
'e soon, will come back and see to
verifying. With all of my love, /
m your devoted brother,
TOM"