davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1919-01-19
WAR WORKERS
ATTEND DANCE
First Affair of Season Held
at Raleigh by War Risk
Association.

War workers as social butterflies
danced the hours from to IL
o'clock away last night at the
Raleigh Hotel at the first dancing
party the Allotment and Allowance
Association of the War Risk Insur-
ance has held this winter.
e. c. Brown. president of the So
ciety, and Marie Downey Werner
social secretary. were in direct
charge. The honor guests were Col.
Henry G. Lindsley, director of the
division; Capt .Rennick, assistant di-
rector. and Capt. Barton, assistant
to the director.
Those who acted as hostess were
as follows:
Miss Mary L. Boyd. chairman; Miss
Piepenbrink. Miss Ethel d. Mason,
Mrs. Jenny l.. Krug, Mrs. Jessie c.
Edes, Mrs. Blanche S. Carnahan,
Miss Ruth Harper, Miss Lillian l.
Clabaugh. Mrs. Margaret Woodall,
Mrs. NJ. f. Weston, Mrs. V. z. Ba-
con, Mrs. Louise Morrison. Mrs. Ger
trude Biden, Miss Mary z. Stewart
Miss Margaret Orr, Miss Helen Dun
nington, Miss Man L. Blackshear,
Mrs. Savinia R. Kelly, Mrs. Ella
Fales. Miss Helen Harvey. Mrs Anna
Hicks, Miss Navarez, Mrs. Ethel
Turner. Miss Sarah I. McCallum. Mrs.
Vera Williams, Miss Z. c. SWEET,
Mrs. B. P. Marcy. Mrs. Maysie J.
Steele. Miss V. Richie. Mrs. F. Peters.
Mrs. Jennie Brodway, Mrs. Estelle
Sadler, Miss Ruth Benton. Miss Mar
garet Nicholson. Miss Louise Pace.
The following members of the organ
ization served as hosts:
Mr.. VIM G. Bowman, chairman; Mr..
Benz. Taylor, Mr.. VIM c. Mcwade
Mr.. Henry G. Evans. Mr.. l. Nelson,
Mr.. A. J. Clark. Mr.. Samuel W. Lacy,
Mr.. Ralph Dorrity. Mr.. Joseph Dona-
The Washington herald., 1919-01-19

Digestive troubles ruin the compiler
ION. The sour, fermented, gassy con-
tents poison the blood. draw the cor
ners Of the mouth, rob you OF sleep.
give the face that hungry. haggard,
mournful expression in the morning
and you are tired all day. 1t Is not
what you eat but the fault Of diges-
ton that hurts. Eat anything you
like and let StuRrt's Dyspepsia Tab
lets digest your food. tone your stom-
ach. supply your blood with norish-
ment. then good looks. a healthy ap-
pearance and bright eyes will soon re-
turn. Get a 51-cent box Of Stuart :
Dyspepsia Tablets at any drug store.
They are real health makcrs.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-19
Deficit in Last Quarter.

The deficit was created largely dur
ing the last quarter of the year, the
report declares. for the last nine
months being $126,T73.52.
President Ham declared that while
the company had enjoyed the great
est volume of business in its history
during the last year the cost OF opera
tion had increased enormously. This
condition had become acute during
the last few months owing to the
awards OF the War Labor Board and
the great increase in wages resulting
therefrom
The payrolls of the company for the
year amounted to s249S. 1892. it was
stated. an increase over the average
for the three-year period before the
war of 1893. 5000. During the last
three months of 1918, after the in
crease in wages resulting from the
awards of the National War Labor
Board had become effective, the wages
increased from 1891, SIS to s763, So. co.
or over 81 per cent.
Gross earnings from all sources
for the year 1915 have increased 81
7S9, 1856 compared with an average
condition for the three years imme-
The Washington herald., 1919-01-19
Jamaica Ginger Only
Hope for Thirsty Ones

Boston, Jan. "Jakey"-old-fash-
ioned Jamaica ginger-is coming into
its own in Massachusetts, The high
cost OF whisky and the coming Of
national prohibition is the cause.
According to the police in several
localities individuals with a chronic
thirst are limbering up on Jakey in
preparation for the day when alco-
hol. as such, will be prohibited.
Officials declare that by the time
prohibition becomes effective legisla-
ton will have been enacted to pro-
hihit the unrestricted sale OF jamaica
ginger.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-19
No Accident Week Opens
on Railroad in Dixie

Atlanta, Ga. Jan. S.-B. L. Winchell
regional director of railroads, tonight
appealed to all railroad employees in
the South to make NO Accident
Week" a complete success.
The eyes Of other regions are upon
rs. and we must not fail" his tele-
graphic appeal read.
Beginning at 12.O1 n. M. Sunday, all
railroads in the South win endeavor
TO operate for one week without an
accident Of any kind. The object Of
the movement is to train employees to
exercise greater precaution in the dis
charge of their duties.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-19
Pork Prices Remain High.

chicago, Jan. 1s.-High pork prices
are here to stay for a long time, F.
w. Waddell, of Armour & Co., chair
man OF the pork and provision COM
mittee of the Food Administration de.
clared tonight. He based his view on
the expected great demand of needy
Europeans. He attributed the pres.
ent glutted hog market to over-pro-
duCtion last year
The Washington herald., 1919-01-19

highest places in the Legislative and
executive places Of this govern
ment" said Mr.. Taft.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-19

In days Of old important document the abdaton
have changed and when
written document sealed with
hereby all the future
OF tn and
commander
Amerongen, % November 1918.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-19
RAILWAY TO ASK
RAISE IN FARE
ON CITY LINES
Present Rate Prevents
Proper Efficiency, Says
President Ham.
DEFICIT OF $l76,455.5S
Annual Report Shows
Company Lost, Especially
in Last Quarter.

The Washington Railway and
Electric Company will request the
Public Utilities Commission for per-
mission to increase the fare on its
city lines.
This announcement was made at
the annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the company yesterday.
At the present rate of fare 1t is
impossible for the company to prop
erly perform its obligations to the
public in the way of service, ac-
cording to President William F.
Ham. No statement was made con-
cerning the rate of increase that will
be asked.
The present board of directors
was reelected: Milton z. Allies,
Charles ]. Bell. Woodbury. Blair, D.
]. Callahan, Julius Garfinkle. Allan
c.. Hoyt, William F. Ham, William
Loeb, jr., Clarence F. Norment,
Charles A Spalding and Col George
Truesdell.
The board OF directors elected the
following: Milton Z. Allies. chairman
of board of directors: William F.
Ham. president: Allan G. Hoyt. vice
president: S. r. Bowen, vice presi-
dent and secretary; A. NJ Fisher.
treasurer; A G. Neal. comptroller;
William L. Clarke, assistant secre-
tary-Treasurer
Executive Committee Reelected.
The executive committee, consisting
of Mr.. NoTment. chairman: Messrs.
Allies. Bell. Blair, Truesdell and Ham
president eX-oficio. was reelected. NO
! changes were made in the legal ana
operating STATS of the Railway and
! Potomac companies.
The company announced payment
of per cent dividend on common
stock for the year. President Ham re-
ported n deficit OF S7s 1858, showing
1 that we have failed by said amount TO
earn the dividends paid during the
| year"
Results Of operations for the past
year were announced as follows:
Gross earnings from operation. ...... S'0S w VI
NTsselIaneons income e.',.............. 4l.7is -
G,os. income 7.U7, 2ss6o
| Operating expenses. including taxes
and depreciation. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SVe-So-V'
tSTs. md dsnrocistiIg .',,,,.,.,.... l.se4Tu2 81
ETycd charges ves....................... ID SO. 81
Surplus income for the year......... G4In.7O
in.tnents ,,,..,.'.,................... 5.c2T2
Total ............................ S5s, ,54 q
LESS.
| Sinking fun rcduirements-
Pc + Co............... 600
Payment d ) per cent div
dend preferred stock. s25,ooDW
Payment Of 5 per cent divi-
dend on common stock. 1000 5000 %
| Leaving Profit and loss de
dct for the year..................... Sl764Jo g
The Washington herald., 1919-01-19

hue. Nx. Harry White. Mr.. ]. n. Ste
venson. Mr.. Robert Murphy. Mr.. J. II.
Kelly.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-19
Springs

Rome-link Springs; all metal;
durably strong, and very COM
Portable in tension resiliency:
single or double CT or
size. SPECIAL. 0t .UO
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-06-12
BORN

BLAKE. In Brooks, June 6, to MIR. and
Mrs. Edgar Blake, son.
WHITTIER. In Brooklyn, N Y, to Mr..
and Mrs Thomas Upper Whittier, a
daughter, Lois Parker Whittier.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-06-12

All motor driven vehicles available
were pressed into service June 3rd for
the accommodation of the crowd attend
! ing the launching of the second big
steamer to leave the Standpoint yard.
| The Albrook left the ways on exactly
the moment scheduled and slid easily
into the bay with shower of roses fall
| ing from her high bow. The day was the
hottest of a hot week and the long line of
| cars filled the air with SO dense dust
cloud that .e drivers could see but few
| feet of road.
The parents day banquet, an annual
event, and one of the most important in
Kanetota Campfire affairs, was held on
Friday evening in the Congregational
Church vestry, the third affair of the
kind At 6 Is, with Isabel Frame at the
piano, the guests marched to the dining
room where supper was served on two
long tables, covers being laid for thirty
one The menu included baked beans,
brown bread, hot rolls, salads, pickles,
olives, cakes, whipped cream pie, coffee
and hot chocolate. Marjorie Towers and
Valma Weber presided in the kitchen,
and Frances Rogers, Elsie Belle and
Gladys Rose served. For decorations
masses tof Iilacs aud pink columblnes
were used with charming effect and tiny
boutonnieres of forget me- nots and val
ley lilies were at each place. After the
guests had done justice to the delicious
ers conducted a B'ue Bird ceremonial, the
candles being lighted by Valerie Croce.
Ellen Frame and Pearl Closson. Valerie
Croce received the Blue Bird ring.
Two Old English games followed the
Blue BIO program and were thoroughly
enjoyed by all; then with Isabel Frame
and Valma Webber as leaders, sides were
chosen for charades. Many of the words
were we'll chosen and cleverly presented,
Miss Weber and her supporters winning
the vi tory. Singing closed the evening.
The supper guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
John Frame, Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Whit
comb, Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Rogers and son
Charles, Mrs. Frank Bell and daughter
Dorothy, Mrs. Antonio Croce, Mrs. Jack
Croce, Mrs. L. C. Havener, Mrs. l. H.
Havener, Mrs. S. M. Webber, j. H. Dun
can and Rev. Thomas H. Martin. Sew
eral of the junior members of the various
families were also present during the
evening.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-06-12
STATE OF MAINE.
OUNTY OF WALDO, IS.

COUNTY OF WALDO, SIS.
To George Stone and Alex Valley, both of
Portsmouth, in the County of Rockingham
and State of New Hampshire.
NAiH REAS said George Stone and Alex
w Valley on the fourteenth day of Novem,
Der, A. D. 1918. mortgaged to Roy G.. Fish and
Walter Fish. both of Belfast. in the County OF
Waldo and State of Maine, the following artl-
Giles, to witt cooking range. 2 CHAMBER sets,
moving machine, horse rake, all the hay IN
the barn on the farm purchased of Or. N.
pearson.on the fourteenth day of November,
A. D. 1918. and all the furniture in the house
and all the personal property in the barn on
said premises on the fourteenth day of No
vember, 1918. to secure the payment of two
hundred dollars, which mortgage is recorded
in the city records of the City of Belfast,
Book IL, Page 252; and whereas the conditions
of said mortgage have been broken.
Now therefore. notice is hereby gwen OF
our intention to foreclose said mortgage for
breach of its conditions
Dated this fifth 10y of June, d. 1913.
ROY G. FISH,
3w24 WALTER FISH.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-06-12

She will visit DIR. Eugene for lew days,
and then spend some time with DR.. George
in this place.
Mrs. Ernest Barton went to Dark Har-
Dor last week to spend few days with
her husband, who has resumed command
OF the yacht owned by Mrs. Attleboro.
Mr.. Barton filled this place for several
years, until he was called to the colors
and went overseas.
MIR. Frank P. R. Patterson has recently
taken new and very satisfactory posi-
ton as salesman for the firm of Nelson 4
Merrill in New Bedford, Mass, wholesale
dealers in meats and produce. He is fur
nished with an automobile and sells to
the retail trade in New Bedford and sur
rounding cities.
Mrs. A. C. Colcord arrived home June
End from visit with her sister, Mrs.
Luther Winship, in Augusta. She was
accompanied by her sister, Mrs. George
Robinson, who will remain her guest for
time. Mrs. Colcord also brought home
with her her little grandson, Harry D.
Shute, Jr., to be with her during the
summer, while her daughter, Mrs. Harry
D. Shute, is taking a course of study in
Boston.
The Current Events Club will hold its
next meeting with Miss Mabel Simmons
June 18th, the subject being 'Favorite
Poems," A good attendance is desired
as this is the last session before the sum-
mer vacation and plans for field day
should be discussed and decided upon.
The club has voted to buy three new sec
tons to be added to the Gum cases, to
hold those books which aret now without
protection.
A very good company was present in
Denslow Hall last Thursday evening to
listen to the war lecture given by Lieut.
Col. Southland of Bangor. The meeting
was opened by the singing of America,
with Miss Marian Myrick at the piano.
Mrs. Leon Leach, principal of the High
School, presided (the lecture being under
its auspices) and made very fitting re-
marks The lecture which followed was
the 'plain, unvarnshed truth" of
strong man vino had seen hard fighting
and had true story TO tell. The closing
number of the evenings program was q
solo by Miss Myrick, accompanied by hel
mother.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-06-12
SEARSMONT

Mrs. Mary Bryant has returned from
Washington, where she visited relatives
George E. Nash of Camden was the
guest of his cousin, Oscar Googins, Sat
! urday night,
James Googins has returned from Rock
land, where he visited his daughter, Mrs
Elmer Clark.
Under the auspices of Rosewood Chap
ter, o. E. S., an entertainment, consist
| ing of music and readings, will be given
at Mariners hall, Belmont, Friday even
ing, June goth. The committee in charge
are preparing very interes ting progI am
Ice cream will be on sale.
The community was saddened by the
death June End, of Mrs. Ada C. Gordon,
after a painful illness of pneumonia. The
deceased was born in Waldo February 8,
1880, the daughter of Kingman and Gym
thia Wentworth Blood. She leaves to
mourn their loss, a husband and two small
children, also an aged mother, three sis
tiers and one brother The funeral was
held at ner late home in Searsmont on
Wednesday, June 4th, at o'clock, Rev.
A. E. Wilson of Belfast officiating. Mrs.
George Rose and Mrs. Roy Paul of Nor
rill sang beautiful Isle of Somewhere"
The floral offerings from relatives and
friends were many and beautiful, silent
messages of love and esteem to the dear
one gone before. The intermenr was in
Waldo.
At special meeting of Rosewood
Chapter, o. E. S., held June 5th, the de-
grees of the order were conferred upon
candidates. Thirty-nine members of
Beach Chapter, Lincolnville, two MEM
bers of Arbutus Chapter, Liberty, were
guests on that evening. The following
program was given, after which supper
was served
Clarinet solo, Orrin Tibbetts
Original poem, Third Liberty Bond,
Miss Mile
Recitation, Miss Nettie Mariner
Piano duet, Misses Mary Cobb
and Angie Paine
Recitation, Mrs. Martha Butler
Original poem, The Wedding Fee,
Miss Millett
Clarinet solo, Orrin Tibbetts
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-06-12

Mrs. Fred Cunningham is the guest y,
her brother, Horace Cunningham, JOINING
her daughter Marjorie, who has been Wis.
iting here for week.
Mrs. Amanda Costigan, who had spent
fortnight in town at the home of the
Misses Colcord, left Saturday for he,
home In Dorchester, Mass.
MIR. Edward Cassidy arrived home last
Monday Being past the draft age he
enlisted with the Canadian overseas bat
talon and saw eight months of service.
John Wardwell and wife and his BROTH
er, Arthur Wardwell of Rockland, and
Fessenden Miller of Camden came to
Standpoint for the launching of the
steamer June 3.
Cards were recently received announc-
ing the arrival of little son in the fam.
lily OF Mir. and Mrs. Fred E. R. Piper of
Hartford, Conn. Mrs. Piper is pleasantly
remembered here as Miss Hazel Haueh-
ton.
Although the heat of Tuesday, June 3,
was really prostrating, this did not pre-
vent hundreds of people from going to
Standpoint to witness the launching of
the second government steamer, the AL
brook
1t is hoped that there will be services in
the onlVersalist church next Sunday af-
ternoon, june 18th, at the usual hour. 3
o'clock. with the minister who supplies
belfast for the speaker, See notice later
in P. O.
Mr.. George Hopkins went to Boston
June End to join his wife and little son in
where they have been for
some weeks, the guests of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry w. Griffin. They
returned Oh Tuesday mornings boat.
Mr.. Elmer Catlin has been the guest
Of his aunt, Mrs. James Treat, for week,
leaving for his home in Boston on Nom
day. MIR. Catlin was one of the 10lst
Regiment Field Artillery of the famous
10th Division and saw nine months of
service.
DR.. and Mrs. G. A. Stevens and DR.. and
Mrs. Eugene Stevens (of Belfast motored
to Troy, June 9th, bringing their mother
back with them as far as Belfast, where
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-06-12
WEST BELFAST
Miss Annie McLain spent Sunday will
Mrs. Fred Toothaker.

Miss Annie McLain spent Sunday with
Mrs Fred Toothaker.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. B. Dyer spent Sun
day with friends in Montville.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Allen were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs John Waterman.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Toothaker and
family spent Sunday with friends IN
Montville.
Mr.. and Mrs Mervyn Perry spent Sun
day at the Battery, guests of Mr.. and
Mrs Bert l.. Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Fowles and chill
dren, and Mrs. True Films, called on Mi.
and Mrs. Henry Elms Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mervyn Perry arrived
June 5th from Altoona, Penn, where
they spent several months. They were
accompanied home by Hoel Sanker, sol
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Sanker, who viii
spend the summer with lis grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Whitman Newcomb.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-06-12
BELFAST PRICE CURRENT.
Corrected Weekly for The Journal.

PRODUCE MARKET PAID PRODUCER
Apples, per bbl., Hay $50 0oa2o oO
81 O0a4 90 Hides, II
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-06-12
STOCKTON SPRINGS

Last week brought to MIR. and Mrs,
Louis Hackey a little daughter.
The Lawrence canning factory opened
June 9th presumably for the season.
Mr.. H. L. Hopkins left for Vinalhaven
June 4th on a business trip, returning
Friday.
Mrs. Bert Corliss aud child left recent
ly for visit with her people in Sioux
City, Iowa.
Mrs. Everett Staples reached home
Tuesday after several weeks visit in
M massachusetts,.
The Universalist Ladies Aid Society
will meet this, Thursday, afternoon with
Mrs. Willard Berry.
Clement Smith, End, left last Saturday
for New York, where he will take place
as oiler on steamer.
Miss Vanessa Hamlin left for Rumford
Falls Wednesday to visit her grandmoth-
er and other relatives.
Miss Frances Kimball arrived by train
Friday for visit of indefinite length with
her aunt, Miss Mabel Simmons.
Mrs. George Daley came from Oldtown
June End, TO spend a week with the
family of her brother, Freeman Harri-
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. PIERCE D. Lancaster took
| possession of their home on East Main
street on Saturday to the delight of their
| friends.
Mrs. Fred Sanborn and son Earle OF
Mansfield, Mass, are with her sister,
Mrs. w. H. Morrison and family for the
summer months.
Nh. Chester Pascal, representative Of
the Bureau of Veritas French Lloyds
was in town last Friday, in the course o.
an inspection trip.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-06-12
For Sale

One pair of matched black
stars in forehead, own siste.s
seven years old, weight abos
Can be seen at anytime OF
where they were raised. Tel.
Liberty. S. W. JOIE..
tf18 Waldo St
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-06-12
Books WaIltp.

Science and Health. 1875 to-
Journals, 1888 to 1898; AutoGr
of Mrs. Glover or Eddy; olt.
Science items; the CovenanJ H
low Journal, 1910 to 1850 g
paid. CHAS. H. POI
P. o. b.. 81
6w22% Ha1a.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-06-12
MARRIED.

ADAMS GILMAN. In Liberty, June 4,
by Rev. E. A. Dinslow, Charles S. Adams
of Searsmont and Miss Hattie Gilman of
Liberty.
'OLSON-MARSH. In Belfast, June 9,
by Rev. William Vaughan, John Oscar
Olson and Miss Clarabel Marsh, both OF
Belfast.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1919-01-02
EAST KENNEWICK

Miss Ruth Brown spent Sunday in
Pasco with Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Davis.
Mrs. w. d. Young and family have
moved onto the Wilson place in Sec
ton Seven, for the present.
Pvt. Arthur Hunt has secured dis
charge from Camp Lewis.
H. w. Door returned home Sunday
from short business trip to Spokane.
Chris Kabcar and family are moving
onto the ranch opposite the Zwanzig
place in Section Seven.
Mrs. Geo. o. Anderson sustained a
broken arm while cranking the car
last week. The bone is knitting nicely.
We regret to learn that the family
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Dickinson, ten
in all, are down with the influenza.
Several are convalescent but Ernest,
home from. the S. A. T. c., has brought
the humps.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mahoney had
for New Years guests Mrs. Mahoney's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Hogan
and Miss Mamie Hogan.
Mrs. w. o. Engels and Mrs. H.. S.
Hughes are planning to spend the
week end in Walla Walla.,. The latter
will remain in that city for several
weeks, visiting relatives.
Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Fraser and
family were dinner guests New Years
day at the hospitable home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Tweedt.
"A merry group spent New Years
Eve at the Engels home in Section
Nine, watching the old year out and
! the new year in. Those participating
in the fun and frolic were Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
S. Hughes, Ed. Schuster and Mr.. and
Mrs. Engles and Lorraine.
Miss Minnie Moore is ill with the
| influenza.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Gordon enjoyed
a visit from their son d. E. Gordon
and his. wife, of Seattle.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1919-01-02

Unable Seaman - "When 1 come
round agin the surgeon e says to me,
I'm bloomin' sorry, mate, don't
know what was thinking about e
says, but there's sponge missin', and
1 believe it's inside YER sWot's the
Odds l says, let it be- And there it
is to this day."
. Gullible Old Gentleman" Bless my
SOUL"
Unable Seaman-"I don't feel no
particular pain from it but I do get
uncommon thirsty"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1919-01-02

S. D, Lynch, who has been doing
Y. M. C. A. work at Camp Lewis, has
received the following interesting let
ter from his son Norman, who has
been mixed up in some real fighting in
Northern France and Belgium:
Etretat, France, Nov. "a
My Dear Dad:
Well, Daddy, this is about the only
Christmas gift you'll get from me
and you'll have to share this with ma
ma.
Now the censor has been kicked off
the scene (and, drat him, he sure did
need to be kicked off I can tell you
just about everything I want to, so
I'll start right from the very first.
We left old New York on May 9th,
the old Statute of Liberty waved us
goodbye about 10 o'clock in the MORN
ing and it was fine sailing for two
days, but we were on an English boat
and the sons-a-guns hardly fed us a