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Evening star., 1919-11-13
Ship for U. S. Launched in Japan.

TOXIC, October 10 Correspondence
Of the Associated Press).-The mercan-
tile steamer Eastern Merchant. built for
the United States Emergency Fleet Cor
poration, was successfully launched yes
terday at Tsurumi, near Toxic. This is
the third vessel launched in Japan for
the American corporation. She is of
IS, 900 tons deadweight
Evening star., 1919-11-13
AMER|CANLEG|ON
ELECTS OFFICERS
New Constitution Adopted
and 1000 Start on Home
Ward-Bound Journey.
From a STAFF Correspondent.

From Staff Correspondent.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, November 13.
I'm the closing hours of the first
annual convention of the American
Legion the new constitution was
adopted and officers elected for the
ensuing year. The last of the reports
of the committees were disposed of
and the 1000 delegates departed on
their homeward- bound journey.
The election of a national COM
mander resulted in Franklin dOlier
of Pennsylvania being the choice Of
the convention. receiving 366 votes.
The other candidates nominated in
cluded L. Lester Jones, Washington,
D. c., IS: Emmett O'Niel of Kentucky,
IS. and Wayne Macnider of Iowa, 249.
D'Olier won on the first ballot. On
motion of Mr.. Macnider the election
of Mr.. d'Olier was made unanimous.
In the list of fifteen candidates for
vice commander Harry J. Davis of
the District of Columbia was one of
the nominees.
Evening star., 1919-11-13
Will Canvass for Members.

Progress in the campaign to begin
November % in conjunction with the
Federation of Citizens Associations
drive for membership was reported to
the association. A house-to- house
canvass will be held within the limits
of the association during the week of
che drive. 1t was pointed out that the
District of Columbia should have
larger representation in its citizens
associations. so that Congress Will take
cognizance of the efforts of residents
of the city for u better Washington
Evening star., 1919-11-13

Cancer Research Society. He makes
a plea for the treatment of cancer
without operation.
Evening star., 1919-11-13
Summary of Proceedings.

by tne Associated freSS.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. November Is.
Delegates who attended the first
national convention of the American
Legion, left for their homes today,
the three days session having been
brought to "a close late last night.
Among the important matters passed
on by the convention were the cleo
ton of Franklin DOlier of Philadel-
phia as first national commander:
recommendation that Congress con-
slider further bonuses for service men
and women: selection of Indianapolis,
Ind. as permanent national headquar
ters, and the choosing of Cleveland as
meeting place for the convention in
1920. The convention also adopted
resolution against the organization
participating in politics.
Henry D. Lindsey, who has been
acting head of the organization, pend
ing selection of permanent officers,
was honored for his services by be-
ing designated past national COM
mander.'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
Flower of France
Freely Offered for
Freedoms Sake

Sis millions oi the youth and
rhea'ry oi France have been offered
that Freedom might live. The world
will ever remember this heroic sacri-
ice and ug'uuurlrc OF the blood OF it,
y1n'l II IS likewise not unmlndirl
ot IT, great service to the world rem
dcryl b. the French peasants who
have given II a perfect remedy for
stomach liver and intestinal ailments,
relieving u IS said. incalcuable SUI
icr.ur. saving thousands OF lives and
preventing ,nnumcrable surgical op-
era',on, The ingredients are i'm.
ported and placed on sale in tins coun-
try over 'ht rImc OF Mayr's Wonder
iul Remedy by Geo. II. Mayr, a lead
Ing Chicago chemist It is a simple
Nlrw'es preparation that removes the
catarrhal mucuS from the intestinal
ua,, aul alllyS the inflammation
which causes practically all stomach
liver and intestinal ailments, includ
ing appendicitis. One dose will CON
vince or money refunded. Druggists
everywhere (Ady)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
Russian Officers COerced
By Bolsheviki and Forced
Into Ranks of "Red" Army

held responsible and will be prose
,ltcd m some cases, Military eS
pcris Who have been forced 20 serve
the holshryis'S include some Of the
best men 10 field engineering and
ordnance 10 be found IN central Rus.
slI.
General mobilization ol soldiers in
al district, ;, being vigorously car,
red out ard al attempts 10 avoid
service are being severely dealt with
The training OF hie bol,heyist army ~
hclrg assisted bv special schools oi
instruction At Pctrogfad and Moscow
ipf all non commissioned Officers
and men bclungu ug 10 the bol,heyINt
PARTY Generally the army :, growing
stronger and although the new troop,
are lar irom being reliable. they ney.
cfihclesS. owing to the severe meth
oiS which have been adopted. form
the main strength OF bolshcyi,t POWER
Ideals Not Growing.
II /, stated that this apparent IN
crease m military strength has been
taken by many ,o indicate tha, bpl.
,hryi'' idea, are gaming favor with
Hc populations bU' this r hy ~
means tue The majority Of the pco.
rl' are anti hplshsl,t hu, are afraid
10 express Their opinions, The en-.
u'c strength ~ me- holshcyl,t,. It i'
l,rffcd. rests ou their institution Of
rcd terror.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
| 200 D0UGHNUTS
FOR SILL SOLDIERS

/, required sixty gallons Of coffee
lOD dozen d1ughnu', and more than
4nl apnlcs to feed the ten carloads OF
Fort Sill soldiers who stopped Tor 4
lew minute, at the Santa lie depot this
morning The train, which arrived IN
three sections. was filled with men
from several Fort sill units which are
now tc,ng sent TO dcmohl1ation
camp, Most oi the men were headed
Tor Camp Grant or points in N'Scon-
>n. FROM which they expect 10 return
,o civilian hic The cautccn served
,N carloads OF Fort Sill men bound
t.r similar destination yesterday
evening
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
Okla. City People
Cured, Give Proof
That Rheumatism Is Perma-
nently Relieved by Taking
New-O-Rumo.

n 1uu ,u.icr from rheumatism IN
any form YOU need to know more
about q new remedy which scores OF
local people say has cured them per
mlucn,y Perhaps some ot them
live in your ueighborhood Why not
talk TO thcm' Hear from their own
flip, what We tell YOU here Some OF
them had suffered for as many as
twenty years, others were unable 10
work or walk lcN confined to their
hc1,
Read tins list You may know
these people Joe BrauuL mounted
policeman, II {. Nu,semann l01 w
Noble !. =. CaNccl. llS T.. Fifth ST
Mrs Sarah Sitter, 2l6 +. Third w
A. snyder, $50 W Third; V +
1homan jll s Harvey Mrs Gather.
inc Haley 500 t. Eighth; { II. lr-
vim Az Wheeler. and many others
This new remedy, New.O.Rumo, IS
taken internally. the only way TO give
definite and permanent rcliei kside
from its unusual curative effects, It's
tonic qualities help rebuild the body
| A months ttcamcu, OF Ncw-O Rumo
costs only S. aud may do wonders for
YOU fof sale by leading druggists
~ Oklahoma City or sent prepaid on
receipt OF price The Ncw-O- Rune
Co, Cor. Reno and Harvey Ss.
Oklahoma City,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
Careless Use of Soap
Spoils the Hair

Soap should he used very carefully,
II you want TO keep your hair loohing
il best Most soap, ald prepared
shlnpooS contain too much alklli
This drlc, the scalp. make, the halr
brittle, and runs H.
The best thing for steady use i,
Just ord nary mulsiilcl cocoaum oil
(Which Is pure and qrca,clc,O, and
I, better than the mos, expensive soap
or anything rlsc you can u.c
One or two iciNpHInuls viii
cleanse the ilu and scalp thoroughly
Simply moiHci the hair with water
and rub II ir II make, an abundance
OF rich, creamy lath,r. which rln,e'
ont easily removing every particle
OF dust. dirt, dlGdJit and excessive
OIL The hair dries quickly ana even
". and Il leaves the scalp SOFT, and
the hair fine and SILKY bright luS-
t1uu' fluffy and easy 10 manage
lou can get mul'lilrI CHc"lu1t OIL
al any phdrmacy rs yrry cheap. arl
a few ,unrcS WI supply every mem-
Jc- ol the family Tor month, l\ly)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
GUARDS TO OPEN
AUTO SHOW HALL
Benefit Dance to Buy Auto
Truck Is Planned

Au'omor,e hall On West Main
street WI he dedicated by the Okla.
homd national guard on the evening
OF February - Until yesterday the
honor Of opening the new pavilion lly
with the Rotary ,mb. which will use tie
building for D., night entertainment OF
district delegate, here February II
and u Nm the guard vii have beat.
cn the Rotary to the hail
a benefit dance is to be given los
the guard on the night ot February H.
proceeds from the gate to so toward
buying a motor truck Tor the ofgdul-
ylil.n Director FLYNN, who has been
identified with the Oklahoma national
guard for years. Will lead the band
and m addition 10 tlynn'S orchestra a
la,f orchestra from Post Field. Fort
Ni,l. ut.l be on hand The latter or.
HuuuN1s expense here and hdCk
from frr, Sll will br paid by thc
Aur..u- swanson company
Oh. truck which the national guard
here 1.rc, =, be able 90 hus irDm pro.
,rcI, ut the dance wi'l Dee sold IT
maull.,ugcts cost hy the MgDic.
land Gentry Motor company, accord
,ng % " u Witt, who met ycstc'lI'
with the dance committee. Mr Wa
representing the NcClclllnd-Gcn'r,
complu, Nurom0i,vc hail will be
given rent. lrsh, and heat ircc tor the
dance
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
NEW ERA CONFERENCE
IS STARTED TO-DAY

The Nrw Era conference opened at
'rc First pfr,buerilu church with a
luncheon served .y women Of the
congregation at noon today d !
Johnston delivered the address of
welcome and Dr. " /. Weir. ,ecre
iary of the assembly on mems work.
was scheduled 10 speak on Marshal
ing the Men oi the Church" "
) { Treadwcli presided ard an
in,piratioual address by DR. ! \
Mafqui, was o. lc a feature oi the
afternoon, program
Dr. Mlruul, will deliver an ad-
dress on Tie Church ard the Hour"
at y O'clock tonight Group meet
ing, Will hc he'll tomorrow morning
AZ y ~ O'Clock The Young people
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
LOAN CAMPAlGNERS
IN ~. w." DRIVE

Women who canN,scd residence
districts for the Liberty loan cam
paigns are covering the same territory
in the Young Women's Christian aSso-
citation annual drive for funds TO carry
on the organization during 1919 The
intensive campaign will begin next
Thursday when teams Of young women
will solicit N the business houses and
retail stores ol the city, it was an
nounced by Mrs Hugh Johnson, chair
man of the finance committee.
One ot the most mporpn, feature,
OF Girls week. now bcing carried on
By the Y. w. {, A., will be the larg,
recreation party toncht at the "I'
headquarters. 22S West First street
Ii is under The direction OF Ruth Rul,
and Reva Steedman, and Althca Mur
phey will furnish must for the games
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
Va|Or Medals Are Awarded
To FL Heroes by Congress
Officers and Men Who Performed Heroic
Feats Are Rewarded Upon Recon-
mendation of Pershing-Stories
Read Like Fiction.

been killed. attacking and capturing
an enemy machine gun killing the
grew, bombing ,clrll dug.u's and
'kfIlug tour ut the enemy with pistol
| fire When reinforcement, came up
| eighty pti oucr, were captured
FIRST Lieut. lame, Z. Doiler Rock
| hill y. G. llSth infantry, who ad-
lnred with one soldier although
painfully wounded 10 attack . ma.
chine gun crew with hand grenade
when hls two pllioons we've held up
| hy enemy FIRE
Scrrt Richmond II Hilton, West
willie s.. e.. llSlh infantry wnp -
tackled an enemy machine gun w.'1
, rife and pistol when hi, company $50,
fluked and killed six ard captured
/ ten ot the enemy Hilton, arm wa
blown Oft Us q shell.
>rrg, Garry fNln, Foster lumH"
/ s.. &. 18Th infantry who a''losc.
4 wlDh.ur cun nest with hand gre.
made, anl pistol unardul Nllug .c,
eal and capturing eighteen prison
', r,., , -, ,.
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CISCO ,''''' 'H'A.'I ~ T"l ~ ~.
"''' ,'' company nA' ''''''i
l"''' '' ,'',ne = ',,yI ..''.".''
i"e r'"' VI d nv ,-..,.
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"''l"N' ''i 'H " ,u".E wy .
,'ta' III "''1'''e "'' "i MS p."'I'I, wv, ''. ~, y.
ms 'N,er ',,hf ,.,, aIrN ""u , l'et' N''.,' w
wounded. lie Nl'iea ''uI |' ul' .', e,t,.,N
WIN hanl Rten'uc' 1uu 'I''t ,'',, i",'e ''.
m"cNlne gun me-, ana N'''l '."'
ana ''p'N''' ''N 'i VI, ore" ''' IN ", .
I'sht n'1'hlnc t"'''. "".'"'" ''''. ''
""uh',H ~ "'e L'",..,,...
'"fpI lanes y ,,d',i'e. ,iti'e' .n,.'"'',l
lfgN0cn'r' , =, ''N'n 'I,'',Iy' "n'
win lour comrades aU''N'1 a' enc
my machine gun h.,' H'H '.h Nv
SQUAD was 1''Net''' ''''S,' ''.','
WIN iNei h'\'h'' i.r ''iN N''D
ana 'of'en INC enemy 10 SUI '..'.'' ,'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
Officers Not Trusted.
CITY CIVIL SERVICE
PAPERS ARE GRADED

Niuc person, took the ,Nil ,ef,'.
examination before the Dy cSamu.
.ng board 'li, week The board i'm.
she'd grading the papers last nigh
Four we're examined iur u,y Jalltr
with the following crale, Pc,cr
RohNclnrk prcwn, laler. So Hen.
ry e. Breeze % IS. Henry s. Bake
.E.'.. JOHN " Mas,cv -
For police sergeant lanes "
Lower ~ so 100. Charlie " NilHt
sr Both arr serving IN ''1i capacity
Clerk municipal court Marion /
Nury'ur present incumbent lN
Henry e Johnson y' Samuel u
etahl. ES
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
WHEN NEURALGIA
ATTACKS NERVES
Slcan's Liniment scattcrs the
congestion and relieves
pain.

\ hulc, applied without rubbing
VIII penetrate Immediately and rest
and soo,hc the nerves.
Sloans linmcut is very effective
in aliayng external pans, strains
bruises, aches, stlt joints, sore mus.
rlcs lumbago, neuritls sCla'lcl, rhcu.
matte Wun2cs
Keep big bottle always on hand
for family use Druggists every
where. Nc. hOc. SlN
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04

Eau Claire and they wanted me
10 have an operation but Lydia
+. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound
cured me so did not need the opera.
ton. and | am telling all my friend,
abou, Mrs A. w Binrer, Black
River Falls, Wis.
I, is Just such experiences at that
of Mrs Binler that has made this IA.
nous root and herb remedy a house.
hold wotd from ocean to ocean. Any
woman who suffers from inflamma
ton. liberation displaccmen,s back.
ache nervousness, irregularities OF
"thc blues" should mo-, rest until she
ha, given It trial. and for specal
advice write Lydia T. pinkham Medi
cine Co., Lynn, Mass,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
CHLLS, CQLDS,'
FEVERISKNESS
Black ,Draught Is Used by Vir
gini0 Lady for Colds, Fever
and Other Troubles With
Fine Results.

Rocky Mount, Va Miss Mae Chit
wood, OF this place, recently stated
II have used Dlack-Draught for
colds and stomach trouble and Ger
,ainly have found j, very satisfactory
When would feel bad and fcytrish as
though | was taking fresh cold. ]
would make a good cup OF Black
Draught tea and i, would soor set me
all right
/ can recommend il as a splendid
laxative and gladly do so. You may
publish my statement"
When you feel chilly, tired, feyerish,
headachy and fear tina, you are taking
cold, take a good dose OF the old,
reliable liver medicine you have
heard 50 much abou,--Ihediord's
Black -Draueht 1t is made from
purely vegetable ingredients, acts in a
gentle, natural way, and by helping to
drive out poisonous waste matter
from your system, /, will often, If taxi
en- in time, preven, chill from devel-
oping into a cold
Thousand. OF people, during the
past 20 years. have found Black.
Draugh, of benefit in such cases.
Try it, the next time you chill ot
snee1e. adv
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04

saved me from an
operation, | canno,
say enough in
praise OF it. | sut-
fcred from organic
troubles and my
side hurt me so
| could hardly be
up from my bed
and | was unable
to do my house
work | had the
best doctors in
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
Self Starting FnId-

The first carload Of Ford carr
equipped with the new Ford electric
self starter to leave the Ford factory
arrived in Oklahoma City a short
tine ago. The Shipmen, consisted OF
three Ford scdans and had been ex-
nrtlcd here Tor some time.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
Amrndment Rnlilicd

HARRISBURG. Pa, l'cb ! - \
r,.o,unou ra,iiyng the federal proh.-
hplon amendment was today adopted
by the Pennsylvania house and now
goes tn the senate
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
MOVE TO RECORD
GAS PRESSURES
IS COMBATTED
CORPORATION Commission
IioI0S Hearing on PROPOSAL

A move b, the state corporation io
make four ounce, oi gas pressure tine
minimum 10 he considered good seq
,ice was opposed by representatives
Of gas compan,c, al hearing held
today
The rlmmi,Ion has prepared an
order which would rcquIfe al gas
,ompaaic, ~ install pressure record
gauge, ard 60 fcpor, 10 the Domms
son any instance OF pressure 1i less
lhan four ounces.
Evidence for Rebates.
Tie companies are Clu'cnIrg
against 'lU, order which would give
the ,ommi, .nn evidence with which
20 order rebate, i1r inadequate er-
wee q, vls done 20 the N"Nan and
Oklahoma Ol', cases.
Samuel S Wfcr wh,has bccuhrhI
D.. 'hc national gas ..a,crl'lUu dr.
parmeut OF 'r. United State, iur,
Administration was 'Hr '1r w.l0c.
ior the gas companies 90 tod1's hc1f-
ing
llc asserted 'm' experiments made
AZ the University u. Ohio had demon.
s,faicd ,N' 'wn'ruth, o' an ounce
pi gas pressure tas usahlc pressure
io. Cpohns 90 'hc top OF stove. and
that .rr I.I| .u ounce Di pff..urr
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04

viii NEE, in tire First Christian
church the men m the Ilrst presb
terlan church ard tie women N the
downstairs hail IN the same building
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04

WASHINGTON. Feb Award OF
congressional medals oi honor. the
highest American military decoration.
90 twD officers and nineteen enlisted
men oi 'hc army 90 France. vas an
nam.cl today T.. ihr war department
On'y three n lhc medals had been
awarded previously for service m the
great war
All of the award, were upon recon
m,ndllun rs General Prrsh.ly 3y
Iy' OF oangrcs, the medal can he given
only for ",nu,nltuou, gallaniy and
n'crplilty above and beyond the call
u' duty 100 action
The mcIll OF honor carries with II
grlu'o, and certain privileges II j.,
given nv me secretary ot war on
recommendation ot the military com
mindcr, each recommendation beng
reviewed ay board oi Officers
Here Is Hero List
Some .f the decorations vcfr won
A.. mpu Nh1 l..' their lives on heroic
a.'. I.r lr,' follows.
tip' Maucl'us H. Chile. ole
ca,ciI Denver COl j'n'h in.An'r,
who lrI 'hc battalion he commanded
.Nard arlln1 . machine gun crosse
rrc. va1ug wa's,lcep acro', stream
'u reach tNc enemy and crawling ON
h. hand. % follow. lie died oi I'D.
wound.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
woman
SAVED. FROM
AN OPERATION
BY taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound, One of ThOus-
andS of Such Cases

Black River Fall. Wis.--"As Lydia
1 pinkham.s Negetahle Comnound
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04
~ The A,nocla,ed rrcss ,


NRCNNNGEL, Mondiy Feb 3
Advice, 10 the allied intelligence de-.
partment reveal some ol the methods
by which the bolshcyish have been
able 10 organize their army IN such q
way as to make possible the cary lng
on OF strong campaign m northern
Russia The principle OF these meth.
odS, according 10 information received
from the interior lie, IN compelling
the generals and Naii officers m the
old Russian army to serve the hul,hc-
vi,t, hy holding their families o.
hostage, for the officer, conduct
Cases have occurred oi officer, fam.
HES being placed under close arrest
the women being treated 8, badly Is
the men
Officers Not Trusted.
The position oi former Russian Of
iicerS IN the ranks ot the soviet arm,
+, extremely difficult They occupy
posts Il, commanding officers ani are
trusted in all technical natter hgt lr
regard 10 everything else are under
constant suspicion and arc controlled
'g hol,hcy 4 JIrW iurcr,. who Wc
permanently attached - r.c arry asst
even control the carving uuir,i up.'.
atiDu,. Leon lunky. the hu',hc,.i
minister OF war and marine has l,.
sued an order tia, gm,'Ir, ot ulit.
,rrS who desert tp the allie. are ~ hr
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04

A complete range Of mate
rials in the finest qualities.
Bolivia, plush, kersey. mel
ton, silvertone, broadcloth,
heather mixtures, velvet,
pompom, suede velour and
velour.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-04

There is a representation
of all modes. Particularly
plentiful are the suits for
stout figures.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-20

Mhe first number of the Meh 8
Club lecture was given at the Con
gregational church on Tuesday
evening, being an illustrated lee
ture by Cartoonist Ned Woodman.
A goodly number was present and
enjoyed the entertainment.
Secretary Stronk Of the Kenfeld-
Lamoreaux Company, with offices IN
Chicago, was a business visitor in
the city the first OF the week.
George Fluck returned the first
OF the week from the hospital at
Ashland where he submitted to an
operation. George says he is still
rather weak and it will be some
time before he can take up active
work again.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Oistad are at
Msdison this week where Mr..
Cistad is attending a convention of
secretar es OF Building & Loan AS
soclations,
The regular meeting OF the Hor-
net Club will be held on Saturday,
Feb. 22nd. All invited to attend.
Rev. Davis Of the Methodist
church, transacted business at
Spooner Wednesday.
Jack Koran, who is working in
the ship yards at Superior, was
here for a few days during the past
week visiting with his fairly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-20
Stigny. France,
Dec. 29, 1918.

Dear Mother,
Received your letter just before
Xmas but as yet have not received
the Xmas box. / have not heard or
seen anything yet of Arnold or Allen
We are stationed in little town
Stigny which is In about Central
France and the way things look now
we will be all winter. We were re-
lieved from the front two days be-
fore the Armistice. Our Division
drove the jerrys back over ! 5 miles
in S days and the Battalion that |
am in drove him back ii kilometers
or 7 miles in ten hours which was
making pretty good time. | have
been over the top 4 times since l
have been i'm France twice at Verdun
and twice i'm the Aigonne Forest.
We went over dead-man's hill at
lVerdun the first time. We put in
two months on the British front and
the rest of the time we have been on
the American front. am going on
pass tomorrow for about two weeks.
| think we are going to AK La Bains
which is on the border of Switzer.
land in the Alps mountains. Wei
| | guess l will close for this time
hoping this finds you all well am
as ever
Your loving son
Ed.