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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
CrOix De Guerre Awarded
To -Four Portland Heroes

Portland, Or, Aug. -Four eroix de
gucrre were publicly preseuted here late
this afternoon with military ceremonies
which were preceded by parade.
Because two of the Portland men
who won the crosses sacrificed their liy-
es in so doing, the decorations Were
awarded to the mothers Of Sergeant
Walter Schaffer and Corporal Carl
Walling
Sergeants Calvin Fank aud james
Poole are the men who lived 10 be hon
ored today.
A medale militaire was bestowed upon
Private Andrew Amaeher.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
Portland EntertainS Men
OF Fourth Engineers Today

Portland. Or, Aug. AFTER being
entertained here from 10 o'eioek this
morning until 2 o'clock this afternoon,
230 members Of the Camp Lewis de-
tachmeut Of the Fourth engineers re-
sumed their JOURNEY to Amcrican Lake
where they will be discharged.
Most Of the veterans. arc citizens Of
Washington and Oregon. Tiny sau serv-
ice in three major offensive actions
against the Huns.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
Life Toll Of Collision At
Sea May Reach To Fifteen

Halifax. \. S. Aug. LESS of life
in a collision between the French
schooner Gallia and the steamer War
Witch, off St. Pierre, may reach fif
teen or twenty, according to latest wire
less reports here today. The schooner
was sunk.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
ApM1NIsTRATRIx's NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigHed has been appointed admins
traitor of the estate Of Sarah 5. MOsh-
er, deceased. All persons having claims
against the estate are hereby notified
to present the same, properly verified
in the manner provided by law at the
office Of Donald W. Miles, attorney
for the estate as above mentioned, in
the city Of Salem, Marion county, Ore
gon. at room 304 United States Ma
tional bank buildrig, within six
months of the date Of the first publi-
cation Of this notice. The first pnbli
cation Of this notice is made this 3lst
day Of July, 1919.
d. II. MOSHER,
Administrator.
Donald W. Miles,
Attorney for the administrator. S-2S
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
Two Plans For Solution OF
Economic Problems Offered

Washington, Aug. Two plans were
proposed to the senate today for solv.
ing industrial and economic pToblems.
One is the reduction Of government
expenses billion dollars by 1921 along
lines to be worked out by President
Wilson as means Of reducing taxes.
The other is a total OF partial ban on
exports of food, clothing aud fother
neeessaries Of life.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
Civ Of Butte Enters Into
Grocery Business Al Cost

Batte, Mont, Aug. The sits com
ell today unanimously passed. a resolu-
tion creating the office Of city gioeer
and authorizing him TO engage in the
grocery business.
The municipal grocer will buy aud
sell foed staffs Al cost in an attempt 20
force down the cost Of liviag in Butte.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
SECONDHAND GOODS

no CASH REQUTRED-Good Overcast
shoes and suits, all kinds Of musia.
al instruments. shotguns, rifles, heat.
ing stoves, gas stoves, suit cases And
1000 other useful articles to ell o.
trade. What have youf The Capital
Exchange. ss7 Court St. Phone ass.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
ArChduke Joseph Appoints
Premier Of New Government

= Budapest. Aug. 6-t Omitted ;
: Press l-Arehduke loseph To- !
= day apfointed Stephen Fried ;
: rich. formerly in the wsr MINIS !
: try. to he premier cf the new !
= Hungarian government. General !
X Tanoxis was named foreign mln- !
x lister aud General Sehnctzer, ;
= minister Of war. ;
x Budapest is quiet Members !
\ of the allied mission here are m !
= agreement with Arehdnke 10 T;
i scph and Premier Friedrich. !
\
Z :. Z :. = Y Z :. :. Z = Z = 7,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07

Out Of 60 students in the pnarHaH
department Of the University Of Wash
ingson this year 30 are women.
To replace the old building recently
burned, the school district Of Empire,
in Coos county, has voted fumes 81
$4,000.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
WHY SELL FOR IESS1

We win pay you moFa casa for yunE
household goods. Get our bid befes
yon sell. Peoples Furniture and Hsri-
ware Store, s7l n. Com. st. Phons
I34.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
WATER COMPANY

SALEM WATER CexPANT-offiss
corner Commercial and Trade strests
Bills payable monthly In advaaes.
ph0se 6O6.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07

Bakersfield, Cal.-After sentencing
0. +. CObaugh for drunkenness, Judge
Thomas suspended sentence when Co
baugh confessed that it WIS terrible
ordeal to get in such condition via the
two per cent beer route.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07

Kncxville. observation-disclosures, on q
trail following theft of a picture saOw
dynamo at 0lmitz, stopped and naE-sed
treed - in a eornfield. Tie sheriff
dug up As quarts of whiskey.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
MACHINE SHOP WORK

Expert machine shop service by Mr..
Bergman at high school machine
shop. II years experience. Gear cut
ting speciality. High class machine
tools. Quick service. Phone 446. s-l5
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
WE WANT


l RENOvATE, block and trim ladies
/, and mems hats at 1917 prices, and
better work; material is scarce, hats
are expensive, what's the answers
G. B. Ellsworth, 495 Court St., Sa-
lem, Or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
CITY NEWS
: ! : ! + : ! : : : : : !

United Artisans at
tcntier. Meetings will
be held only on first
Thurs. in Jalyt Aug.
and sept.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07

Portland Market
+ Portland, Or, Aug. T. Butter. city
creamery 60@6tc
Eggs selected local ex jl@56c
Hens 27@2sc
Broilers 22@30c
Cheese, triplets JS@i0e
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07

Cheese, triplets 3S@ Zoe
DAILY LIVE SToC KMARKET
Cattle
Receipts 50
Tone Of market steady
Good to choice steers sllWl2
Fair TO good steers sgMl0.50
Common to fair steers TMT.50
Choice to good cows and heifers
5000
Medium to good cows and heifers
s5@6
Gamers s5@5
Bulls s4@7.50
Calves t9MlJ
Hogs
Receipts l5i
Tone Of market lower
Prime mixed $50 eJM20.50
Medium mixed slo2ja 1850
Rough hcavies t1S.25mls.j0
Pigs slsm20
Bulk s20@20.50
Bneep
Receipts 1900
Tone Of market steady
Prime lambs sllmil.75
Fair to medium lambs ss.5091l
YeaFiiHgs $6.50az50
Weihers s5.5007
Ewes s550@7
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07

Among the 1900 men Of the Second
division arriving yesterday at New
York were the following Willamette
valley men: c. d. Bennett, Cornelius;
Sergt. Vim. Morairit.', Lebanon; r. W.
Bentley. Woodburl; Sergt. Floyd BIZ
sou. Salem; Roy Z. Harper, Moodbun;
Ross d. Miner, Dallas; Harvey 5. Walk
er, salem; Harry A. Lilliard, PhilO-
math: Victor L. CoolSv, Salem; Edwin
F. Brown Albany; Raymond D. Busey,
Lebanon; Frank W. Rosebraugh, Sa-
lem; Darrell L. HoWton, Salem; Glare
H. Shut, Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07

H. w. Congdon Of Brainerd, Mimi,
wants to locate in some place out west
and has written hero asking what the
country is like and what farms are
worth and what bus'aess opportunities
the city offers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07
TODAY'S BASEBALL SCORE

National
n II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07

MODERN wooDMEN OF AMERICA
Oregon Cedar Camp No. 5246,meeis
every Thursday evening al 5 0 clock
IN Mccormack building Court and
Liberty streets. W. NJ. Persons, v.
c.; Frank A. Turner, elcrk.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07

Within the past three days, five fam
lies from the central states have come
to Salem and are here looking for good
buys in real estate and farming lands.
Just at present houses are pretty scarce
in Salem. With the third year of fail
urc for Montana crops and most exces-
siyely hot weather in the central states
there is feeling among real estate
men that something is about to happen
TO this part Of the valley.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07

Barnes and MeClrty; DOak and Dil-
hoefer (six innings)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07

Sheriff Of Marion county, Oregon.
BY 0. D. Bowers, deputy. s2S
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-07

Aitornsr %. for ii t6e administrator. s.2s
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-06-27
TRIANGLE AT JUNCTION
OF CENTRAL AND PARK
AVENUES CHANGES HANDS

The sale was reported yesterday Of
the triangular plot of ground at the
junction Of Central avenue and Park
avenue. James Nicholas of Denver
was the purchaser. The property for
merly belonged to DR.. S. G.. Won AL
men, who at one time lived here
but who is now residing in Roswell
Dr. Lennart Long, who arrived
here recently from North Dakota, has
purchased the +. M. Wallace farm
Of fourteen acres two and a half
miles south of the city. This is one
of the most desirable small places in
the county DR.. Long hestated be-
tween location here and in California
but after Weighing the matter care
fully he decided to cast his lot in the
Rio Grande valley
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-06-27
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
MEMORIAL SERVICES
TO BE HELD SUNDAY

The Knights of Pythias will hold
memorial services at the graves of
their deceased members at Fairview
cemetery, sunday, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon. Automobiles will leave the
hall 116R West Gold avenue, at 9:45
o'clock. 1t was requested that all
members of the order make a special
effort TO be present at these services.
This year the occasion will have
double meaning, for the service will
not only be for those who are buried
here but also for the lads who made
the supreme sacrifice and are buried
overseas.
Although their bodies lie far from
home said a prominent Pythian yell
terday their memory is with US as
long and friendship warns hearts of
men. Every brother should make it
his sacred duty to be present to place
sprig of myrtle to the memory of
those who used to sit with us in
council"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-06-27
LOCAL ITEMS

Martin & Thorn, Taxi. Phone 27S.
Albuquerque Camp No. !, Woodmen
of the World, will hold regular
meeting tonight.
There is an undelivered tlcgram at
the Postal telegraph office for Mis-,
Anna MacGregor.
Harmony lodge No. /, l. O. o. F.
win meet in regular session tOnigh..
All members are requested to attend.
Henry Lockhart, interested in min
ing in the Cochiti district was in the
city yesterday from Bland on business,
There are undelivered messages at
the Western Union for Carrie McMil-
Ian, Henry Barney, l. i. Chavez and
Henry Childs.
Simon Padella, formerly in the res
taurant business here, mas returned
home from overseas where he served
in the American eXpeditionary forces.
Jack Dickson, well known here,
was nthe city yesterday from Maria
and El Paso, Texas. He will leave
this morning for the Jemez noun
tains.
James Provas, formerly proprietor
of the Pastime theater. is in the city
from Arizona. Rumor has it that he
may remain here and go in business
again in this city.
Mrs. Riley Wolcott and son Of Wins
low, are making a short visit at the
Sam Livingston home, 40 West Silver
avenue. They will leave on No to-
day for home.
Paul Arias charged by Deputy
Sheriff f, S. Moraga with resisting
him, was fined 500 and sentenced 10
serve thirty days in Jail by Justice OF
the Peace Mcclellan yesterday. Frank
Arias, his father, was discharged The
deputy sheriff had filed a complaint
against him also.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-06-27
TO TAKE REFERENDUM
OF C. OF C. MEMBERS
ON COTTON NUISANCE

For the purpose of ascertaining the
trend of public opinion regarding the
cotton nuisance, the Chamber of
Commerce has arranged to take a ref
erendum among its members. This
question has come up every summer
for many years. Some are in favor
of cutting down the female cotton
woods, which cause all the trouble,
while others oppose taking such ac-
ton.
The female cottonwoods within the
city limits have all been mapped and
they comprise about oue-half the to-
tai In many cases where the females
stand thickly they could be removed
without materially affecting the
shade. In other places, where the
trees are scattered or where they
happen to be mostly females tempo
rary denudation would result.
The Chamber of Commerce an.
nouncei that it has recently discoV-
cred a source of supply of guaranteed
male cottonwood trees to replace the
female trees, if removed. The young
male trees will be available for plant
ing next spring
The referendum will cover the fol-
lowing points.
I believe that the female trees
should be cut down.
/ am willing that the city should
make removal of all female trees
complete.
| am willing to cut down the female
trees on my property at my own eX-
pense.
i favor replacement of the female
cottonwoods by male cottonwoOds.
/ favor replacement of the female
cottonwoods by other species
Each member is supposed to vote
yes or no on the foregoing proposals,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-06-27
STREET CAR COMPANY
STARTS BUILDING LOOP
TO ELIMINATE SWITCH

The construction of block of
track, which VIII make a loop circling
on Tijeras avenue, was begun yester-
day by the CITY Electric company.
The purpose of the loop IS to elm
mate the switch on North Second
street, which will be torn up as soon
as the connecting link is completed
Then westbound cars on the Univer-
sity-SiXth street line and South Edith
old Town line will be routed west on
Tijcras from First street. Then will
turn south at Second and west at Cen
trail avenue. A new switch will be
put in at Second street and Central
avenue. Easthound cars on these lines
will follow the present route.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-06-27
REAR WHEEL FLIES OFF
OF AUTO WHILE GOING
AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED

Harry Hibbs was trying out an
oakland Six on the automobile speed
way east of the city last evening when
the inside rear wheel came off as
the car was clipping off mile min
ute. The car continued for a distance
of about fifteen rods on the track
and about fifteen rods out into the
field before it was brought to a stop.
n, NJ. Cudabac, who was riding with
Mr.. Hibbs, was thrown out of the car
as it went over the bank Neither man
was hurt
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-06-27
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED
BY MACHINISTS UNION

RIO Grande Lodge No. 1898, Inter
national Association of Machinists,
elected officers last night as follows;
President, Thomas McElwain; vice
president NJ Nashman; financial
secretary, A. r. Rollins; recording
secretary, c. G. Gibson.
The local lodge is now the second
largest on the Santa Fe system hay
ing 425 members.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-06-27

To enable person to obtain water
from bubblinG fountain a cup has
been invented with a hole in the bot
tom through which it is filled.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-06-27

A british naval officer has invented
vertical compass to be set level
with n navigator's eyes to save him
from leaning over to read it,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-06-27

c. S. Watson, representing the Den
YER Mantel & Tile company, Denver,
Colo, has been in the city the past
few days, securing the contract for the
tile and the marble work in the new
hospital that DR.. Rice and DR., Royer
is erecting at 615 East Centrai avenue.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18
LEGAL NOTICES

state o. New Meaioo. County Of R.nanuo
10 the District Court.
A. = wsiker Trustee and Olivia O Green.
sa, hsssnsia2 ilainutt, hsrlAela
Moers Realty Company. = Cooperation.
bankrupt Long Bach improvement Com.
PAM, a Corporation. and uceidsntal 1ire
in.nrahee Company. Defendants. No.
NOTICE OF SUIT.
ny virtue 81 an order q sale ana decree
q iorsellsere Issued cut % ihr District
Court " New Mexico. Tor neruaiiilo Cuunty.
"a the a0th day Of April. 1919. ii d. above
sntilied action wherein Olivia q. Grrenisaf
obtained a Judgment and dHcrru u forerlns.
srs Asa,a,' hsr'ssl sg,,. Tfus,ss r hsnk.
q cprporatiuu, h%enkrurt; Lanr henrh la.
provemeai Company. a Corporation. aud O,.
eidsntal Fire insurrhcr Company, on the 10th
Thousand Five Hundred DoIar O1sOObOD
Nith Interest thereon az Eight Per rent facr)
yer annnm ffnm February lHt 1915. uniii
Paid ,sso ,nS is5 Ten Per e.nas noZl Of ~
lerpsy's fees, aud Tor TkiuysiN Dsllnrs aud
I~enty.thres Cents tfjt1ll Tor tAtss. aud
ior costs and espensvs Including The espshHe
ths highest aud best bidder foe cash at The
front door " the Court House In Old An.
qnrrque, Mes Mexico. a. TsH O'tinek A n.
on August 2sth, 1919. the following dsseribed
LODI numbered Five, sis. seven. Eirha.
Nine. Ten, Eleven and Twelve 60, o. z. =,
10 a aaa ~ Il hlosk Numbered
p-nys second Addition 10 Tbs City " Alba.
aurrgue, Nsw Mexico A. shuaa ard deaie'
naird GA = plat " said Additiqn fled in the
Office N the Probate Clrik and ksDfhci1
Recorder ~ Brrnaiilio County, on the 2aFd
day II April. tsOe.
On the day 81 aale the ameunt o. ths
Judgment inelains principal Interest a.
and seven uundrsd Niaety -thseo Dollars aus
Ninsty.fivr Cent? ~tfas93.e5l ih additien 4
the costs u the sald sale. including thii
Aatiee.
Ths sale win be made 70 satisfy the iadE
sALOME \. BuNN.
Special Master.
pnh Ans ~4fIaIe4gt
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18
FOR SALE-Real Estate 2!
FOR SALE-Houses 4

FOR RALf fivo-rnom modern hnmc in Low
lands completely furnished Hot water
heat. large lot 7u7 ". tth = 4 hremAn.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18
FOR sALE-Misccllaneous

FOR SALE-One good range. one dresser.
also tables aud mattresses, Call 1908 W.
CnnlrAl Ave-.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18

Bids Will he received rur the COM
plotion OF fOur co school buildings
~ district No. 10. Bernniiilo county.
New Mexico. by the county school
superintendent, office In the County
court hOuse. until August 80. ials AZ
10 o'clock a. m. al which time AL
bids will be opened and considered
by the county board Of education at
the office Of the county school IA
p~crintendent. The right Is reserved
10 reject any and all bids. Plans ana
SPECIFICATIONS may be examined al The
county school supcrintendentr Office
In the court house.
MRS. JOHN W. WILSON,
County school superintendent
July 1s-Aug. t-ii-ls.
A styilsbly drcssed woman rntored
the restaurant. Tho walter ha nded
her "A hii of fare written In French.
and said, please mark of The dishes
you With 10 order"
could "a woman dressed In the
height OF inshion confess that she
vas urahle TO read frenchT Taxing
III. pencil she made q Few dAshta aud
the order read Dinner, Si.oo," June
20" Vegetables please pay nt
the desk No tips"
The waiter brought her a dinner ot
steak and potatoes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18

FOR SALE Moving pir,urr maehfnr with all
parts Boz good condition. cheap -. G. >.
Herald office.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18

NT A we'll furnished apartment Tor
months reasonable. centrally ioonl
Hex. Phone pTs
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18

HE'D housekeeping apartment Tor
Crane Apartments. 2lb n. seventh.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18

.NT-FumiAhed apartments, Eims ITO.
rner First and 1iirras.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18

.NT Three room u~nurnisLrd flat
.iairs. With front and bach purchcs
@ West Silver.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18

foh SAiE- Bargains iu strictly modtrh
bungalows; cash ur easy Aymrnt call
up hi1 or ignt-R owner must sell Better
call today and lrt mr show you them az
West Copper.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18
RICK GARAGE
Or Apartments SO

4ENT rbr % rnom we'll furnished
isnt 1908 Hast Central
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18
MONEY TO LOAN

CuNFtDENrfAL iuans on iew,irJ. diamonds
WAtchrs. Liberty Bonds, piahas- altntno
bilss. Lowsst rates. Rothman's. III south
first bonded to the state.
We LOAN you more money on ynur diA
monds. watches. ~isselry and Liberty bonds
Reliable, liberal and eunhdrniial. Mindiu
J~eNelry. 2u2 West Central, formerly u,
lauuW.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18

lest Centrnl small Furnished apart.
'oW ready D. d Eaklh Proprietor
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18

FOR SALE-Ncw O. room sturco hons.
iiardv ood floors. built features Frc.
| rinrr. EarnEe lawn. t-'as. Price siTol n
McCluEan. 2ui Wet Gold Phone d72
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Miscellaneous
FOR RENT

|Nr ON Aus 18th space nov ocen'
~ Nlrk ll Gamma -hu" shop II
nn. au2 " Central
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-08-18
PERSONAL
MATRIMoNY

MARRY ~ LOEELY-For results Try me.
beet and most hurceshul hutls makor,
Hundreds rch Wish marriage auun. strictly
confidential, most reliable years ~ r-u'
sncs descriptions frea The Successful tlab.
hnK aaU. Oakland Calf
Phoenix tribune., 1919-03-01
A LErrER FROM ERANcE

The following letter was received
by Mrs. J. A. Wright, lilo East Mon
roe street, from her nephew, who is
doing duty overseas. The letter fol-
lows:
"Verdun, France, Jan. II, 1917.
my Dear Aunt: / received your
letter today and it found me well.
do hope this letter will find you and
folks enjoying life asusual. I am al
ways glad to get a letter from the
States, as l get very lonesome here
in France trying to enjoy myself in
my dugout. | am tired of France
now. l have been over here three
months and would like to see the
States again. I think We shall be
home in the spring.
s'When the armistice was signed
we were on our way tothe fighting
lines and arrived only 4S hours late.
l know now that am in the army
and not behind a plow, for what /
have seen in the army is enough to
make one realize this fact. You ought
to see this country; how it is torn up
and how bad it looks. feel sorry for
the people that lived in France. There
are lots of them who have no homes.
You ought to see the she'll holes those
big guns made. We are here in Yer
dun, France, where most Of the fight
ing was done and it is all torn up.
1 shall have lots to talk about when
get home. 1t would take big book
to tell all l know. have seen very
little snow this winter. 1t rains here
almost continuously and we seldom
see the sun. l shall have some pic
lures made as soon as can get to
a place where can do so.
My best regards to all the folks.
Yours truly,
CORP. RALPH CROOMS,
Co. X, SIC Pioneer Inf, A. E. F.
Verdun, France.