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Show FROM A SOLDIER IN THE ARMY IN EUROPE Fort Chlenbutstlen, March 1 Second Dlv., Germany To the Logan Republican, and tho Gentlemen Who Framed the BUI: You have slapped us In the face. A small stripe, not much, is it? A mother who has given will not care It her son returns after a year of going go-ing over tho top without any distinctive distinc-tive insignia of his service to his country In a foreign land. This soldier sol-dier who has hiked by night and fought by day; whose mind Is penned by visions of hell upon earth, deserves de-serves no special credit, no distinction, distinc-tion, from tlio soldier of leisure, mi a anyway, his old uniform will only be worn a few short days after his dismissal., He would not be proud of his small mark of appreciation that his government could allow him to wear without a cent of expense. Yes, we supposo that our progressive progres-sive body knows best. A military custom of the ages must be disrcgaid ed. Very foolish, Isn't It? All tho tern foolery of French decorations, Tlrltlali ,1nmn tfnna nil 1nt A t.inn who does his duty should bo content with tho knowledge that he did Ills duty. Gentlemen, you have attended the highest degree of democracy; you have pleased the A. E. F. and they will not forget you when It returns to America Yours truly, Private HAnOLD HANSEN, t Battery E, 17th F. A., A. E. Fj P. S. When are you going to quit stabbing us In the beck? Dry? i |