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Show outh Cache VOL. VIII. flyrnm Cache County, Utah, Friday, Not. 8, 1918. With Our Soldier Boys in France Somewhere in France, Oct. 4, 1918 Dear Parents: As I am not very busy today I thought I would write and tell you I am still well. It has been a little cold here at nights lately, but we get closer toMrs. L. Jenson gether in our barracks to and James Mp. The following letters were receivr keep received the following letter from warm. I am sleeping with Leo Mc- ed by Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Baxter, their son Chester who is in France, Bride. from their son Merrill who is staand has been on the Firing Line in I havent seen any of the boys tioned at Ft. Maron, Siberia: actual battle: from my old division yet, but I hear At Sea, Sept. 18, 1918. Somewhere in France, October 8, from some of the men coming up We Soldier Writes From Siberia e Dear Mother are drawing from the front, that they are somenear the end of our voyage,' so I Dear Parents and all: I have a where in the nearby woods; I dont thought I would have a letter ready few spare moments so I decided to think they have been in action yet. to send when we landed. I intenduse them to good advantage by We can get plenty of souveneers ed writing again before I left Cal. writing home as I know you anx- now, but I dont want any of their but I was on guard duty just before letter from equipment with me. iously await every so I did not have time. I hope you are well and happy at leaving France. I am feeling fine and danThis has been a very pleasant home. I havent heard from home dy and in the best of health and The weather with the exceptbut think I will soon, as some of trip. spirits. I am so interested in my yet ion of three or four days was very work that I do not find time hang- the boys that came over with me a little cold at times; the received letters from home lately. good, just ing heavily upon my hands. I have sea was calm. Today it is foggy Our outfit and brigade had a big been up to the Front and have not but warm. There has been very blow up by Gen. Pershing on the had any convenient place where 1 little sickness; the days that the sea could write so the writing of letters last drive we made. I was lost for was rough, occasionally I would see While on the three days in the woods, but finally someone is very uncertain. feeding the fish, but I back to camp 0. K. Firing Line I witnessed things, and got havent been sick t all. Tell all hello for me and that I scenes I never shall forget, but I It is getting a. little tiresome now am certainly glad that I have been expect to be home again soon, pro- but the time has passed much fastthrough the mill and came out safe; viding of course, the war will soon er than I expected. We have someand my respect for the grand old be over. thing to do every day so that keeps U. S. A. ,has surely grown, for it minds from wandering. Each our Somewhere in France, Oct. 4, 1918 has shown the world what we stand Dear Parents: I received two of day the companies take turns going for; and why we are in this war, on deck and Bpending an hour in one yesterday and one and the principles we are in France your letters, and signaling. In I was sure glad to hear physical exercise today. of France, Comrepresenting. Speaking from home and that you were all the Afternoon the Company' it is surely a wonderful and picturleca well. I believe I will get my mail mander gives very interesting U. old but the esque country, good ture on something pertaining to our more regular fiom now on. . S. A. is good enough for me. we stay on deck until We had pay day yesterday, so I trip. At night It rains a great deal here and the ten oclock depending upon of money now. It about soil is made up of clay principally have plenty came in pretty handy, as I have the weather conditions; singing, and it only needs to rain about five telling stories, jor talking over some minutes and it gets so wet a fellow been without money for some time. of our past experiences, and the You cant hardly buy a piece of can hardly walk around for it is last three qyemts. we, have enjoyed like stepping in syrup and then on- candy hr France, and 'we are sta- a picture showi Each day we re14 miles from the nearto a patch of ice it is certainly tioned about us informaest Y. M. C. A. hut. The boys ceive a wireless, giving great sport and very amusing to of the tion principal happenings in have to pay 5 francs or about $1.00 try to walk around. various parts of the world, so small sack of tobacco. You the You said you were going to send for a we havent felt that we were so far is seme cheap place to buy me some money, now dont do that bet this from any country. because I dont know what Id do anything. I do not know just where we will The boys are fighting hard on with it honestly. Now that may stationed for the winter, nor and have got the boche be seem queer to you but I havent this front we will do, hut I think things what on the run. seen anything as yet that a fellow will be very quiet and if all reports You ask me if I see any shells would want to spend money for. true the war isnt going to last are Put the money in the bank I can burst? Yes, plenty of them, and I much longer. I think the men in use it when I get home. I havent dont think you people M home France are doing a very good work. realize that there is a war nor what seen anything as yet that has int I ' Well cant think of anything costs. terested me but I may be able to it more to say so will close, hoping I sleep on new gained ground put up a few Souveniers for rememall is well at home. I send my see were on that brances before I leave to return to every night, so you best wishes and love to all. ' the move. the States. Your dear son, Will write again soon. Tell all my old friends and relaMerrill. Your son, tives hello for me and also tell them Pvt. Acle G. Nielsen, 7th Co. 62nd Inf. Repl. Troops, that I surely enjoy and appreciate San Francisco, Cal., Bat. B. 123 F. A., their letters. A. E. F. France. In care of Depot Quartermaster, I am sending you a Christmas parcel coupon so that you can send roe a package for Christmas, I thot CHATEAU - THIERRY roaybe you would be thinking a great deal about me, at that time. Now if you will listen to me, just The following poem was sent to Mayor Jensen send me a piece of your good fruit of this city, by his son Lionel who is with the . cake mother, and some cand, and F. in France, doing active service at the front: see that it is bewrapped up well, cause Ill be looking for it and I Op the road out of Chateau-Theirr- y dont want to lose any crumbs. By the hill where we halted the Hun; You folks will never know how Near Suicide Lane and Death Valley, happy that box will make me beWhere the Boches retreat was begun; cause I know how anxall be Theres an acre of crude little crosses. youll ious to add to it. Where we buried young Sergeant Monroe I may be able to tell more you And a crowd of his comrade crusaders about the battle in which our com. Whose names we may never quite know. pany was engaged in later. And somejday that road will be teeming I hope you are all well. With pilgrims who venture to go With best wishes, I remain To Humanities Holy of Holies On the road by the "Bois de Belleau! Your son, will be looking for Brother Some Chester Jenson. Co. B. 346 Others for Father or Son, Machine Gun Battalion, ' Many for Husband or Sweatheart, A! E. F., A. P. 0. 776, Or comrade who stayed by the gun! Via New York. God grant they may come in the sunshine While the spring flowers bloom on the grave, The following letters were reAnd may they be proud of our comrades ceived by Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Niel-- n And glad for the gift that they gave! of this city from their son Acle, "The California Poet with the A. E. F. who is in active service in France: 1918. . " ( -- . A-E- , NO. SO Ft. Maron, A. E. F. Siberia. United War Work Campaign Japan, Sept. 24, 1918. Dear Mother: This morning we stopped at a Japanese harbor to get a supply of coal and water. Day before yesterday we stopped at another village but could not get coal but we had the privilege of visiting through the city for several hours. VI enjoyed myself while there, but everything seemed so strange and different than at other places 1 had been before. The Japanese are very peculiar in dress and habit but appear to be very industrious and also sociable; they are very courteous to the American soldiers and try to make things pleasant for us. It was comical to watch the fellows trading with the merchants, they could not understand each other and neither hardly knew the real value of American money in Japan, but we were successful in buying a few things.. The place we are stopping at at present is very pretty; the hills about (he village are' thickly covered with vegetation, and look fresh and green. It is raining this afternoon and we are compelled to stay under cover; but we may go ashore tomorrow. I do not know just what to write about as there are only certain things we can say, but as to the trip I have enjoyed it very much. I havent been sea sick at all. It did get a little tiresome while in n in not seeing anything but water for about 3 weeks. I die see three whales one morning, but it was to dark to see them very plain. Well, it is getting dark and It is hard for me to write so I will close. I hope mother that you do not worry about me because while you are doing so I am enjoying myself just as much as I ever did, and am well cared for. Hoping this will find you all well and happy, I remain Your dear son, S ' Monday next throughout the county will begin the United war Work Campaign drive for the raising of funds to carry on the glories work that the charitable organizations are doing for the soldiers and sailors, both at home and abroad. In this call, as well as in all others calls made, the people of Hyrm will no doubti respond liberally and promptly, and go over the top. The following letter endorsed by Senator Wm. H. King, gives a more explicit account ' for the necessity of raising this fund; At the suggestion and request of President Wilson, who is of the Army and Naval Forces of our country, the different Christian and charitable organizations, which have been providing for the comfort and care of men in the service, have united in this campaign to raise funds for the support of this beneficient work. These organizations are the Young mens Christian Assn., Knights of Columbus, the Young Mens Hebrew Assnn., and the Salvation Army. The organizations named are doing a work for the physical comfort, sound morals, and spiritual welfare of our soldiers and sailors, the value of which cannot be estimated in money. Their work is indeed indispensable and is war Work of the highest necessity. These organizations are worthy of the hearty good will and support of all our people. The State ot Utah has been proud to contribute more than its full quota of men to the Army and Navy, and more than its full guota of Liberty Bonds, and we should now Merrill. with equal good will, contribute P. S. Give my best wishes to all. at least the full quota of funds for the support of this necessary welfare work in the Army and Navy. I am pleased to commend these organizations to the good mid-ocea- , Ladies, Support The Red Cross November 7, 1918. Editor Courier: As the Hyrum Red Cross Supervisors have now received an allotment of yarn for knitting, and at the same time are asked to knit an allotment of 195 pairs of sox and 20 sweaters, I felt it my duty' to say a few encouraging words to my fellow knitters in Hyrum. I understand that the delivery of this allotment must be finished and turned into the Red Cross Headquarters by the 15th of Dec. next. Therefore I would kindly ask all the ladies that possibly can, to rally to the support of this worthy cause and make a united effort to fill this ordf r at the appointed time, and I feel sure you will. We sure have a lot of good, faithful and patriotic ladies, who are always ready and willing to work, and I for one can voice the sentiments of our workers who have helped this work along, that I have spent many happy hours when I knew I was working for our dear and beloved soldier boys, who have given (heir all for us. So let us not forget that they need some wrm sweaters and sox. Respectfully, A Red Cross Worker., , people of Utah as altogether worthy of their contributions and William H. King. support. The Soldiers Welfare Fund The Soldiers Welfare Fund drive begins next Monday. Nov. 11th. The Council of Defense will mail out allotmems Monday morning. This subscription can be paid to Mr. A. A. Savage at the local postofi&ce. He will be there in person every (day except between the hour of 1 and 2 oclock. We would be pleased to have people send in their allotments as soon as possible, as the committee are all busy men, they feel it would be aiding a public cause to not call them from their work to make the canvass in person. Checks can be made out payable after the 15th of NovM 1918. Respectfully, Hyrum Council of Defense. Our idea of a success is the man who sticks to his work long enough to know how to do it well.- WANTED Hogs and Veals, jst prices paid. Lester Miller, Hyrum. Adv, |